Old Grovians

Max Kennedy running in to score for Old Grovians. Picture: Richard Leach.

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Grovians goodbye as Bradford side pull out of Yorkshire leagues

Jake Green scored the last of Salem's points with a first-half conversion. Picture: Richard Leach.

Jake Green scored the last of Salem's points with a first-half conversion. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem sign off with defeat after crucial game-changer

Sean Kelly (ball in hand) has been instrumental in Keighley getting back up to Yorkshire One after relegation in 2020. Picture: Mark Ellis Photography.

Sean Kelly (ball in hand) has been instrumental in Keighley getting back up to Yorkshire One after relegation in 2020. Picture: Mark Ellis Photography.

Keighley want title party at Baildon as promotion in the bag

Max Kennedy (left) scored two of Old Grovians' four tries against Wath on Saturday. Picture: Ricahrd Leach.

Max Kennedy (left) scored two of Old Grovians' four tries against Wath on Saturday. Picture: Ricahrd Leach.

Old Grovians set for important summit as they lose thriller to Wath

Wibsey (black, red and green) won this game against Knottingley on January 29, but have only played one league match since. Picture: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey (black, red and green) won this game against Knottingley on January 29, but have only played one league match since. Picture: Alex Daniel.

B&B and Wibsey sympathise as decimated Thornensians crushed at Keighley

Like lock Joe Daley, B&B skipper Jack Malthouse (above, left) is one of few with experience. Picture: Richard Leach.

Like lock Joe Daley, B&B skipper Jack Malthouse (above, left) is one of few with experience. Picture: Richard Leach.

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Still a buzz at Bees despite horror season and demolition derby

Dale Breakwell (right) kicked three conversions in Cleckheaton's recent 21-15 win over promotion rivals Driffield. Pic: Gerald Christian.

Dale Breakwell (right) kicked three conversions in Cleckheaton's recent 21-15 win over promotion rivals Driffield. Pic: Gerald Christian.

Cleckheaton end nearly FOUR-YEAR wait for visit of rivals Bradford & Bingley

Max Kennedy's disallowed try proved to be a pivotal moment. Pic: Richard Leach.

Max Kennedy's disallowed try proved to be a pivotal moment. Pic: Richard Leach.

Grovians pain as disallowed try call a fatal punch in Ribb

Wibsey scoring a try in their home win over Knottingley last month. Pic: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey scoring a try in their home win over Knottingley last month. Pic: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey off after Council call with only Baildon and Old Grovians left

Grovians touch down against Yarnbury in a recent fixture

Grovians touch down against Yarnbury in a recent fixture

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Delight for Grovians' boss after resurgent run

Aaron Magee nearly scored a try for Old Grovians on Saturday

Aaron Magee nearly scored a try for Old Grovians on Saturday

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Slow start costs Old Grovians as they lose to Wetherby

Adam Crookes (ball in hand) scored Grovians' only try. Picture: Richard Leach.

Adam Crookes (ball in hand) scored Grovians' only try. Picture: Richard Leach.

Aussie rules as debut sees Grovians grab thrilling win

Max Kennedy (on ground, green) scored Old Grovians' first try, but they lost their lead late on in the match against Yarnbury. Picture: Richard Leach.

Max Kennedy (on ground, green) scored Old Grovians' first try, but they lost their lead late on in the match against Yarnbury. Picture: Richard Leach.

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Grovians left grumbling as Yarnbury snatch last-gasp draw

Max Kennedy (ball in hand) scored two superb tries late on to ensure Old Grovians beat Thornensians. Pic: Richard Leach.

Max Kennedy (ball in hand) scored two superb tries late on to ensure Old Grovians beat Thornensians. Pic: Richard Leach.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Grovians keep up good run with stunning second half turnaround

Ex-Wibsey skipper Andy Robinson (ball in hand) is now at Baildon. Pic: Alex Daniel.

Ex-Wibsey skipper Andy Robinson (ball in hand) is now at Baildon. Pic: Alex Daniel.

Baildon bag the bragging rights in feisty Bradford derby

Baildon (black) face off with local rivals Old Grovians this weekend. Pic: via Baildon

Baildon (black) face off with local rivals Old Grovians this weekend. Pic: via Baildon

Baildon not taking derby day lightly

Former Ilkley stand-off Ed Brown (right) led his Old Grovians side to a narrow victory on Saturday. Picture: ruggerpix.com

Former Ilkley stand-off Ed Brown (right) led his Old Grovians side to a narrow victory on Saturday. Picture: ruggerpix.com

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Grovians grab late try to get thrilling win over Ripon

Andy Hinchcliffe takes the reign as head coach for Old Grovians

Andy Hinchcliffe takes the reign as head coach for Old Grovians

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Old Grovians relishing transitional period

Jack Malthouse scored one of the Bees' two tries. Picture: Richard Leach.

