Leeds Tykes

On the charge: Zak Poole, left, scored a brace of tries as Rotherham Titans made it two wins from two in National One.

Tykes survive scare, Titans win again and Sheffield and Ionians win derbies

Fresh outlook: A few months on from their promotion near-miss, Jake Brady, Leeds Tykes' player and general manager, says the team are planning on finishing the job.

Leeds Tykes have foundations in place to build on last season's near-miss

Photo Caption: (L-R): Pete Seabourne, Jake Brady, Gary Hetherington- (all Leeds Tykes), Isabelle Clo

Titan Wealth Holdings Announced as Main Sponsor of Leeds Tykes

On the up: Harvey Biljon, centre with trophy, joins his Rotherham Titans players in celebrating their promotion at Billingham in April. Today they begin life in National One.

Can Rotherham Titans build on that momentum in National One

Two Yorkshire representative teams are headed to Twickenham on Saturday (Picture: Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Yorkshire men and women's teams heading to Twickenham in return to prominence

Mike Aspinall is stepping aside from head coaching duties at Leeds Tykes (Picture: Marcus Corazzi)

Mike Aspinall steps aside at Leeds Tykes and then recommends his successor

Jake Brady, Leeds Tykes player and general manager, on the progress the club has made this year (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Tykes have laid foundations to build on despite being pipped by Titans

Just champion: Rotherham Titans' Jack Taylor celebrates scoring a try in the title-clinching win at Billingham (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Rotherham Titans a team on the up after Tykes title race brings out their best

One last job: Rotherham Titans players celebrate a try in one of the 24 wins they have earned that have taken them to the brink of the title.

Champagne on ice for Rotherham Titans as Leeds Tykes rue late-season collapse

Rotherham Titans are now in pole position ahead of Leeds Tykes (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Titans turn on style to beat Tigers and take advantage of Tykes loss

Rotherham Titans need to win their last two games to win promotion from National Two North. (Picture: Kerrie Beddows).

Rotherham Titans determined to make most of Leeds Tykes' sudden slip-up

In control: Three weeks ago, Rotherham Titans inflicted a first defeat of the season on Leeds Tykes. Now, after running in 10 tries on Saturday and Leeds lost, Rotherham are in the promotion driving seat. (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Rotherham Titans seize control of National Two North title race as Tykes slip

Aiming high: Rotherham Titans beat Leeds Tykes at the weekend, but which Yorkshire club will win the ultimate prize of promotion to National League One? (Picture: Kerrie Beddows/Rotherham Advertiser)

Rotherham Titans and Leeds Tykes united in their promotion belief

THE RACE IS ON: John Okafor celebrates scoring one of two tries for Rotherham Titans in their stunning 32-26 win over National League Two North promotion rivals Leeds Tykes at Clifton Lane. Picture: Kerrie Beddows.

Titans ensure promotion race with Tykes stays alive

The comeback trail: Rotherham Titans celebrate a try against Hull Ionians during a run of form that has put them on a collision course with Leeds Tykes. (Picture: Kerrie Beddows/Rotherham Advertiser)

Something has to give as grand old Yorkshire clubs go head-to-head

Matchwinner: Kieran Davies crossed late on to maintain Leeds Tykes 100 per cent record with victory at Wharfedale on Saturday (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Rotherham Titans edge a point closer as Wharfedale give Leeds Tykes a fright

DERBY DUEL: Action from the previous clash between Leeds Tykes and Wharfedale, which the hosts won 20-8. Picture courtesy of Wharfedale RUFC

Tykes put unbeaten record on line as Greens prepare ‘hostile’ welcome

Over the line: Huddersfield's Ed Barber scores a try during the home defeat by Rotherham. (Picture: Mike Inkley)

Yorkshire promotion battle is hotting up as Titans close gap

Wharfedale (green kit) playing at Fylde in National Two North in January (Picture: Michelle Adamson)

