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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

Josh Woods has extended his stay at Batley Bulldogs. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Young Sinfield signs for Bulldogs as two others extend Mount Pleasant stay

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

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

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

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

Bulldogs determined to improve for 2027 after play-off heartache

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

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

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Bulldogs’ last 20 minutes at Swinton pleases Ford

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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

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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 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

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

Batley Bulldogs pay their respects to John Kear. Photo by Gerard Binks.placeholder image

Ford echoes calls for lasting tribute to Kear as Bulldogs look for another win

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

Ford full of praise for both Bulldogs and Panthers after thriller

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

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

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Ford Explorer review: the family EV that gets almost everything right

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’

Joe Burton scored an early try for Batley Bulldogs before they were blown away by Newcastle Thunder. Photo by Paul Butterfieldplaceholder image

Bulldogs are well beaten on hugely disappointing return to Newcastle

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Ford gives tactical insight into what is - and isn’t - going well for Bulldogs

Batley Bulldogs' head coach James Ford came agonisingly close to lifting the 1895 Cup trophy when he was head coach at York, only for his side to be defeated 41-34 by Featherstone Rovers in the 2021 final. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Bulldogs ‘desperate’ to go deep in 1895 Cup

Lucas Walshaw in action for Batley Bulldogs against Dewsbury Rams. Photo by Thomas Fynn.placeholder image

Ford aiming for 'better' Batley performance at Salford after late win over Rams

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach James Ford praised Josh Wood’s dramatic heroics as his drop-goal sealed a stunning 21-20 victory over Dewsbury Rams. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Ford praises Woods’ drop-goal heroics in Batley's dramatic derby win over Rams

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach James Ford praised Josh Wood’s dramatic heroics as his drop-goal sealed a stunning 21-20 victory over Dewsbury Rams.

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Batley Bulldogs' head coach James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Bulldogs head to ‘best team’ in Championship with ‘belief and togetherness’

Batley Bulldogs' head coach James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Two week break may ‘fall just right’ for Batley Bulldogs

Nyle Flynn scores against Swinton Lions last weekend. Photo by Paul Butterfield.placeholder image

‘Big challenge’ awaits Batley Bulldogs at ‘ambitious’ North Wales Crusaders

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Derrell Olpherts leads 10-try show from rampant Batley Bulldogs against Swinton

Batley Bulldogs’ head coach James Ford has insisted his side can’t be “bullied” again as fellow early-season strugglers Swinton Lions prepare to visit the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium this Sunday, March 1 (kick off 3pm). Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Bulldogs can’t be ‘bullied’ again says Ford as winless sides clash

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Batley head coach James Ford shakes hands with the Catalans players after his side's defeat. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Ford expecting ‘big, physical, powerful’ test for Batley at home to Doncaster

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Bulldogs go to Panthers as ‘massive underdogs’ says Ford

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Ford ‘excited’ for first Bulldogs game in Challenge Cup

Batley Bulldogs' head coach James Ford. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.complaceholder image

Ford 'shocked' at Fev's banishment as Bulldogs' start is delayed

Action from the Boxing Day derby between Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs. Photo by Thomas Fynn.placeholder image

James Ford and Paul March react to Batley's Boxing Day triumph over Dewsbury

Action from last year's Boxing Day derby between Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams. Photo by Paul Butterfield.placeholder image

Neighbours set for traditional derby ahead of renewed competitive rivalry

Batley Bulldogs head coach James Ford is pleased with the way pre-season is going. Picture: John Victorplaceholder image

Newcomers fitting in well says Batley Bulldogs boss James Ford

New Batley Bulldogs signing Liam Kirk in action for Widnes. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Batley Bulldogs add pace and power with trio of new signings

Robson Stevens has teamed up again with head coach James Ford at Batley Bulldogs. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Batley Bulldogs add to pack for 2026 with two new boys

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Dewsbury Rams travel to play-off hopefuls Featherstone Rovers on Saturday. Photo by Thomas Fynn.placeholder image

Rams to ‘give it our all’ at play-off pushing Featherstone Rovers

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Reaction and action shots as Featherstone come from behind to beat Dewsbury

Luke Cooper goes over for a try in Batley's 15-14 1895 Cup group stage win over Featherstone Rovers last month. Photo by Paul Butterfield.placeholder image

Batley's Championship opener with Featherstone Rovers will ‘go down to the wire’

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