# Kitchen businessman brings rugby league joy back to Wakefield

A wealthy kitchen company owner has injected new energy into Wakefield's rugby league club, lifting spirits in the historic rugby league city. His investment and involvement have given fans renewed hope and a sense of pride in the community.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/31/kitchen-magnate-finds-recipe-for-wakefield-joy-in-historic-rugby-league-town) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:08 GMT