Analysis: Job done against Yeovil - but plenty of room for improvement
Had you offered Rovers a scrappy, unconvincing win before Friday night’s visit of bottom side Yeovil, they would have bitten your hand off.They got exactly that.The wins had dried up for Doncaster ever...
View ArticleNew recruits help Knights stay on top
Director of rugby Clive Griffiths admits his rugby connections have come in handy after new recruits helped injury-hit Doncaster Knights pull off a hard-fought 33-17 victory at Old Albanians.Leicester...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Rovers respond to Dickov’s question
Paul Dickov had a rather blunt question for his team at half-time against Yeovil: “What’s wrong with you?”The Rovers boss was delighted with Friday night’s win against the Glovers but equally concerned...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Meite still on Rovers’ radar
Paul Dickov will continue to run the rule over Abdoulaye Meite, with a view to signing the Ivory Coast defender in January.The 33-year-old is looking for a new club after his contract with Finnish...
View ArticleMcDonnell back with a bang as Doncaster ref Foster is criticised
The long walk back to world title glory got off on the right foot for Jamie McDonnell on a controversial big fight night in Manchester.The Hatfield bantamweight ended six months of out-of-ring...
View ArticleDons: Cooke’s men go to Town on opening day
The new era at the Dons will open with a trip to a familiar place as they travel to perennial rivals Workington Town in the first game of the 2014 season.Not only will the Dons be kicking off under new...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Woods in contention to face Addicks
Martin Woods looks set to be a surprise name on the Doncaster teamsheet at Charlton tonight.The 27-year-old midfielder - released by Rovers in the summer - announced his return to the club on a social...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: No revenge agenda at Charlton for Dickov
Putting things right is not at the top of Paul Dickov’s agenda as he takes his Rovers side to Charlton tonight.August’s farcical abandonment of the original fixture may be fresh in the memory for...
View ArticleDoncaster Senior League: United claim Denaby derby honours
Denaby United booked their place in the semi-final of Doncaster Senior League’s Dawson & Burgess Premier Division Cup with a 3-0 derby win at Denaby Main, writes Steve Hossack.Mark Williams, Steven...
View ArticleSchool sport: Trinity are Kings of the Castle
Trinity Academy’s powerful Year 11 team bowed out of school rugby in style by being crowned Doncaster champions.Trinity lifted the Under 16 Cup after beating Hall Cross Academy 29-5 at Castle Park, the...
View ArticleBasketball: Axholme in positive mood despite loss
Confidence is growing in a new-look Axholme Tanks basketball side despite suffering a recent defeat to Scunthorpe Steelers.The Isle-based outfit have recruited new players for their 2013-14 campaign...
View ArticleDoncaster Belles: Gold England cap awarded to legend Coultard
Former Doncaster Belles ace Gill Coultard has been awarded a commerative gold cap for reaching 100 England appearances for the women’s football team, and she was the first to reach the magnificent...
View ArticleFootball: Four-star Epworth down Messingham
Epworth Town got back to winning ways in fine style with a 4-0 victory over Messingham Juniors.Here are the latest results from the TSW Printers Scunthorpe & District Football League fixtures.EC...
View ArticleDoncaster Belles: Milligan calls for more quality
Duncan Milligan has challenged his Doncaster Rovers Belles development side to work harder for their first victory.A solitary 75th minute Olivia Fergusson strike for Aston Villa saw the Belles lose 1-0...
View ArticleFootball: In-form Crowle keep run going
Crowle United made it three games unbeaten as they downed Fender Beacon 2-1.Having defeated a gallant EJ Galaxy at home 3-1 last weekend, a confident Crowle side were marshalled well by man of the...
View ArticleRovers FT: Charlton Athletic 2 Doncaster Rovers 0
Paul Dickov handed Marc De Val his first start for Rovers as they get set to go again at The Valley after the game in August was called off due to a waterlogged pitch with Rovers 3-1 up.The Spanish...
View ArticleMatch Report: Charlton Athletic 2 Doncaster Rovers 0
Lightning would not strike twice for Rovers - and unfortunately neither would the torrential rain.It seemed almost inevitable that the unwelcome rearranged trip to The Valley would not bring the same...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers can’t make a splash again
Paul Dickov could barely contain his disappointment after seeing Rovers produce a performance he labelled ‘inept’ in the 2-0 defeat at Charlton.Rovers were decidedly second best at The Valley as goals...
View ArticleIt’s a super Saturday as Scunny sides win
It was a successful Saturday for Scunthorpe RUFC last weekend, as the club’s third team enjoyed a narrow 13-12 victory over Hull Medics and the fourths beat Lincoln 23-7.The thirds enjoyed a good start...
View ArticleNational Hunt is returning to Town Moor
We’re back over the jumps at Doncaster on Friday afternoon with a seven-race programme, which is the first of ten National Hunt fixtures over the winter months before the William Hill Lincoln at the...
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