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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

Reiss Butterworth has heaped praise on everyone at Dewsbury Rams after sealing a ‘dream move’ back into Super League with Hull KR. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Reiss Butterworth thanks Rams after sealing ‘dream move’ back to Super League

Owen Restall, ball in hand, has re-signed for Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2024 season. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Rams' top try scorer and key centre back for 2024

Brad Graham, pictured, has re-signed for Dewsbury Rams next season. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Bailey O’Connor and Brad Graham commit to Dewsbury Rams for 2024

Liam Finn, left. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Liam Finn reflects on his time as Dewsbury Rams head coach

Reiss Butterworth, ball in hand, has been nominated as the League 1 player of the year. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury Rams captain ‘proud’ to be nominated for League 1 player of the year

Dale Ferguson, the new head coach of Dewsbury Rams. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury Rams appoint Dale Ferguson as the club's new head coach

Dewsbury Rams' Jimmy Beckett being presented with the head coach's player of the year award by Liam Finn. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Finn insists Rams' Beckett and Greensmith can star in Championship next year

Halifax Panthers has confirmed Liam Finn as the club’s new head coach when Simon Grix departs at the end of this season. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Halifax Panthers confirm appointment of Liam Finn as new head coach

Dewsbury Rams celebrate on the pitch after claiming the League 1 title - they could be also celebrating at the Town Hall in a few weeks with a planned civic reception on the cards. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Civic reception on the cards for Dewsbury Rams after title success

Messages of congratulations - from fans and other clubs - have been sent to Dewsbury Rams on social media after securing the League 1 title on Sunday. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Messages of congratulations sent to the Rams after their League 1 title triumph
Messages of congratulations have been sent to Dewsbury Rams on social media after securing the League 1 title on Sunday.

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn admitted he was ‘really proud’ as he saw his players produce a stunning second half performance to beat Workington Town 38-8 and seal the League 1 title. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Liam Finn ‘proud as punch’ as Dewsbury Rams seal League 1 title

Any Gabriel goes over for try one of three. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury crowned League 1 champions after second half wonder show

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

Live Dewsbury Rams v Workington Town LIVE

Matt Garside, seen in action here against Hunslet, will be unavailable for Dewsbury Rams in their crucial home game with Workington Town on Sunday. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Rams have ‘earned the right’ to have three shots at League 1 title says Finn

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn believes his players ‘will learn a lot’ from their agonising first league defeat of the season at the hands of Hunslet. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury Rams will ‘learn a lot’ from Hunslet defeat says Liam Finn

Action from Dewsbury Rams' 16-14 defeat at Hunslet. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Hunslet 16-14 Dewsbury: Rams' title celebrations on hold

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The Rams in action against North Wales Crusaders last week. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Finn preview: Rams one win away from producing fitting tribute to heroes of 1973

Dewsbury Rams are just one win away from clinching the League 1 title after victory over North Wales Crusaders. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury 18-4 North Wales Crusaders: Rams one win away from League 1 title

Dewsbury Rams' head coach Liam Finn, left, has insisted that all eyes will solely be on North Wales Crusaders (Sunday, July 23, kick off 3pm at FLAIR Stadium) who, despite not beating a team above them in the league as yet this season, have won five of their previous eight games. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Liam Finn warns of caution as Dewsbury Rams return to their League 1 title tilt

Liam Finn has reflected on his first year as a head coach with Dewsbury Rams. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Liam Finn reflects on his first year as head coach with Dewsbury Rams

Dewsbury Rams snatched a dramatic late victory over Midlands Hurricanes on Sunday.

PHOTO SPECIAL: Dewsbury Rams prevail against Midlands Hurricanes

Reiss Butterworth in action for Dewsbury Rams. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Midlands 23-28 Dewsbury: Gutsy Rams overcome stern test to extend lead at top

Dewsbury’s head coach Liam Finn is expecting a ‘massive challenge’ from the only team to have taken points off his Rams side this season when they entertain Oldham on Friday, June 23 (kick off 7.30pm). (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Finn expecting ‘massive challenge’ from only team to deny Rams this season

Liam Finn is simply wanting his side to ‘get the job done’ in Cornwall on Sunday, June 11 (kick off 1pm). (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Finn wanting Dewsbury to ‘get the job done’ in longest away trip of season

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

Experienced Garside ‘trying to lead by example’

Dewsbury Rams head coach Liam Finn applauds the fans after the 48-16 victory of London Skolars earlier in the season. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury v London Skolars preview: Finn 'focussing on defence'
Dewsbury Rams have made it to the halfway point of the League 1 season unbeaten - but head coach Liam Finn insists that ‘doesn’t count for anything’ at this stage as they prepare to welcome London Skolars to the FLAIR Stadium on Sunday (kick off 3pm).

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn is expecting a ‘tougher’ assignment at Oldham following on from their top-of-the-table-showdown victory over Doncaster. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Liam Finn expecting a ‘tougher’ assignment for the Rams at Oldham

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn said he was ‘delighted’ after his side produced a great second half performance to beat Doncaster 26-12 in the top-of-the-table clash at the FLAIR Stadium.

