Leeds Tykes

WARNING: Leeds.Tykes' director of rugby, Pete Seabourne Picture: Tony Johnson.

Tykes boss Seabourne issues warning ahead of Suffolk trip
LEEDS TYKES director of rugby Pete Seabourne has warned that today’s opponents Bury St Edmunds must not be taken lightly despite their lowly position in the Nat...

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'A strong league': And Doncaster Knights are braced for its toughest test

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'Taking us some time' - Sheffield RUFC coach admission ahead of crunch period

Leeds Tykes head coach Pete Lucock. Photograph by Tony Johnson

'No reason why not' - Leeds Tykes rise up National One built on commitment

Leeds Tykes director of rugby Pete Seabourne.

Leeds Tykes make case for defence on trip to Dings Crusaders' 'plastic pitch'

Leeds Tykes director of rugby Pete Seabourne. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes repeating history with slow start to National One campaign

Sheffield RUFC in action against Leeds Tykes on Saturday. (Picture: Colin Fisher)

Sheffield RUFC revel in taking first National One scalp against Leeds Tykes

Leeds Tykes are closing in on safety (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes one point away from survival after losing first five games

Closing in: Rotherham Titans defeated Plymouth Albion last time out in front of a packed Clifton Lane.

Biljon hails Rotherham's dedication to preparation in pursuit of promotion

Held up: Leeds Tykes missed Louis Guthrie as they were shackled by Dings in Bristol on Saturday (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes chief demands response to 10-try hammering

Rotherham Titans players

Rotherham Titans and Leeds Tykes suffer damaging defeats in National One

Christian Hooper scored another hat-trick of tries as Sheffield RUFC maintained their promotion push.

Sheffield RUFC and Tigers claim important wins but Tykes' revival is clipped

Leeds Tykes, playing against Dings Crusaders in November, have won nine of their last 15 games after a dire start (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Tykes eyeing five in a row after never panicking despite brutal baptism

ON THE MARK: Rotherham Titans' Lloyd Hayes kicked three penalties in the 33-7 win over Birmingham Moseley. Picture: Kerrie Beddows

Tykes, Titans and Sheffield enjoy winning momentum

Leeds Tykes director of rugby Pete Seabourne. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes forced to keep relentless pace in relegation battle

Doncaster Knights have made a bold decision (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Doncaster Knights make shock decision over Prem Rugby ambitions

Leeds Tykes head coach Pete Lucock wants his team to alter their mindset (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes hoping to use Headingley win as a springboard

Rotherham Titans return to Clifton Lane on Saturday to take on Clifton in National One.

Rotherham Titans move on from Leeds Tykes defeat to refocus on promotion

Propotionate: Leeds Tykes are enjoying life at the Sycamores in Bramley (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Tykes outline ambitions for the future ahead of Headingley showpiece with Titans

Leeds Tykes director of rugby Pete Seabourne. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes putting in the miles on long road back to national relevance

Leeds Tykes Will Dennis shrugs away Dings Tom Knight. Tykes have won four of their last six as they get to grips with National One (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes gain revenge and statement win as revival gathers pace
Four seasons ago, Leeds Tykes went to Tonbridge Juddians fighting for their lives in National One and were beaten with the last kick of the game.
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Making their mark: Leeds Tykes Sebi Krippner dives over to score a first-half try in the crucial National One win over Dings Crusaders on Saturday. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes warming to life in National One with most complete performance

Leading the charge: Leeds Tykes captain Toby Williams takes the fight to Dings Crusaders at the Sycamores on Saturday.

Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans claim important National One wins

Sheffield RUFC's unbeaten start to the season has been built on their defence, believes Zak Poole. Dom Parsons wins the line out for Sheffield

Sheffield RUFC's Zak Poole's call to unbeaten league leaders

Leeds Tykes head coach Pete Lucock

Leeds Tykes need smart rugby to outplay National One leaders Rosslyn Park

Bright idea: Action from Harrogate RUFC's Rudding Lane ground where director of rugby, Jake Brady, is using an Artificial Intelligence programme to help improve the playing squad’s fortunes.

How Harrogate RUFC are embracing AI in pursuit of promotion

Leeds Tykes defeated Clifton at the Sycamores on Saturday (Picture: Wilbert Walsh)

'We can breathe a little easier': Relief as Leeds Tykes get off the mark

Travis Gordon carries the ball for Rotherham Titans in the win over Bishop Stortford at the weekend (Picture: Kerrie Beddows).

Rotherham Titans centre Travis Gordon braced for rugby's harsh winter

Peter Seabourne has fond memories of watching rugby all over Yorkshire

'I'm a Yorkshire born rugby coach - some of my first memories are at Headingley'

On the attack: Lee Blackett has been appointed as England’s new attack coach, and brings a rich background from his days at Rotherham Titans and Leeds Tykes. (Picture: Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Lee Blackett's rise from Rotherham Titans to England rugby coach

Remember when: Rotherham Titans defeat Leeds Tykes in March 2024 on the way to promotion. (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Titans v Tykes evokes memories of the great title race between Yorkshire rivals

On target: Lloyd Hayes, right, converted five of six tries as Rotherham Titans began the National One season with a win. (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Titans and Sheffield make promising starts but Tykes find step up tough
Rotherham Titans made a winning start to the new National One season with an emphatic 43-28 victory over hosts Sale.
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Jake Brady helped Leeds Tykes get back on their feet as player and general manager and is now leaving to become director of rugby at Harrogate RUFC (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Why Jake Brady swapped Leeds Tykes for Harrogate RUFC

NEW CHALLENGE: Former England and Leeds Tykes boss Stuart Lancaster has been appointed head coach of Connacht. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Former England and Leeds Tykes boss eyes success at Connacht

HEADING OFF: Former Leeds Tykes scrum-half Danny Care has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2024-25 season. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Care hoping to inspire next generation of rugby union talent

Rotherham Titans director of rugby Harvey Biljon says recruitment and retention is already underway for next season (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Harvey Biljon outlines Rotherham Titans recruitment plans

Rotherham Titans beat promoted Richmond Rugby at Clifton Lane last time out.

