James Ford

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.com

Bulldogs confirm more players for 2027 squad

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

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 Butterfield

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

James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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.

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

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

Former Super League man signs with Bulldogs after Australian spell

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

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.

Stalwarts leave ‘big boots to fill’ at Batley Bulldogs

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

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 Hare

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.

Batley Bulldogs preparing for play-off test against in-form Sheffield Eagles
Batley Bulldogs face their biggest game of 2026 this Sunday, September 6 (kick off 3pm) when they travel to Sheffield Eagles for a crucial play-off eliminator.
Adam Cheshire

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 Creighton

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.

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

James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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

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

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.

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

Joe Burton. Photo by Gerard Binks.

Bulldogs’ last 20 minutes at Swinton pleases Ford

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

Injury woes continue for Batley Bulldogs ahead of Swinton Lions trip

Action from Batley v Midlands. Photo by Gerard Binks.

Ford expecting ‘really exciting’ climax to Championship season

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

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

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

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.

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

James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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

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

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

Joe Burton scores for Batley. Photo by Gerard Binks.

Ford full of praise for both Bulldogs and Panthers after thriller

Mount Pleasant will be honouring John Kear on Sunday.

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.com

Bulldogs deliver great tribute to former head coach by thrashing Goole

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

Bulldogs to go out ‘all guns blazing’ for rugby league legend John Kear at Goole
Batley Bulldogs will be wanting to make sure former boss and rugby league legend John Kear will be looking down on them “happily” when they visit Goole Vikings on Saturday, June 6 (kick off 3pm).
Adam Cheshire

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.com

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

Cougar Park. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bulldogs looking for rare away win at to get into top half of Championship table

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

Bulldogs are well beaten on hugely disappointing return to Newcastle

James Ford. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

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

Akim Matvejev scored his first Batley Bulldogs try in their 46-10 win over Goole Vikings. Picture: Simon Hall | MI News

Bulldogs back on track after keeping Vikings scoreless in second half

The Fox's Biscuits Stadium.

Bulldogs looking to return to winning ways at home to Vikings

Derrell Olpherts scored on his 250th career appearance, but Batley Bulldogs lost at Newcastle Thunder. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Olpherts marks landmark game with try but Bulldogs crash out

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.com

Bulldogs ‘desperate’ to go deep in 1895 Cup

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

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.com

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

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

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

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

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

Jonah Parsons scored a try for Batley at North Wales. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Ford ‘pleased’ as Bulldogs overcome North Wales Crusaders challenge

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

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

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.com

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

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

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

No way through for Akim Matvejev during the Championship match between Halifax Panthers and Batley Bulldogs at The Shay. (Photo: Simon Hall | MI News)

Bulldogs host ‘heavy favourites’ Catalans in Challenge Cup this weekend
Batley Bulldogs welcome Super League side Catalans Dragons to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium this Sunday for a third round Challenge Cup tie.
Adam Cheshire

James Ford. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

Bulldogs go to Panthers as ‘massive underdogs’ says Ford

James Ford. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

Ford ‘excited’ for first Bulldogs game in Challenge Cup

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

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

Josh Woods has retained his number seven shirt for the 2026 season with Batley Bulldogs. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Batley Bulldogs confirm squad numbers for 2026 season

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

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.

Neighbours set for traditional derby ahead of renewed competitive rivalry

Here is your chance to win a FREE season ticket for Dewsbury Rams’ 2026 home Betfred Championship campaign at FLAIR Stadium. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Win a season ticket for Dewsbury Rams’ 2026 Betfred Championship campaign

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

Newcomers fitting in well says Batley Bulldogs boss James Ford

Felix Ellis has joined Batley Bulldogs following a fantastic 2025 season with Dewsbury Moor Maroons.

Young Dewsbury Moor Maroons star signs for Batley Bulldogs

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

Batley Bulldogs add pace and power with trio of new signings

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