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Zimbabwe, playing in the Rugby Sevens, are heading back to the World Cup in Australia next year, via Wakefield. (Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Zimbabwe in Wakefield: How World Cup newcomers came to Super League champions
Rome, Paris, Edinburgh, London and Cardiff are just some of the cities hosting international rugby union fixtures this weekend.

FINDING FORM: Sheffield Steelers' defenceman Macoy Erkamps believes familiarity among the team's roster is breeding content. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers on the same page after finding their 'identity'

EARLY BLOW: Sheffield Steelers' netminder Matt Greenfield can't get across to stop Kristoff Kontos scoring what proved to be a first-minute gmae-winner for Cardiff Devils on Saturday. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers’ Cup semi-final hopes still undecided

THE GREAT LEVELLER: Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear celebrates after scoring his sides equaliser against Cardiff at the Riverside Stadium. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Hellberg stands by Lankshear selection decision

FOUR-GONE CONCLUSION: Artem Buzoverya puts Coventry Blaze 4-0 ahead against Sheffield Steelers at the SkyDome Arena on Sunday. Picture: Scott Wiggins/EIHL Media.

Frustration as Steelers fail to do the 'little things'

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Davies takes centre stage at festival

Legendary rugby league star Sir Billy Boston bursts through a tackle during a Rugby League Challenge Cup Final at Wembley.

Obituary: The rugby league legend who became the sports first knight

The court heard the men are accused of using two teenage boys as drug couriers after the youths were allegedly caught carrying 64kg of cannabis “concealed within their suitcases” while trying to travel back to the UK.

Men accused of using teenagers as Thailand-UK drug couriers

AJ Tye top-scored for Yorkshire in Southampton. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC edged out by Hampshire in Vitality Blast

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Boss on Bantams' big-stage credentials - with no interest in sight-seeing

Leeds Bradford Airport.

The average length of delays at every airport - including LBA

BACK FOR MORE: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd is remaining with the team for another two years. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers and Dowd stick together to target silverware

Off the bench: Will Luxton made history for Yorkshire when he replaced the injured Jonny Bairstow in the County Championship match against Glamorgan in Cardiff earlier this month.

County cricket's substitutes system badly in need of simplifying - Chris Waters

TOUGH NIGHT: Ivan Björkly Nordström battles for puck possession against Cardiff Devils during Sunday's final. Picture: Hayley periods

Steelers denied play-off title by Devils

UP FOR IT: Sheffield Steelers' showed promising signs during last weekend's play-off quarter-final win against Guildford Flames. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers hit reboot mode to end inconsistent campaign on high

Bradford City boss Graham Alexander. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Bradford City boss defends away form ahead of Barnsley derby

RUTHLESSNESS: Huddersfield Town co-manager Martin Drury (right), with Jon Stead (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Martin Drury wants a more ruthless Huddersfield – and is prepared to lead way

Telling it like it is: Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire coach Anthony McGrath: We wouldn’t beat a kids’ team playing like this

Doncaster Council is seeking to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Picture: James Hardisty.

DSA bosses respond to £205m legal ruling

Sam Whiteman. Photo by Dylan Burns/Getty Images

Super Sam savouring Headingley homecoming

Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC v Hampshire CCC: Hosts target improved display
ANTHONY MCGRATH, the Yorkshire head coach, said that Glamorgan would be “a good test of where we’re at” going into the season opener in Cardiff.
Chris Waters

Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com

Pace ace Jhye ready to fly as Yorkshire turn their attention to Headingley clash

Yorkshire batsman Adam Lyth. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Adam Lyth helps Yorkshire CCC to a draw in Cardiff

Matty Revis made a fine half-century for Yorkshire in Cardiff. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

Jonny Bairstow subbed out of Cardiff clash as Yorkshire battle against Glamorgan

Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath. Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com

Glamorgan “a really good start for us” says Yorkshire head coach Anthony McGrath

BAD NIGHT: Cardiff Devils' players celebrate a goal during their convincing 5-0 win over Sheffield Steelers on Wednesday night. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers blasted as 'lazy and soft' after Devils defeat

Bess celebrates taking a wicket against Durham on the final day of last season. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bess says Yorkshire ready to win silverware with strongest squad he has known

Cricket at Chelmsford, where Yorkshire are heading for a two-day friendly. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images.

