Betfred Championship Play Off System Confirmed

As anticipation builds to the first kick off for the 2026 Betfred Championship season, the RFL have today confirmed the 10-team Play Off structure format which will be in place for the end of the season. Using an extended and amended version of the McIntyre system, it will see four weekends of Play Off action, […]

Everlast Gyms Partners With The Bulldogs

We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newest partner, Everlast Gyms (Birstall). ​This partnership is a perfect fit for the club—not least because Everlast Sales Manager, Will Renshaw, is a lifelong Batley fan. Speaking on the collaboration, Will said: ​”We’re thrilled to partner with the Bulldogs! We can’t wait to welcome the […]

Batley hold Dewsbury scoreless in Boxing Day clash

​The annual Heavy Woollen Derby lived up to the hype as James Ford’s men secured local bragging rights with a clinical performance over the Dewsbury Rams. ​The Bulldogs set the tone early. Robson Stevens proved a handful for the Rams’ line, eating up metres with powerful drives that consistently put the opposition on the back […]

2026 Season Tickets Update

​The Club wishes to inform our supporters that we are temporarily holding the sale of 2026 Season Tickets. ​This decision is regrettable and has been made in light of the confirmation that Salford Red Devils are entering liquidation. ​The suspension is necessary while we await official confirmation from the RFL regarding any revised fixture schedule […]

Batley Independent Away Travel 2026

The Batley Independent Away Travel (BIAT) have confirmed their membership prices and unveiled an exciting new initiative for the 2026 season. ​The value of the BIAT’s support to Ford’s Squad cannot be overstated; their vocal backing provides a significant boost to the players and coaching staff on every journey away from home. ​The club would […]

Strategic Review meeting

The First meeting of Clubs in Championship & League1 under the Strategic Review led by Nigel Wood took place at Fox’s Biscuits Stadium this week. Healthy views were exchanged about how the sport could improve going forward.   All Club representatives then enjoyed a Haighs Pie & Peas lunch and agreed to all chip in […]

Statement re RFL Board/ Strategic Review

As people may be aware I was asked by some Chairmen of SL Clubs my views on the present RL Board and regrettably they were  negative and after speaking to some other Chairmen in the Championship it was clear my views were shared. I agreed to join them as a group to seek change. I […]

Bulldogs and Trinity to partner for 2025

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. […]

Club Statement- IMG Grading

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 […]

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