Outstanding Work from The Community Team

Hampers Last year the Batley Bulldogs, Batley Bulldogs Community Team and the Jo Cox Foundation teamed up to do a Community Christmas Dinner for those that may be lonely or isolated at Christmas. Due to the pandemic that couldn’t happen again this year but seeing the devastating effects on families and individuals, it has been […]

Centurions to join Super League

Leigh Centurions will play in Betfred Super League in 2021 following the unanimous decision of an independent panel led by Lord Caine. The process to invite a 12th team to play in 2021 began on November 2 after the rejection of Toronto Wolfpack’s application to return to the competition following their withdrawal from the 2020 […]

Newcastle Thunder to join Betfred Championship in 2021

The RFL Board have accepted a recommendation to promote Newcastle Thunder to play in the Betfred Championship in 2021. The North-East club will fill the vacancy that will be left in the Championship when one club is promoted to the Betfred Super League to replace Toronto Wolfpack. Newcastle came within 80 minutes of earning promotion […]

Medical Opening at The Bulldogs

After 10 years outstanding service to The Bulldogs, Club Doctor Dave Findlay is to step down in the new year. A hugely popular figure behind the scenes, “The Doc” has been with us through some fantastic times, including the charge to the Championship Grand Final in 2013, and the Middle 8s in 2016. We’d like […]

Toy Initiative from Bulldogs Community Team

The Batley Sporting Charitable Trust and Batley Bulldogs have teamed up on a toy appeal, to provide disadvantaged children with toys this Christmas. The pandemic has hit many families pockets hard this year, so we are looking for donations of new toys for children of Primary school age, such as puzzles, games, sports equipment, things […]

Bulldogs Sign Tom Gilmore

We’re thrilled to have captured the signature of experienced Half-Back Tom Gilmore. With over 60 top flight games in his time at Widnes Vikings, followed by spells at London Broncos and Halifax, before appearing this year for Salford Red Devils back in Super League. Described as a “Traditional Number 7” Tom relishes the central role, […]

Local Legend Latest to be Honoured.

Prolific points scorer Simon Wilson is the latest Batley Legend to be recognised at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. After making his debut in 1986, Simon scored an incredible 1191 points in his 315 appearances for his hometown club. 399 Goals, 25 drop Goals and 92 Tries made up the total. As ground improvements continue during […]