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 […]
We are devastated this weekend with the news that our stalwart, Gwen Whiteley has sadly passed away. A very familiar and popular face on Matchdays, Gwen’s self designated roll at the club was to raise funds in the bars through her famous raffle. The club never bought prizes, she supplied, begged or “borrowed” them, and […]
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 […]
Yorkshire 8 – 15 Lancashire Lancashire claimed first blood in the Pre-Season Women’s Origin Series at Weetwood today, beating Yorkshire 15-8 in the first of three matches to be played in the next week. The Red Rose scored three tries to two, with the watching England coach Craig Richards highlighting the contribution of Wigan loose […]
The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium will stage the pivotal fixture in a three-match Women’s Origin series between Yorkshire and Lancashire. The game takes place next Wednesday, 11th March. Admission will be £5 Adults, £1 Junior and Kick off is 7pm. Craig Richards, the England Women Head Coach, today announced a 39-player National Performance Squad for 2020 […]
The War Chest continues this year as a vital way that the Club can move forward to hopefully achieve wins yet remain financially stable. Supporters either agree to sponsor wins at £100 for the season or £5 each win so if we don’t win there is nothing to pay as we do not have to […]
After due consideration, and with immediate effect, the Match Day Junior admission price will now be £5, on the day, which is in line with entrance prices for Juniors at the majority of Championship Clubs. Nevertheless up to midnight the day before a match Juniors can buy a ticket online at an Advanced ticket price […]
Sky Sports have once again given a huge boost to Rugby League’s Betfred Championship, with confirmation that they will provide extensive and exclusive coverage of the annual Summer Bash in Blackpool in May (Saturday 30/Sunday 31 May). Building on the success of the previous five years, the seaside resort will host a weekend of exciting […]
The AB Sundecks 1895 Cup will have a fresh look in its second season, with three Community clubs from the National Conference League Premier Division joining 17 from Betfred Championship and League 1 for a second opportunity in 2020 to reach a Wembley Final. The NCL champions West Hull will join York Acorn and Underbank […]