Pirates

Doncaster Knights' rivalry with Cornish Pirates goes back years (Picture: Marie Caley)

Doncaster Knights need to keep finding ways to win to end Cornish Pirates hoodoo

FAMILIAR FACES: Hull Seahawks and Sheffield Steeldogs will come to blows once again at Ice Sheffield on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Steve Pollitt/Seahawks Media.

Steeldogs' rivalry with Hull 'most real' for Hewitt

Alex Dolly missed a penalty that could have won it at the end. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights have only themselves to blame for defeat to Pirates

FA Cup Second Round.
Barnsley v Crewe.
Barnsley's James Norwood takes on Crewe's Billy Sass-Davies.
26th November 2022.
Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Barnsley relishing some proper punch-ups with heavyweights on the card

Doncaster Knights' Sam Olver admitted the team weren't at their sharpest (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights in a tailspin as they ‘cough up’ chances against Hartpury

FRUSTRATION: Doncaster Knights coach Steve Boden wasn't happy with certain 'braindead' aspects of his team's play on Saturday. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights coach Boden blasts 'braindead' players after defeat at Pirates

Leeds Tykes player Harry Jukes (Picture: Simon Hulme)

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

Jason Hewitt has been making himself useful during his injury lay-off (Picture: Peter Best)

Jason Hewitt rediscovers old coaching habit to help out Sheffield Steeldogs

Tom Stubley in action against Leeds Chiefs for Hull Pirates in February 2020 before the pandemic shut down the sport

Seahawks D-man Stubley urged to show his attacking instincts more

Hull Pirates, seen here in action against Leeds Chiefs in February 2020, were the last team to play at NIHL National level in the city. Picture: Dean Woolley.

NIHL National ice hockey set to return to Hull

NEW CONTRACT PENDING: For Doncaster Knights head coach Steve Boden Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Steve Boden set for new contract as Doncaster lose closely-fought Cup tie

John Kelly scored one of Knights' tries against Cornish Pirates.

(Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster Knights’ drive takes them past Cornish Pirates to a shot at title

Steve BGoden: His Doncaster Knights side welcome Cornish Pirates. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster Knights focus on Pirates, not promotion appeal to RFU

Hull Pirates last iced during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season, but could still return for the 2022-23 campaign. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Knights and Steeldogs say door still open for Pirates return as Pitbulls step up

GOING FOR GOLD: Doncaster Knights' Mark Best is halted by Ealing Trailfinders' Guy Thompson during January's encounter between the two at Castle Park. Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights keep eyes on prize as Premiership dream edges closer

Matty Davies, is priving a hit for Leeds Knights in NIHL National.

Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Davies hitting his stride as Knights show their potential

Doncaster Knights' Alex Dolly (Picture: Andrew Roe/AHPix)

Doncaster Knights unable to add scalp of Cornish Pirates to that of Ealing

Wary: Doncaster Knights' Billy McBryde says Cornish Pirates will be a real test. Picture: Andrew Roe/AHPIX LTD

Pirates will provide big test of Doncaster’s title potential

Doncaster Knights v Ealing Trailfinders during last year's meeting. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights v Ealing Trailfinders: Knights need to match physicality

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Jason Hewitt, in action for the Sheffield Steeldogs last weekend. Picture courtesy of Peter Best.

Steeldogs' Hewitt enjoying ability to influence youngsters in leadership role
Veteran Jason Hewitt may no longer be the man barking the orders from the bench anymore, but he is still keen to have a positive influence on the younger players around him at Sheffield Steeldogs.

Jonathan Kirk has spent the majority of his hockey career at Sheffield Steeldogs.

Sheffield Steeldogs add four Hull Pirates players to their roster

Leeds Knights' head coach Dave Whistle. Picture courtesy of Richard Murray.

Leeds Knights coach Dave Whistle open to exploring new player options

Jason Hewitt says it is frustrating that Hull Pirates won't be icing during the 2021-22 NIHL National season. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Frustration for Jason Hewitt after Hull Pirates withdraw from NIHL National

Hull Pirates will not be facing off in NIHL National during the 2021-22 season. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Door remains open to Hull Pirates as NIHL National forges ahead with nine teams

FUTURE PLANS: It remains to be seen where Jason Hewitt will face-off next season after Hull Pirates announced their decision to sit out the 2021-22 NIHL National campaign. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Hull Pirates sit out 2021-22 NIHL National over rink refurbishment delays

Tom Kerridge has released a new book about barbecue cooking.

Tom Kerridge: Working in hospitality is a way of life, you can't do it over Zoom

Relieved: Doncaster Knights head coach Steve Boden. Picture Tony Johnson

Doncaster Knights to start in March - but miss out on meeting Saracens

Jan Danecek scored the shootout winner for Sheffield Steeldogs at leaders Telford Tigers on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Mark Ferriss.

Hull Pirates rebound in 11-goal thriller as Sheffield Steeldogs suffer on the ro...

Hull Pirates' player-coach, Jason Hewitt. Picture courtesy of Tony Sargent.

Hull Pirates target blaze of glory to beat Peterborough Phantoms and reach Natio...

Sheffield Steeldogs captain Lewis Bell celebrates one of his two goals against Raiders on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs.

Weekend Review - Hull Pirates stay in touch with leading pack as Sheffield Steel...

