It’s a West Yorkshire Derby in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final as The Bulldogs face Halifax Panthers at Wembley Stadium on 12 August. Our ticket allocation runs from block 116 to 120 in the East End with prices dependent on seating and are valid for the full day. Adults £30 £40 £50 Concessions (Over […]
“Where we need to be” says Linners. Head Coach Craig Lingard talks 2023. Josh Wodds settling well and enjoying life at The Bulldogs Kieran Buchanan looking forward to 2023 after his time with Scotland at the RL World Cup
An exciting local business will sponsor this year’s Boxing Day Spectacular between The Bulldogs and old foe Dewsbury Rams. Spinners Fisheries is a fantastic, family run Fish and Chip Restaurant and Take Away, serving the finest fresh food, operating from the former Spinners Arms public house on Wakefield Road, Dewsbury. The restaurant is fully licensed […]
A fantastic performance from Craig Lingard’s men in the Betfred Championship Grand Final saw them fall to a 44-12 loss to the powerful Leigh Centurions side. The Bulldogs season comes to a close with the Batley side now ranked as officially the second placed side in the division. A season, a story, and a team […]
Craig Lingard’s incredible side smashed their way into the final four of The Betfred Championship with a fantastic away win at Barrow Raiders The Bulldogs are now the third highest place side remaining in the competition and face a daunting task away at Featherstone Rovers this coming Sunday, with a place in the Million Pound […]
BATLEY Bulldogs are celebrating the outstanding work of the sport’s official charities Rugby League Cares and the RL Benevolent Fund with a series of exciting activities at next Monday’s televised home fixture against Leigh Centurions. RL Cares and the RL Benevolent Fund support thousands of people of all ages across the Rugby League family every […]
Long time club sponsors Bede Financial Group and Yorkshire Raw Feeds, brothers John and James McVeigh, have joined together to give us a brand new Battler The Bulldog. After many years service the old Battler is worn, damaged, and badly in need of a rest and a younger pup is perfect for matchdays and local […]
BULLDOGS 30 – 18 HALIFAX PANTHERS A winning start for Craig Lingard’s men after a stunning second half performance against an excellent Halifax Panthers side. Header image: Neville Wright
Kevin’s Matchday update. The Half Time Draw and a visitor to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.
SUNDAY’S HALF TIME DRAW WINNERS – Congratulations to Elizabeth Benson and Christopher Maguire Just to say a massive thank you for making the Swinton game such a brilliant event. It was great having people back in the stadium and that is why we are here. Maybe it was not our best performance of the season […]
This Sunday’s game against Dewsbury Rams will be postponed and rearranged for a later date in the year. Limitations on attendance would mean only a handful of the expected crowd would be able to attend, and may have needed to be limited to home support only. After over a year with no Matchday income, The […]
This weekend, Batley Bulldogs will proudly stand alongside the Rugby League Family, and wider sporting community, as we support the boycott of Social Media. As a club we have zero tolerance for racism, abuse and harassment, online, or in any circumstance. Our Social channels will be silent between 3pm today, Friday 30th April, and 2359 […]
HALIFAX PANTHERS 6-19 BATLEY BULLDOGS Keith McGhie, The Shay, Saturday ANY harsh words that coach Craig Lingard may have spoken after his side’s pre-season performance at Featherstone certainly had the desired effect as the Bulldogs responded to earn a thoroughly deserved place in next weekend’s second round. Lingard was equally forthcoming with his praise this […]
Craig Lingard’s men finished well in their second and final warm up fixture against promotion favourites Featherstone Rovers. The Bulldogs had the worst possible start as Rovers took an early lead with 2 quick tries, Chisholm adding a 3rd before Elliot Hall struck for the visitors just before the break. The second half was a […]
Craig Lingard’s Bulldogs fell to a narrow defeat to rivals Dewsbury Rams in an entertaining fixture at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. Jodie Broughton opened the scoring or the home side, before Dewsbury hit back soon after. The lead then switched hands regularly before the visitors ran out winners. After 12 months without any match action […]
The Bulldogs have moved to capture exciting outside back Jack Logan. The former Hull FC man made over 40 appearances for the Super League outfit, with a thrilling Hat-Trick against their arch rivals in the Hull Derby making him a firm fans favourite. With spells at Toronto Wolfpack and Doncaster, Jack also has good experience […]
The Betfred Championship will return after a year’s absence over the Easter weekend in April with a new club in Newcastle Thunder, a new name in Halifax Panthers, and a superb new stadium in York. Thunder, who were elevated from Betfred League 1 last December to take the Championship place vacated by Leigh’s promotion to […]
A return to action grew one step closer with a definite focus as the draw for rounds 1 and 2 of the Betfred Challenge Cup took place on Thursday evening. The Bulldogs facing a difficult trip to Halifax Panthers in what should be a thrilling opening encounter. The winner of the tie will face either […]
The Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs considered a number of options for the 2021 season at a virtual meeting on Wednesday evening. The consensus reached was that the Betfred Championship season could and should be delayed by several weeks from the scheduled start of late February, in recognition of the current public health situation […]
The RFL can today confirm the preferred structure of the 2021 season for Betfred Championship and League 1, and also a new format for the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. The clubs held a virtual meeting last Friday, and while agreeing on the need to maintain flexibility given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Covid-19, all recognised the […]
With The Betfred Championship Clubs keen for a return to action, Bulldogs’ Chairman Kevin Nicholas gives an idea of how the season may start, and news of final squad developments at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. Half Time Draw tickets on sale at bulldogs.mysportstickets.co.uk
As Chairman I thought I would give you an update of where the Club is at the moment particularly after The RFL announcement regarding the season. First of all regarding return to play in 2020. I personally think The RFL have made the best decision in all the circumstances. We as a Club along with most […]
The Betfred Championship and League 1 seasons will not resume in 2020 – this follows the Government announcement last week identifying October as the earliest opportunity for the return of crowds to sport, and the finding of a survey of Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs that a majority in each competition would not support […]
Local lad and former Batley RLFC & Great Britain Star Carl Gibson is the latest club hero to have his name placed permanently at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. “Gibbo” played 145 times for the Mount Pleasant Club, scoring an incredible 86 Tries, and being selected for the GB Squad whilst still a part time Batley […]
Batley Bulldogs are proud to create our own Roll of Honour for NHS workers and Carers to truly show our appreciation, as a Club, for those members of our family who are there for us all the time and now more so are helping us get through these difficult times. For this we will dedicate […]
On 14th March I went on holiday to Portugal as we did not have a game that weekend, intending to return on 21/3 so that I could attend our scheduled vitally important game away at Whitehaven the following day. To say the last week has been dramatic is a woefully inadequate understatement, as in those […]
Clubs from the Betfred Championship and League 1 met by conference call with the Rugby Football League today to consider the implications of the suspension of the 2020 season enforced by the latest Government guidelines surrounding Covid-19 and social distancing and mass gatherings. Ralph Rimmer, the RFL Chief Executive, said: “Public health and concern for […]
The Rugby Football League and Super League Europe today announce a suspension of fixtures in the Betfred Super League season, initially until 3rd April, during which time the season’s structure and fixture rescheduling will be considered. This follows the latest Government advice regarding social contact and mass gatherings. The Super League clubs discussed a range of […]
Sky Sports to show Betfred Championship Play-Offs in 2020 Play-Off structure for Championship and League 1 amended New Wembley kick-off time for AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final The Rugby Football League today confirm an amended structure for the Betfred Championship and League 1 Play-Offs in 2020; live and exclusive coverage of the Championship Play-Offs and […]
Batley Bulldogs 2020 Season Tickets will go on sale, online and at the club, from Thursday 28th November. The new cards will celebrate the 10th anniversary of our fabulous day in Blackpool, and victory in the Northern Rail Cup Final. We are pleased to confirm that season tickets for 2020 will be at the same price […]
The Bulldogs have moved swiftly to appoint Craig Lingard as new Head Coach at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. As assistant to John Kear Lingard helped guide the team to a Championship Grand Final in 2013, and the Super 8 Qualifier Series after a 3rd place finish in 2016. After leaving Batley he managed Keighley Cougars through an […]
Following an initial 3 year period, Batley Bulldogs feel it is the right time for a change of direction at the club and Matt Diskin will leave his role as Head Coach with immediate effect. In his first season at the club The Bulldogs reached the Championship Shield semi final. The 2017 campaign finshed with a flourish […]
This week brings the last home game of a very difficult, testing and often frustrating season. Of course we will honour Archie Bruce, a fantastic young man who tragically passed away on our recent trip to Toulouse. A minute’s tribute will be held before Kick-Off, and our players and officials will be wearing black armbands as […]
An determined Bulldogs side ran out 30-14 victors over Dewsbury Rams at The Summer Bash in Blackpool. After taking an early 10 point lead through Keenen Tomlinson & Johnny Camplbell, Matt Diskin’s side had to show patience and some resolute defence as Dewsbury pressed for long period. Late tries from Brearley, Leak and Scott, and […]
The Bulldogs ran out 62-6 winners over an impressive Lock Lane side in the Coral Challenge Cup. Full report to follow.
