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New appointee plans Leeds Beckett football programme

Cameron Noyes has been hired as the new Football Coordinator, following the departure of predecessor Chris Smith.

Saul Musengeyi – The man with a plan

Saul Musengeyi has taken the role of Leeds Beckett 2's player manager and they are on winning form

LBU Basketball star André McCalla looks to bounce back 

The new university basketball season has started and so has André McCalla’s third season as captain.
Graphic that says “Guiseley AFC: Lions Sign Jordi Nsaka”.

“Very strong” and “very quick” Jordi Nsaka signs for Guiseley AFC

The French defender becomes the first signing in the Andy Welsh era.

Scunthorpe United fan buys 1,000 tickets to help the club out

Scunthorpe United supporter Dan Stamp has bought 1,000 tickets to give away to armed forces and emergency services workers.
Leeds Beckett Golf team

A ‘hole’ Lot of love for LBU Golf this November

Leeds Beckett Golf raise money for Movember

Leeds fans foodbank take the stress away from struggling residents.

Food banks are becoming more essential every year, with football clubs emerging as integral in the process of feeding their communities.

Batley Bulldogs in the community

The Batley Bulldogs are doing their bit for the community.

Leeds Beckett Fighters to Compete in Boxing Showdown

We speak to Zahraan Asif-Suleman ahead of his next fight

New e-Beryl bikes take Leeds by storm

Beryl Bikes take the city by storm

Athletico FC Women a dominant force in the West Riding County Women’s League.

Athletico Women are a local team based in Bradford who compete in the West Riding County Women's League

Beckett suffer Lewis O’Neil injury blow at the start of the new season.

Bright young rugby player Lewis O'Neil has received another injury setback just a few games into the new season.
Jacob Smillie with Taylor Umland as he prepares for the IFL combine.

Smillie not giving up on NFL dreams

Ahead of the upcoming IFA Combine, Jacob Smillie is continuing to knock on the door of playing American Football in the US after leaving Rugby
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Points Shared between Park Avenue and in-form Whitby Town

Bradford (Park Avenue) came away with a well earned point after drawing 1-1 with Whitby Town at their home, the Horsfall Stadium.

Harrogate Town Women miss out on FA Cup 1st round

Leeds Beckett footballer, Scarlett Oldridge, speaks about Harrogate Town Women's defeat to Wigan Athletic Women and their upcoming fixture vs Redcar Town Ladies.

Football – All Or Nothing

Young players working hard to fulfill their dreams.
The pitch at the Bannister Prentice Community Stadium

Halifax FC Women look to continue their cup run in West Yorkshire Derby

Optimistic Halifax FC Women will face flying Leeds United on Sunday 29th October, in the second round of the FA Women's National League (FAWNL) Cup.

Leeds United criticised by travelling fans for away ticket prices after relegation

Leeds United have raised eyebrows with their ticket prices for this season and fans have criticized the club for maintaining away ticket fees from the

University of Leeds sports teams support breast cancer awareness month

The University of Leeds sports teams model their finest pink gear in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Leeds Beckett student makes history by playing for the Jamaican Sunshine Girls netball team.

Rhea Dixon is "pleased and proud" as she is the first non-Jamaican-born athlete to play for the Jamaican Sunshine Girls.
The new stand, which is currently under construction and will boost IMG score in 2024

Optimism on the rise as new ownership takes charge at Wakefield Trinity

Millionaire, Matt Ellis, boosts the mood of Wakefield Trinity Fans after he takes over the club

Bradford Park Avenue look for first win in two months

Bradford Park Avenue chasing their first win in two months

F.C Halifax Town on a roll with 4th win in a row

Goals from Max Wright and Adam Senior help The Shaymen secure the victory.

Newcastle with a superstar in their ranks

Newcastle Foundation Star Desmond Igho

Spencer out for season with ACL injury

Bradford Park Avenue's Jamie Spencer is out for the season with a torn ACL.

The turnaround of the LBU Futsal Team

Paul Massachio speaks about his team’s remarkable transformation
Castleford Tigers Stadium

Castleford Tigers’ problems with the new RFL grading system

Castleford Tigers reserves player Harry Render talks about Tigers and the new IMG grading system

Leeds Carnegie: Pre season build up as new American football season approaches

The Leeds Beckett American Football team are heading into the final week of their pre season preparation with a new head coach and coaching staff.

Bradford Park Avenue midfielder sidelined for twelve months

Jamie Spencer will be sidelined for twelve months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament back in September. Bradford Park Avenue (BPA) who have been struggling

Award winning society lead fun run in Leeds

Girls Training Together (GTT), a fitness and wellbeing society at the University of Leeds, established in 2021, host a free fun run in Hyde park,

Historic Harrogate loss continues to heap on home pressure.

