Racing: Wednesday preview
Dashing Star can secure a deserved success and book his ticket for All-Weather Championships Finals Day as he tackles the 32Red Conditions Stakes at Lingfield.The near two-mile event represents a first...
View ArticleDoncaster RLFC: Paul Cooke pleased with pre-season progress
Despite successive defeats, Dons player-coach Paul Cooke is happy with how the club’s pre-season campaign is going.“I was pleased with how we played against Castleford,” said Cooke.“Considering that we...
View ArticleDanum Eagles 90 City of Birmingham 85
Danum Eagles remain top of National League Division Four (Midlands) after recording their ninth win out of nine.In a fixture identified by coach Ross Stafford as a potential banana skin for the...
View ArticleRugby Union: Doncaster Phoenix comeback stuns Pontefract
Runaway Yorkshire One leaders Doncaster Phoenix were fortunate to come away with the points as they scraped a 16-14 win on their visit to 11th placed Pontefract.Phoenix, who kept their lines intact...
View ArticleDoncaster Knights chief executive insists: ‘There’s no issue with Clive...
Doncaster Knights chief executive David Ryall has refuted any suggestion that Clive Griffiths’ job may be under threat after an eight-game losing run in the Championship.Knights are without a league...
View ArticleThe return of superstar Sprinter Sacre at Ascot -- an eyewitness account
Rarely can the performance of just one horse have generated so much debate and discussion than that of chasing superstar SPRINTER SACRE on his return to action at Ascot last Saturday.Not just before...
View ArticleMatch analysis: Doncaster Rovers 0 Notts County 0
There are no prizes for being sixth in January.But for a Doncaster Rovers side who, by their own admission, have lacked self belief at times this season, it might have proven to be just the confidence...
View ArticleDoncaster set for biggest jumps weekend of season
Doncaster’s principal meeting over jumps, the two-day Sky Bet Chase meeting is this Friday and Saturday.It features the most valuable race of the jumping season on Town Moor – The Sky Bet Chase on...
View ArticleSwansea City v Doncaster Rovers: Young Rovers bid to reach FA Youth Cup fifth...
Paul Wilson says Doncaster Rovers’ under 18s have already exceeded expectations ahead of their FA Youth Cup fourth round clash at Swansea City tonight.Rovers stunned 2013 winners Norwich City in the...
View ArticleDickov upbeat after Magpies stalemate
Paul Dickov refused to be too disappointed at Rovers failing to move into the play-off places despite admitting his frustration at the goalless draw with Notts County.“You don’t worry about getting...
View ArticleFans’ Forum: Adding final piece of jigsaw would be a real signal of intent -...
In past columns I have been critical of consistent errors not being picked up. I was quick to assume that Paul Dickov couldn’t see the same things as the fans. Perhaps though he has been acutely aware...
View ArticleGavin McDonnell to fight for European title on Kell Brook bill
Gavin McDonnell’s shot at the European super bantamweight title will take place on the huge Sheffield bill marking the return of world champion Kell Brook.Doncaster fighter McDonnell will face...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: ‘Unselfish’ Dean Furman hard to replace, admits Richie Wellens
Richie Wellens has explained why ‘unselfish’ Dean Furman has proven to be difficult to replace in Doncaster’s midfield. Furman has missed Rovers’ last four matches due to his commitments with South...
View ArticleDoncaster Knights: ‘This does not feel like two years ago’ - Jamie Lennard
Injured half-back Jamie Lennard shared the disappointment of the Castle Park faithful as Doncaster Knights suffered an eighth successive Championship defeat against fellow strugglers Jersey.One of the...
View ArticleRacing: Friday preview and Doncaster tips
Purcell’s Bridge is deeply respected in the Skybet Home of The Price Boost Handicap Chase at Doncaster.Rose Dobbin’s inmate revelled in the step back up to three miles at Musselburgh on New Year’s Day...
View ArticleDoncaster RLFC: Wilkinson can cut it at the top, says Cooke
Young Dons scrum-half Richard Wilkinson looks set to build on an impressive debut season at the Championship club on the evidence of the warm-up campaign.“Richard is dangerous with the ball in hand and...
View ArticleBasketball: Danum Eagles juniors record superb win double
Danum Eagles Under 18s defeated Derbyshire Arrows and reigning champions Cheshire Wire to continue their North Premier title assault.Liam Knapp (pictured) scored 39 points in Saturday’s 97-93 win over...
View ArticleDoncaster Knights v Munster A: Struggling Knights go in search of cup tonic
Doncaster Knights will take a welcome break from Championship action this weekend when they bid to reach the British & Irish Cup semi-finals.Knights welcome former winners Munster A to Castle Park...
View ArticleRacing: Doncaster tips and preview for Saturday
Punters prepared to forgive Vino Griego’s recent trespasses might be rewarded at Doncaster on Saturday.At first glance, Gary Moore’s 10-year-old would appear an absolute no-hoper in the Skybet Chase.As...
View ArticleBucky’s Blog: Rovers’ strong ‘unit’ gives me plenty of optimism
The feeling is that if we start taking some chances we’ll be able to push on. Curtis Main had a couple of great chances against Notts County and he could have scored, I think he should have scored. But...
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