A spirited Batley performance wasn’t enough to overcome a powerful Toronto Wolfpack team after losing 36 – 12 at the KCOM Stadium. McDermott’s men were soon to open the scoring on the 5th minute as Matty Russell crossed across the line for the 4 pointer. O’Brien couldn’t convert. Andrew Dixon extended the lead further, coming […]
The Bulldogs were unable to turn around a 0-16 Half Time deficit against John Kear’s Bradford Bulls, going down 6-16 in frezing conditions at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium Match report to follow
Match Report by Luke Winner. It was a spectacular day at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium as the Bulldogs collected their first ever win on a pink weekend, over close neighbours Dewsbury Rams. Matt Diskins side started off with a dominant display, scoring twice early on in the game with Adam Gledhill and Keenen Tomlinson going […]
Great news ahead of tomorrow’s Heavy Woollen Derby against neighbours Dewsbury Rams, as hugely popular hooker Alistair Leak commits another year to The Bulldogs. A 100% attitude, weaving runs and tough defence soon made “Leaky” a huge crowd favourite at Batley & though primarily playing in the hooking position he has also featured at half-back when […]
Matt Diskin’s men picked up a much needed victory in the final fixture of the regular season at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. In a stop start match the home side were well in control by half time with tries from Brad Day, James Harrison, Jason Crookes and the returning Wayne Reittie, all converted by Dave […]
We are thrilled to announce the signing of exciting young French player Louis Jouffret who, thanks to the support of BISSA joins The Bulldogs until the end of the season. Having played his youth Rugby league with Avignon and Barbentane Louis then moved to the Warrington U19 Academy. He returned to France to play in […]
Matt Diskin’s men met Danny Ward’s side in a thrilling contest in intense weather conditions. Batley stunned an experienced Broncos team in the first half, however it wasn’t meant to be as the fight back from the visitors proved too much for a still injury hit Batley group. The hosts certainly gathered all their energy […]
Match report by Luke Winner. It was a strong first half for the hosts, who made sure that Batley knew they were in their territory. In the opening minutes Shaun Grady went over following through from a penalty after the Bulldogs were deemed offside. Will Sharp also added more to their tally on the scoresheet […]
A fantastic day at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium ended in defeat for The Bulldogs, going down 20-38 in a tough physical encounter in front of a crowd of 2328 Golden Gamble 19667. Full report to follow.
Match Report by Luke Winner. Featherstone Rovers, proved too strong for the Bulldogs as they continued their winning streak in the Betfred Championship, with Batley falling 14 – 40. It was a valiant start from the Bulldogs, placing the visitors under plenty of pressure as they struggled to cope with a fierce flowing attack. Both […]
Local Business Owner Mark Wells of Complete Services Ltd. has joined the Board of Directors at The Bulldogs. From a family of lifelong Bulldogs supporters, and indeed players with Uncles Mick and Simon Wilson both playing for the club with great distinction, he’s already a well known figure at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium Mark has […]
This year we held our 4th Pink Weekend in August and my goodness our fans dug in deep and donated very generously. We are delighted to announce that this year we raised £21,000 making a total of £51,000 over four years. This is an amazing amount of money and when the concept of the Pink […]
A Wayne Reittie double wasn’t enough to claim the points as Toulouse Olympique claimed a 28-20 victory over Batley at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.
Batley Bulldogs succumbed to a 13-12 defeat at the hands of Dewsbury Rams who completed a league double in the Heavy Woolen Derby.
Batley Bulldogs were eliminated from the Challenge Cup in dramatic fashion after Dewsbury Rams claimed a golden point victory at the Tetley’s Stadium.
Batley Bulldogs are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Super League Wakefield Trinity for the 2025 Campaign. Trinity are back in Super League and building an impressive squad after an outstanding year in The Betfred Championship, comfortably taking the 1895 Cup and League Leaders Shield before defeating Toulouse Olympique in the Championship Grand Final. […]
Hugely experienced Centre Joe Arundel has joined The Bulldogs for 2025. With over 180 Super League appearances for Castelford, Wakefield and Hull FC Joe is a valuable addition to Mark Moxon’s squad with the Head Coach excited to have the Centre in the squad for 2024 “Joe has lots of experience playing at a high […]
It has been confirmed today that whilst IMG Grading scores are announced our score is incomplete. This is because our data was submitted 2 days late and our audit has not been finalised. We have no issue with this as we gave to the Rfl two reasons for this by way of mitigation and we […]
All three England teams will be in ABK BEER International action this Autumn, with the confirmation today of home fixtures for the Women and Wheelchair sides – and now with a sharper focus following the recent announcement that the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will be staged in Australia. England Wheelchair kick off the ABK […]
‘Fallen heroes’ to be honoured at unique Cenotaph ceremony on Friday 11 August Rugby League’s traditional and unique tribute to fallen heroes at the Cenotaph on the eve of the Challenge Cup Final in London will have an additional dimension in 2023, given the involvement of representatives from the first Women’s Challenge Cup Final to be played at Wembley. […]
Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers to make history in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers will make history on August 12 when both clubs make their final bow in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final at Wembley Stadium (KO 5.30pm.) The cup competition was introduced in 2019 and offers Championship and […]
A former Batley RL player and director has announced a major sponsorship deal with Batley Bulldogs. Birstall-born Peter McVeigh made a name for himself in junior rugby league – captaining St Mary’s RC School, Batley; Inter-Towns (Batley and Dewsbury); Yorkshire Schools and the National Association of Boys Clubs teams before joining Batley Boys. He made […]