Mark Aston

Crowds are gathering outside Sheffield Cathedral this morning (July 14) for the funeral of community leader and the first black Premier League referee, Uriah Rennie.

Uriah Rennie funeral: First black Premier League referee laid to rest
Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first black referee, has been laid to rest in a touching service at Sheffield Cathedral.

Mark Aston has responded to criticism from the RFL. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Eagles stalwart Aston hits back at RFL over 'aggressive' ban fight

Mark Aston must serve the rest of his suspension. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Aston's conduct criticised by RFL after Eagles stalwart fails to overturn ban

Craig Lingard is preparing Sheffield to face the best club side in the world. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Eagles v Wigan - No '98 talk as Lingard narrows focus

Craig Lingard left Castleford at the end of last season. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Lingard reflects on Castleford tenure ahead of Sheffield bow

Craig Lingard is back in the Championship with Leigh. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Former Castleford boss Craig Lingard lands Sheffield job

Mark Aston continues his long association with the Eagles. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Sheffield Eagles lift Mark Aston suspension and launch search for new head coach

Battle: Mark Aston has confirmed he is to appeal against the 18-month ban served on him by the Rugby Football League.

Mark Aston to appeal 18-month ban and denies key piece of evidence

Controversy: Sheffield Eagles head coach Mark Aston has been banned for 18 months by the RFL for breaking player welfare protocols but has received the backing of many in the league community.

Mark Aston supporters lobby for review of 'disproportionate' ban on Eagles hero

Mark Aston has been handed a long ban. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Eagles legend Aston handed coaching ban after breaching player welfare rules

Mark Aston is under investigation in relation to a medical compliance matter. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Eagles boss Mark Aston makes RFL claim after breaking silence on suspension

Mark Aston is set to face a tribunal over a medical compliance matter. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Sheffield suspend Mark Aston as long-serving coach prepares to face RFL tribunal

The Wakefield fans enjoyed a rare day out at Wembley. (Photo: Richard Blaxall/SWpix.com)

Daryl Powell dedicates Wembley win to Wakefield fans

Sheffield celebrate their 2019 Wembley win with Mark Aston in the foreground. (Photo: Richard Blaxall/SWpix.com)

'Anything is possible' - Mark Aston chasing hat-trick of Wembley upsets

Mark Aston is gearing up for a big month. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Mark Aston eyes Wembley and planning permission double in 'massive' month

Ben Jones-Bishop has been at Sheffield since 2022. (Photo: Sheffield Eagles)

Jones-Bishop outlines challenges facing part-time Sheffield against Wakefield

Mark Aston with his son Cory at Wembley. (Photo: Malcolm Russell)

Mark Aston using 1998 memories to fuel Sheffield's latest giant-killing attempt

CGI’s of the proposed new stadium for Sheffield FC and Sheffield Eagles. (Photo: Chapter II)

Mark Aston outlines Super League vision as Eagles unveil new stadium plans

Mark Aston has guided the Eagles back to the play-offs. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Sheffield v London - Mark Aston not ready for candle to go out on season

That winning feeling: Sheffield Eagles captain Paul Broadbent, with Mark Aston on his right, lifts the trophy aloft after the Silk Cut Challenge Cup final against Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium in London in 1998 (Picture: Mike Hewitt/Allsport)

Why Sheffield Eagles Cup win 25 years ago did not provide a springboard

Sosaia Feki's only appearance for Castleford Tigers so far came in the Challenge Cup. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Castleford winger Sosaia Feki heads to Championship in search of game time
Injury-plagued Castleford Tigers winger Sosaia Feki has joined Championship club Sheffield Eagles on a two-week loan as he continues to work on his fitness.
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Sheffield Eagles' Anthony Thackeray leads the team out at their new home. Pictures: Simon Hulme

Sheffield Eagles 34 Widnes 24: Welcome home as Eagles celebrate with victory

Mark Aston feared this day would never come.

'It means the world' - Mark Aston on Sheffield Eagles' homecoming

Sheffield Eagles head coach Mark Aston (Picture: Dean Atkins)

Sheffield Eagles v Hull FC - The Challenge Cup tie two years in the making

PATIENT APPROACH: Sheffield Eagles head coach Mark Aston Picture: Steve Ellis

Eagles return delayed as Aston ratchets up entertainment factor

Nomadic: Sheffield Eagles have been playing outside of Sheffield for eight years, latterly at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Eagles fly home as Fev and York clash in televised opener

Sheffield’s Ryan Millar fails to prevent York’s Perry Whiteley from scoring a try at the Keepmoat Stadium.(Pictures: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Brendan O’Hagan inspires Knights past rusty Eagles on opening night

Sheffield Eagles head coach Mark Aston (Picture: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Eagles return to Challenge Cup action after a year of inactivity

Artist’s impression: How the community stadium on the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park will look.

