NRC Preview: Batley v Swinton
Batley coach Karl Harrison will hope to maintain his side’s unbeaten record when they host Swinton Lions on Sunday.
Batley coach Karl Harrison will hope to maintain his side’s unbeaten record when they host Swinton Lions on Sunday.
After a weather-hit opening day, the Northern Rail Cup was kick-started by some cracking games on its second weekend of the season.
Jack Watson (back) remains Karl Harrison’s only injury concern as Batley prepare to start their Northern Rail Cup campaign against holders Widnes.
Whitehaven coach Ged Stokes will be without Scott McAvoy (groin) and has doubts over Craig Calvert (groin) and Graeme Mattinson (calf).
The snow had finally begun to melt and the rise in temperature allowed teams to continue their preparations for the new season with a round of pre-season friendlies.
Batley coach Karl Harrison has been busy building his squad for 2010, including the signings of Tommy Gallagher and Sean Hesketh.
Karl Harrison has agreed a new deal to remain as head coach of Batley Bulldogs for 2010.
Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison has said he will decide whether to stay at Mount Pleasant at the end of the season.
Batley centre Danny Maun has quashed speculation linking him with a move away from Mount Pleasant.
Struggling Batley will be without loose forward Mark Toohey for Monday’s clash with Leigh.
Caretaker Batley coach Karl Harrison faces the toughest of first assignments as he takes his new side to face Widnes tonight.
Batley have parted company with head coach Gary Thornton and appointed Karl Harrison as his temporary replacement.
Three more Super League teams, three from the Championship and one Championship 1 club are through to the fifth round.