1895 Cup: Batley Bulldogs v Featherstone Rovers LIVE
We’ll bring you all the major updates from the game with Fev already in pole position in Group 5 thanks to their 62-12 win at Hunslet last weekend. The Bulldogs know victory is crucial if they are to repeat their heroics of 2023 where they reached the final at Wembley. We will also have a match report and and post-match reaction from both camps.
1895 Cup: Batley Bulldogs v Featherstone Rovers LIVE
And the pressure finally tells. It's a deserved try for Fev and it's Gareth Gale who goes over.
12-10
TR - NOOO!
It's Fev who end up celebrating as they produce a great tackle to deny Dale Morton a certain try!
12-6
Half time
What a half of rugby. It's attritional and the wind isn't helping but you can't take your eyes off it. Batley responded well to an early Greg Minikin try and led through debutant Luke Cooper's converted try and a Josh Woods penalty. The Bulldogs then took advantage of Daniel Addy's sin bin with Elliot Kear going over in the corner. The final 20 minutes of the half was all Rovers but Batley defended heroically to keep them out. We'll be right back for the second half. Batley lead 12-6.
The Bulldogs survive again! Fev with good position but a knock on five metres out gifts possession back to the home side. Three minutes to go until the break.
12-6