Rugby

WAKEFIELD TRINITY and Batley Bulldogs both have players in Ireland’s train-on squad for the forthcoming European Championship, which doubles as a qualifier for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England.

Georgia Roche has been shortlisted for the BBC Sports Young Personality of the Year Award a week after winning the first ever Woman of Steel award.

Caitlin Beevers produced a magnificent performance in the Women’s Super League Grand Final last Saturday as Leeds Rhinos suffered a heartbreaking last-gasp defeat to Wigan Warriors.

Batley Bulldogs have swooped to sign utility back Niall Walker from Hunslet RLFC on a one year deal.

Georgia Roche capped a wonderful season when she collected the inaugural Women of Steel during the annual ceremony in Manchester on Monday night.

Dewsbury Rugby League players Caitlin Beevers and Georgia Roche will realise their childhood dreams later this month when they represent the England’s Women’s team in France.

Shaw cross Sharks Under-14 Reds have won the Yorkshire Junior League Division Five title just two years after coming together.

Thornhill Trojans Under-7s produced strong performances as they faced three games against Elland.

Departing Batley trio Shaun Ainscough, Alex Rowe and Joe Chandler have paid tribute to the unique Bulldogs family and have thanked fans for their support during their time with the Mount Pleasant club.

LEEDS RHINOS have four players named in the England Knights squad to tour Papua New Guinea via Brisbane later this month.

BATLEY BULLDOGS supporters were able to join the staff and players to celebrate the end of the season after last Sunday’s 40-6 victory over Swinton Lions.

Batley Bulldogs rounded off their Betfred Championship season in style as they recorded a sixth straight win in the Shield against Swinton Lions.

St Helens duo Ben Barba and James Roby plus Wigan Warriors’ John Bateman are shortlisted for the 2018 Steve Prescott Man of Steel award - with Castleford Tigers’ Jake Trueman and Leeds Rhinos’ Jack Walker in the running for Super League’s Young Player of the Year.

Batley Bulldogs will aim to bring the curtain down on an impressive Betfred Championship Shield campaign with a sixth straight win when troubled Swinton Lions visit Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.

Batley Bulldogs have announced that this year’s Pink Wekkend breast cancer awareness fundraiser raised almost £21,000.

Batley Boys capped a memorable season as they completed the Yorkshire Men’s League double with a thrilling 11-10 victory over Bentley in the play-off final at Featherstone’s LD Nutrition Stadium last Saturday.

Batley Bulldogs produced a terrific away performance to defeat second placed Leigh Centurions and extend their winning run to five straight matches in the Betfred Championship Shield.