Town second best in history-creating result.

Exclusive Interview with Parkrun Competitor Edward Greenough

Runner reflects on his time competing at Woodhouse Moor.

Aftermath of academy releases and the sorrowing damage it deals to players

Aftermath of academy releases and the sorrowing damage it deals to players

Black country charity hosts ex Wolves legends.

Bill Etheridge founder and fundraiser of the charity Support Futures who dedicates his time to organizing events to benefit young people in the community. Bill

Guiseley AFC appoint Andy Welsh as new manager

''We need everyone to buy into the Guiseley memo''

Chaos Coaching striving for success on and off the field.

Chaos Coaching located in Castleford having recent success with athletes of all ages in all sectors of sport.

Phil Hay – Leeds Most Loved Journalist.

Phil Hay - The life of Leeds most loved Journalist.
A graphic of Jacob Smillie featuring the phrase “Jacob Smillie: From Rugby to the NFL?”

“I got an opportunity with the NFL which was really massive,” says Jacob Smillie

How does a Bradford born Rugby player switch to American football? Jacob Smillie tells his story.
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Match report: Bradford Park Avenue long run without a win continues.

Chinedu Osadebe's second half goal rescues a point for Bradford Park Avenue

Footballing minnows with a habit of overachieving

Marine AFC prepare for their FA Cup first round fixture against League Two opposition.
Leeds Beckett vs University of Sheffield squash game

Leeds Beckett Squash player says 2028 Olympics debut has “been years in the making” 

Squash is amongst four other sports being added to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

“It’ll be crazy” – Leeds pubs build up to semi final clash

Skyrack worker Bodhi Hepworth talks about the upcoming Rugby World cup Semi Final between England and South Africa on Saturday the 21st of October.

A chat with Bryn Law about the 104th anniversary of Leeds United

On the 17th of October 2023, Leeds United celebrated 104 years of their existence. We sat down and had a chat with former Sky Sports,

FOOTBALL UNITES.

Unity within the group at a time of conflict.

Leeds Beckett Record Win Blunted By Shock Upset

Leeds Beckett 4th team suffered a shock loss yesterday at the hands of Northumbria in what was a brutal Northern affair up in Newcastle Upon

Leeds United and Huddersfield Town come to a ‘reciprocal’ agreement over away ticket prices

Leeds United have made an agreement with Huddersfield Town over new 'reciprocal' ticket prices.
Don Revie statue overlooking Elland Road

Questions raised by Leeds United fans over the price of supporting their team, following pricing dispute

Following a dispute with Huddersfield Town about ticket prices for away fans, questions have been raised by Leeds United fans about the price of being

Leeds United celebrate their 104th Anniversary: LUTV’s Bryn Law commemorates the event

On the 17th October, Leeds United celebrated their 104th anniversary. Former Sky Sports correspondent and current commentator for Leeds United TV had a few words

Ex-Sunderland AFC owner releases new autobiography

Sunderland pioneer Sir Bob Murray lifts the lid on his varied life in new autobiography I'd Do It All Again.
Halifax academy player taking free kick

FC Halifax Town and their contribution to Futsal in the local area

Nick Spooner talks about Futsal and FC Halifax Towns futsal programme

Halifax FC Women receives financial boost from investment company

Daniel Loitz, Director and Principle investor at Hokulani Limited, has bought a significant stake in Halifax FC Women's team

Rugby World Cup: Leeds pubs gear up for England semi-final

Leeds pubs are preparing for a huge turnout as England face South Africa on Saturday night.
Horsforth Golf Club

Horsforth Golf Club thrown into uncertainty with Leeds Bradford airport expansion

Members of Horsforth are having their say with work due to begin in the coming autumn on the £100 million terminal expansion on the neighboring

Jack Muldoon: “I feel at home here.” The Harrogate Town forward reaches 250 appearances for the club.

Harrogate Town's Jack Muldoon hits the milestone of 250 appearances after featuring against league leaders Stockport at the weekend.
Horsfall under the lights.

History repeating itself at Park Avenue?

Another winless streak for Bradford Park Avenue has them in a tough spot.

20 years in the making for Whitby Town FC

Whitby Town make their own FA Cup history.

History repeating itself at Park Avenue ?

