Meanwhile, the Tykes have been inundated with requests for tickets from fans to see the World Cup at Headingley this Sunday.  As part of the tour of England the Webb Ellis Cup will be paraded at half time of the game and the effect of the Cup’s presence has seen a real upturn in interest in the game.

Commenting on the rise Marketing Executive Nick Fletcher said, “We have had interest from right across Yorkshire, with many club’s joining us for the first time. Everyone is extremely proud of England’s achievement in Australia and it would be great to see the Yorkshire public turn out and acknowledge that success.”