Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are to go into administration to avoid a winding-up petition brought by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. The club are thought to owe more than £300,000 in unpaid tax and, despite talks with four potential buyers, no deal has been reached. The Wildcats are the second Super League club to go into administration in a the last two months And they … [Read more...]
Terry Newton suspended over dope test
Wakefield hooker Terry Newton has been provisionally suspended by the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) after testing positive for a banned substance. Wakefield issued a statement saying the 31-year-old former Leeds, Wigan and Bradford player gave a positive test on 24 November. No details of what the substance was have been revealed and the club said there will be no further … [Read more...]
Saints go down at home to Wakefield-St Helens 20 Wakefield 22
An off day with the boot by Paul Wellens cost the league leaders dear as Wakefield held on for their first Super League victory at St Helens since 2003. The teams were level at the break at 12-12, thanks to scores by Ade Gardner, Leon Pryce and Chris Dean for Saints with Ryan Atkins and Sam Obst dotting down for Wakefield. The second period and it remained nip and tuck as … [Read more...]
Wakefield announce stadium plans
Wakefield Wildcats have unveiled plans for a new 12,000 capacity stadium. The development will be undertaken by Yorkcourt Properties and a community trust. It will be chaired by former Rugby Football League chairman Sir Rodney Walker. The Yorkshire club secured their licence to play in Super League until 2011 but need a new ground or may have it rescinded. The club have been … [Read more...]
Wakfield go down to rampant Saints
Wakefield held a minutes silence for Leon walker who's funeral will be held on the 2 April in Leeds, prior to the kick-off against Saints and the sombre mood continued into the game. Although Wakefield scored first and had tries through Steve Snitch and Aaron Murphy, James Graham and Gareth Wheeler put Saints ahead and they went in to half-time at 12-22. The second period and … [Read more...]