Holders hunt derby victory
Defending Northern Rail Cup champions Batley Bulldogs are hoping they can continue their recent run of good form by defeating local rivals Dewsbury on Sunday.
Wright looking for convincing performance
Martin Ostler (hamstring), Nathan Mossop (shoulder) and Jamie Thackray (ankle) remain sidelined for Barrow Raiders.
Harrison ready to make changes
Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison is not expected to name an unchanged side after last week’s 36-6 defeat at Featherstone Rovers.
Tonks returns for Fev
Tony Tonks returns for Featherstone Rovers after his suspension was reduced, but Rovers coach Daryl Powell has plenty of other concerns ahead of Sunday’s clash with Batley.
Lythe missing for derby clash
Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison will need a new hooker for Sunday’s Co-operative Championship derby with Dewsbury Rams.
Warm weather camp for Halifax
Halifax RLFC have taken their preparations to a new level by flying out to Murcia for a five-day warm-weather training camp ahead of Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup fixture ...
Harrison looks for improved showing
Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison will make at least one change for Sunday’s clash against Gateshead Thunder after second-row forward Jason Walton received a two-match ban.
Walton handed two match ban
Batley forward Jason Walton will miss his side’s games against Gateshead and Halifax after being banned for two matches.
Northern Rail Cup round-up
Sheffield and holders Batley profited from late shows on the second weekend of the Northern Rail Cup.
NRC Preview: Hunslet v Batley
Paul March has told his Hunslet Hawks squad to improve its discipline – or face the consequences.
Harrison disappointed by start
Batley boss Karl Harrison watched his side get away to a losing start in their defence of the Northern Rail Cup and admitted he was disappointed.
Northern Rail Cup round-up
Holders Batley face a battle to reach the knock-out stages of the Northern Rail Cup after Leigh gained revenge for last season’s semi-final defeat.
Batley target cup retention
Batley scrum-half Gareth Moore says coach Karl Harrison has challenged his side to become the first team to retain the Northern Rail Cup.
Batley braced for battle
Batley captain Paul Handforth is bracing himself for battle as the Northern Rail Cup holders prepare to begin their defence of the prized trophy against Leigh on Sunday.
Championship clubs given green light for Super League
The RFL have confirmed today that application forms for Super League Licences have been sent to those Championship clubs that have fulfilled the on-field minimum criteria.
Batley face tough play-off ask
Batley travel to Halifax this weekend needing a win to keep alive their hopes of reaching the end of season play-offs.
Batley injury doubts for Rovers encounter
Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison has doubts over Paul Handforth, Josh Griffin and Byron Smith.
Dewsbury win relegates rivals
Dewsbury’s surprise 30-6 win at Leigh confirmed Whitehaven and Keighley’s relegation from the Championship.
Harrison still hopeful of play-off place
Batley coach Karl Harrison is still hoping that his side can reach the play-offs, as they gear up to face Keighley on Sunday.
Dewsbury boss eyes win for safety
Rams coach Warren Jowitt believes victory in Sunday’s Co-operative Championship derby with Northern Rail Cup winners Batley will almost certainly secure his side’s Championship status for next season.
Batley 25-24 Widnes
Alex Brown scored the winning try in the last two minutes as Batley snatched a historic victory in the Northern Rail Cup final against Widnes.
Moore return boosts Batley
Batley Bulldogs’ young scrum-half Gareth Moore is gearing up for the biggest game in his Rugby League career after successfully passing a fitness test on his shoulder.
Batley to wear special final kit
Batley Bulldogs players will be sporting a specially designed shirt at Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup Final against Widnes Vikings in Blackpool.