Premiership

Sheffield Tigers celebrate winning the Premiership Knockout Cup final of 2024 on Thursday (Picture: courtesy of Jeff Higgott)

Sheffield Tigers eye more speedway glory after Knockout Cup success

Semesa Rokoduguni, formerly of Bath and England, has joined Doncaster Knights (Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Doncaster Knights start new era of Championship optimism with home double

Julie Palmer, Begbies Traynor

Self-regulation and deductions finally ‘put the brakes’ on football spending

Doncaster Knights and their Championship rivals have seen the door back to the Premiership opened up a little (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Championship clubs claim landmark promotion win in battle with RFU

INCOMING: George Wacokecoke - pictured in action for Newcastle Falcons against Worcester Warriors - will line up for Doncaster Knights next season. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Knights continue to build with Premiership centre signing

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

The long road: Jonathan Pendlebury of Rotherham has worked his way up to the role of England Under-18s head coach and a key role in the development of players in England (Picture: Juan Gasparini/RFU collection via JMP)

'The kid from a comp in Rotherham' guiding England's next generation

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 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

Happier times: Steve Boden coaching Doncaster Knights at Castle Park in a game last month before his sudden decision to quit last week. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Steve Boden: Why I quit Doncaster Knights

Jake Brady

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

Callum Bustin, right, crosses under pressure from a Sheffield player as Rotherham Titans ran in five tries in the South Yorkshire derby (Kerrie Beddows/Rotherham Advertiser)

Rotherham Titans bring end to Sheffield RUFC's 10-match winning run

Rob Burrow pictured at Old Trafford in 2021. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Super League renames Grand Final award in honour of Rhinos legend Rob Burrow

Steve Lloyd at Doncaster Knights' Castle Park, a club he has helped build, whose future he will not mortgage until he knows the full details of the RFU's Premiership 2 plan (Picture: Chris Etchells)

Doncaster Knights urge caution in Championship v RFU row over Premiership 2

Doncaster Knights of the Championship will be one of the teams invited to apply for a place in 'Premiership 2' (Picture: Tony Johnson)

'Premiership 2' meets with resistance from Championship as Doncaster sit tight

The Yorkshire Wolds Way. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Search for 'high-profile' chair to head new tourism body

Steve Boden takes Doncaster Knights into another season of Championship action (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

'I get emails from the RFU and delete them' - Doncaster Knights boss Steve Boden

For the fans: Simon Stead, right, with his son on his lap and his Sheffield Tigers team to his right as they celebrate with their Premiership Trophy in front of their fans after winning the Sports Insure Premiership Grand Final (Picture: Ian Charles/MI News)

Sheffield Tigers' Premiership Grand Final glory is a title for the fans

Doncaster Knights held the first Yorkshire rugby union conference on Friday (Picture: Getty Images)

'A unique opportunity' - Yorkshire rugby union conference addresses key issues

Golden moment: John Dudley, right, celebrates Rotherham's win over Bedford to secure promotion to the Premiership in 2000. (Picture: Rotherham Advertiser)

How Rotherham Titans defied the odds for 100 years and counting

Keeping his head: But Doncaster Knights director of rugby Steve Boden wonders if the game's decision makers are taking enough care over the game he loves as Knights embark on a 10th season in tier two. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster Knights stay true to sustainable values amid game's financial crisis

STEVE BODEN looks at the state of the sport he has given his life to and shakes his head.

Nick Westby

Yorkshire craftsmanship at its best – these staircases make a real statement

Ad Feature Yorkshire firm creates incredible staircase designs

A view of the Bank of England , which has raised interest rates 13 times over the last 18 months. PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

A more common sense approach is required to inflation - David Blunkett

Sheffield Tigers (Speedway) back in action against Wolverhampton tonight (Picture: Marie Caley)

Sheffield Tigers v Wolverhampton in Speedway Premiership is OFF

Making headway: Doncaster Knights in action against long-time rivals Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship earlier this season. Doncaster are trying to put the building blocks in place for long-term sustainability. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights steadily putting building blocks in place to safeguard future

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby

Phil and Holly to be replaced on This Morning next week

Sheffield Tigers Speedway team for the 2023 season with Simon Stead, right.

Sheffield Tigers Speedway aiming to go one better in British Premiership

Tom Burgess has represented England at three World Cups. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Tom Burgess makes decision on future after teasing Super League return

Sir Bernard Ingham arrives in Downing Street to attend a party to celebrate the 85th birthday of Baroness Thatcher on October 14, 2010 (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Sir Bernard Ingham - press secretary to Margaret Thatcher- dies at 90

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

Leicester Tigers Head Coach, Steve Borthwick is to be appointed the new head coach of England. (Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Steve Borthwick is the new England head coach - here are the challenges he faces

Doncaster Knights are the fastest promoted club in the history of the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

Theakston brewery announces partnership with Doncaster Knights

Iconic Yorkshire brewery, T&R Theakston has announced a partnership with Doncaster Knights RFC.