Wharfedale fly under radar in pursuit of Leeds, Rotherham and Sheffield Tigers

Jake Brady

Why in-form Leeds Tykes are aiming for ‘peak performances’ in March

Ben Dixon scored Leeds Tykes bonus-point clinching try in the 19th win of the season. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes march on as Sheffield Tigers leave it late at Huddersfield
Leeds Tykes continued their great run of results with a 45-14 win at Preston Grasshoppers in National Two (North).
Frazer Snowdon

BIG DAY: Rotherham Titans Zak Poole expects a tough test from South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield RUFC today. Picture: Kerrie Beddows/Rotherham Advertiser

Underdogs Sheffield happy for title-chasing Titans to feel all the pressure

Top man: Leeds Tykes man of the match Kieran Davies scored two tries and two conversions in the leaders’ 58-22 win at Hull.
Picture: Tony Johnson

Man of match Kieran Davies inspires Leeds Tykes to victory

On the charge: Sheffield's Lewis Taylor breaks through the Hull defence in Saturday's National Two North clash. (Picture: Mike Inkley)

Doncaster beaten, Tykes put Huddersfield to the sword as Titans keep pace

WE MEET AGAIN: Wharfedale's George Hedgley tries to break through the Sheffield defence when the two teams met in September. Picture: Ro Burridge/Wharfedale RUFC

Derby showdown offers chance for Yorkshire rivals to boost prospects

Staying the course: Rotherham Titans defeated Sheffield Tigers earlier this month to keep the heat on Leeds Tykes (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Rotherham Titans enjoying making Leeds Tykes look over their shoulder

CHASING PACK: Rotherham Titans are ensuring that Leeds Tykes don't lose focus in National League Two. Picture: Kerrie Beddows

Tykes focused on themselves as Titans keep up the pressure

Confronting head on: Zak Poole, with ball centre, runs at Flyde defenders earlier this season in a National Two North clash. (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Rotherham Titans' Zak Poole ready to tackle pursuit of Leeds Tykes

Barrelling through: Ben Dixon of Leeds Tykes breaks through the Rotherham Titans resistance during Saturday’s clash of the unbeaten teams. (Picture: Mike Inkley/MJP Media)

How Leeds Tykes beat Rotherham Titans in battle of the unbeaten teams

Familiar foes: Rotherham Titans and Yorkshire Carnegie (now Leeds Tykes) meeting in 2016. They face each other again today in the fourth tier, but at the top of it. (Picture: Scott Merrylees)

Rivalry renewed as Leeds Tykes and Rotherham put unbeaten records on the line

Wharfedale and Leeds Tykes meet in English rugby union's fourth tier on Friday night (Picture: Getty Images)

Jake Armstrong hoping Wharfedale can upset Leeds Tykes

On the up: Jake Brady and his Leeds Tykes team have won eight out of eight after finally righting the ship. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes on the up again after being named England Rugby's club of the month
A shift to a more attacking style of play is at the heart of a blistering start to the season that has got people sitting up and taking notice of Leeds Tykes once again – and for the right reasons at long last.
Nick Westby

Rebuilding job: Jake Brady, Leeds Tykes player and general manager, at the club's new home of the Sycamores, West Park Leeds, where they hope to have finally bottomed out. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'Leeds Tykes are not looking over their shoulders any more'

Charlie Beech, Rugby Union player who is now helping ex-players move from professional sport into business.