Rotherham Titans boss reveals pride as Harrogate and Hull scrap for survival

Crowning moment: Mike Shelley, front, lifts the Powergen Cup as Mark Regan and his Leeds Tykes team-mates celebrate at Twickenham following their victory over Bath in the 2005 final.

Mark Regan remembers the day Leeds Tykes ruled Twickenham

On the up: Leeds Tykes players and staff celebrate in the changing rooms after their promotion to National One was confirmed (Picture: Mike Inkley)

Tykes on the up again - promoted as they mark Cup glory

OVER THE LINE: Tom Williams got on the scoresheet as Leeds Tykes edged out Sheffield Tigers to secure the National Two North title and promotion Picture: Steve Riding.

Tykes secure promotion to National One

Keep on running: Rotherham Titans suffered a blow to their title hopes (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Rotherham Titans title hopes dashed as Leeds Tykes close in on promotion

HOME GAINS: Jack Smith scores against Sheffield last month. The Tykes host fourth-placed Fylde today. Picture: Steve Riding.

No room for complacency, says Tykes boss

Tom Williams of Leeds Tykes looks to break free from Will Smith of Sheffield during February's clash of National Two North's top two.

Leeds Tykes gaining speed in title race as they learn from last year's collapse

Wharfedale Rugby Club welcome Sheffield RUFC on Saturday in the National Two North title race. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Wharfedale nearly tripped up Leeds, can they now ruin Sheffield's title chase

LEADING THE WAY: Callum Bustin was a key figure in Rotherham's win over Birmingham Moseley at Clifton Lane at the weekend. Picture: Kerrie Beddows

Titans, Tykes and Sheffield prevail to boost promotion hopes

Tom Williams looks to break free from Will Smith of Sheffield RUFC in a huge game at the top of National Two North, won by Leeds Tykes (Picture: Steve Riding)

'Pizzas and footy': How Tykes celebrated Sheffield win before return to business

PROMISING: Leeds Tykes' Eddie Brown takes on Sheffield's Rhodri Campbell and Thomas Thorpe during Saturday's National Two North derby which Leeds won. Picture: Steve Riding

Tykes aware of hard work still needed to secure promotion

Finding a gap: Rhodri Campbell and Thomas Thorpe of Sheffield stand firm to try and stop Eddie Brown of Leeds Tykes punching a way through.

Leeds Tykes' dominant set-piece gives them edge over Sheffield in tense clash

Battle lines: Sheffield’s Alex Fawdry wins a lineout against Leeds Tykes the last time the two met in October. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds Tykes and Sheffield on different paths but converging in battle at the top

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Rotherham Titans, left, are locked in a National One title fight with the Rams, right, and Richmond (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Experienced hunters Rotherham Titans have scent of blood in their nostrils again

Sheffield's Rhodri Campbell is at the bottom of the pile scoring against Leeds Tykes earlier this season. Both teams won again to maintain the promotion momentum (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds Tykes and Sheffield RUFC maintain National Two North title pace

MARCHING ON: Rotherham’s Zak Poole scored a try in 45-26 win at Dings Crusaders in National One at the weekend. Picture: Kerrie Beddows

Titans maintain pressure on leaders as Tykes stutter to win

IN THE FRAME: Rotherham Titans have put themselves in the National One promotion race following an excellent first half of the 2024-25 campaign. Picture: Kerrie Beddows

Titans boss Biljon on why promotion is not on agenda

Elliot Fisher of Sheffield was instrumental in their win over Tynedale. He is pictured playing against title rivals Leeds Tykes earlier this season (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds Tykes and Sheffield RUFC win again to maintain title form

LEADING THE WAY: Leeds Tykes will look to strengthen their position at the top of the National North Two standings when they take on Hull Ionians today. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Tykes keen to put some distance between themselves and title rivals

Title rivals: Adam Brown of Leeds Tykes (yellow) tries to hold off the rampaging Chris Hooper of Sheffield RUFC (blue) when the two teams met earlier this season. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds and Sheffield title battle gets fresh twist under Friday night lights

Jake Brady, Leeds Tykes player and general manager, assess the title race in National Two North with Leeds, Sheffield and Lymm locked on 60 points. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes chief on the surprising promotion blueprint his team must follow

On the scoresheet: Charlie Venables, right, playing for Leeds Tykes against Sheffield RUFC earlier this season, crossed in Leeds’ win over Harrogate at the weekend. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Rotherham Titans denied but title rivals Sheffield and Leeds win again

On the up: A Sheffield player (blue shirts) wins a lineout against Lymm in a game they won that took them to the top of National Two North (Picture: Mike Inkley)

'Appreciate the moment': Sheffield relishing climbing to highest ever position

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