This also saw the introduction of youth and junior teams, two England and Great Britain internationals, Danny Orr and Andy Lynch.

Atha was eventually replaced by a coaching team of David Jessey and Kippax Welfare and former Super League player Gavin Swinson.

In February 2009, the team was renamed Kippax Knights and they joined the Yorkshire Premier division of the Rugby League Conference.

The 2011 season started with a first round date in the Challenge Cup against Loughborough University with the Knights narrowly losing.

The Knights finished 2011 in the Grand Final at Halliwell Jones Stadium, losing to Huddersfield Underbank Rangers.