Former rugby player launches business to support ex-players into new careers

Promising start: Leeds Tykes player Harry Jukes crossed for the hosts before Plymouth Albion pulled away in the second half (Picture: Simon Hulme)

Relegated Tykes squander lead but Ionians, Wharfedale and Rotherham win

DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS: Leeds Tykes have parted company with director of rugby, Jon Callard. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Tykes and Callard part company following National One relegation

AIM, FIRE: Doncaster Knights' Alex Dolly had his sights set correctly, kicking four conversions in the win over London Scottish. Picture Tony Johnson

Doncaster heading back up after ending losing run - but agony for Leeds Tykes

Lewis Minikin was heavily involved in Hull Ionians' narrow defeat to Chester (Picture: David Aspinall)

Yorkshire rugby union - Hull Ionians denied late on as Driffield score a ton

ON THE BOARD: Doncaster Knights' Will Holling. Picture Tony Johnson

How Doncaster Knights, Leeds Tykes and Hull were all made to suffer

Action from Bristol Bears and London Irish from the weekend's Premiership programme which has now been shorn of two long-standing clubs that went bust. (Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

RFU and Premiership Rugby need to work together to rethink union structure

NOT QUITE ENOUGH: Leeds Tykes Charlie Venables was in among the points against rivals Cinderford but it couldn't prevent defeat.
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Tykes and Hull remain in perilous position after further setbacks

Leeds Tykes head coach Jon Callard takes his team to Cinderford (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Wasps and Worcester problems having knock-on effect for Leeds Tykes

Rebuilding job: Jon Callard, the Powergen Cup-winning head coach, is into his second season as director of rugby with the club. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Leeds Tykes rebuilding as a club that offers a pathway for young, local players

Leeds Tykes player Harry Jukes (Picture: Simon Hulme)

Leeds Tykes beat big freeze but can't stop Sale, Doncaster Knights frozen out

Leeds Tykes' Charlie Venables scored a crucial try in his side's 17-17 draw with high-flying Cambridge, coming back from 17-3 down to take a deserved share of the spoils.
Jonathan Gawthorpe

Tykes hit back for fair share as Otley and Ionians enjoy derby success

A draw for Jon Callard and Leeds Tykes (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Leeds Tykes snare late draw as Otley and Sheffield Tigers earn derby wins

EXETER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Owen Farrell, Captain of Saracens leaves the pitch injured during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park on October 22, 2022 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rugby union news: Old Leeds Tykes man haunts his former side

OVER THE LINE: Sale Sharks Ben Curry scores their opening try against Exeter Chiefs during theirPremiership clash at the AJ Bell Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PA.

Tykes on roll, Hull suffer on road but Titans snatch late win

LAST-GASP STRIKE: Saracens celebrate after Owen Farrell kicked the winning conversion against Gloucester at StoneX Stadium Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Tykes off the mark after late Nu’u strike sinks Esher

Leeds Tykes' Charlie Venables up against Cinderford in National One on Saturday 17th September 2022. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

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Leeds Tykes player Charlie Venables scored a try in the season opener.

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Dominic Hardman got over the line for Leeds Tykes in their 32-32 draw at Cinderford Picture: Tony Johnson

Tykes free to entertain as they secure thrilling draw at Cinderford

Leeds Tykes player Adam Brown pictured in the scrum. Picture: Simon Hulme

Yorkshire RU round-up: Leeds Tykes avoid relegation

England's Marlie Packer in action during the TikTok Women's Six Nations match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Picture: PA.

RU round-up: Hull beat local rivals Hull Ionians to secure league title

TRY TIME: Harry Jukes, right, scored for Leeds Tykes as they lost at Tonbridge Juddians. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Last-gasp agony for Leeds Tykes on the road at Tonbridge Juddians

Match action from Leeds Tykes' clash with Cambridge on Saturday. Picture: Alfie Yates.

Battling Leeds Tykes miss out on bonus point against Cambridge

6 November 2021....... Leeds Tykes v Blackheath.
Tykes Tom Williams charges forward on another attack. Picture Tony Johnson

Tykes still in trouble after hitting back to claim bonus point

Leeds Tykes' Will Hardwick Picture: Tony Johnson

Tykes rue poor kicking but Titans' title hopes remain

KICKING KING: Leeds Tykes Charlie Venables kicked a late winning penalty. Picture: Simon Hulme.

Tykes Venables saves his best kick until last to seal win