League 1

Batley and Dewsbury are to face each other in the Challenge Cup after the Rams beat Dewsbury Moor last weekend. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Rams coach looking for ‘consistency’ as League 1 build-up continues

There could be another Batley Bulldogs v Dewsbury Rams game for fans to enjoy if they both win the second round of the Challenge Cup this weekend. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Midlands defeat 'kick up backside' as Batley aim to set up Heavy Woollen derby

Matt Garside in action for Dewsbury Rams. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Player-assistant coach looking to be ‘link’ between squad and staff

Rugby league legend Eorl Crabtree in action for Huddersfield Giants in 2015. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Bulldogs set to welcome rugby league legend for Midlands friendly

Matt Garside in action for Dewsbury Rams. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Rams to show ‘big energy, intent and effort’ in 2025 with Bradford Bulls next up

Dewsbury Rams’ new signing Dec Tomlinson has revealed how head coach Paul March has helped him to start enjoying rugby league again. Photo by Sykes Photograph.

Dewsbury Rams' new signing back in love with rugby league

Keenen Tomlinson in action for Dewsbury Rams against Halifax Panthers at The Shay last season. Photo by Simon Hall.

Five more added to Dewsbury Rams’ 2025 squad

New Dewsbury Rams signing Dec Tomlinson in action for Shaw Cross Sharks. Photo by Sykes Photograph.

Another six confirmed for Rams squad of 2025

Caelum Jordan scores a try for Dewsbury Rams during his first spell with the club in 2023. He is back for 2025. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Rams squad for 2025 starting to take shape with five signings announced

Dewsbury Rams' head coach Paul March. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

March ‘excited’ as Rams head coach plans ‘foundations’ for 2025 and beyond

Batley Bulldogs head coach Mark Moxon.

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

Mark Moxon has revealed the “pressure” he has felt during his first season as head coach at Batley Bulldogs.

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Paul March.

March ‘pleased’ as Dewsbury Rams head coach stays for 2025

Batley Bulldogs take on Whitehaven on Sunday. Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Bulldogs aiming to secure Championship survival against Whitehaven

Former Dewsbury Rams head coach Liam Finn, now at Halifax Panthers. Photo by Simon Hall.

Former head coach hopes Rams can “bounce straight back up” to Championship

Matt Garside in action for the Rams against Barrow Raiders last Sunday. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Skipper may postpone retirement plans as 2024 season leaves ‘sour taste’

Paul March was the same kind of "aggression" his Dewsbury Rams side displayed against Wakefield Trinity on show at York Knights on SUnday. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Rams to ‘meet fire with fire’ as they look to ‘put things right’ at York

It’s top versus bottom in the Betfred Championship on Sunday as struggling Dewsbury Rams welcome high-fliers, and West Yorkshire neighbours, Wakefield Trinity, to FLAIR Stadium (kick off 3pm). Photo by Paul Butterfield.

Top vs bottom as struggling Dewsbury Rams welcome high-flying Wakefield Trinity

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Paul March has admitted his side got “what they deserved” in their 40-0 thrashing at the hands of York Knights in a crucial bottom-of-the-table Championship clash at FLAIR Stadium this afternoon.

Rams got “what they deserved” in 40-0 thrashing at hands of York, says March

Matt Garside, seen here in action against Widnes Vikings earlier this year, scored a hat-trick against Dewsbury Rams' Sunday's opponents, Doncaster, last season. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Doncaster v Dewsbury: Championship new boys to face off in round six

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

Live Championship: Dewsbury Rams v Halifax Panthers LIVE

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

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

Halifax Panthers' head coach Liam Finn, left, expects the "very best version" of Dewsbury Rams in their Championship season opener on Sunday.

Liam Finn expecting the ‘very best version’ of Dewsbury Rams in season opener

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

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

Action from Batley Bulldogs' Challenge Cup win over Rochdale. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield).

Moxon admits Bulldogs were ‘scruffy’ in Challenge Cup victory over Rochdale

Club captain James Brown made his first competitive appearance of 2024 for Batley Bulldogs in the 36-0 victory at Hunslet on Sunday. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Bulldogs aiming to ‘keep momentum going’ against Rochdale Hornets

Batley Bulldogs will be hoping for more tries when they take on Hunslet in a crucial must-win contest in the 1895 Cup on Sunday. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield).

Fev cup win ‘will mean nothing’ if Batley ‘don’t get the job done’ at Hunslet

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

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

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

Dewsbury Rams entertain Bradford Bulls this coming Sunday, February 4 (kick off 3pm) knowing that only victory will keep alive any chance of progressing into the last eight of the 1895 Cup.

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The Challenge Cup trophy

Bulldogs ‘very happy’ with home draw as Rams entertain York in Challenge Cup

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

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

FLAIR Stadium ahead of the Boxing Day clash between Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs.

Live Boxing Day: Dewsbury Rams v Batley Bulldogs LIVE

Dewsbury Rams will be hosting Batley Bulldogs in the traditional festive clash on Boxing Day

Rams v Bulldogs: Action photos of Heavy Woollen derby clashes down the years

Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs in action in 2019. (Picture by Ash Allen/SWpix.com)

Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams gearing up for Boxing Day clash

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.

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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

Live Hunslet v Dewsbury Rams LIVE

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

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