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Wyke junior product Scott helps England Academy seal series win

Wyke ARLFC product Cameron Scott captained the England Academy to a historic series whitewash over the Australia Schoolboys as they secured an 18-6 victory at Headingley last Friday.

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Heavy Woollen quartet set for intriguing Challenge Cup clashes

Batley Boys, Dewsbury Moor, Shaw Cross Sharks and Thornhill Trojans will all compete in the Challenge Cup in 2019.

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Batley Bulldogs full-back Dave Scott could be set to feature for Scotland in next year's World Cup qualifiers.

Bulldogs duo discover fate of Scotland and Ireland as European draw is made

Scotland and Ireland have discovered who they will face next autumn as they bid to reach the 2021 Rugby League World Cup

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Championship sides reintroduce Yorkshire Cup

Yorkshire's Championship sides will have the chance to get their hands on some silverware before the competitive season kicks off on February 3.

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Alistair Leak in the new Bulldogs home shirt.

Bulldogs work with sponsor in junior season ticket giveaway

Batley Bulldogs are hoping to give away 1,000 junior season tickets to children in the local area as they look to build the club’s fan base.

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Batley Bulldogs player Louis Jouffret was given a special welcome back to the UK.

Bulldogs’ welcome for Louis

Batley Bulldogs offered a unique way of welcoming French international half-back Louis Jouffret back to the club last weekend.

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Batley Bulldogs supporters are being advised not to book trips to see the team play in Toronto, with the March 17 fixture likely to be played in the UK.

Bulldogs’ caution ahead of Toronto trip

Batley Bulldogs have issued a warning to supporters thinking about booking a trip to watch their side take on Toronto Wolfpack next March.

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Bulldogs’ caution ahead of Toronto trip

Batley Bulldogs have issued a warning to supporters thinking about booking a trip to watch their side take on Toronto Wolfpack next March.

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Batley Boys beat the RAF in the Challenge Cup earlier this year.

Exciting times as Batley Boys accepted to National Conference League

Batley Boys ARLFC are preparing for a new challenge after they were accepted to join the National Conference League in 2019.

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Shaw Cross full-back Ryan Chalkley has spoken about his experiences on the British Lions tour of Fiji, including his first time on an airplane and a boat. Picture: Paul Butterfield.

BARLA Lions tour leaves lasting impression on Sharks’ Chalkley

Shaw Cross Sharks player Ryan Chalkley has shared his thoughts on the experience of touring with the BARLA Lions.

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Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams have both received sponsorship from Powerhouse Fitness.

Bulldogs and Rams gearing up for new season thanks to generous sponsors

Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams have publically thanked sponsors and partners for providing crucial gym equipment as part of their important pre-season training.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jason Robinson - "My 2003 England World Cup final try probably isn't in my best 200!"

IT IS THE most famous try in England rugby union’s long history yet Jason Robinson says his 2003 World Cup final score “probably doesn’t get in” his personal top 200.

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Tom Hemingway has penned a new contract which will see him remain at Batley Bulldogs in 2019 and he is looking for a return to action after a serious injury restricted him to just eight appearances last term. Picture: Paul Butterfield

Hemingway signs new deal with Bulldogs

Hooker Tom Hemingway is the latest player to commit his future to Batley Bulldogs after agreeing a new deal to remain at the club in 2019.

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Batley Bulldogs centre Keenan Tomlinson, former Dewsbury Rams winger Alex Brown and Danny Thomas of Dewsbury Celtic were part of the Jamaica squad who won the Americas Championship and qualified for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England.

Local lads play part in Jamaica’s historic World Cup qualification

Jamaica’s Rugby league side created history by reaching their first World Cup with victory over the USA, with the help of three players with local connections.

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Bulldogs centre Tomlinson aiming to help Jamaica create history by qualifying for World Cup

Batley Bulldogs centre Keenan Tomlinson is hoping to play a part in Jamaican rugby league history as the Reggae Warriors bid to reach the 2021 World Cup in England.

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Danny Ratcliffe, pictured with the Jim Brown Cup, was named Thornhill Trojans player of the year.

Ratcliffe scoops awards treble at Trojans presentation evening

Danny Ratcliffe scooped three awards at the Thornhill Trojans presentation evening last Saturday.

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Ben Taylor ' better known as poet The Yorkshire Prose ' in action for the Royal Navy against the Australian Navy in the Armistice Series opener at Wakefield's Belle Vue. Picture: Allan McKenzie

Dewsbury lad Lee plays part in Royal Navy series success

Dewsbury player Nathan Lee helped the Royal Navy Rugby League team record a 3-0 whitewash over the Australian Navy in the Armistice Series.

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Heavy Woollen ARL seek coach for Athens tour

The Heavy Woollen are looking for a coach for a planned tour to Athens, Greece in March 2019.

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Batley's Michael Ward featured in all three of Ireland's World Cup qualifying games.

Ward can’t save Ireland from defeat to Wales

Batley Bulldogs forward Michael Ward featured in his third European Championships game for Ireland last Saturday but was unable to prevent them slipping to a 40-8 defeat at the hands of Wales.

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