@JamesOBYP

The Yorkshire Post's rugby league writer. Formerly of PA Sport and Hull Live. Love-hate relationship with Leeds United.

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Joined September 2010
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I genuinely can’t recall a game of this magnitude where a coach has cost his team in this way. Extraordinary and damaging for Tuchel.
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England are paying Argentina too much respect here. Sitting way too deep out of choice.
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Moments after Dominic Calvert-Lewin's missed penalty, Gabriel Gudmundsson is given his marching orders! 🟥

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Huddersfield can point to injuries but their issues run far deeper yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Huddersfield Giants 12 Hull KR 52 - Hosts' wide-ranging issues laid bare as holders progress

As they scored try after try against the beleaguered Huddersfield Giants, there was no escaping the sense that the rugby league gods had smiled favourably on Hull KR.

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The second half of tonight's match between Leeds and Sunderland lasted for 57 minutes and 54 seconds - supporters were treated to just 24 minutes and 24 seconds of actual ball in play time, a whopping 42%. Great evening's entertainment. #lufc
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Lovely piece from the Yorkshire Post's @JamesOBYP reflecting on the week in Las Vegas
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Final word on Las Vegas: How rugby league reminded us what it's all about trib.al/5BFk8Q9

Final word on Las Vegas - How rugby league reminded us what it's all about

Since touching down in Las Vegas early last week, I've written thousands of words and captured countless moments on video.

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Josh is joined by Yorkshire Post’s James O’Brien outside Allegiant Stadium to discuss their crazy last 24 hours in Vegas! 🇺🇸
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The week in Vegas summed by brilliantly by @JamesOBYP
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Final word on Las Vegas: How rugby league reminded us what it's all about trib.al/5BFk8Q9

Final word on Las Vegas - How rugby league reminded us what it's all about

Since touching down in Las Vegas early last week, I've written thousands of words and captured countless moments on video.

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It’s not all glitz and glamour in Las Vegas @JamesOBYP
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James Webster takes Leeds Beckett University students to Vegas for unparalleled opportunity trib.al/5vV6bxJ

James Webster takes Leeds Beckett University students to Vegas for unparalleled opportunity

James Webster views the Las Vegas event as an unparalleled opportunity for his Leeds Beckett University students.

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Big night for Super League and North Yorkshire as York Knights join the party. Liam Harris has total belief that the Knights can make the ultimate statement, fuelled in part by Hull KR's request for a promoted team first up yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

'We can beat Hull KR' - York Knights ready to send shockwaves through Super League

Liam Harris has backed York Knights to make the ultimate statement by toppling defending champions Hull KR on their Super League debut.

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"I'm not putting any limitations on this team" Coach John Cartwright says his @hullfcofficial team should have "no fear" of playing anyone during the 2026 @SuperLeague season @JamesOBYP reports ⬇️ yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

'No goal is too high' - John Cartwright confident on Hull FC's 2026 prospects

John Cartwright is refusing to put a ceiling on Hull FC’s 2026 ambitions, insisting that "no goal is too high".

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"There were just too many conflicts and too many links to the old company for it to be a good governance decision." RFL chief on @FevRoversRLFC decision @JamesOBYP reports ⬇️⚽️ yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

RFL chief explains why Featherstone Rovers bid was rejected

The Rugby Football League has revealed that the only bid for Featherstone Rovers was rejected due to the links to the regime that led the club into administration.

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"The club fell into administration in December and the one submission received to take ownership of the club has not met the required governance criteria." Bleak day for @FevRoversRLFC @JamesOBYP reports ⬇️🏉 yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Featherstone Rovers face uncertain future after failing to secure 2026 Championship spot

Featherstone Rovers' hopes of competing in the 2026 Championship are over after the club failed to meet the Rugby Football League's membership requirements.

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"I understand the importance of development as much as anyone." @hullkrofficial | @JamesOBYP yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Hull KR boss Willie Peters on balancing success with nurturing next generation

In a sport that demands both immediate success and forward planning, coaches are judged on more than results alone.

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Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has teased a pair of contract extensions @hullkrofficial | @JamesOBYP yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Willie Peters teases Hull KR contract extensions amid retention challenge

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has teased a pair of contract extensions as the club step up their long-term planning for 2027.

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"I was humbled and honoured to be asked to do this." @leonpryce6 tells @JamesOBYP why he is so excited at the opportunity to coach @YorkValkyrie ⬇️ yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Leon Pryce - From Super League legend to women’s game pioneer at York Valkyrie

Women's rugby league has always had to fight for its place in the game.

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"He told me that he'd love to have me with him and sold me the exciting project at Bradford." Why Ackers swapped @leedsrhinos for @OfficialBullsRL @JamesOBYP reports ⬇️🏉 yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Andy Ackers embracing fresh mindset at Bradford Bulls after refusing to let Leeds Rhinos exit 'eat'...

BACK in October 2023, Andy Ackers arrived at Leeds Rhinos to great fanfare.

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"It's an opportunity for those players to prove me wrong. You get different things out of players." @WTrinityRL boss on the psychology of squad numbers @JamesOBYP reports ⬇️🏉 yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Daryl Powell plays numbers game as Wakefield Trinity gear up for 2026

On the face of it, squad numbers are simply a box-ticking exercise and a way of giving every first-team player a profile for the new season.

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"The big thing for me was coming to a club that had faith in me. I want to repay them." So says @CTRLFC NRL recruit Taaffe @JamesOBYP reports ⬇️🏉 yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

Blake Taaffe ready to deliver on early promise at Castleford Tigers

The bright lights of a Grand Final can be a daunting occasion for any player.

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"Cas is a real passionate rugby town and we feel like we're letting them down when we don't perform well." Time for a turnaround at @CTRLFC @JamesOBYP reports ⬇️🏉 yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/ru…

'Committed' - Why Alex Mellor sees light at the end of the tunnel for Castleford Tigers

PRE-SEASON optimism is a given for any club regardless of their standing.

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