Jack Malthouse scored one of the Bees' two tries. Picture: Richard Leach.

B&B far too accommodating as leaders put them to the sword

Alex Brown (right) was in fine form for Keighley in their record-breaking win over Old Grovians. Picture: Richard Leach.

Alex Brown (right) was in fine form for Keighley in their record-breaking win over Old Grovians. Picture: Richard Leach.

Keighley grind Grovians into dust to break club record

Mikey Hayward (right) scored one of Cleckheaton's nine tries. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Mikey Hayward (right) scored one of Cleckheaton's nine tries. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Cleck eat B&B for breakfast in nine-try derby salvo

Max Kennedy (ball in hand) scored all four of Old Grovians' tries, but his side lost a thriller 28-26 at Yarnbury. Picture: Richard Leach.

Max Kennedy (ball in hand) scored all four of Old Grovians' tries, but his side lost a thriller 28-26 at Yarnbury. Picture: Richard Leach.

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Grim day for Grovians as they blow huge lead to lose at the last

Picture taken by: Richard Leach.

Picture taken by: Richard Leach.

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Bradford rugby club has cause for concerns over front row players

Aaron Magee (right) scored the pick of the tries in Old Grovians' fine win.

Aaron Magee (right) scored the pick of the tries in Old Grovians' fine win.

Old Grovians mark ground debut in style with wonderful win

Old Grovians head coach Andy Hinchcliffe is wary that his players are dropping like flies.

Old Grovians head coach Andy Hinchcliffe is wary that his players are dropping like flies.

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Grovians down to the bare bones as Hinchliffe hopes for help

Not that he was to know it at the time, but former Bradford & Bingley centre Andy Walker ended up scoring the try which separated Baildon and Old Grovians. Picture: Richard Leach.

Not that he was to know it at the time, but former Bradford & Bingley centre Andy Walker ended up scoring the try which separated Baildon and Old Grovians. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon cling on for vital win over Bradford rivals

Max Kennedy scored an early try for Old Grovians, but in the end they were overpowered by Northallerton. Picture: Richard Leach.

Max Kennedy scored an early try for Old Grovians, but in the end they were overpowered by Northallerton. Picture: Richard Leach.

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Old Grovians made to pay by clinical Northallerton

Anthony Griffin (ball in hand) scored Old Grovians' only try in their narrow win over North Ribblesdale. Picture: Andy Garbutt.

Anthony Griffin (ball in hand) scored Old Grovians' only try in their narrow win over North Ribblesdale. Picture: Andy Garbutt.

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Old Grovians hold off North Ribblesdale for first win

Dom Walker (second right) grabbed a late conversion for Bradford & Bingley, and was their man of the match.

Dom Walker (second right) grabbed a late conversion for Bradford & Bingley, and was their man of the match.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bees stung badly by Morley but result may not stand

The likes of Bradford Salem, Keighley, Ilkley, Wharfedale and Otley will not play league rugby in 2020/21

The likes of Bradford Salem, Keighley, Ilkley, Wharfedale and Otley will not play league rugby in 2020/21

RFU decide to cancel leagues for 2020/21 season as local clusters could be used

The Yorkshire Two side will play at the North Premier team's Cross Green in the 2020/21 campaign Picture: Richard Leach.

The Yorkshire Two side will play at the North Premier team's Cross Green in the 2020/21 campaign Picture: Richard Leach.

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Old Grovians and Otley to ground share for 2020/21 campaign

Old Grovians v Wensleydale: Max Kennedy scores the first try
Picture: Richard Leach

Old Grovians v Wensleydale: Max Kennedy scores the first try
Picture: Richard Leach

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On another day we could have won by 30 points - Grovians skipper after defeat

Joe Garforth (centre) scored Old Grovians' only try at Roundhegians Picture: Andy Garbutt

Joe Garforth (centre) scored Old Grovians' only try at Roundhegians Picture: Andy Garbutt

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Depleted Grovians fight hard but lose heavily to table toppers

Ben Brown (green) was great behind the boot for Old Grovians against Wetherby

Ben Brown (green) was great behind the boot for Old Grovians against Wetherby

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Stunning comeback by Old Grovians

Paul MacNamara makes a break for Baildon in their win over Rotherham Phoenix last time out Picture: Richard Leach

Paul MacNamara makes a break for Baildon in their win over Rotherham Phoenix last time out Picture: Richard Leach

