Featherstone Rovers remain ten points clear at the top of the Championship after victory over Batley Bulldogs

Featherstone Rovers moved a step closer to securing top spot in the Championship table with a 28-8 win against Batley Bulldogs.
By Dominic Brown
Published 30th Jul 2023, 16:12 BST
Updated 30th Jul 2023, 16:12 BST
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Rovers, who have only lost one league match all season, remain 10 points clear at the top of the table following Saturday evening’s victory over the Wembley-bound Bulldogs.

Tries from Elijah Taylor and Matty Wildie put Featherstone 12-4 up at the break, with Aidan McGowen crossing for Batley.

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Further tries in the second half from Daniel Smith and a double from Arama Hau, with Chris Hankinson kicking four conversions, gave Fev the win. Dale Morton scored Batley’s second try.

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Featherstone Rovers defeated Batley Bulldogs 28-8

Despite the defeat, the Bulldogs remain in joint third place in the Championship, level with Sheffield Eagles, as they aim to claim a play-off spot.

Rovers next face Halifax Panthers at The Shay on Sunday, August 6.

Batley warm up for the 1895 Cup final against Fax with a West Yorkshire derby against Bradford Bulls at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on Sunday, August 6.

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