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Batley Bulldogs head coach Mark Moxon.

Mark Moxon reveals ‘pressure’ of first season in charge of Batley Bulldogs

Action from Batley Bulldogs v Castleford Tigers in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Batley 14-28 Castleford: Tigers avoid Challenge Cup shock at Bulldogs

Batley's Michael Ward is tackled. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Lingard hopes Tigers’ Challenge Cup victory at Batley can start 'winning habit'

Brandon Moore, on his 200th career appearance, goes over for Batley's second try against Castleford Tigers. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Moxon ‘proud’ of Batley Bulldogs’ effort in Challenge Cup defeat

The Fox's Biscuits Stadium

Live Challenge Cup: Batley Bulldogs v Castleford Tigers LIVE

Craig Lingard celebrates after leading Batley Bulldogs to the final of the 1895 Cup last season. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Challenge Cup: Lingard does not want 'focus' on him upon Batley return with Cas

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Mark Moxon has insisted “there is no pressure” on his side as they look to cause a Challenge Cup shock against Super League strugglers Castleford Tigers

'No pressure’ on Bulldogs as they look to shock Lingard’s Cas in Challenge Cup

Batley Bulldogs' head coach Mark Moxon

No need for firefighter Mark Moxon to be putting out fires at Batley Bulldogs

Ben White in action for Batley Bulldogs

White would swap record books for solitary piece of silverware with Bulldogs

The draw has been made for the sixth round of the Challenge Cup. Photo by John Victor.

Craig Lingard to return to Batley Bulldogs with struggling Castleford Tigers

Batley Bulldogs will be hoping for more cup success this Sunday in the Challenge Cup against Workington Town following on from their heroics against Featherstone Rovers last weekend in the 1895 Cup. Luke Cooper, pictured, goes over for Batley's first try in the 15-14 win.

Bulldogs going from ‘underdogs’ to ‘favourites’ as Challenge Cup journey starts

Mark Moxon believes that Batley Bulldogs will have a “different mindset” as they prepare to welcome Workington Town to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium in the Challenge Cup third round on Sunday, February 11 (kick off 2pm).

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Dewsbury Rams lift the League 1 title, 50 years on from claiming their only top-flight championship. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

A look back at Batley Bulldogs' and Dewsbury Rams' memorable year

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’

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

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

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

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’ 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

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

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

Batley Bulldogs paid their respect to the town’s fallen war heroes by laying a wreath in Memorial Gardens on their way to Wembley.

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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

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

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

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

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

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard has admitted his side are entering ‘a really significant period’ with league games against Halifax Panthers, Toulouse and Featherstone Rovers on the horizon - as well as an 1895 Cup semi-final at York Knights. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Craig Lingard: Batley Bulldogs entering ‘significant period’

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard has admitted he does not expect ‘any new bodies’ to be added to his seemingly skeletal squad for the remainder of the 2023 campaign (Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Lingard reveals ‘frustrations’ at Batley's skeletal squad ahead of Barrow trip

Batley Bulldogs’ seven-game winning run came to an end against London Broncos

Photos from Batley Bulldogs’ Championship defeat against London Broncos

Craig Lingard, second from left, has admitted he was "massively disappointed" after Batley Bulldogs' 20-18 defeat at the hands of London Broncos. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Craig Lingard: ‘We showed disrespect to London’

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard has praised his side’s ‘outstanding’ attitude and fight as they look to make it eight wins on the bounce in the Championship against London Broncos. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Batley Bulldogs looking for win number eight on the spin against Broncos

Craig Lingard wants his Batley Bulldogs side to secure a play-off spot as ‘quickly’ as possible (Photo credit: Neville Wright)

Craig Lingard wants Bulldogs to secure play-off spot as ‘quickly’ as possible

Craig Lingard, second left, believes a win for the Championship’s bottom side, Newcastle Thunder, is ‘just around the corner’. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Craig Lingard hopes Batley Bulldogs' winning run continues at Newcastle Thunder

Batley head coach Craig Lingard believes a win for the Championship’s bottom side, Newcastle Thunder, is ‘just around the corner’ - but he doesn’t want it to be at the ‘expense’ of the in-form Bulldogs when they make the trip up to the north east this Sunday, kick off 3pm.

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Organised by Batley Sporting Foundation, in conjunction with More in Common Batley and Spen and Jo’s family, as part of The Great Get Together, the event saw 3,000 people pack into the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium for the charity rugby match between Team Colostomy UK and British Asian Rugby Association before the Bulldogs’ Championship game with York Knights.

Photos from ‘emotional’ day at Batley Bulldogs for Jo Cox Memorial event

Batley Bulldogs defeated Halifax Panthers in their Summer Bash clash at the LNER Community Stadium, York. Photo by Simon Hall.

'A special group of players': Lingard praises Bulldogs after Summer Bash win

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach Craig Lingard has insisted his side are ‘ready’ to give Hull KR - this season’s surprise package in Super League - ‘a good contest’ in their last-16 Challenge Cup tie at Craven Park tomorrow (Friday, May 19, kick off 8pm). (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Batley Bulldogs ready to give Hull KR ‘a good contest’ - Craig Lingard

Craig Lingard has taken on the assistant head coach role at Castleford Tigers alongside his head coach role at Batley Bulldogs. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Batley Bulldogs' Craig Lingard joins Castleford Tigers as new assistant coach

The Fox's Biscuits Stadium, Batley

Batley 11-4 Widnes: Bulldogs secure absorbing low-scoring victory over Vikings

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 has admitted he is expecting a ‘difficult tie’ against Hull KR after being paired with the in-form Super League side in the last-16 of the Challenge Cup. (Photo credit: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Craig Lingard: Bulldogs’ Challenge Cup tie at Hull KR ‘doesn’t get much tougher’

Halifax Panthers will welcome St Helens to The Shay in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup

Challenge Cup sixth round draw: Halifax and Batley to face Super League sides

Craig Lingard is determined for his players to create a ‘legacy’ and reach a Wembley final.

Lingard: Prospect of first Wembley visit drives Batley Bulldogs to Cup win

Batley Bulldogs 34-16 Keighley Cougars, Challenge Cup Fifth Round, Sunday, April 23

Batley 34-16 Keighley: Bulldogs bulldoze way to last-16 of Challenge Cup