James Deighton

BBC Radio Leeds Rugby League presenter, commentator and producer. Hubby, Daddy, Twinny & Veggie. Fan of netball & poodles. Views are my own and not the Beebs.

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🚨 TONIGHT!

🏉 @CTRLFC V Leigh (8pm ko)

🎙 Full commentary
🗣 @rlwithjd & Barry Eaton

🌍 Online worldwide from @BBCLeeds on all connected devices from 7.50pm.

🎧 https://t.co/y3GEG9KLSL

#castigers | #BBCRL

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🏉 Rhinos 24-16 Saints

🎙 Action highlights and post-match reaction from coach Brad Arthur & Fergus McCormack as @leedsrhinos earn first home victory over St Helens since 2017 to move two points clear at top of Super League.

🎧 https://t.co/Mj3F1PipXL

#leedsrhinos | #BBCRL

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🚨 Trinity sign Guler!

🏉 Wakefield Trinity announce capture of St George Illawarra Dragons forward Emre Guler on three-year contract from 2027 season.

ℹ️ The 28-year-old has made 122 NRL appearances to date and previously spent 7 seasons at Canberra Raiders.

#BBCRL

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🗣 'The game is forever going to be better for having him involved.'

🏉 Castleford Tigers coach Ryan Carr pays touching tribute to John Kear ahead of Friday's Super League clash at home to Leigh.

#castigers | #BBCRL

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

If Wakey's Magic kit is 2008 inspired, it's great it's one of the last worn by Adam Watene - and while it's been signed off for some time, it's also V fitting that it's from one of the JK years.
Having said that, would love to see a 2027 home kit that honours JK somehow ❤️🤍💙

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🗣 'There's some discussions with Royce.'

🏉 Leeds Rhinos coach Brad Arthur confirms interest in Wests Tigers forward Royce Hunt ahead of Friday's Super League clash at home to St Helens.

#leedsrhinos | #BBCRL

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

Hugely emotional hour for everyone - think we did the great man proud ❤️

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🏉 John Kear tribute from @BBCLeeds

🎙 Former @WTrinityRL captain Jason Demetriou
🎙 Former @OfficialBullsRL half-back @JordanLilley6
🎙 @BatleyRLFC chairman Kevin Nicholas
🎙 Broadcaster @DaveWoodsSport

🎧 https://t.co/d3oHKS0uub

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

@StevenG72629899 @downhamdn In this interview with JK he reveals he came close 3 times to taking charge of Cas!
https://t.co/716NefXoCd

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

'I wouldn't be sat where I am without my time under John Kear.'

Touching tribute from Jason Demetriou, John Kear's former captain at Wakefield Trinity.

Full video: https://t.co/pP0Ee5TcUu

Hear full tribute to John Kear on tonight's 'West Yorkshire Sport Daily' from 6pm.

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

Quite simply one of the greatest people I've ever had the fortune to meet. RIP Keary.

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

Some very sad news.

Two-time Challenge Cup winning coach John Kear has passed away at the age of 71.

Kear made over 100 appearances for Castleford and coached West Yorkshire sides Wakefield, Batley and Bradford.

Our thoughts are with John's family and friends.

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

I'm using that in next week's commentary! 👏

[Steve McNichol @casrugbyshirts]

@ConnorJames1999 @onlyinRL El Catico.

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🗣 'I was asked if I had any objections to a prosthetic testicle!'

😢 Former Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls star Matt Diskin reveals eye-watering injury as he pops in with dad Dave to discuss @RLCares' Ciclo Italiano challenge.

Full video
📺 https://t.co/41XYqzIalW

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

Do yourself a favour and check out the full chat - you won't be disappointed, also includes revelation of pain-killing injection record!
To donate: https://t.co/nfKRRs3X89

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🗣 'I was asked if I had any objections to a prosthetic testicle!'

😢 Former Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls star Matt Diskin reveals eye-watering injury as he pops in with dad Dave to discuss @RLCares' Ciclo Italiano challenge.

Full video
📺 https://t.co/41XYqzIalW

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🏉 Wolves 26-12 Bulls

🎙 Action highlights and post-match reaction from coach Kurt Haggerty as Bradford Bulls suffer Super League defeat by Warrington Wolves at Halliwell Jones Stadium.

🎧 https://t.co/YVSYWX2wXW

#rugbyleague | #BBCRL

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

⏱ FULL-TIME!

🏉 Warrington 26-12 @OfficialBullsRL

🎙 Post-match reaction to follow

👉 https://t.co/dps0fmdwa9

#rugbyleague | #BBCRL

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

⏱ HALF-TIME!

🏉 Warrington 14-6 @OfficialBullsRL

🎙 Hear second half commentary with @Conlon98Jack & @veeno64

🌍 Online worldwide from @BBCLeeds on all connected devices

🎧 https://t.co/9XT42brgU4

#rugbyleague | #BBCRL

[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🚨 ON NOW!

🏉 Warrington V @OfficialBullsRL (3pm ko)

🎙 Full commentary
🗣 @Conlon98Jack & @veeno64

🌍 Online worldwide from @BBCLeeds on all connected devices from 2.55pm.

🎧 https://t.co/9XT42brgU4

#rugbyleague | #BBCRL

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

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[BBC Sport West Yorkshire @BBCWYS]

🏉 Tigers 30-10 Saints

🎙 Action highlights and post-match reaction from coach Ryan Carr & winger Jason Qareqare as @CTRLFC secure back-to-back Super League wins for first time since July 2024 with impressive victory over St Helens.

🎧 https://t.co/c2X5aohqwI

#castigers | #BBCRL

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

How many times have we had a Cas and Wakey win at the same time this season??? If you're enjoying it in Toulouse, I'm V jealous - do send pics! ⚜️📸

[Wakefield Trinity @WTrinityRL]

FULL TIME: Toulouse 18-22 Wakefield Trinity

Trinity hold off a spirited Toulouse fight back in the final quarter to come away with the two points

@TheLEDStudio | #UpTheTrin

[James Deighton @rlwithjd]

Have one for me! 🐯🙌

[Arron Moss @arronpaulmoss]

Bloody wonderful result! I think a few more gins to be had tonight for that effort in Lanzarote!

Well done to everyone involved @CTRLFC #coyf