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Chris Chester is back in West Yorkshire with Castleford. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Tigers underline ambition with Chester appointment as Wilson accepts new role
Castleford Tigers owner Martin Jepson has underlined his ambition with the appointment of Chris Chester as director of rugby.

Danny McGuire is not investing much energy on the recruitment side of things. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford v Leigh - McGuire remains positive despite lack of recruitment

John Asiata, left, has quickly endeared himself to fans of both Hull clubs. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Asiata talks passion, emotion and togetherness ahead of derby showdown

Leigh celebrate Bailey Hodgson's match-clinching try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Rourke's errors costly as Wakefield miss out on Challenge Cup semi-finals

Wakefield are not spending any time worrying about their home form. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Wakefield v Leigh - Powell unruffled by home record ahead of '50/50' tie

Tom Briscoe celebrates his try at Castleford last week. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Briscoe warns only Hull FC's best will do against Hull KR in Challenge Cup

William Bates is arrested.

Watch: Dealer who wrote rap lyrics about evading police is arrested

Jake Trueman is struggling with a back issue. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wakefield boss Powell provides injury latest on Trueman and Jowitt

Hull were well beaten by Wigan in Super League. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wigan v Hull - We've got to be at our best to have a chance, admits Cartwright

John Cartwright is excited about Hull's potential. (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Cartwright explains why he believes Hull are becoming 'good footy team'

Luke Robinson is optimistic brighter times are on the way but he is not taking Hull lightly. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Robinson not falling into fan trap as he laughs off 'must-win' talk

Huddersfield Giants' 'footy nerd' Zac Woolford (Picture: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

Huddersfield Giants' 'footy nerd' getting up to speed on Super League nuances

Bradford City midfielder Alex Pattison, who netted a brilliant strike against Accrington on Tuesday night. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Bradford 1 Accrington 0: Wonder goal from Pattison sees City claim historic win

Latest Bradford City signing Tommy Leigh. Picture courtesy of BCAFC.

Bradford City manager happy to play the long game regarding signing

Cineworld: Company to shut six more cinemas after restructuring including Yorkshire location

Cineworld to shut six more cinemas after restructuring

Ben Thaler recently hung up his whistle. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Thaler explains why only FIFA officials can keep up with Super League referees

Josh Mantellato is consoled as he leaves the field following the Million Pound Game. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Lunt recalls Million Pound Game experience as Hull KR bid to complete turnaround

Elliot Minchella was sin-binned in the closing stages. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Willie Peters has say on Elliot Minchella incident amid ban threat

Jesse Sue celebrates his second-half try. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Peters hails season's best after Hull KR overcome adversity to dispatch Leigh

Harvey Barron, left, restored parity before half-time. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Simon Grix expresses sympathy for Hull youngsters after heavy loss

Simon Grix takes Hull to Leigh this weekend. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Leigh v Hull - Simon Grix plays down bad blood following recent raid
Simon Grix does not expect Sunday's game to have an extra edge despite Hull FC's recent raid of Leigh Leopards.
James O'Brien

Ed Chamberlain has joined Hull early. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Hull FC agree deal with Leigh Leopards to sign Ed Chamberlain early

Luke Robinson has taken the reins on an interim basis. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Giants assistant Luke Robinson ready for top job but only focused on Leigh clash

Brad Arthur is open to a move to Super League. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Ian Blease comments on two contenders for head coach role

Mikey Lewis of Hull KR celebrates the win over Leigh Leopards (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com)

‘Toughest win of the season so far’ - Hull KR boss on Leigh Leopards win

Huddersfield have lost their way in recent games. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Giants ready to right wrongs of 'heartbreaking' Challenge Cup defeat

Adrian Lam is in demand. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Adrian Lam relaxed about future as he responds to Hull FC speculation

HONOURS EVEN: Leigh Centurions' Ricky Leutele offloads the ball under pressure from Castleford Tigers' Joe Westerman on Saturday. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Lingard hails Tigers' progress after thrilling clash at Leigh

John Asiata with the Challenge Cup in the Royal Box after victory over Hull KR. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull FC pull off eye-catching signing of John Asiata to set stall out for 2025

Craig Lingard is comfortable with how Castleford are portrayed. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Craig Lingard realistic about situation ahead of battle with bottom-four rivals

Leigh's Matt Moylan tackles Hull KR's Joe Burgess who earned Willie Peters' praise (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Joe Burgess' speed helps Hull KR avenge Challenge Cup final defeat

