Greenwood calm ahead of cup clash
Lee Greenwood is on the verge of one of the biggest games of his life but the Batley Bulldogs winger is remaining totally calm.
Preview: Toulouse v Batley
Gilles Dumas’ side play their first game since their Carnegie Challenge Cup trip to St Helens two weeks ago.
Preview: Batley v Widnes
Kyle Wood and Josh Griffin could both return to the Batley line up after missing last week’s Carnegie Challenge Cup clash with Siddal.
Preview: Keighley v Batley
Scott Law (groin) and Brendon Rawlins (shoulder) are both ruled out as the Cougars search for their first Co-operative Championship victory of the year.
NRC Preview: Gateshead v Batley
Jason Payne, Karl Brandt and Rhys Clarke all remain sidelined for Gateshead as coach Chris Hood prepares his team for the visit of Batley Bulldogs.
Preview: Batley v Halifax
Batley coach Karl Harrison could be boosted by three dual-registered players making their Batley debuts in front of the Sky Sports cameras.
Preview: Featherstone v Batley
Rovers coach Daryl Powell is expected to make a number of changes after Featherstone’s midweek victory over Rochdale.
Championship Preview: Batley Bulldogs
One of the big stories of the second-half of the 2009 season was the resurgence of the Bulldogs under new coach Karl Harrison following the departure of Gary Thornton.
NRC Preview: Gateshead v Batley
Gateshead aim to recover from a heavy 74-6 defeat to Blackpool with victory over Batley Bulldogs.
NRC Preview: Blackpool v Gateshead
Blackpool coach Martin Crompton is boosted by the return of Johnny Leather and Kurt Haggerty but Dave Best (shoulder) and Casey Mayberry (one match suspension) will miss out.
Preview: Gateshead v Workington
Stephen Welton (dead leg) and Rhys Clarke (suspected broken hand) are Chris Hood’s major concerns ahead of Thunder’s Northern Rail Cup clash with Workington.
NRC Preview: Widnes v Gateshead
Vikings’ assistant coach Stuart Wilkinson could be without up to five senior players for Sunday’s showdown with Gateshead.
Pre-season action round-up
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.
Harrison builds Batley squad
Batley coach Karl Harrison has been busy building his squad for 2010, including the signings of Tommy Gallagher and Sean Hesketh.
Harrison agrees Batley stay for 2010
Karl Harrison has agreed a new deal to remain as head coach of Batley Bulldogs for 2010.
Harrison to decide future at season’s end
Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison has said he will decide whether to stay at Mount Pleasant at the end of the season.
Batley centre quashes exit rumours
Batley centre Danny Maun has quashed speculation linking him with a move away from Mount Pleasant.
Challenge Cup Round-up
Sheffield gave Hull KR an almighty scare and St Helens brushed aside Catalans to reach the Quarter Finals.
Toohey blow for Bulldogs
Struggling Batley will be without loose forward Mark Toohey for Monday’s clash with Leigh.
Tough first assignment for Harrison
Caretaker Batley coach Karl Harrison faces the toughest of first assignments as he takes his new side to face Widnes tonight.
Harrison replaces Thornton in Batley hot seat
Batley have parted company with head coach Gary Thornton and appointed Karl Harrison as his temporary replacement.
Challenge Cup Fifth Round Draw
Holders St Helens will face Catalans Dragons in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup in a repeat of the 2007 final.