Tony Harber

Leeds

Sports Reporter at Pontefract & Castleford Express

Sports Reporter at Dewsbury Reporter

Sports Reporter at Wakefield Express

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Alex Clarke wins hat-trick of Glasshoughton Welfare season awards

3 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Glasshoughton Welfare looked back on their 2024-25 NCE Division One campaign when they held their end of season awards event. It was a mixed bag for the club, but they could be encouraged by a comfortable mid-table finish and some excellent results along the way. Alex Clarke was the big winner at the presentation event as he claimed the players’ player of the year, top goal scorer award and committee player of the year.
Cooke pleased as refreshed Featherstone Rovers finish strongly to see off Vikings comeback

3 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Featherstone Rovers showed the benefit of a week off as they produced one of their best displays of the season to come back from Widnes Vikings with a valuable two points. Rovers were boosted by the return of big off season signing King Vuniyayawa and went on to complete only their third victory of the season when they beat their hosts 38-16 in the Betfred Championship.
Chris Chester is backed to play key role in rebuilding Castleford Tigers' fortunes

6 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Martin Jepson has made his first big move since taking full control of Castleford Tigers with the appointment of Chris Chester as director of rugby. Castleford are looking for Chester to do the same job he has done at Leigh Leopards after overseeing their huge improvement in recent years since taking up a similar role with the Lancashire club.
Batley’s Ismail Patel defies odds to take on AJ Bell Great Manchester Run

6 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

With the countdown on to the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run (on Sunday, May 18), one remarkable runner from Batley is preparing to cross the start line in a moment of triumph over adversity. Ismail Patel is set to take on the 10K challenge – something doctors once said he would never do. In 2008, Ismail suffered a brain bleed that led to a mini-stroke.
Wakefield wrestler Joe Sedgwick aiming for WWE glitz glamour and glory

6 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

Wakefield wrestler Joe Sedgwick is preparing for the match of his life when he challenges Estonian wrestler Johann Hunt to become world champion for the Batley-based promotion UKW owned by his father and professional wrestler Jonathan Sedgwick. Sedgwick junior “loves everything about wrestling and especially the element of showmanship which it’s essential that all professional wrestlers cultivate to be successful,” writes James Bovington.
Wakefield wrestler Joe Sedgwick aiming for WWE glitz glamour and glory

6 days ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Wakefield wrestler Joe Sedgwick is preparing for the match of his life when he challenges Estonian wrestler Johann Hunt to become world champion for the Batley-based promotion UKW owned by his father and professional wrestler Jonathan Sedgwick. Sedgwick junior “loves everything about wrestling and especially the element of showmanship which it’s essential that all professional wrestlers cultivate to be successful,” writes James Bovington.
White Rose proud of performance of young boxers in national schools quarter-finals

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Wakefield’s White Rose Boxing Club had a mixed bag of results from the national schools quarter-finals, but every one of their boxers represented them with pride against some of the best youngsters in the country. Maisy Wardle lost out when she did not quite get going against a much more experienced girl from Bulkington (Mercedes Stokes). The club is backing her to come back stronger, however, as they know what she is capable of and will learn some lessons from this defeat.
Pontefract runner Sienna Lavine in UK record breaking form again

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Pontefract Athletics Club's incredibly talented Sienna Lavine stormed to her third UK record in the last five months when she won the Under 13 girls 1200 metres race in the Yorkshire and District Athletics League match at Cudworth. Sienna clocked a superb time of three minutes; 38.6 seconds for the three-lap event, knocking 0.8 seconds off the previous UK record.
Oulton make it two wins from two in Pontefract Cricket League

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Oulton are the early leaders in the Pontefract Cricket League’s Premier Division after they made it two wins from two with a 139-run success against West Bretton. Ryan Healey paved the way for their latest victory as he hit a superb 116 from 111 balls, hitting six sixes and 11 fours. With support from Henry Blythe (77) and William Harrison (42) Oulton were able to post a big 306-5 total then bowled Bretton out for 167.
Wakefield Thornes continue impressive start to new season

1 week ago | wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Tony Harber

Early pacesetters Wakefield Thornes made short work of beating Sheffield Collegiate to make it three wins from three in the Yorkshire Southern Premier League. An outstanding effort in the field saw Collegiate skittled out for just 49 in 25.3 overs with only two of their batsmen reaching double figures. Opening bowlers Matty Taylor (4-20) and Charlie Bourne (4-19) put the initial skids under the Sheffield team with Dylan Hurst (2-7) chipping in.