Rugby

Thornhill Trojans moved top of National Conference League Division One after they edged out Leigh Miners Rangers 34-30 at Overthorpe Park last Saturday.

Shaw Cross Sharks were beaten 34-12 away at York Acorn in National Conference League Division One last Saturday but there were plenty of positives to take from the performance, as Paul March took charge of the side after the departure of Zach Johnson.

Dewsbury Moor’s newly formed Under-18s produced a fine display in only their third game, as they recorded an impressive 56-10 victory over Myton.

Batley Bulldogs players have been handed a week off by coach Matt Diskin after putting in a magnificent effort in playing four games in the space of 16 days.

Batley Bulldogs will return to training next week in preparation for their trip to Featherstone Rovers on Sunday April 29.

Dewsbury Moor Maroons produced an excellent away performance as they ended East Leeds’ unbeaten start in National Conference League Division Two with a 36-28 victory last Saturday.

Thornhill Trojans made light work of claiming the National Conference League Division One points in a disappointing one sided derby at Shaw Cross Sharks last Saturday.

Batley Boys fought back from a half-time deficit to earn a 36-20 win away to last season’s Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division Grand Final winners Siddal Academy last Saturday.

Thornhill Trojans A maintained their winning start to the Yorkshire Men’s League Alliance Division One as they defeated Myton Warriors A 40-10.

Hanging Heaton completed the Pennine League double last Sunday when they defeated Wyke 27-24 to lift the Andrew Bennett Memorial Trophy at Featherstone Rovers.

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin was full of praise for his side following last Saturday’s emphatic win over Betfred Championship high fliers Toulouse.

Batley Bulldogs produced their best performance of the season to inflict a crushing 46-22 victory on full-time opponents Toulouse Olympique on Saturday afternoon.

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin believes his side have the capabilities of toppling one of the Betfred Championship’s full-time teams as they prepare to welcome Toulouse Olympique to Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on Saturday (kick of 3pm).

BATLEY BULLDOGS have confirmed winger Wayne Reittie faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder during Sunday’s game against Toronto Wolfpack

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin admitted that he couldn’t be prouder of his team after giving big spending Championship leaders Toronto Wolfpack a real scare last Sunday.

Dewsbury Moor Maroons returned to winning ways in National Conference Division Two last Saturday as they earned a 26-16 victory over Warrington side Crosfields.

Thornhill Trojans were denied a dramatic victory over Skirlaugh in National Conference Division One last Saturday as Danny Ratcliffe’s drop goal attempt in the final seconds rebounded off the crossbar.

Batley boys began their defence of the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division with a hard fought 14-6 victory over New Earswick All Blacks at Staincliffe last Saturday.

Dewsbury Celtic recorded their second win in National Conference Division Three last Saturday as they secured an emphatic 48-0 success over Waterhead at Crow Nest Park.