Coach reveals personal reason for charity match

Wakefield Trinity coach Daryl Powell has revealed the family reason why he is supporting Leeds-based children's cancer charity the Candlelighters Trust.

- by Peter Smith

Powell's grandson Clarke Richardson was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia early this year and spent his first birthday in intensive care.

The coach paid an emotional tribute to Candlelighters at his weekly press conference on Thursday ahead of Sunday's home Betfred Super League game against Leigh Leopards.

That will be a fundraiser for the charity which provides practical, emotional and financial support to children living with cancer in Yorkshire and their families.

The game is being sponsored by Team Clarkey Boy, set up to raise money for Candlelighters.

Team Clarkey Boy's logo will feature on Trinity's playing jerseys and they will later be auctioned for Candlelighters.