Rugby

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin believes his side were desperately unlucky to leave The Shay pointless after they produced a terrific second half fight back.

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin remains positive ahead of his side’s Betfred Championship trip to Halifax on Sunday.

The Heavy Woollen Under-23s came through an encouraging pre tour friendly as they defeated a resilient British Asian Rugby League (BARA) side 34-6 at Dewsbury Moor last Sunday.

Dewsbury Moor will face a tough trip to National Conference Premier Division side West Hull in the Coral Challenge Cup third round.

Thornhill Trojans were dealt a harsh lesson about what life in the National Conference Premier Division is going to be like as a disappointing showing against Rochdale Mayfield saw them crash out of the Challenge Cup after a 30-20 defeat.

Dewsbury Moor celebrated reaching the Coral Challenge Cup third round following a terrific 20-16 victory away to East Leeds last Saturday.

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin insists there will be changes made to the squad for Sunday’s Betfred Championship clash away to Featherstone Rovers.

Thornhill Trojans and Dewsbury Moor will be bidding to reach the Coral Challenge Cup third round this Saturday.

Brad Day is looking forward to a “special” clash against former club Batley Bulldogs this weekend.

The Heavy Woollen ARL Under-23s will take on British Asian Rugby League (BARA) at Dewsbury Moor this Sunday, kick off noon.

Batley Bulldogs coach Matt Diskin admitted his side gifted Barrow victory in last Sunday’s Betfred Championship opener.

Batley Bulldogs produced a lacklustre display as they slipped to a 22-18 defeat in their opening Betfred Championship game at home to Barrow Raiders.

Batley Bulldogs will aim to hit the ground running when they welcome Barrow Raiders to Fox’s Biscuits Stadium for the opening Betfred Championship game of the season on Sunday.

Thornhill Trojans will entertain Rochdale Mayfield in the Coral Challenge Cup second round, while Dewsbury Moor face a trip to East Leeds, with the ties to be played over the weekend of February 9 and 10.

Dewsbury Moor produced a terrific display to send Humberside outfit Skirlaugh crashing out of the Coral Challenge Cup with a 24-10 victory last Saturday.

Thornhill Trojans produced a magnificent performance as they stunned Hunslet Club Parkside to win 30-18 in the Coral Challenge Cup last Saturday.