Leeds Tykes

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

OVER THE LINE: Jack Dawson scores to give Sheffield the lead in their top-of-the table clash against National Two North rivals, Lymm, the hosts evenutally prevailing 24-5 at Abbeydale. Picture: Mike Inkley.

Sheffield and Tykes leapfrog rivals as title race intensifies

DONCASTER KNIGHTS’ game at Chinnor was abandoned in the final quarter on Saturday due to a power cut and floodlight failure at their Oxfordshire hosts Chinnor.

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Atonement: Ewan Laughton and Leeds Tykes enjoyed a revenge victory over Fylde in National Two North on Saturday. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds Tykes avenge costly defeat to Fylde as Harrogate stun Otley

Rotherham Titans beat Plymouth Albion by a single point two weeks ago at Clifton Lane. On Saturday they host National One leaders Rams. (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Titans braced for ball-up-the-jumper test against National One-leading Rams

READY FOR ACTION: Leeds Tykes will face Fylde this weekend Tykes Ewan Laughton. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Tykes gunning for revenge against promotion rivals

Wharfedale's player coach Jake Armstrong during a loan spell at Doncaster Knights in 2022 (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Wharfedale still to recover from key defeat to Otley

Leeds Tykes and Seremaia Bai Turagabeci could not prevent defeat at Lymm (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Leeds Tykes surrender unbeaten record at Lymm as Titans snatch late win

Challenges: Leeds Tykes (yellow shirts) face a trip to unbeaten Lymm while Sheffield RUFC (blue) welcome Wharfedale. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Sheffield Tigers hope to have turned season around as Titans face familiar foe

OPTIMISTIC: Leeds Tykes' general manager, Jake Brady Picture: Tony Johnson

Unbeaten Tykes well-prepared for top-of-table clash

Rotherham Titans's Zak Poole up against Rosslyn Park in the National One season opener (Picture: Kerrie Beddows)

Zak Poole praises Rotherham Titans for their start to life in National One

Former Doncaster Knights director of rugby Steve Boden has been helping out at Otley, helping to raise standards. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Otley RUFC seek consistency after beating Wharfedale and frightening Leeds Tykes

OVER THE LINE: Leeds Tykes' Charlie Venables scores his side's first try against Sheffield at Abbeydale Sports Club. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Tykes maintain unbeaten start but Sheffield push them so close

Ryan Burrows playing for Doncaster Knights back in 2019 (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Relaxed Ryan Burrows aiming to topple old club Leeds Tykes with Sheffield RUFC

There was a time not so long ago, back in his Leeds Carnegie days, when preparations for a big game at the weekend were all-consuming and a positive result at the end of it all that mattered.

Nick Westby

In the spotlight: Jake Brady of Leeds Tykes is expecting upwards of 1,000 people at the Sycamores for Friday's visit of Wharfedale.

Friday Night Lights shine bright for Leeds Tykes v Wharfedale

On the up: Sheffield RUFC (blue shirts) have consolidated their position as challenges at the top of National Two North.

"The secret is...": How Anthony Posa has kept Sheffield RUFC looking up

ON A ROLL: Rotherham Titans' No 8 Callum Bustin scored twice before half-time in the win at home to Esher on Saturday. Picture: Kerrie Beddows.

Titans and Tykes maintain impressive National One starts

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

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

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