Batley Bulldogs

Evan Hodgson in Challenge Cup action for Batley in 2026 against Catalans Dragons. He is one of three players to recently commit to the 2027 campaign with the Bulldogs. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Bulldogs confirm more players for 2027 squad

Pictured from the left are Elizabeth Vyrne, Katie Vyrne, Albie Vyrne, seven, Alex Dougherty, Noah Vyrne, 11, and John Vyrne at the Mirfield Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza at Mirfield Showground.placeholder image

Bonfire Night: Photos of the Mirfield Round Table fireworks event over the years

Nyle Flynn goes over for a Batley Bulldogs try last season. Picture: Paul Butterfieldplaceholder image

Two more players sign on again with Batley Bulldogs for 2027 season

Undefeated champions Dewsbury Celtic U14s have won every league game they have played in 2026.placeholder image

Dewsbury Celtic youngsters celebrate a perfect 100 per cent season

James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

More power added to Batley Bulldogs’ pack with recruitment of duo

Robbie Butterworth has penned a deal for 2027 to remain at Batley Bulldogs. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Top try-scorer back for 2027 as chairman assesses IMG grading score

Marcus Walker has signed for Batley. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Former Super League man signs with Bulldogs after Australian spell

Craig Lingard won the 2021 Championship coach of the year award when at Batley Bulldogs. Picture: RFL via SWpix.complaceholder image

Batley legend Lingard leaves head coach role at Sheffield

Ben White has left Batley Bulldogs. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.complaceholder image

New signing will ‘improve attacking options’ as four depart

Batley Bulldogs stalwart Alistair Leak has retired from rugby league. Here he is scoring one of his most important tries for the club in the 1895 Cup semi-final win at York. Photo by Paul Butterfield.placeholder image

Stalwarts leave ‘big boots to fill’ at Batley Bulldogs

Batley Bulldogs star Lucas Walshaw being presented with a shirt and Heritage Certificate at the BISSA social evening.placeholder image

Batley Bulldogs supporters group enjoy end-of-season social evening

Supporters of Batley Bulldogs enjoyed an end-of-season social evening at the club’s Fox’s Biscuits Stadium last Thursday (September 3).

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James Ford, Batley Bulldogs' head coach. Photo: Rob Hare.placeholder image

Bulldogs determined to improve for 2027 after play-off heartache

Ben Reynolds kicked three goals in Batley Bulldogs' defeat at Sheffield Eagles in the Championship play-offs. Picture: Rob Hareplaceholder image

Bulldogs let 12-point lead slip as they suffer play-off heartbreak

Lucas Walshaw could be set for his final Batley Bulldogs game this Sunday. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Batley Bulldogs preparing for play-off test against in-form Sheffield Eagles

Dewsbury Moor Maroons' winning team celebrate after their Jim Brown Challenge Cup final success.placeholder image

IN PICTURES: Dewsbury Moor Maroons' double celebration in Heavy Woollen finals

Lucas Walshaw and Alistair Leak are given a guard of honour as they leave the field for the last time at Batley Bulldogs players. Picture: Kevin Creightonplaceholder image

Play-offs bound Bulldogs lose out in last regular season game

Joe Burton scores a try for Batley Bulldogs at Dewsbury Rams. Photo by Thomas Fynn.placeholder image

‘No right answer’ for Ford and play-off certainties Batley ahead of final game

Action from the Heavy Woollen derby between Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs on Sunday. Photo by Thomas Fynn.placeholder image

Rams look to end topsy-turvy season with surprise double over storming Thunder

Action from the Heavy Woollen derby. Photo by Thomas Fynn.placeholder image

March ‘embarrassed’ at Rams’ first half performance in derby

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Ford ‘pleased’ as Bulldogs lock in play-off spot with win over arch rivals

Action from Dewsbury v Batley. Photo by Thomas Fynn.placeholder image

Batley cement play-off spot after Heavy Woollen derby triumph over Dewsbury

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Heavy Woollen Derby: Dewsbury Rams v Batley Bulldogs LIVE

Bailey O'Connor scored a try and kicked two goals in Dewsbury Rams' defeat at Whitehaven. Picture: TCF Photographyplaceholder image

Dewsbury Rams’ play-off hopes take a big hit with defeat in Cumbria

Nyle Flynn scored Batley Bulldogs' late winning try against Keighley Cougars. Picture: Paul Butterfieldplaceholder image

Nyle Flynn is late try hero as Batley Bulldogs dig out vital victory

Dewsbury Rams will not be “holding anything back” when they make the long trip to Cumbria to face play-off chasing rivals Whitehaven on Sunday, August 16 (kick off 3pm). Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Rams will not ‘hold anything back’ in clash with play-off chasing rivals

Dane Manning scored a try and was sin-binned in Batley Bulldogs' narrow defeat to second-placed Newcastle Thunder. Picture: Gerard Binksplaceholder image

Battling Batley Bulldogs side push title challenging Newcastle all the way

Can Batley end Newcastle's 12-game winning streak on Sunday? Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Bulldogs aim to end high-flying Thunder’s 12-game winning run

Joe Burton. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Bulldogs’ last 20 minutes at Swinton pleases Ford

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach James Ford was left “pleased” as his side ended a five-game losing streak at Swinton Lions on Sunday.