The only way is Essex as Yorkshire CCC embarks on final warm-up

Joe Rodon of Leeds United controls the ball whilst under pressure from Mathias Jensen of Brentford during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road (Picture: Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Leeds United's Joe Rodon on his World Cup ambitions with Wales

Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann points the way against Port Vale. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Rovers boss not interested in 50-point talk after hosts reach 'magic' number

Court round-up: rogue builders, sex offenders and killer sentenced

Barnsley coach Conor Hourihane (right) Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Boss and winger on whether Reds can gatecrash play-offs - plus a message to fans
CONOR Hourihane returns to where it all began for him as Barnsley head coach on Saturday.
Leon Wobschall

Wigton Lane in Alwoodley

This is the most expensive street in Yorkshire

STILL IN IT: Sheffield Steelers impressed when beating Elite League title rivals Cardiff Devils 5-1 at home last Sunday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Fox hoping Giants' tough run-in opens the door

Rachel Reeves urged the CMA last November to launch a review of private dentistry in a bid to ease the cost of living. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Private dentist market review launched by watchdog

Bradford City boss Graham Alexander, pictured on the touchline against Rotherham United on Tuesday. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Reading v Bradford City: Boss on Bantams' travel sickness

UNDER PRESSURE: Sheffield Steelers' Stephen Harper and Robert Dowd (right) in action at Guildford Flames on Saturday. Picture: John Uwins/EIHL Media.

Steelers edged out as Giants clashes loom large

BELIEF: Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Graham Alexander says Bradford have come out of tough spell stronger

The view from The Whitebrook.

This non touristy part of Wales reminds me of the south of France

Bradford City boss Graham Alexander, pictured ahead of the home game with Cardiff City. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Bradford City boss makes Huddersfield Town admission

Bradford City newcomer Harrison Ashby takes on Cardiff's Isaak Davies. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Bradford 1 Cardiff 2: Loss heightens what Bantams must do in rest of window

Bradford City boss Graham Alexander barks out the orders against Cardiff City. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Bantams manager's '100 per cent' penalty frustration versus Cardiff

Bradford's City's Jenson Metcalfe scores against Cardiff City. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Bradford 1 Cardiff 2: In-character second half - but damage done earlier

Bradford City's Jenson Metcalfe celebrates scoring the hosts' goal against Cardiff City. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Ratings: Encouragement from new boys and a key man + a few low Bantams marks

LOOSE LIPS: Former Rotherham United midfielder Louie Sibley (left) (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Bradford manager Graham Alexander wanted to slap Louie Sibley for promotion talk

Terry Yorath of Leeds United and Wales, playing against Crystal Palace, in the Football League Div 1 match, at Selhurst Park on 18th October 1969. (Photo by Ian McLennan/Getty Images)

Terry Yorath: The Leeds United legend part of an exclusive footballing club

Terry Yorath pictured at home with wife Christine Yorath, daughters Gabby, 4, and Louise, 3, and one-year-old son Daniel. Photo: Mirrorpix/Alamy/PA Wire

Gabby Logan reveals some of her last words with ‘warrior’ Terry Yorath

No Guts, No Heart, No Glory by Common/Wealth Theatre Company. Picture: Sophie Gerrard

Bradford theatre company's guide to making political theatre

Sheffield Cathedral's annual Christmas lightshow on display in 2023. PIC: Tony Johnson

Why I shall be thinking of peace and tolerance - Jayne Dowle

It was a frustrating night for Matt Hamshaw and his side. (Photo: Paul Harding/Getty Images)

'Frustrating and annoying' - Hamshaw reacts to Rotherham defeat to Blackpool

NO REST: Sheffield Steelers' captain Robert Dowd is encouraged by his team's ability to grind out wins in the Elite League. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers' ability to grind out results offers promise

POSTPONEMENT: Cardiff City Stadium was due to host Huddersfield Town on November 15 (Image: Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)

Bradford and Huddersfield fans spared midweek treks – but there is a catch

POSTPONEMENT: Oakwell Stadium (Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Barnsley League One game called off in international break

Former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has died after being attacked in HMP Wakefield.

Two men charged with prison murder of disgraced rock star Ian Watkins

Anna Birt could not believe she had won her dream car

‘This is crazy’ – shock reaction as woman wins £100k car in prize draw

Cate Le Bon. Picture: H Hawkline

Cate Le Bon: 'I didn’t really want to write a record about heartache'

Metropolitan Police officers removing people from a protest in central London in support of Palestine Action, organised by the Defend Our Juries group. PIC: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Yorkshire man has trial date set over alleged Palestine Action support

Matt Pennington, second from left, celebrates Bradford City's third goal with team-mate Will Swan against Huddersfield Town last weekend. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Cardiff v Bradford: Defender on 'buzzing' Bantams and buying into the 'project'

Bradford City boss Graham Alexander, pictured after his side's derby win over Huddersfield Town. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

City boss on why venturing into the 'unknown' is bringing out the best in side

Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Stevenage v Rotherham: Steel City duo provide timely warning for Millers

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