Sheffield Steeldogs and Hull Pirates face each other at Ice Sheffield on Saturday (7.30pm) for a second time this season. Picture courtesy of Cerys Molloy.

Sheffield Steeldogs look to leapfrog rivals Hull Pirates as Leeds Chiefs target ...
BEN MORGAN believes the opportunity to leapfrog fierce Yorkshire rivals Hull Pirates in the NIHL National standings gives his Sheffield Steeldogs added incentive for this weekend’s double-header between the two.

LEADING THE WAY: Hull Pirates' player-coach Jason Hewitt scored two hat-tricks at the weekend as his team enjoyed a maximum four-point return. Picture courtesy of Tony Sargent.

Hull Pirates' Jason Hewitt hits rivals for six while Sheffield Steeldogs and Lee...

TARGET: Bobby Chamberlain was on target in Telford but it couldn't prevent a 5-3 defeat for Hull. Picture courtesy of Tony Sargent.

Sunday hurts for Hull Pirates, Sheffield Steeldogs and Leeds Chiefs in NIHL Nati...

FLYING HIGH: Jason Hewitt battles for possession in Saturday's Yorkshire Remembrance Day derby against Leeds Chiefs, which Hull won 6-2. Picture courtesy of Lois Tomlinson.

Video - Hull Pirates look to maintain intensity levels after smothering Leeds Ch...

DOGFIGHT: Hull Pirates player-coach Jason Hewitt, right, expects Leeds Chiefs to prove dogged opponents tonight. Picture: Tony Sargent.

NIHL National - Silverware on line as Hull Pirates and Leeds Chiefs lock horns a...

Ben Morgan, Jason Hewitt and Sam Zajac.

Hull Pirates stage late raid on Leeds Chiefs to bounce back with maximum points ...

Tyson Lewis

Doncaster Knights 25 Cornish Pirates 44: Alvarez plunders 24 points as the Corni...

ON TARGET: Defenceman Lewis Baldwin got on the scoresheet for Leeds Chiefs in a 5-2 defeat at Telford Tigers. Picture: Chris Stratford.

NIHL National – Matty Davies fires Hull Pirates alongside Sheffield Steeldogs as...

Sheffield and Peterborough battle for puck possession on the boards in Saturday's second semi-final.

Hull Pirates keep treble hopes alive but Sheffield Steeldogs reach end of the li...

Sheffield Steeldogs and Hull Pirates will lock horns once again, this time in the North One Playoff Final. Picture courtesy of Sheffield Steeldogs.

Yorkshire rivals Hull Pirates and Sheffield Steeldogs set up North playoff final...

Hull Pirates' players and staff celebrate their North One league title triumph.

VIDEO - Sheffield Steeldogs 3 Hull Pirates 8 - Revenge sweet for Pirates as they...

TOP SPOT: Jason Hewitt, Hull Pirates head coach. Picture: Lois Tomlinson

NIHL Weekend Review: Hull Pirates and Sheffield Steeldogs neck and neck once aga...

Yorkshire Carnegie coach Clive Griffiths

Frustration for Griffiths after Doncaster Knights are downed by Cornish Pirates

Doncaster Knights' Ben Hunter

Cornish Pirates v Doncaster Knights: Griffiths' men ready to put methods into pr...

Rotherham's Joe Newell takes on Bristol's James Clarke. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Rotherham United 2 Bristol Rovers 0: Millers heading for play-offs

Adam Peters starts at blindside flanker for Tom Burns as Rotherham Titans look for their first league win of the season.

Rotherham Titans v Cornish Pirates: Coach Rouse looking for rare hat-trick of wi...

Andy Key

Key looks for positives at struggling Titans

Clive Griffiths, Doncaster Knights Director of Rugby.

Cornish Pirates 34 Doncaster Knights 17: Knights left with one last chance after...

Tom Calladine.

Cornish Pirates 34 Rotherham Titans 5: The boys' effort cannot be questioned, in...

Rotherham Titans coach Justin Burnell.

Cornish Pirates v Rotherham Titans: Coach Justin Burnell looking for sharp impro...

Doncaster Knights' Michael Hills.

Michael Hills lauds Doncaster Knights for sticking to game plan at sticky Lady B...

Yokshire Carnegie's Jonah Holmes evades a tackle against Cornish Pirates (Picture: Steve Riding).

Yorkshire Carnegie 27 Cornish Pirates 42: Carnegie are made to pay as Pirates go...

Hull Pirates and Sheffield Steeldogs strive for positive response

Hull Pirates' player-coach, Dominic Osman. Picture: Lois Tomlinson.

Hull Pirates put faith in new netminder to help silverware bid

HAPPY: Hull Pirates' player-coach Dominic Osman.

EPL: Hull Pirates not out title race yet - Osman | Steeldogs look to maintain ho...

Hull Pirates' player-coach, Dominic Osman. Picture courtesy of Hull Pirates/Lois Tomlinson.

Weekend preview: Hull Pirates look to rebound swiftly | Steeldogs keen to end sl...

Justin Burnell.

Rotherham sign Sykes and Ryan to bolster depleted squad

Picture: Lois Tomlinson

EPL: Hull Pirates looking to breach top two | Steeldogs looking to bounce back

Arnoldas Bosas scored Sheffield's sixth goal against Swindon on Sunday. Picture: Peter Best.

Weekend Review: Hull Pirates show their intentions | Sheffield Steeldogs happy w...