Alex Walmsley

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Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater has urged people to support Alex Walmsley, a local dad from Heckondwike, who is tackling the Leeds 10K to raise money for a charity very close to his heart.

Batley and Spen MP supports Heckmondwike dad preparing to tackle Leeds 10K

Rugby League World Cup fever arrived at Dewsbury Celtic as England and St Helens star Alex Walmsley returned to his old stomping ground to pass on tips to the next generation of talent.

Dewsbury Celtic live Rugby League World Cup dream

Super League star Alex Walmsley passed on tips when he attended training sessions at his former Dewsbury Celtic club.

Super League stars return to their Dewsbury roots

Alex Walmsley. Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

St Helens' prop Alex Walmsley shows unconventional route to the elite can lead t...

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 27/11/2020 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Grand Final - Wigan Warriors v St Helens - KC Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England - Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Alex Walmsley & Kyle Amor celebrate with the Betfred Super League Trophy.

Former Batley and Dewsbury Celtic player Alex Walmsley enjoys Grand Final win

To help with his grief Alex Walmsley set up SANDS United Huddersfield, a football team of dads and other family members affected by baby loss. Pictured with wife Olivia and Toby (7 months) and Isaac (7).

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Dewsburys Alex Walmsley will play on the biggest stage of all when England take on Australia in the World Cup Final in Brisbane on Saturday. Picture : NRL Photos/Gregg Porteous

Celtic old boy Walmsley set for biggest stage of World Cup final

Sam Burgess is one of three Dewsbury players set to feature on Saturdays World Cup Final against Australia. Picture: NRLPhotos

Dewsbury trio eye World Cup glory

Former Batley Bulldogs star Alex Walmsley could be in line to make his England debut in next Fridays opening game against Australia.

Walmsley chases World Cup glory
Former Batley Bulldogs star Alex Walmsley is aiming to help England to World Cup glory when the competition starts next Friday.
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Alex Walmsley gets his hands on the Super League trophy after the Grand Final win over Wigan.

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Alex Walmsley with assistant coach Keiron Cunningham.

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St Helens star Alex Walmsley.

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Batley Boys Under-12s are having a special training session with players from Batley Bulldogs.
Pictured L/R back first: Danny Maun, Harrison Headley, Ethan Cockrell, Jack Broadbent, Mick Innes, Cole Innes, Harry Holmes Pearson, Peter Lerums, Shane Gaunt, Jake Farrell, Tom Rhodes, Lucas Tomlinson, Levi Charlton, John Sharp.

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