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Batley Bulldogs celebrate a try in their win over Whitehaven last weekend. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Toulouse v Batley: Survival gives Bulldogs ‘another crack’ at play-offs in 2025

James Brown made his 250th career appearance in Batley Bulldogs' game at Bradford Bulls. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Battling Batley Bulldogs fall agonisingly just short against Bradford Bulls

Action from Batley Bulldogs v Doncaster.

Bulldogs head to Odsal needing ‘one more win’ to ensure Championship safety

Action from Bradford Bulls v Featherstone Rovers. Photo by Kevin Creighton.

Championship round-up and reaction after wins for Trin and Fev

Dewsbury Rams head coach Paul March saw positives from his side's defeat to Bradford Bulls. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Dewsbury Rams aiming to right some wrongs against Doncaster

Action from when Dewsbury Rams last faced Bradford Bulls - in the 1895 Cup group stages in February. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Rock bottom Rams searching for second win of season against in-form Bulls

Batley Bulldogs head coach Mark Moxon.

Second lowest point scorers Batley look to continue good run against Toulouse

Batley Bulldogs are looking for a third consecutive win the Championship when they travel to Swinton Lions on Sunday. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Bulldogs ‘need to combat threat’ of Swinton Lions’ former Challenge Cup winner

Drop-goal hero Josh Woods celebrates with Batley Bulldogs teammates as victory over Bradford Bulls is achieved. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Batley Bulldogs boss Moxon hoping to build on thrilling win over Bradford Bulls

Batley Bulldogs head coach Mark Moxon.

Batley v Bradford: Moxon hoping to put ‘strongest team’ out against Bulls

Featherstone Rovers' Connor Jones is enjoying working with Elite Teaching Solutions. Picture: Kevin Creighton

From pitch to classroom with Ryan Hudson's Elite Teaching Solutions

​Elite Teaching Solutions is championing careers for Championship rugby league players to empower the next generation through mentorship, teamwork and resilience on and off the pitch.

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Batley Bulldogs celebrate a try against Wakefield Trinity last Sunday. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Bulldogs ‘need to start getting wins on the board’ says head coach Moxon

Action from Dewsbury Rams' defeat at home to Widnes Vikings who are kept off top spot by Wakefield Trinity who won at Doncaster. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Gale hat-trick inspires Wakefield as Featherstone and Dewsbury lose at home

The Shay Stadium. Photo by Simon Hall.

Halifax 18-10 Batley: Panthers prosper in the rain against Bulldogs

Dewsbury Rams' head coach Dale Ferguson. Photo credit Thomas Fynn.

Rams ready to mix it in the Championship again, roars new head coach

Paul Sykes in action for Dewsbury Rams. Photo credit Thomas Fynn.

Legend Sykes still enjoying his rugby even at 42 years of age

Johnny Campbell in try scoring action in his Batley Bulldogs days, diving over the line in the big Championship play-off semi-final at Featherstone Rovers. Picture: Neville Wright

Johnny Campbell pleased to be back where he started at Thornhill Trojans

Rams players and fans still have three more weeks to wait until their next taste of competitive action. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Halifax Panthers’ ‘game time in legs’ holds advantage over Dewsbury Rams

Mason Lino scored 38 of Wakefield Trinity’s 110 points against Newcastle Thunder - a club record for points scored by a single player in a game. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Record-breaking Wakefield discover 1895 Cup quarter final opponents as Fax exit

Dewsbury Rams have a month-long wait until they return to competitive action following their Challenge Cup defeat against York Knight. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn).

Rams show 'encouraging signs' but face month-long wait for competitive action

FLAIR Stadium, home of Dewsbury Rams. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn).

Live Challenge Cup: Dewsbury Rams v York Knights LIVE

Dewsbury Rams lost 40-4 to Bradford Bulls in their 1895 Cup group stage clash at the FLAIR Stadium. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Rams looking to repeat last season’s Challenge Cup heroics

Dewsbury Rams lost 40-4 to Bradford Bulls in their 1895 Cup group stage clash at the FLAIR Stadium

Dewsbury Rams' 1895 Cup journey ends after heavy defeat to Bradford Bulls

Dewsbury Rams' assistant head coach Jaymes Chapman. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Chapman admits Bradford Bulls pose a ‘challenge’ for Dewsbury Rams

Dewsbury Rams’ assistant head coach Jaymes Chapman has revealed the club will be putting “a lot of effort into the 1895 Cup” ahead of their opening group game at Keighley Cougars on Sunday, January 28 (kick off 3pm). (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Rams to put ‘a lot of effort into 1895 Cup’ as road to Wembley starts on Sunday

Batley Bulldogs play three of their West Yorkshire rivals in the opening rounds of the 2024 Championship season. Photo: Paul Butterfield

2024 Championship fixtures: Batley Bulldogs take on Featherstone in first match

Dewsbury Rams lifted the League One title in 2023

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

Paul Sykes has re-signed for Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2024 Championship campaign. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Paul Sykes stays on at Dewsbury Rams for 26th season in rugby league

Paul Sykes has re-signed for Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2024 Championship campaign.

