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Flying under the radar: Joe Carpenter doves across the tryline for Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup earlier this season. He gets his chance to impress for England at Twickenham today (Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

"Stuart Lancaster drove me to training, now I'm playing for England" - Carpenter
A journey that began at the age of five when his neighbour offered to take him off his mum’s hands for a few hours and down to the local rugby club, peaks today...

Throttled: Joe Carpenter of Sale Sharks is tackled by Adam Radwan of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final (Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

England prospect Joe Carpenter's Twickenham chance delayed by a week

LEADING MAN: Doncaster's Alex Dolly scored a try and two conversions in the 29-19 win at Ampthill. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights secure third spot while Yorkshire book Twickenham final

Old Otliensians after the Papa John's semi-final victory.

Old Otliensians back at Twickenham three years after 'nearly disappearing'

Driffield RUFC are headed back to Twickenham.

How a captain's letter took a Yorkshire rugby club to Twickenham

Crowning moment: Mike Shelley, front, lifts the Powergen Cup as Mark Regan and his Leeds Tykes team-mates celebrate at Twickenham following their victory over Bath in the 2005 final.

Mark Regan remembers the day Leeds Tykes ruled Twickenham

On the up: Leeds Tykes players and staff celebrate in the changing rooms after their promotion to National One was confirmed (Picture: Mike Inkley)

Tykes on the up again - promoted as they mark Cup glory

Tom Williams looks to break free from Will Smith of Sheffield RUFC in a huge game at the top of National Two North, won by Leeds Tykes (Picture: Steve Riding)

'Pizzas and footy': How Tykes celebrated Sheffield win before return to business

Former England rugby international Danny Care kicking a ball "into space" from outside the Greene King sport pub The Barmy Arms in Twickenham

A free pint at Greene King pubs during this weekend's Six Nations

Leading by example: Zoe Aldcroft will let her actions on the pitch do the talking as she begins her role as England captain in World Cup year. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

England captain Zoe Aldcroft plotting World Cup glory for Red Roses

Dr Patrick Hart cracks the display panels of petrol pumps at Esso Thurrock Services on the M25 on August 24 2022.

'I disrupted drivers as an act of care': GP jailed for criminal damage

Steve Borthwick is under pressure at the end of a frustrating autumn for England. (Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Under-pressure England boss Borthwick out to find killer instinct against Japan

Keighley-born Ellie Kildunne of England runs with the ball during the Women's International match between England Red Roses and New Zealand Black Ferns at Allianz Twickenham Stadium in September (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Maggie Alphonsi on Red Roses seizing Lionesses moment next year

Just champion: Yorkshire's women's team celebrate their resounding victory in the Gill Burns County Championship final at Twickenham on Saturday.

Yorkshire women's team claim Twickenham glory after White Rose men suffer

Off to headquarters: Yorkshire's men's and women's teams are at Twickenham for county cup finals today. (Picture: Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Ryan Burrows and Yorkshire RU ready for Twickenham final

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

Follow my lead: Zoe Aldcroft, left, with Steph Else in the background, takes girls and boys in a rugby session on her return to Scarborough RUFC last week.

England captain Zoe Aldcroft on 2025 Rugby World Cup and player pathway

Lewis Minikin tormented Lancashire as Yorkshire reached Twickenham for the first time in 16 years (Picture: Richard Bown)

Yorkshire RU win Roses battle with Lancashire to earn Twickenham trip

Treble tonic: The players and coaches of Bradford Salem celebrating their trophy triple in the 2023/24 season.

Bradford Salem celebrating historic treble with record fifth Shield triumph

Winning feeling: The players of Goole RUFC celebrate winning at Twickenham in the last decade. At Doncaster on Saturday they look to add the Yorkshire Cup against Driffield.

Driffield RUFC and Goole RUFC out to uphold 'spirit of rugby' in Yorkshire Cup

Twickeham glory for Driffield RUFC in the Papa Johns Community Cup last season. Can they repeat the feat in the 2024 Yorkshire Cup final?

Driffield RUFC eyeing double trophy glory in Yorkshire Cup final
Last season’s Papa Johns Men’s Regional One Championship Cup final victory over Havant at Twickenham undoubtedly stands as one of the greatest days in Driffield RUFC’s history.
Oliver Jervis

Clinching moment: Marcus Smith of England celebrates after winning the match with a last minute drop goal (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ben Earl happy to silence England critics as 'happy old man' savours 100th

Scrum-half sniper: Danny Care making his England debut against New Zealand in Auckland in June 2008 David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Still blagging it' - Yorkshireman Danny Care set for 100th England cap

Welcome to Yorkshire: England's George Ford, Freddie Steward, Elliot Daly, Fraser Dingwall and Leeds-born Danny Care during a training session at the LNER Community Stadium, York. (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

North of England backed to host England rugby union Tests

Sick of the sight: Jamie Ritchie of Scotland lifts the Calcutta Cup after the team's victory over England, their third in a row, in the 2023 Six Nations Championship (Picture: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Scotland v England: Pivotal Calcutta Cup clash pits England as underdogs

Yorkshireman Rob Vickerman in his England Sevens days (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

England need a 'gladiatorial statement' against Wales to win back fans

George Ford of England in action during the World Cup (Picture: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Steve Borthwick's England team heading to a Yorkshire stadium in Six Nations

