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Davies double gives Rovers league title

Sharlston Rovers continued their all-conquering campaign by lifting the Pennine League Premier Division title thanks to a 28-25 victory at old foes Queens on Saturday.
Added 21st May 2013 » Read More

Rovers back on track with Old Boys win

After the slip up the week before at Thornhill the league was blown wide open making the Hunslet Old Boys trip even more of a must win fixture. Sharlston’s defence throughout was the key to the victory with Rovers physically dominating their opposition with the nil at the side of Old Boys name being the most rewarding aspect of the victory
Added 23rd Apr 2013 » Read More

Rovers to do it tough after Trojans defeat

The Pennine Premier title race was blown wide open this weekend as title runners Sharlston Rovers and Drighlington both suffered shock defeats contenders Hunslet Old Boys and Queens both posted victories which sees them sneak just a head of Rovers who have games in hand.
Added 16th Apr 2013 » Read More

Sharlston customary run-in begins

For Sharlston Rovers the season climax wouldn’t be normal without the traditional rush to get all league fixtures completed before the customary May deadline.
Several postponements and success in all cup competitions means Rovers along with Wibsey Warriors still have 7 league fixtures to cram in.
Added 3rd Apr 2013 » Read More

FROM THE ARCHIVE :- Sharlston 12 Elland 16 Yorkshire Cup 2004

Hope of once again getting to the Yorkshire cup final were dispelled once again to the hand of Elland for the second year running. The tie paired both the Pennine and Yorkshire league respective leaders and made for classic.

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Added 22nd Mar 2013 » Read More

Rovers a' bag back to back victories

Rover’s blitzed their division one rivals Brighouse with an emphatic 7 try display to register their 2nd win on the bounce. Following on from the previous weeks good effort the Rovers started full of confidence and were on the score-sheet in the 4th minute.
Added 19th Mar 2013 » Read More

Gittins presents shirt on 10 year anniversary of Injury

Jimmy presented club Chairman Michael Taylor with a framed and signed special edition shirt from a recent fundraising campaign for Steve Prescott foundation. Jimmy, Danny and Paul joined Phil Cooper to present the session in an emotional return to his old stomping ground.
Added 15th Mar 2013 » Read More

Rovers get relegation battle on track

Rover’s finally got their 1st points of 2013 with a superb performance in difficult conditions against established division 1 rivals Newsome Panthers.
Added 11th Mar 2013 » Read More

Gittins returns for State of Mind workshop

Jimmy Gittins is to return to Sharlston as part of the 'State of Mind' programme and will speak to local players about the importance of training the mind as well as the body. Guest speakers will be Danny & Paul Sculthorpe who will draw on their experiences of the importance to be mentally fit.
Added 28th Feb 2013 » Read More

Same story as Sharlston can't seal win

Rovers again went close to victory but not close enough as they continue to struggle finding a win in this tough division. Again the home side lost a match they could have won as the much more experienced visitors punished the home side’s mistakes with some clinical finishing.
Added 20th Feb 2013 » Read More