Stadium plans offer new hope for Sheffield’s Eagles and Sharks

Delighted: Mark Aston, left, and former Sports Minister Richard Caborn.

Sheffield Eagles finally coming home as stadium deal signed

York City Knights' James Ford (SWPix)

York City Knights and Sheffield Eagles coaches shortlisted for top award

Winners: Sheffield Eagles celebrate winning the 1895 Cup final at Wembley.

Wembley winners Sheffield Eagles face an uncertain future
IN some respects, winning at Wembley is the easy part.
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Sheffield Eagles celebrate at Wembley. Picture by Richard Blaxall/SWpix.com

Sheffield Eagles 36 Widnes 18: Mark Aston and Eagles are Wembley winners once ag...

Sheffield Eagles celebrate winning the 1895 Cup Final at Wembley. Picture: Paul Harding/PA

VIDEO – Sheffield Eagles 36 Widnes Vikings 18: Wembley history created once agai...

Sheffield Eagles coach, Mark Aston. PIC: Steve Ellis

Boss Mark Aston is hoping Sheffield Eagles’ Wembley return sparks its own legacy

Mark Aston: Aims to turn back the clock.

Sheffield Eagles v Batley Bulldogs: Aiming to turn back the clock in 1895 Cup

ON THE UP: Coach Mark Aston has rebuilt Sheffield and seen them make their best start since 1986. Picture: JPress

Sheffield Eagles flying high once again with nod to past glory

Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e goes over for a try on his Castleford Tigers debut versus Warrington.

Castleford hope to get new deal done for QLT

Paul Sykes

Dewsbury lose out as Sykes fluffs his lines

Barrow Raiders 36 Sheffield Eagles 22: Eagles see victory snatched away

Cory Aston.

New-look Sheffield Eagles face tough opening Rams test

Mark Aston: Quick to pounce.

Sheffield Eagles sign French forward Nabil Djalout

Cory Aston, left, with his new club-mates at Castleford Tigers media day held on Tuesday (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Cory Aston will not look beyond making his Castleford Tigers bow

Sheffield Eagles are on track for their homecoming in March.

Sheffield Eagles still on track to return to city in March

Cory Aston, in action for Leeds Rhinos.

Cory Aston out to make a big impact after joining Castleford Tigers

Liam Finn

Dave Craven: World Cup offers a lot more than an England watching brief

Sheffield Eagles' Mark Aston.

Boss Aston unhappy as Eagles take flight

Sheffield Eagles and Leigh have ended their dual-registration deal

Sheffield Eagles and Leigh end dual-registration deal

Sheffield try scorer Garry Lo congratulated by Matty Fozard. Picture: SWPix.com

Sheffield Eagles 30 Swinton 24: Eagles shine in second-half display

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Sheffield Eagles 32 London Broncos 20: Aston's Eagles stun Broncos

Hull KR v Sheffield Eagles.

Hull KR survive early Sheffield scare to complete eight-try win

Hull KR's James Donaldson seen in action against Warrington Wolves (Picture: Bruce Rollinson).

Donaldson is reaping benefits under Sheens

Sheffield Eagles' Mark Aston.

Hull KR v Sheffield Eagles: Championship is '˜strongest for years', says Mark As...

Batley's Tom Holmes goes over to score against Sheffield. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

It was a soulless, heartless performance, blasts Eagles chief

Eagles coach Mark Aston

Sheffield Eagles join forces with Super League newcomers Leigh Centurions to dra...

Jordan Cox

Sheffield Eagles make double signing for 2017

Cory Aston made the leap from Sheffield Eagles to Leeds Rhinos this season (Picture: Glenn Ashley)

Leeds Rhinos: Cory Aston keen to take a bite out of the big time

Corey Aston.

Leeds Rhinos sign up Eagles half-back Aston on two-year deal

Bulls celebrate winning the Championsip Sheild Final at Odsal. Picture Tony Johnson.

Bradford 27 Sheffield 16: Fallen giants Bulls and Eagles taking positives out of...

Sheffield v Featherstone: Sharp wary of troubled Eagles

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