The entrance of Skipton Castle

The two Yorkshire towns named among the best places to live in the UK

On the up: Jake Brady and his Leeds Tykes team have won eight out of eight after finally righting the ship. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Leeds Tykes on the up again after being named England Rugby's club of the month

CONFIDENT: England defence coach Kevin Sinfield pictured during training at The Lensbury Resort Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA

Sinfield confident troubled build-up will serve England well in World Cup

England's No 8 Billy Vunipola (R) will miss the World Cup opener after being hit with a three-game ban (Picture: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in missing England's World Cup opener

Krystal Rota (C) leads out New Zealand ahead of the match against Australia - New Zealand Kiwi Ferns v Australia Women, Round 3 match of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2021 (played in 2022) at LNER Community Stadium, York, which has now been chosen to host games in the 2025 rugby union World Cup (Picture: Will Palmer / www.photosport.nz)

York Community Stadium joins Twickenham on list to host 2025 RWC matches
The Community Stadium in York will host games in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Nick Westby

Lewis Minikin scored 16 points but Yorkshire were beaten 29-28 by Lancashire in the County Championship regional decider (Picture: Richard Bown)

Yorkshire RU miss out on Twickenham trip by a single point

Wensleydale enjoyed a memorable day out at Twickenham despite defeat to Teddington on Sunday.

Twickenham defeat for Wensleydale but hooker Larder hails ‘crazy’ run to final

Driffield players celebrate their Papa John's Community Cup success at Twickenham.

Driffield RUFC paint London town red after their Papa John's Twickenham glory

The players of Driffield RUFC will play at Twickenham on Sunday (Picture: Mike Hopps)

Driffield RUFC heading for Twickenham after nearly a century of waiting

England's Marcus Smith trudges off after the Guinness Six Nations shellacking at the hands of France (Picture: Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

England's humiliation at hands of France underlines scale of rebuilding job

Jack Walker making his England debut against Tommaso Menoncello of Italy during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Italy at Twickenham (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Jack Walker's journey from North Ribblesdale and Leeds Carnegie to England

Courtney Lawes made a successful return from injury as England beat Wales

England v France Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

England star Lewis Ludlam

England v France Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Steve Borthwick, (R) the England head coach looks on with Kevin Sinfield, the England defence coach in the warm up during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Steve Borthwick be warned, Italy a lot stronger proposition than previous years

Owen Farrell of England looks dejected after their side's defeat in the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Shambles' England end dismal autumn by being routed by Springboks

England head coach Eddie Jones looks on during the England captain's run at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot yesterday

England vs Japan: Autumn Nations game at Twickenham - how to watch

A general view inside Twickenham where England will face Argentina on Sunday (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Is England v Argentina on TV on Sunday?

Danny Care: Back in the England squad after blistering Harlequins form. (Picture: PA)

Danny Care back in England team after four years in wilderness

Mitieli Vulikijapani impressed against Catalans. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull FC's Mitieli Vulikijapani unavailable for Toulouse game after Army call-up

Jamie George of England passes the ball during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on March 12, 2022 in London, England. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Defiant England now look to ruin France’s Six Nations Grand Slam party

England's Charlie Ewels leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham (Picture: PA)

England laid a ‘foundation for World Cup’ in brave defeat to Ireland

England's Courtney Lawes appears dejected during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London (Picture: PA)

Charlie Ewels’ rush of blood forces England into heroic, ultimately flawed stand

Tom Curry is ready for Ireland. (Picture: Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images)

Tom Curry - It’s now or never in England’s Six Nations quest

England coach Eddie Jones . Picture: PA.

‘We play with a physicality Ireland haven’t seen before’ claims Jones

England's Charlie Ewels (left) and Maro Itoje (second right) during a training session at The Lensbury Hotel. Picture: Adrian Dennis/PA

Six Nations – England v Wales: Entertainment name of the game for Red Rose

Ben Youngs will set a new appearances record for England against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday in the Guinness Six Nations. Dave Rogers/PA Wire.

Six Nations, England v Wales: Why Youngs attracts admirers ahead of most-capped ...

ALWAYS LEARNING: Alex Dombrandt says he and Sam Simmonds are helping each other improve. Pictures: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Alex Dombrandt and Sam Simmonds enjoyed friendly battle for England spot

GETTING PREPARED: England in training on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash with Wales. Picture: PA Wire.

England adopt knockout mentality in Six Nations as they prepare for Wales test

Pocklington Rugby Club player Albert Onelei has joined up with the Samoa squad for the game against a star-studded Barbarians. Photo courtesy of Phil Gilbank

Pocklington Rugby Club player Albert Onelei selected for the Samoa squad against...

England's Marcus Smith celebrates beating world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Eddie Jones happy to repeat ‘lucky’ formula for England in Six Nations

Marcus Smith: Kicked the winning penalty that clinched victory over South Africa. (Picture: PA)

Marcus Smith challenges England to build on courageous dethroning of Springboks

Fighting talk: Harlequins prop Joe Marler, who will start on the bench for England against world champions South Africa, says he is ready to take on the power of the famous Springbok pack. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

England v South Africa: Prop Joe Marler ready to stand and fight rather than tak...

TYKES RETURN: Jon Callard has been appointed Leeds Tykes head coach. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Jon Callard returns to Leeds Tykes as head coach

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