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0 Have your say Yorkshire terrier Josh Bates ended former club Sheffield’s Championship Shield quest with 14 points in Leicester’s 47-43 win at Owlerton. It came less than 24 hours after Lions had tamed the Tigers 47-41 at Beaumont Leys, a combination of results that means Simon Stead’s men can no longer qualify as best group runners-up. Sheffield made an ideal start on home shale but a tricky track caught out the hosts with Leicester registering four 5-1s from heat four onwards.Danny King made a rip-roaring start with Drew Kemp comfortably holding off the brief challenge of Scott Nicholls in the opener. Zaine Kennedy survived a scruffy start to file in behind Connor Mountain to split the Lions in the reserve race before Ty Proctor and Kasper Andersen sauntered around for a maximum.That was wiped out when Richie Worrall made a blistering start from the outside gate with Kyle Howarth suffering a wobble on turn two while pursuing … [Read more...] about Sheffield Tigers 43 Leicester Lions 47: Josh Bates returns to send former side out of Championship Shield

0 Have your say IT IS three seasons ago that Barnsley sealed promotion back to the Championship, thanks to a memorable Wembley play-off final win. That day, Jacob Brown was watching the victory over Millwall from the stands as a young academy player. We’re not going to play at our best every week. At this point in the season, all that we need to do is get the three points and we did that against Shrewsbury. Jacob Brown This time around Brown, 19, is very much a part of the action and is hoping to help the Reds seal another promotion.His only hope is that they can do it the straightforward way and maintain a grip on second spot in League One.Brown, who notched his seventh goal of a breakthrough season in the Good Friday win over Shrewsbury, wants to keep repaying the faith of manager Daniel Stendel.Another test awaits them this afternoon with the visit to relegation-threatened Plymouth Argyle.“I remember being in the academy and seeing the team … [Read more...] about Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley – Jacob Brown delighted to be on centre stage this time

INJURY-RAVAGED Wakefield Trinity will be without at least two more senior players against visitors Leeds Rhinos today. Centre Joe Arundel suffered a pectoral muscle injury scoring a try in last Thursday’s 28-26 defeat at Castleford Tigers and has joined the casualty list, along with second-row forward Matty Ashurst (foot).Prop David Fifita sustained damage to a calf muscle against Tigers, but has been named in Trinity’s initial 19-man squad. Others unavailable because of injury include centre and winger Bill Tupou and Tom Johnstone plus first-choice half-backs Jacob Miller and Danny Brough, alongside forwards Anthony England, Tyler Randell, Craig Huby and James Batchelor. Youngsters Lee Kershaw – a winger who has gained experience on loan at Oldham – and centre/second-row Jack Croft have both been drafted into Trinity’s squad and are in contention to make their debut. There could be a recall for forwards Chris Annakin and Justin Horo.Leeds coach Dave … [Read more...] about Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos: Owen Trout’s primed to tackle his injury-hit hometown club

Cast your selection by emailing [email protected] The trophy will be presented on the Fratton Park pitch before the final match against Accrington. Matt Clarke bids to retain the silverware but faces some tough competition. Here’s a look at some of the contenders... The centre-back is a firm favourite to retain his title after continuing his hurtling progress. He's been a perpetual presence in the promotion push. In all competitions, he's made 54 appearances and scored four goals Freelance Buy a Photo The winger has been one of Pompey's chief attacking threats this campaign and currently tops the scoring charts with 16 goals in 50 appearances Freelance Buy a Photo The Irishman has surpassed all expectations since arriving from Derry City last summer, netting 12 times in 46 matches. PinPep Media / Joe Pepler Freelance Buy a Photo A shrewd free transfer from Shrewsbury, MacGillivray immediately established … [Read more...] about Cast your vote for the 2018-19 News/ Sports Mail Pompey Player of the Season

Jason Holder hailed Northants team-mate Blessing Muzarabani after the pair masterminded the Steelbacks' first win of the season. Holder hammered an unbeaten 60 from 31 balls against Warwickshire at the County Ground as Northants made 358 for six, having been sent in. And the West Indies skipper then took three for 26 as the away side were bowled out for just 164, slumping to their heaviest List A defeat. Zimbabwean pace ace Muzarabani also produced a big bowling display, claiming three for 28 from his 8.4 overs in the Royal London One-Day Cup clash. And Holder said: “It was a very good team performance - everyone pulled their weight. "We had a disappointing performance in Derby (on Friday) so it’s great to see the guys bounce back. “The platform was laid with the bat and it was a great effort to score 350. “The pitch had good carry and bounce and we exploited that really well. "Blessing was outstanding with the new ball, he set the tone and everyone … [Read more...] about Holder hails Northants team-mate after starring in win against Warwickshire