Stevenson named Dons ambassador
DONCASTER RLFC have announced their latest new signing - Olympic hero Sarah Stevenson!The 29-year-old Tae Kwon Do star will today be confirmed as the Dons’ first ever sports ambassador.Stevenson, who...
View ArticleRugby union round-up: Wheatley’s magnificent seven
LEAGUE leaders Wheatley Hills came back from 18-0 down at Sheffield to win 25-21 and record a magnificent seventh straight victory in North One East.Mark Ireland scored two tries, Andy Kelly touched...
View ArticlePaul Goodwin’s Rovers Verdict: Ban the troublemakers - and time for REAL fans...
FAIR play to Doncaster Rovers for the swift and strongly-worded statement in response to the ugly scenes that overshadowed Saturday’s draw at Hartlepool. But actions speak louder than words.The club...
View ArticleDONCASTER KNIGHTS: All change for Nottingham cup trip
TEENAGER Adam Tamanis will make his competitive debut for the Knights as they chase a first win in 18 in the British and Irish Cup trip to Nottingham.Brett Davey has been forced into a complete...
View ArticleRyan On The Record: Rovers chairman on referees, Hartlepool draw, Terry...
AS is usually the case when we go to Hartlepool, we got yet another contentious refereeing decision.This was the third time we have been there and been on the wrong end of an incorrect call by the...
View ArticleDONCASTER ROVERS: Saunders issues striker ultimatum ahead of Brentford test
DEAN Saunders has told his quartet of strikers to find the net - or expect to find themselves on the bench.Rovers welcome an in-form Brentford side to the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday having scored...
View ArticleNew year sees busy fixture list at town’s racecourse
DONCASTER Racecourse is gearing up to be the busiest single course turf track in the country next year, with a packed 2013 fixture list announced now confirmed.The Town Moor racecourse will host 35...
View ArticleMATCH REPORT: Doncaster Rovers 2 Brentford 1
BILLY Paynter's late header completed a smash and grab turnaround for lacklustre Rovers who were largely bossed by the Bees.Paynter powered home a cross from Martin Woods five minutes from time to...
View ArticleNottingham 13 Doncaster Knights 27
KNIGHTS produced a slick performance at Meadow Lane to finally end their 17-game sequence without a win - and ease the pressure on director of rugby Brett Davey.A much changed Doncaster side, including...
View ArticleDONCASTER ROVERS: Home draw in FA Cup
ROVERS will renew acquaintances with Bradford Park Avenue in the first round of the FA Cup.Dean Saunders’ side drew 3-3 with the Conference North outfit in pre-season.The two clubs forged something of...
View ArticleDONCASTER KNIGHTS: Davey grateful for club’s backing after Nottingham victory
DONCASTER Knights will begin preparations for Friday night’s Championship One clash against visiting Moseley boosted by their first win of the season at Meadow Lane.Knights, who had lost all their...
View ArticleRovers get Griffin
EXPERIENCED defender Andy Griffin has signed for Doncaster Rovers on non-contract terms.The 33-year-old has answered an SOS from boss Dean Saunders who had been facing a defensive crisis ahead of...
View ArticleTranmere Rovers v Doncaster Rovers BUILD-UP
ROVERS skipper Rob Jones will defy a painful hand injury to lead the side in tonight’s testing League One clash against leaders Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park.The in-form centre-back damaged tendons...
View ArticleCOMMENT: In tune Belles lay foundations
BELLES’ 2-0 victory at Liverpool on the final day of the FA Women’s Super League season was worthy of celebration - at least in the short term.First and foremost it meant Doncaster avoided the wooden...
View ArticleAngling Update: Steve does it the Wright way
SEAN Wright weighed in with the winning catch at the third round of the Angling Trust Eastern region winter league, writes Roger Baker. Wright (Daiwa Dons) won the match, fished on the Stainforth and...
View ArticleGolf weekly by John Molloy: Hawley and Lowther win marathon match
THE 36-hole final of the Burnett Foursomes at Doncaster Golf Club was played on Saturday and was not resolved until the 37th hole.Eventually Ken Hawley and Dave Lowther managed to overcome Neil Pratt...
View ArticleSunday League football: Goals on Tap for leaders thanks to Danny boys
DEFENDING champions Athletico Tap Maker continue to set the pace at the top of the Doncaster Sunday Alliance League Premier Division.Danny Jarvis and Daniel Read netted in a 2-0 win over mid-table...
View ArticleTiger roars into Doncaster Knights
THE Knights have snapped up Leicester Tigers prop Keiran Brookes on dual registration.The 22-year-old made more than 40 appearances for Newcastle Falcons before joining the Tigers and has also...
View ArticleDONCASTER KNIGHTS: Davey thanks board for faith
BRETT Davey has praised the Doncaster Knights board for keeping faith with him and his coaching staff during the club’s 17 match winless run.Davey’s side brought that run to an end with a brilliant...
View ArticleDONCASTER ROVERS: Stick or twist dilemma as injuries threaten to halt solid...
ROVERS’ board are facing an early-season dilemma: sit tight as a mini injury pile-up worsens or back manager Dean Saunders with extra funds. Saunders’ patched up team produced another tireless display...
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