Craig Lingard has added more pace and power to his pack with the addition of experienced Second Row man Josh Tonks. Lingard is keen to team up once again with the player after the pair worked together at Keighley Cougars. Tonks had moved on to Hunslet where he scored 10 tries in 24 appearances for […]
“Happy 125th Birthday Rugby League” from The Duke of Sussex and friends The Duke of Sussex, Patron of the Rugby Football League, wishes Rugby League a Happy 125th Birthday, praising the sport’s community values The Duke spoke with players, coaches, and volunteers, hosted a special birthday quiz, and introduced his own special guest – one […]
We’re thrilled to confirm our first “new” arrival for the 2021 Season, with the return to the club of former Bulldogs Captain, Keegan Hirst In his fifth year with The Bulldogs, Keegan led the side through the amazing 2016 campaign, finishing 3rd in the Championship and competing in the Super 8 Qualifying series, where the […]
Front Rower Joe Taira and Hooker Shaun Lunt have moved on from the Bulldogs for the 2021 campaign. Popular forward Taira has spent two years at The Bulldogs and will return to his former club Rochdale Hornets, while Lunt who joined the club for the ill fated 2020 season moves to Barrow Raiders. We’d like […]
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 […]
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 […]