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Newly announced vice captain of Dewsbury Rams, Matt Garside, has revealed he is ‘looking forward to the challenge’ that the Championship will bring in 2024. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Vice captain Garside ‘looking forward to the challenge’ of the Championship

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

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

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

Matt Garside in action for Dewsbury Rams. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Experienced Garside ‘trying to lead by example’

Craig Lingard has praised John Kear’s ‘passion, drive and determination’ as Batley’s former head coach returns to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium with Widnes Vikings on Monday, May 8 (kick off 7.45pm). (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Lingard praises Kear’s ‘passion’ as Batley's former coach returns with Widnes

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard, second from left, has revealed that Luke Hooley will be unavailable to face Keighley Cougars in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup on Sunday, while Alistair Leak is set for three months out on the sidelines with ankle ligament damage.

Craig Lingard reveals double blow ahead of Bulldogs' Challenge Cup tie

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard admitted he was ‘really pleased’ as his side recorded a rare victory at Odsal over Bradford Bulls

Lingard revels in first win at Odsal after Batley Bulldogs beat Bradford Bulls

Lachlan Walmsley, scorer of two more tries for Halifax Panthers, helps Jake Maizen to tackle a York player in the 16-6 win.

Halifax bounce back while Featherstone and Dewsbury continue impressive starts

Odsal Stadium, home of Bradford Bulls

Bradford 16-21 Batley: Brilliant Bulldogs claim rare Odsal win

Josh Woods gets Batley Bulldogs attacking in their narrow defeat against Featherstone Rovers. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Batley Bulldogs set for another big test with visit to Bradford's Odsal

Halifax Panthers set up a fifth round Challenge Cup tie with neighbours Bradford Bulls after a 24-18 win over Barrow Raiders, while Batley Bulldogs scored 15 tries in an 80-6 thrashing of Hunslet ARLFC.

Challenge Cup: Halifax to meet Bradford while Batley ease to 15-try win

The initial problem arose on Thursday evening during a Bulldogs training session when one half of the floodlights at the ground cut out.

Bulldogs chairman thanks Rams and local businesses after floodlights drama

Here’s who Halifax Panthers, Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams will face in the next stages of the competition

Here’s who Halifax, Batley and Dewsbury will face next in the Challenge Cup

Batley Bulldogs fans will be hoping for more jubilant scenes like this in 2023. Picture: Neville Wright

Batley Bulldogs face capital start to 2023 Betfred Championship season

Major plans to transform Odsal Stadium could see a new powerhouse for rugby league created in West Yorkshire

£50m bid to transform RL stadium in West Yorkshire

Beau and rugby league dad Glenn celebrate the teenager’s GCSE results

Mirfield student and son of rugby legend delighted with GCSEs

A Mirfield talented teenager who has balanced intense rugby training with the Huddersfield Giants alongside his studies at a leading independent school celebrated his GCSE results.

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Premier Sports cameras to focus on Halifax Panthers and Batley Bulldogs

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Dewsbury Moor replace Widnes Vikings in Women's Challenge Cup

The fifth round draw for the Betfred Challenge Cup has been made.

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Batley face Huddersfield in a friendly on Sunday. Picture: Thomas Fynn.

Batley Bulldogs ready for test against Super League opposition

Batley Bulldogs coach Craig Lingard encouraged by pre-season win at Championship...

Batley Bulldogs were forced to cancel their Boxing Day derby against Dewsbury. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Batley Bulldogs prepare for pre-season friendly at Bradford Bulls

GOING GREEN: The Fox's Biscuits Stadium, Batley. Picture: Allan McKenzie\SWpix.com.

Batley Bulldogs come up with lightbulb moment to help the environment

Batley players celebrate after their play-off win over Bradford Bulls. Picture: Neville Wright

Toulouse Olympique v Batley Bulldogs: Craig Lingard's side have nothing to lose ...

Tom Gilmore. Picture: Neville Wright

Batley Bulldogs: Craig Lingard delighted to have star man Tom Gilmore on board f...

DEPARTING: Elliot Hall is set to leave Batley Bulldogs at the end of the season. Picture: Neville Wright.

Batley Bulldogs player Elliot Hall set to leave the club for Championship rival