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 […]
This Sunday the Bulldog Bar will be open once again from 2pm to 6pm for anyone who wishes to call for a socially distanced afternoon out. The bars will be marked with safe routes in and out and seating will be available outside. Sanitizing gel is available for all to use and a new glass […]
The RFL Board considered a number of matters arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, and its implications on Rugby League. The Board approved the introduction of a number of law changes for the resumption of the 2020 season, which had been recommended by June’s meeting of the Laws Committee, all with a specific intent of protecting […]
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 […]
A sneak preview of a book due to be released shortly as part of the Heritage Lottery funded project into the history of Batley Rugby League. Production and distribution are on hold at the moment but will resume as soon as the current health crisis allows. The book is written by John Wroe & based […]
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 […]
The response to our Half Time Draw plans for this coming Sunday has been fantastic, showing what a close club and community we are, and how much we all want to see the club survive through this difficult time for all. One amazing gesture in particular has prompted Chairman Kevin Nicholas to update his statement […]
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 […]
A message from the Chaplain to the players, coaches, staff, fans and all the family of Batley Bulldogs: I can’t deny that this is a difficult time and much as we miss our sport, we are learning that there are things even more important. The Bible emphasises the importance of family and the Lord Jesus […]