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Dewsbury Rams lifted the League One title in 2023

2024 Championship fixtures: Dewsbury Rams face Halifax Panthers in opening match

Josh Woods, seen here in action against Featherstone Rovers last season, could be out from six to eight weeks after breaking his thumb in an innocuous training ground incident. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

'Setback' for Batley Bulldogs as star breaks thumb in training

Batley Bulldogs' head coach Mark Moxon

Former Leeds Rhinos Women coaches leave Mark Moxon ‘mightily impressed’

Jimmy Meadows has left Batley Bulldogs to join Super League's London Broncos

Super League-bound Meadows ‘leaves big hole’ as Bulldogs return to training

Alistair Leak, who has just pen to paper on a new deal at Batley Bulldogs, pictured scoring the try which sent the club to Wembley for the first time ever in the 1895 Cup Semi Final at York in July. (Photo creditL: Paul Butterfield)

Mark Moxon calls for ‘patience’ during Batley Bulldogs ‘transition’

Samy Kibula barging over for a Batley Bulldogs try against Keighley Cougars last season. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Moxon: ‘Potential’ dual reg agreement between Batley and Castleford

New Castleford Tigers' head coach Craig Lingard celebrates reaching the 1895 Cup final with Batley Bulldogs. Photo by Paul Butterfield

New Cas head coach in Bulldogs tribute for helping him ‘get where I am today’

Mark Moxon, left, welcomes new signing Josh Rourke to Batley Bulldogs

Mark Moxon ‘excited’ as Batley Bulldogs sign Whitehaven full-back

Batley Bulldogs head coach Mark Moxon

Mark Moxon happy to give talented Burton twins ‘a chance’ at Batley Bulldogs

Craig Lingard is the new Castleford Tigers head coach. Photo by Paul Butterfield

Castleford Tigers confirm Lingard as head coach and McGuire in assistant role

Batley Bulldogs head coach Mark Moxon

New signing ‘will have motivation before he even starts’ says Moxon
Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Mark Moxon believes Luke Cooper ‘will have motivation before he even starts’ after signing for his hometown club.

New Batley Bulldogs' head coach Mark Moxon with his daughters, Isabella, left, and Pippa, right. (Photo credit: Neville Wright)

Mark Moxon relishing ‘challenge’ as new Batley Bulldogs head coach

Craig Lingard hoisted aloft after guiding Batley Bulldogs to the Grand Final in 2022. (Photo vredit: Neville Wright)

Craig Lingard leaves role as Batley Bulldogs’ head coach with head held high

Swinton celebrate after defeating Halifax Panthers at The Shay. (Photo by Simon Hall)

Batley Bulldogs miss out on play-off spot after York Knights win at Barrow

The Championship play-off race has gone right down to the wire - and Batley Bulldogs are still in the thick of it but ‘need a lot of things’ to go their way, says head coach Craig Lingard, second from left. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Batley Bulldogs set for dramatic Championship finale

Peter McVeigh, chairman and managing director of Status International (UK) Ltd, with Batley Bulldogs' chairman Kevin Nicholas after signing up as a major sponsor of the club.

Former Batley player and director signs up as major sponsor at Bulldogs

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard has admitted his players are ‘deflated and hurt’ after their push for the play-offs was severely dented by York Knights on Monday evening.

Batley Bulldogs ‘deflated' after play-off chase taken out of their own hands

Craig Lingard knows that wins for Batley Bulldogs in their final two games of the season will be enough to secure a play-off spot.

Batley's trip to York one of three Championship ties involving play-off hopefuls

Dale Morton flies over for Batley Bulldogs in their precious win over Whitehaven on Sunday.

Photo special: ‘Relief’ as Bulldogs gain precious win to rekindle play-off hopes

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard, second from left, believes Whitehaven will pose a ‘difficult task’ when they visit the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on Sunday, September 10 (kick off 3pm). (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield).

Whitehaven pose ‘difficult task’ as Batley look to reignite play-off push

Halifax Panthers' Louis Jouffret scored two tries in the 30-8 win at Whitehaven on Sunday. (Photo credit: Simon Hall)

Halifax keep play-off hopes alive as Batley drop out of top six

Batley Bulldogs suffered a heavy defeat against Sheffield Eagles on Friday night

Blow for Batley Bulldogs' play-off hopes as Eagles inflict fifth defeat in a row

Batley Bulldogs' head coach Craig Lingard is aiming to return to winning ways against second-bottom Keighley Cougars, who themselves have lost their last five league games.

Craig Lingard: Batley Bulldogs' 'play-off journey' starts at Keighley Cougars

Here is a selection of fans photos from Batley Bulldogs’ historic day out at Wembley.

26 fans photos from Batley's historic day out at Wembley for the 1895 Cup final

Batley Bulldogs supporters enjoying their day out at Wembley

25 photos of Batley Bulldogs fans enjoying their historic day out at Wembley

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard admitted he was frustrated with his side’s slow start to their historic 1895 Cup Final at Wembley, as they were denied a dramatic Hollywood ending against Halifax Panthers.

Lingard frustrated with slow start as Bulldogs denied dramatic Hollywood ending

Halifax Panthers defeated Batley Bulldogs 12-10 in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley

17 photos from a thrilling 1895 Cup final between Halifax and Batley at Wembley

Fax celebrate Brandon Moore's try at Wembley. Photo by Simon Hall.

