Dewsbury Rams look to halt losing run at Sheffield Eagles’ new home
Dewsbury Rams will be looking to stop their two-game losing streak at the new home of Sheffield Eagles on Sunday, June 28 (kick off 3pm).
The Rams have suffered consecutive defeats at Widnes Vikings, 46-0, and then at Barrow Raiders last Saturday, 39-28, despite establishing a seemingly convincing 28-0 lead at half-time.
Sunday’s trip to South Yorkshire marks a third consecutive away game for Paul March’s side before they travel across West Yorkshire to the head coach’s former club Keighley Cougars on Sunday, July 12, after a weekend off.
Dewsbury will finally return to FLAIR Stadium for a first game since May on Sunday, July 19, for the visit of Halifax Panthers.
The Eagles, meanwhile, are getting used to their new surroundings at the MEPS International Home of Football Stadium having moved into the 2,000 plus capacity ground last month.
The historic opening fixture saw league leaders London Broncos beat the Eagles in convincing fashion, 72-10. But Craig Lingard’s men responded in their second game at their new home by thrashing Whitehaven 50-14 last Sunday.
The pair met in the Championship at FLAIR Stadium at the end of March, with the Rams left gutted after Sheffield stole the points right at the death thanks to a dramatic converted try on the hooter.
There have been some personnel changes at Dewsbury with Jack McShane and Craig McShane both leaving the club due to “family and work commitments” and Connor Carr joining the club on loan for the remainder of the season from Super League outfit Huddersfield Giants.
The Eagles’ new ground is based on Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GD.