Michael Crossland

Sheffield Tigers (Speedway) have won the Premiership League Cup final (Picture: Marie Caley)

Sheffield Tigers win speedway's Premiership League Cup final over King's Lynn

Simon Stead and Sheffield Tigers look to end their season by winning the Premiership League Cup (Picture: Andy Garner)

Sheffield Tigers missing two key riders for Premiership League Cup final

'As Liz Truss prepares to depart Downing Street after the shortest stay of a Prime Minister, ever, let’s hope she takes the ghost of Margaret Thatcher with her'. PIC: Tony Harris/PA Wire.

Truss's Premiership shows it's time to lay the ghost of Thatcher - Jayne Dowle

Simon Stead (Team Manager) of Sheffield TruPlant Tigers during the SGB Premiership match between Belle Vue Aces and Sheffield Tigers at the National Speedway Stadium, Manchester on Monday 5th September 2022. (Picture: Eddie Garvey/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Sheffield Tigers supremo Simon Stead on his life in speedway

Sheffield Tigers (Speedway). Robert Branford, pictured. Picture: Marie Caley NSST Speedway MC 18

Sheffield Tigers Speedway's League Cup final v King's Lynn OFF due to heavy rain

Sheffield Tigers (Speedway) can win the Premiership League Cup on Thursday (Picture: Marie Caley)

Sheffield Tigers bare teeth in speedway's League Cup final with King's Lynn

Sheffield Tigers (Speedway) were beaten in the final by Belle Vue Aces. (Picture: Marie Caley)

'We were robbed' - Speedway boss blasts referees after Grand Final defeat

Sheffield Tigers Speedway are in their first Premiership Grand Final this week (Picture: Andy Garner)

Sheffield Tigers Speedway up for Belle Vue fight in first Grand Final

Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during the final day of the Conservative Party Conference

Liz Truss speech: Prime Minister talks of growth at first Conference

A general view of Castle Park Stadium where Doncaster Knights play. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Doncaster Knights given hope of Premiership promotion as RFU criteria is relaxed

The moment Bradford found out it had been awarded 'City of Culture 2025' in Centenary Square. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Bradford's serious challenges ahead of UK City of Culture 2025 - David Behrens

Making an impact: Jack Metcalf runs in a try for Sale Sharks in a Premiership Cup game against Newcastle earlier this season. (Picture: Tim Williams/Action Plus/Sale Sharks)

Sharks benefitting from Carnegie knack for producing young talent

The right-hand engine exploded seconds after take off and the plane caught fire, on March 30 in 1998

Pilot who saved Leeds team 24 years ago said that day 'never leaves my mind'

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

Doncaster Knights focus on Pirates, not promotion appeal to RFU

Key man: Former Doncaster player Simon Humberstone is helping Hull's title and promotion drive. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

How ambitious Hull spreading the 15-a-side gospel in a rugby league stronghold

Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders were both denied by the RFU. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

‘Disheartened’ Doncaster to appeal RFU decision to deny them Premiership place

Steve Boden: Doncaster Knights head coach had put his team in position to win promotion. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

RFU pull drawbridge up by denying Doncaster promotion to the Premiership

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

Sam Olver: Kept the scoreboard ticking over with key penalties and conversions (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Grit and desire sees Doncaster Knights beat Ealing in race to the Premiership

From the kitchen to rugby field: Sam Graham, centre, in action for Doncaster Knights who he is hoping to captain to a place in the Premiership next season. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Sam Graham: From chef's kitchen to Doncaster Knights' Premiership push

COACH: Steve Boden watched his Doncaster Knights side go top of the table at the weekend.

Knights leave it late against Richmond as they dramatically go top of the table

Key role: Fly-half Sam Olver scored a try and kicked five conversions as Doncaster defeated Jersey. Picture: Tony Johnson

Jersey Reds 19 Doncaster Knights 35: Outstanding Knights back on top of Champion...

Back to their roots: Leeds Tykers are back at Headingley this afternoon. (Picture: Andrew Varley)

Leeds Tykes to make Headingley homecoming

Doncaster Knights Harry Davey and his team-mates will reunite with Jersey next week (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights daring to dream of promotion to the Premiership

The January transfer window is right around the corner as Championship clubs prepare to bolster their squads

Thursday's Championship transfer rumours

OVER THE LINE: Doncaster Knights’ Billy McBryde scores their third try. Pictures: Andrew Roe

Doncaster Knights 22 Ealing Trailfinders 5: Knights produce stunning win to sink...

HARD WORK: Doncaster coach Steve Boden felt his side were excellent defensively against Hartpury but made hard work of their 20-15 victory. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Ealing test next up for Doncaster Knights after hard-fought win

Busy man: Since leaving Leeds, Jon Callard has had various jobs with England and in both codes of club rugby including a stint at Sale Sharks, before returning to Tykes. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Development key to Jon Callard’s Leeds Tykes plan