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Dewsbury Rams' head coach Paul March. Photo by John Clifton.placeholder image

Dewsbury Rams in ‘ridiculous’ three games a week schedule twice in final stretch

Lucas Walshaw is one of three Batley players who is set to miss the rest of the season. Photo by Gerard Binks,placeholder image

Injury woes continue for Batley Bulldogs ahead of Swinton Lions trip

The newly-named Club Doncaster Sports Village. Picture by Matthew Merrick/SWpix.complaceholder image

Battling Bulldogs edged out at Doncaster for fifth straight defeat

Dewsbury Rams' head coach Paul March. Photo by John Clifton.placeholder image

Goole v Dewsbury preview: Rams can still make top ten insists March

Action from Batley v Midlands. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Ford expecting ‘really exciting’ climax to Championship season

Action from Batley Bulldogs' game with Midlands Hurricanes. Picture by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Bye week gives injured Batley stars chance to recover says 'frustrated' Ford

Batley Bulldogs v Midlands Hurricanes. Picture by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Bulldogs fall agonisingly short in high-scoring thriller with Hurricanes

Batley Bulldogs welcome Midlands Hurricanes to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium this Sunday, July 12 (kick off 3pm).placeholder image

Bulldogs aim to stop three-game losing streak in scrap with play-off rivals

Batley Bulldogs were narrowly beaten by in-form Oldham on Friday evening. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Batley Bulldogs narrowly beaten by in-form Oldham

Action from Batley Bulldogs v London Broncos. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Batley Bulldogs aiming to secure Oldham ‘scalp’ on Friday

Photos and reaction as James Ford praises Batley Bulldogs’ young blood after the heavy defeat by London Broncos. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Photos: Ford praises Bulldogs’ young blood after heavy London Broncos defeat

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Batley 12-64 London: Bulldogs feel full force of impressive Broncos

The Fox's Biscuits Stadium ahead of Batley Bulldogs versus London Broncos.placeholder image

Championship: Batley Bulldogs v London Broncos LIVE

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Batley Bulldogs take on London Broncos side ‘geared up for Super League’

Robbie Butterworth scored Batley Bulldogs' try in the defeat to Oldham. Pic: Paul Butterfieldplaceholder image

Bulldogs fall short as Oldham extend winning run

Batley Bulldogs' former Featherstone Rovers playmaker Ben Reynolds in action in the Betfred Championship against Halifax Panthers on Sunday. Photo by Gerard Binksplaceholder image

Championship clubs agree salary cap changes for 2027 season

Joe Burton scores for Batley. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Ford full of praise for both Bulldogs and Panthers after thriller

James Ford was full of praise for both Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers as the West Yorkshire pair delivered a Championship classic at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium this afternoon.

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Action from Batley v Halifax. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Batley 26-22 Halifax: In-form Bulldogs hold on for thrilling derby win over Fax

The Fox's Biscuits Stadium ahead of Batley v Halifax.placeholder image

Championship: Batley Bulldogs v Halifax Panthers LIVE

Mount Pleasant will be honouring John Kear on Sunday.placeholder image

Mount Pleasant prepares to honour John Kear in ‘emotional affair’

John Kear was remembered at the Goole v Batley game. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Bulldogs deliver great tribute to former head coach by thrashing Goole

John Kear who sadly passed away last Sunday. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Bulldogs to go out ‘all guns blazing’ for rugby league legend John Kear at Goole

Tributes have flooded in for rugby legend and former Batley Bulldogs and Wakefield Trinity head coach John Kear who has sadly died at the age of 71. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.complaceholder image

Tributes flood in for ‘monumental’ rugby league legend

Try time for Batley Bulldogs as they go over for one of their 20 against North Wales Crusaders.placeholder image

See these images from Batley Bulldogs' record-breaking victory over Crusaders

Batley Bulldogs score one of their 20 tries against North Wales Crusaders. Picture: Rob Hareplaceholder image

Batley Bulldogs set new points record in thrashing of North Wales Crusaders

Dewsbury Rams head coach Paul March has set his sights on a top ten finish as the Championship moves into the second half of the 2026 season. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

March eyes top ten finish as Rams aim to ‘nullify’ Workington threat

Batley Bulldogs head coach James Ford has revealed he has put some “hard work” into his players ahead of North Wales Crusaders’ visit to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium this Sunday, May 24 (kick off 3pm). Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Ford puts ‘hard work’ into Bulldogs ahead of North Wales ‘challenge’

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