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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Bulldogs battled hard against a powerful Featherstone Rovers side, and for long periods more than matched their big spending opponents in the season opener at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. Match Report by Luke Winner. Batley got their season underway away hosting top 4 hopefuls Featherstone Rovers in an exciting physical game of rugby. In […]
Head coach Craig Lingard will make last minute adjustments to the the squad after 3 players withdrew just before the return to pre-season training. Second Row man Jack Downs, a regualar high performer last season, is quitting the game after an opportunity to progress his career means he can not currently commit to the the schedule required. New […]
Betfred extends commitment to Championship and League 1 Rugby League Betfred is to extend its sponsorship of Rugby League’s Championship and League 1 competitions by a further two years – and more than double its annual financial contribution to the game outside Super League. The announcement means that the leading UK bookmaker will sponsor all […]
This week brings the last home game of a very difficult, testing and often frustrating season. Of course we will honour Archie Bruce, a fantastic young man who tragically passed away on our recent trip to Toulouse. A minute’s tribute will be held before Kick-Off, and our players and officials will be wearing black armbands as […]