Another winless streak for Bradford Park Avenue has them in a tough spot

“Sports in Leeds Take Off”: The Impending Impact of Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion

“Sports in Leeds Take Off”: The Impending Impact of Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion

First class ticket from Kansas to Leeds for American football star

Dawson Downing, a US American Football player, is flying all the way from Kansas to join the Leeds Beckett Carnegie American football team as its
Graphic of a Yorkshire Rams helmet and a picture of a football field with the title “Yorkshire Rams: Hunt for a head coach.”

Finding a new head coach is a difficult process, says Yorkshire Rams GM

Yorkshire Rams general manager speaks on his team’s search for a new head coach ahead of new season.

“Full circle” moment would be the dream for Josh Falkingham.

Harrogate Town captain Josh Falkingham talked to us about his experience in the Football League
Leeds Beckett Rugby League team

Beckett Rugby League look forward to a fresh start to the season

Leeds Beckett fresh start to new Rugby League season

University students left horrified after year long burglar left sickening ‘gifts’ in Hyde park home.

A year of terror for three University of Leeds students has come to a end after a fellow resident was reported to the police following

Wheelchair player Adam Rigby answering a question

A first Wheelchair Super League Grand Final in the books for Wigan Warriors

Wigan Warriors Wheelchair set to make their first Grand Final appearance after just two seasons of being in the league.

Home support key to success for Catalans captain Garcia

As Catalans look to make Rugby League history on Saturday, captain Ben Garcia is hoping fans can create a home atmosphere.

What would a first Grand Final win mean for Catalans Dragons?

The Catalan Dragons have been on a whirlwind of a journey since 2017 and find themselves in another Grand Final on Saturday, but what would

Sam Tomkins: “I’m a Catalan Dragon”

Sam Tomkins previews the final game of his career.

Varsity 2023: Basketball Shines as Gryphons Make it 2 in a Row

University of Leeds fend off Beckett to win two varsity titles in a row.
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Leeds Beckett Korfball team eyeing up their arch rivals

Niche sports such as Korfball are preparing for their biggest fixture on their seasons calendar

Why niche sports thrive from an event like Varsity

For some sports and athletes, Varsity is the most important event of the year as it puts them in the spotlight even for just a

What makes Varsity so special?

The organisers and athletes that take part in Varsity explain what makes it the biggest event on the university sporting calendar.

Defeat for Beckett in Varsity futsal game

A 3-4 defeat in Varsity to the University of Leeds means Beckett have lost 12 straight games season.
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Leeds Beckett Rugby Union set for San Diego before Varsity

The Leeds Beckett rugby union team are going on a 10 day trip San Diego before the big Varsity game!

Has the annual Varsity feud been reignited in 2023?

Billed as the highlight event in University sport in Leeds, does the Varsity sports week between Leeds Beckett University and University of Leeds still feel
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Leeds Beckett’s elite mentality is key to success with the club saying ‘four out of four is the minimum’.

Leeds Beckett's Men's football teams are performing at the highest level in Varsity but still, they aren't satisfied.

West Ham defenders slated by Roy Keane and their own manager after loss against United

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has brutally mocked Hammers keeper Alphonse Areola and his defenders for their part in Manchester United’s equaliser as the Red

My trip to San Diego

An unforgettable opportunity to gain work experience
An image of rugby players doing push ups, in purple shirts, on a beach

My experience in San Diego

Flight hopping all the way to San Diego
A man (Oliver Mould) interviewing another man (Alex Green) on a beach

My first shoot in San Diego

We went down to Pacific Beach, just south of Crystal Pier, to gather some footage of the rugby squad.

Cook Islands finish of World Cup preparations in strong style ahead of testing group draw

Cook Islands head coach, Anthony 'Rusty' Tamati Matua, hopes his experience can lead to a shock upset at the 2021 Womens Rugby League World Cup.

Is Sport in Leeds and Yorkshire Thriving? A Look at the Numbers

West Yorkshire is a hot-spot for all different sports, from Rugby to Football to Cricket to Athletics. But how is sport really doing in the

Cost of living crisis: The total cost of a matchday at your football club

An overview on the average cost of a matchday for a football fan of clubs across Yorkshire.

Lower football levels is where the real football crime is

Football attendances do not always align with reported crimes in the area of their ground.
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Off the pitch Revenue is ‘vital’ for sport clubs

The importance of work off the pitch is a key part in driving clubs forward and put teams on a 'different level'.
Niall Togher

How have West Yorkshire teams responded to the Covid-19 missed season

A look into how the Yorkshire clubs were affected by the Covid-19 season
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Correlation found between on-field sporting success and social media interactions

Social media platforms are continuing to grow and develop how fans interact with clubs since Facebook changed the social landscape in 2004.

Increase in cost of living could result in closure of leisure centres

Leisure centres could close due to the rise in energy bills and cost of living