Baildon not getting 'giddy' after hitting heights in Yorkshire Three

Old Grovians' Joe Harrison scored a try against Wath Picture: Andy Garbutt Photography

Old Grovians' Joe Harrison scored a try against Wath Picture: Andy Garbutt Photography

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Depleted Old Grovians denied deserved bonus point by late Wath penalty

Old Grovians are struggling to field a side at Wath

Old Grovians are struggling to field a side at Wath

Old Grovians coach facing head count for Wath trip

Pete Tennet, pictured in action for Salem against Malton & Norton, is an injury doubt
Picture: Richard Leach

Pete Tennet, pictured in action for Salem against Malton & Norton, is an injury doubt
Picture: Richard Leach

Bridlington to put strong Bradford Salem form to the test

Ben Brown was vital behind the boot once again for Old Grovians

Ben Brown was vital behind the boot once again for Old Grovians

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Grovians back on form after victory over basement side

$Salem are playing with confidence but have to make changes for their trip to Pontefract Picture: Richard Leach$ $Salem are playing with confidence but have to make changes for their trip to Pontefract Picture: Richard Leach$

Bradford Salem and Old Grovians forced to shuffle their packs

Old Grovians' Joe Harrison was forced off injured in the second half Picture: Andy Garbutt Photography.

Old Grovians' Joe Harrison was forced off injured in the second half Picture: Andy Garbutt Photography.

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Grovians poor run continues with loss at Ripon

Niall Jackson, right, is missing from Cleckheaton's trip to West Hartlepool

Niall Jackson, right, is missing from Cleckheaton's trip to West Hartlepool

Preview: Bradford & Bingley lose centre ahead of trip to leaders York

Ben Brown (on the ball) somehow only ended up with a single conversion to show for all his attacking efforts against Thornensians Picture: Richard Leach

Ben Brown (on the ball) somehow only ended up with a single conversion to show for all his attacking efforts against Thornensians Picture: Richard Leach

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Ghastly game ends up in grizzly home defeat for Grovians

Pad Burns was on the try scoresheet for Old Grovians

Pad Burns was on the try scoresheet for Old Grovians

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Second-half resilience ensures Old Grovians upbeat despite defeat

Joe Garforth scored his first try in two years for Old Grovians - and then added another one

Joe Garforth scored his first try in two years for Old Grovians - and then added another one

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Happy new year for Old Grovians after bonus-point victory

Ali Macdonald will be missing for Bradford & Bingley's home date with Huddersfield YMCA due to an infected nose

Ali Macdonald will be missing for Bradford & Bingley's home date with Huddersfield YMCA due to an infected nose

Bees boss Gumbs says it will be fun to play against YMCA

Old Grovians v Northallerton
Jonathan Gilbert in action
Picture: Richard Leach

Old Grovians v Northallerton
Jonathan Gilbert in action
Picture: Richard Leach

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Old Grovians left to rue what might have been in Northallerton defeat

Alex Keeton scored for Bradford & Bingley against Cleck but they still slipped to defeat Picture: Richard Leach

Alex Keeton scored for Bradford & Bingley against Cleck but they still slipped to defeat Picture: Richard Leach

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bees cut up by close shaves as they seek Scarborough success

Bradford & Bingley skipper Tom Booth will be back in contention for his side's home clash with Cleckheaton in North One East after recovering from a hamstring injury

Bradford & Bingley skipper Tom Booth will be back in contention for his side's home clash with Cleckheaton in North One East after recovering from a hamstring injury

Gumbs warns of tough derby test ahead for his Bees

Joe Garforth earned praise for a battling display

Joe Garforth earned praise for a battling display

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Gutsy Old Grovians overturn 14-point deficit to triumph

Grovians' Alex Masterson had to come off early with a suspected hamstring injury

Grovians' Alex Masterson had to come off early with a suspected hamstring injury

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Margin of defeat harsh as Old Grovians give Roundhegians tough test

Alex Keeton is set to make his first appearance for Bradford and Bingley in their clash with Pocklington

Alex Keeton is set to make his first appearance for Bradford and Bingley in their clash with Pocklington

Bees look to stop rot with full-strength line-up

Bradford Salem's chairman Neil Klenk, left, says his side will have a fixtures backlog due to the World Cup final

Bradford Salem's chairman Neil Klenk, left, says his side will have a fixtures backlog due to the World Cup final

Bradford Salem RFC

World Cup final causes fixtures headache for our teams

Max Kennedy was crucial for the Grovians. Picture: Richard Leach

Max Kennedy was crucial for the Grovians. Picture: Richard Leach

Old Grovians RUFC

Grovians earn bonus try point to move up to third after victory at Wetherby

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