Finn ‘delighted’ as Rams remain unbeaten after top-of-the-table clash

The FLAIR Stadium, home of Dewsbury Rams

Dewsbury 26-12 Doncaster: Rampant Rams come out on top in top-of-table clash

Liam Finn has revealed he is ‘excited’ about Dewsbury Rams’ top of the table clash with second place Doncaster this weekend.

Dewsbury v Doncaster: Liam Finn ‘excited’ ahead of top of the table clash

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn, left, has said that his table-topping players ‘deserve’ a weekend off from action.(Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury Rams ‘deserve’ weekend off - Liam Finn

Dewsbury Rams’ heroic 2023 Challenge Cup journey was ended by London Broncos despite a courageous display in the capital. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

London Broncos 36-16 Dewsbury: Brave Rams bow out of Challenge Cup

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

Liam Finn’s main focus now is Dewsbury's home fixture against Hunslet on Good Friday, kick off 3.00pm.

Finn insists Rams’ showdown with Hunslet is ‘far more important’ than Widnes win

Take a look at all the action from Sunday's incredible Challenge Cup victories for Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Photos from Dewsbury Rams' and Batley Bulldogs' impressive Challenge Cup wins

Dewsbury Rams’ two-try hero Reiss Butterworth praised the team’s ‘determination and courage’ in their remarkable 32-12 Challenge Cup win over Championship outfit Widnes Vikings.

Two-try hero Reiss Butterworth praises Rams’ ‘courage’ in Challenge Cup win

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn has insisted his side ‘knew we could win’ after they produced a sensational performance to dump Championship outfit Widnes Vikings out of the Challenge Cup at the fourth round stage.

Liam Finn insists Dewsbury’s Challenge Cup win over Widnes is not a ‘shock’

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn is wanting his League 1 table-toppers to play ‘at a Championship tempo and pace’ in their fourth round Challenge Cup clash with Widnes Vikings on Sunday, April 2 (kick off 2.00pm) at the FLAIR Stadium.

Liam Finn wants ‘Championship tempo’ as Dewsbury Rams face Widnes Vikings

Win a pair of tickets for Dewsbury Rams’ League 1 home clash with West Yorkshire rivals Hunslet on Good Friday.

Win a pair of tickets for Dewsbury Rams’ home game with Hunslet on Good Friday

Matt Garside, who signed from Championship side Halifax Panthers at the end of last season having represented the Rams on loan towards the end of 2022, says the team are feeling “positive” ahead of their Challenge Cup tie with Widnes Vikings.

Dewsbury’s Matt Garside positive ahead of Challenge Cup clash with Widnes

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn (left) believes Rochdale Hornets ‘will be fired up’ to face the League 1 pace-setters when the two sides clash for the second time in three weeks at the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday, March 26 (kick off 3pm).

‘They will be fired up’ - Liam Finn wary of Rochdale response against Dewsbury

Caleb Aekins scored in Featherstone's win at Swinton. Photo Credit Craig Cresswell Photography

Featherstone and Dewsbury still top tables after impressive away wins

Craig Lingard praised the professionalism of his Batley Bulldogs side in their comfortable 60-0 victory over Wath Brow Hornets in the Challenge Cup.

Craig Lingard praises ‘professional’ Batley in routine Challenge Cup win
Craig Lingard praised the professionalism of his Batley Bulldogs side after their comfortable 60-0 victory over Wath Brow Hornets in the Challenge Cup.

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn has revealed he was ‘really happy’ to see his side progress to the fourth round of the Challenge Cup after a 38-18 win over Rochdale Hornets.

Finn ‘really happy’ with Dewsbury Rams’ third round win over Rochdale Hornets

Batley Bulldogs made lightwork of National Conference Premier Division outfit Wath Brow Hornets, notching 11 unanswered tries in a 60-0 win.

Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams safely through to round four of Challenge Cup

Dewsbury Rams’ assistant coach Jaymes Chapman (right) has given ‘massive credit’ to the squad following their first home league win in nearly a year to continue their fine start to the season.

Rams’ assistant coach praises squad after first home league win in almost a year

Dale Ferguson tried to evade the clutches of three determined - and "tough" according to Dewsbury Rams' head coach Liam Finn - Ashton Bears players.

Finn ‘happy’ to avoid Challenge Cup upset after Dewsbury Rams beat Ashton Bears

Ollie Greensmith in action against North Wales Crusaders

Rams open season with comfortable win over North Wales Crusaders

Liam Finn, left, hailed Caelum Jordan’s ‘unbelievable skill’ as Dewsbury Rams started their League 1 campaign with a win at North Wales Crusaders.

Finn hails Caelum Jordan’s ‘unbelievable skill’ as Dewsbury start with a win

Dewsbury Rams head coach, Liam Finn (left), seen here with assistant Jaymes Chapman, insists his side need ‘to learn how to win again’ ahead of the final preparations for their start to life in League 1.

Liam Finn wants Dewsbury Rams ‘to learn how to win again’

Dewsbury Rams’ chairman, Mark Sawyer, is hoping for ‘a better performance on the pitch’ next season as the Owl Lane outfit look to return to the Championship at the first time of asking.

Dewsbury Rams chairman feeling ‘positive' about club's prospects next season

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