Halifax 12-10 Batley: Panthers hold on to beat Bulldogs in Wembley thriller
Halifax Panthers held on to beat a phenomenal late Batley Bulldogs rally to claim a thrilling win in the 1895 Cup Final at Wembley.

Build up to the 1895 Cup FInal between Halifax and Batley. (Photo by Simon Hall)

Live 1895 Cup Final: Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs LIVE

Batley Bulldogs fans have arrived at Wembley for the 1895 Cup final against Halifax Panthers

In pictures: Batley Bulldogs fans arrive at Wembley for 1895 Cup final

Batley Bulldogs players celebrate reaching the 1895 Cup final after defeating York City Knights in the semi-final

Road to Wembley: How Batley Bulldogs reached the 1895 Cup final

Craig Lingard, left, has admitted Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers have been in contrasting form ahead of their showdown in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Batley v Halifax: Craig Lingard ‘not expecting’ another one-sided spectacle

Batley Bulldogs, led by chairman Kevin Nicholas and head coach Craig Lingard, pay tribute to the fallen war heroes at the memorial in the town centre.

Batley Bulldogs pay respect to fallen war heroes on way to Wembley

Lachlan Walmsley celebrates scoring the try that sent Halifax Panthers to Wembley

1895 Cup final: Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers meet in momentous occasion

Wembley Stadium. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

How to watch Halifax vs Batley cup final if you are not going to Wembley

Crowds gathered at the Fox's Biscuits Stadium as Batley Bulldogs set off to Wembley

Batley Bulldogs in ‘good spirits’ as fans gather to wave heroes off to Wembley

Batley chairman Kevin Nicholas. Photo: Neville Wright

Batley Bulldogs chairman hopes 1895 Cup final at Wembley will be picture perfect

Batley Bulldogs head coach Craig Lingard

Big day out at Wembley is a reward for the fans, says Bulldogs coach Lingard

Michael Ward in action for Batley Bulldogs against Halifax Panthers

Whirlwind year for Michael Ward sees his Wembley dream come true

Batley Bulldogs team photo ahead of their historic trip to Wembley. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Wembley: Bulldogs chairman creating special tribute for lost loved ones

Batley Bulldogs suffered a heavy defeat ahead of their trip to Wembley next weekend for the 1895 Cup final

Batley Bulldogs blown away in second half try blitz by Bradford Bulls

Batley Bulldogs fans celebrate reaching Wembley with their heroes at York. Over 1,000 have already bagged a ticket to the showpiece occasion against Halifax Panthers. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Over 1,000 Batley Bulldogs fans snap up ticket for historic trip to Wembley

After two successive league defeats, Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard says it is ‘really important to get back to winning ways’ against Bradford Bulls before embarking on their ‘historic and prestigious’ trip to Wembley. (Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Lingard wanting win in ‘vital’ game as Batley look to cement play-off spot

Action from Dewsbury Rams' 16-14 defeat at Hunslet. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Hunslet 16-14 Dewsbury: Rams' title celebrations on hold

Featherstone Rovers defeated Batley Bulldogs 28-8

Featherstone Rovers defeat Batley Bulldogs to stay ten points clear at top
Featherstone Rovers moved a step closer to securing top spot in the Championship table with a 28-8 win against Batley Bulldogs.

Batley Bulldogs head coach Craig Lingard hugs captain James Brown after the 1895 Cup semi-final victory at York Knights. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Lingard wants Batley to maintain ‘intensity’ against Fev in build-up to Wembley

Batley fans - seen here celebrating against York Knights on Sunday - will get the chance to finally visit Wembley for the first time in the club's 143-year history when they take on Halifax Panthers in the final of the 1895 Cup in August. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Batley chairman calls on local businesses to treat employees to Wembley day out

Wembley here we come! Batley Bulldogs will be taking a trip to the national stadium for the first time ever after beating York Knights 22-8 in the semi-finals of the 1895 Cup.

PHOTO SPECIAL: Batley Bulldogs celebrate securing first ever visit to Wembley

Craig Lingard has said he will be ‘forever proud’ of being the first head coach to lead a Batley side to Wembley after their 1895 Cup semi final victory over York Knights. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Craig Lingard 'forever proud' at leading Batley Bulldogs to Wembley

Alistair Leak and Jimmy Meadows lead the celebrations after the former's second half try against York Knights. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

York 8-22 Batley: Wembley beckons for brilliant Bulldogs

Will there be similar joyous scenes at the LNER Community Stadium on Sunday, with Craig Lingard looking to guide Batley Bulldogs to Wembley for the first time in the club's proud history? (Photo credit: Neville Wright)

York v Batley preview: The Bulldogs are 80 minutes away from Wembley

Jimmy Meadows scored a try on his 50th appearance for Batley Bulldogs. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Championship round-up: Fev go ten points clear after Batley's defeat

Craig Lingard is praying for no passport drama as Batley Bulldogs jet off to face Toulouse this weekend. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

'No passport drama please' says Lingard as Batley Bulldogs jet off to Toulouse

Batley Bulldogs thrashed Halifax Panthers 42-0 to go second in the Championship table on Sunday.

Photos from Batley Bulldogs' stunning victory over Halifax Panthers

Craig Lingard was full of superlatives for his Batley Bulldogs side after they ruthlessly beat Halifax Panthers 42-0 to go second in the Championship. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

‘Our best performance of the season’ says Craig Lingard as Batley beat Halifax