Roses rivalry
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The term "Roses rivalry" can refer to sporting rivalries between teams from the English counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. The name of the rivalry is derived from the historic Wars of the Roses which was carried out between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The term has been used to describe:
- Leeds United and Manchester United rivalry, in association football
- Roses Match, the rivalry between Lancashire CCC and Yorkshire CCC in cricket