Summer Bash Slideshow: Dewsbury Rams beat rivals Batley Bulldogs

Dewsbury Rams claimed the derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 19-12 win over Batley Bulldogs in the Summer Bash encounter at Blackpool FC’s Bloomfield Road on Sunday.
Rams' Scott Hale breaks through to score. Pictures: Paul ButterfieldRams' Scott Hale breaks through to score. Pictures: Paul Butterfield
Rams' Scott Hale breaks through to score. Pictures: Paul Butterfield

Tries from Rams’ Scott Hale and Aaron Brown, both converted by Brett Seymour, were countered by touchdowns from Brad Day and Alex Brown. Scott Leatherbarrow added a conversion and a penalty to make it 12-12 on the hour.

Seymour hit the post with a penalty but Rams regained possession and seconds later Dalton Grant crossed to put Rams ahead again.

The Rams’ second victory over Bulldogs this season was sealed when Anthony Thackeray landed a field goal.

Pictures: Paul Butterfield