Sponsorship news: Horsforth Hawks Reds dig deep but fall to defeat by Idle Red Kites
The Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders fell to a first defeat of the 2026 season on Monday night - but showed true grit in the second innings to keep morale high.
The Hawks went into the game with fierce rivals the Idle Red Kites having won their opening three matches (the first game by default), so confidence was high in the squad.
But the Red Kites are an experienced team and displayed some ruthless rounders in the first innings - before the Hawks Reds dug deep to make the score respectable at the end.
Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks too hot to handle for Spen Valley Vixens
The Horsforth Hawks Reds continued their flying start to the 2026 rounders season in division four of the West Yorkshire League, making it three wins from three on Wednesday night.
After securing an opening win by default after their opponents forfeited the match, the Hawks Reds have since collected back-to-wins with dominant displays.
On Wednesday, June 3, the Hawks Reds travelled away to Spen Valley, and put on a powerful performance with both bat and ball, racking up 24.5 rounders compared to the Vixens’ five.
Rounders report: Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks Reds soar to victory
The new rounders season is up and running, and we have invited the co captains from the Horsforth Hawks Reds team to write a report for sponsors Sports News Blitz.
The team are navigating their way through a new division following promotion last season.
Sponsorship news: Horsforth Hawks Reds finish third in Winter League after four wins
The Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks Reds enjoyed a strong and competitive run in the “Champions League” division of The Rounders Coach Winter League, played on Sunday evenings at Bradford Grammar School.
The Hawks Reds delivered an impressive set of performances, finishing with four wins, one loss and one draw - a record that secured them third place overall in a tightly-contested league.
One of the standout moments of the season came in a monumental victory over local derby rivals Aireborough Belters, a result that will live in the memories of the team and supporters for a very long time!
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Sponsorship news: Sports News Blitz-sponsored duo shine in Ventus FC’s four-star display
Sports News Blitz are delighted to announce they have agreed to sponsor two football players from Ventus Football Club in Yeadon.
Midfield dynamo Joshua Sheffield and forward Jamie Lyons will be sponsored by Sip Media Solutions’ fast-growing sports news brand for the 2025/26 season.
Sports News Blitz have previously sponsored Greyton Roses FC in Cape Town - but are bringing things closer to home with this deal, supporting a Yorkshire-based team.
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team have won promotion in their first season with Sports News Blitz as sponsors - and we are hoping to tell a similar story of success with Ventus FC, based at Dam Lane and founded in 1961.
Sponsorship news: European U20 Ultimate Frisbee Championships – The Final Flight
The European Under-20 Ultimate Frisbee Championships were held August 3-9 in Trnava, Slovakia, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ultimate expert Chris Wirszyla.
The tournament featured 31 teams in three divisions: mixed, open, and women, with the Hungarian team taking the mixed division and the Italians proving too much to handle in the open and women’s divisions.
Rounders news: Aireborough Belters lose unbeaten record in Pugh Cup thriller
The Pugh Cup rounders team pulled off a staggering victory over the unbeaten Aireborough Belters at Yeadon Cricket Club on Friday night, winning 22.5 to 18.
With a pint in one hand and a rounders bat in the other, Pugh Cup captain Chris Wiley lost the toss with Belters skipper ‘Chezza’, who sent the lively lads into bat.
A shaky start soon gave way to some big hitting, and the Pugh Cup team posted a first-innings score of 10 from their 30 balls, cheered on by a raucous crowd made up of rounders players from the Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks and Wharfedale Wildcats….
Sponsorship news: Horsforth Hawks Reds seal promotion to West Yorkshire Division 4
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team have ended their West Yorkshire Rounders League Division 5 season in style, securing promotion to Division 4 after a memorable campaign of hard work and energy.
In their first season partnered with Sports News Blitz, the Hawks won six of eight matches, scoring an impressive 143 rounders in total.
Ultimate Frisbee news: A look at Bella Wirszyla’s flight path in the sport
The road to the 2025 European U20 Ultimate Frisbee Championships in Trnava, Slovakia, started for Bella Wirszyla with Disc Golf, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Wilmington boasts several disc golf courses, and Bella - along with her twin brother - started playing when they were about four years old, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ultimate Frisbee guru Chris Wirszyla.
Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks soar to tournament glory
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team, sponsored by Sports News Blitz, secured their first ever rounders tournament victory at the weekend, going unbeaten and edging out the Batley Ninjettes in a tense final at Horsforth Sports Club.
The tournament, which took place on Saturday, June 21, saw the Reds dominate the group stages with wins over Colton Comets, the Mighty Wildcats, and EKTA Eagles.
Their consistent performances set the tone early, earning them a spot in the semi-finals where they overcame a strong Idle Red Kites side.
The final proved to be the toughest test of the day…
Ultimate Frisbee news: Bella Wirszyla driven by ambition to be the best
Sports News Blitz have decided to track the career of Ultimate Frisbee player Bella Wirszyla, who has followed in her dad Chris’ footsteps in developing a love for the sport.
Dr. Chris Wirszyla, who has played Ultimate since 1984, introduced the sport to us in his explainer guide.
And now Chris is writing for Sports News Blitz, outlining Bella’s own journey and career.
Here, he tells the story of how Bella fell in love with Ultimate Frisbee at an early age.
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Sports News Blitz covers all sports, from grassroots to elite level, and sponsors a Yeadon CC cricket player, a Horsforth-based rounders team and a South African football team.
Our next venture sees us delving into the world of Ultimate Frisbee, a fast paced, up and coming, non-traditional, non contact sport that resembles soccer, basketball or team handball.
We have partnered up with Dr. Chris Wirszyla, who is going to introduce the sport to us and our readers as we follow his daughter Bella’s career as an Ultimate Frisbee player.
Sponsorship news: A day full of highs and lows for Horsforth Hawks
The Sports News Blitz-sponsored Horsforth Hawks Red team had a real mixed bag of an afternoon out on the rounders pitch at New Farnley Cricket Club on Sunday.
Taking part in the New Farnley Foxes Rounders Tournament, the Hawks played four games in searing sunshine, winning two games and losing two games.
Here, captain Liv Rumble (who leads the Red team with fellow captain and bowler Liz) gives her review of the team’s performance on the day.
Sponsorship news: Greyton Roses collapse in home loss to Bayview Overberg
The Sports News Blitz–sponsored Greyton Roses suffered a gut-wrenching 3-2 reverse to Bayview Overberg in their HollywoodBets Regional League clash at Uitkyk on Sunday afternoon.
Head coach Trevor Kramer picks through the bones of a tough home defeat.
Sponsorship news: Greyton Roses grab first home win of the season
Greyton Roses recorded their first home win of the 2024-25 HollywoodBets Overberg Regional League season in a drama-filled encounter at Uitkyk Primary School on Saturday.
Sport News Blitz is here with the match report.
Sponsorship news: Greyton Roses grind out gritty draw with Arsenal FC
The Sports News Blitz-sponsored Greyton Roses picked up a valuable point in a gritty goalless draw with Arsenal FC at the Caledon Sports Complex.
Roses were always weaker in attack for the absence of in-form striker Fabian Steyn and suspended attacking midfielder Thabiso Mangana.
While neither side was able to find a goal, it was nevertheless a well-earned clean sheet. Full report here…
Sponsorship news: Greyton Roses gallant in defeat against masterful Matatiele
Sports News Blitz-sponsored Greyton Roses went down 3-1 to SAFA Overberg Regional League leaders Matatiele at Uitkyk on Sunday.
Rodisang Ramtholo bagged a brace for the away team either side of a Francisco Kandiado equaliser, as Sam Mokenela secured the result with his second-half strike.
Greyton Roses FC news: Superb Roses pick up first win despite late penalty scare
A second-half strike from stand-in skipper Francisco Kandiado was the difference as 10-man Greyton Roses celebrated their first win of the season away to the Spain Football Academy on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz looks at the key takeaways from the game.
Greyton Roses FC news: Progress evident despite narrow loss to Standards
The Greyton Roses' season started in earnest in the second half of a narrow 2-1 defeat to Standards FC on Saturday.
Sports News Blitz sat down with manager Trevor Kramer after the game to discuss the result and what it means going forward.