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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Batley Bulldogs have reached an agreement with Leeds Rhinos that will allow a small number of the players the opportunity to play in the new Reserve competition alongside squad players from the Rhinos, and their dual registration partners Featherstone Rovers. The Reserves, coached by Rob Burrow, had their opening game of the season postponed on […]
Batley Bulldogs has partnered with SwitchAid to offer savings on energy and utility bills, and raise vital funds for the club at the same time. Compare your home or business energy and SwitchAid will donate the commission from your switch to Batley Bulldogs. For every supporter who switches their energy the club will receive £20 from […]
Coach Craig Lingard has added to his numbers for the coming campaign. Young Back Row Nyle Flynn has signed with The Bulldogs for 2020 after impressing in the pre-season fixtures. He joined the squad as a trialist for pre-season and featured in 3 of the 4 games, with strong perormances against Dewsbury, Hunslet and Hull […]