Tom Amone is battling to be fit for Leigh's trip to Hull KR. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Leigh wait on key pair ahead of Challenge Cup quarter-final against Hull KR
Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam will make a late call on Tom Amone before finalising his team to face Hull KR in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.
James O'Brien

Danny Addy and Featherstone had to dig deep against Wakefield in the last round. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Leigh v Featherstone - Addy hoping for Challenge Cup magic against old club

Prince William poses for pictures with Leigh Stinchcombe on his way to attend a Homewards Sheffield Local Coalition meeting, at the Millennium Gallery, in Sheffield, about how to tackle homelessness. The Prince of Wales even offered to hold Leigh's drinks cup so he could fish out his phone.

Royals fan took viral photo with Prince William on Yorkshire visit

There is no chance of Tony Smith underestimating lowly Leigh. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Tony Smith wary of wounded Leopards amid early-season challenges

Rohan Smith believes there is a lot more to come from his side. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rohan Smith content with 'steady' form and excited about what is to come

Ian Watson's side got off to a winning start at Leigh. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Ian Watson pleased with early resilience but without key man for next test

Oliver Russell has been handed an unexpected opportunity. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Leigh v Giants - Russell out to make himself undroppable amid strong competition

Josh Warrington was beaten by Leigh Wood. Image: James Chance/Getty Images

Warrington admits to feeling 'hard done by' following Wood loss

Hull KR celebrate their play-off victory at Craven Park. (Photo: Richard Sellers/PA)

Hull KR boss Willie Peters relaxed about potential semi-final opponents

Jack Walker goes over for the opening try. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

Hull KR make home advantage count to land knockout blow on rivals

Willie Peters has led Hull KR to Wembley and fourth place in his first season in charge. (Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com)

Hull KR out to prove they are genuine Super League contenders

Tom Amone has been given the green light to feature at Craven Park. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Leigh Leopards receive huge boost as Tom Amone cleared to face Hull KR

Shaun Kenny-Dowall poses with his Dream Team shirt. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

No regrets for Shaun Kenny-Dowall as Willie Peters hails retiring veteran

Tom Amone has been banned but Leigh are set to lodge an appeal. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Leigh lose key man for Hull KR clash as Wigan prepare to use loophole

Willie Peters thanks the fans after victory over Salford. (Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com)

Willie Peters warns players axe could fall if they lose focus at Wakefield

Willie Peters thanks the fans after victory over Salford. (Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com)

'We want to be there at the end' - Willie Peters not content with play-off place

Jay Pitts comforts a young fan. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Mark Applegarth makes vow after taking responsibility for Wakefield relegation

Match bandonded as the floodlights go out at the Leigh Sports Village during the game between Leigh Leopards and Huddersfield Giants in the Betfred Super League (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWPix.com)

Huddersfield Giants' game at Leigh Leopards abandoned due to floodlight failure

Catalans have beaten Hull KR twice already this year. (Photo: Rémi Vignaud/Catalans Dragons/SWpix.com)

Hull KR v Catalans - Willie Peters seeking retribution for bruising defeats

James Batchelor dejected after the Wembley loss to Leigh. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

James Batchelor ready to set record straight and boost play-off hopes

BIG CALL: Hull Kingston Rovers' captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall with Ryan Hall (left) pictured during Friday's Captains' Run at Wembley Stadium ahead of Saturday's Challenge Cup Final. Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com

Robins set to make game-day decision on winger Hall

George King celebrates the semi-final win over Wigan. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

George King hopes to be rewarded for patience in Challenge Cup final

Tom Briscoe scored five tries against Hull KR at Wembley in 2015. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Leigh winger Tom Briscoe out to recreate 2015 magic in Hull KR rematch

Ryan Hall is winning his fitness battle. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Ryan Hall winning fitness battle as Danny McGuire defends pre-Wembley selection

Edwin Ipape celebrates scoring Leigh's first try. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Difference in ambition apparent in dismal defeat for Rhinos

Tom Briscoe takes the ball in against his former club. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Rhinos boss Rohan Smith makes play-off admission after damaging defeat

Rohan Smith has called on the Rhinos to make their move. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Rohan Smith aims to end tough week on high as he spells out play-off ambition

Warrington has hit some bumps in the road in recent years. Image: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images

Josh Warrington set for world title bout in Yorkshire

Willie Peters celebrates at full-time. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR boss Willie Peters sends 2015 warning after club book Wembley return

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