In pictures: The moment Doncaster RLFC last celebrated promotion to the Championship

By Paul Goodwin

Published 8th Oct 2021, 15:00 BST

Updated 8th Oct 2021, 15:08 BST

It’s a huge weekend for Doncaster RLFC as they prepare to meet Workington Town in the Betfred League One play-off final on Sunday.

So we’ve taken a little trip down memory lane to recall the last time the Dons celebrated promotion to the Championship in 2012.

Tony Miller’s side won the Championship One title and then completed the double by beating Barrow in the play-off final at Warrington.

Here are some of the best photographs from the celebrations at Warrington and the subsequent civic parade.

We will have live updates of Sunday’s final here at www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk from 1pm.

Here are some of the best photographs from the celebrations at Warrington and the subsequent civic parade.

. A night to remember

Dons chief executive Carl Hall and head coach Tony Miller celebrate promotion to the Championship. Picture: Andrew Roe Photo: Andrew Roe

Dons' players celebrate victory over Barrow in the 2012 Championship One play-off final. Photo: Steve Ellis

The Dons beat Barrow 16-13 at Warrington to complete a league and play-off double. Photo: Steve Ellis

Carl Hall and Mike Emmett lift the play-off trophy and League Leaders' Shield on the Mansion House balcony. Photo: Andrew Roe

Dons' players applaud the fans at their celebration parade. Photo: Andrew Roe

Player of the season Lee Waterman holds aloft the play-off trophy. Photo: Andrew Roe