James O'Brien

3 days ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | James O'Brien

Hull KR prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves insists he is not motivated by personal glory after setting up the chance to win at Wembley in the final year of his storied career. The 36-year-old is heading to the national stadium next month as part of his farewell tour following KR's resounding Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Catalans Dragons on Saturday.

4 days ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | James O'Brien

An incredulous Steve McNamara let rip at the match officials following Catalans Dragons' Challenge Cup semi-final loss to Hull KR, accusing them of being swayed by a one-sided crowd. The Rovers supporters took over the neutral venue at York's LNER Community Stadium and their team responded with a dominant performance against their French rivals, running in six tries to book their place at Wembley.

4 days ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | James O'Brien

Willie Peters is convinced Hull KR are ready to end their 40-year wait for major silverware after securing their Challenge Cup final place in style. The Robins ran in six tries against Catalans Dragons at the LNER Community Stadium to book a return to Wembley, the scene of their crushing golden-point defeat to Leigh Leopards in 2023. Rovers have suffered more agony since in the Super League Grand Final but Peters believes they are primed to take the next step.

4 days ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | James O'Brien

Whisper it quietly around Craven Park but Hull KR are just 80 minutes away from ending their 40-year trophy drought. The Robins fans took over the LNER Community Stadium and Willie Peters' side responded by booking their Challenge Cup final place with a swagger. Rovers dealt out the kind of punishment they were on the receiving end of themselves this time last year when Wigan Warriors denied them a Wembley spot.

4 days ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | James O'Brien

As a sport, women's rugby league has been crying out for a new force to emerge. Leeds Rhinos, York Valkyrie and St Helens have been so far clear of the rest that no other team has got close to them – until now. After knocking at the door last year in their first season under Denis Betts, Wigan Warriors look ready to knock it down on the evidence of Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final at the LNER Community Stadium.