Batley drop captain Keegan Hirst for opening Qualifiers game

Batley Bulldogs have dropped captain Keegan Hirst for their opening Qualifiers game this weekend due to an "internal disciplinary matter". Hirst will miss Sunday's trip to Hull Kingston Rovers after coach John Kear revealed that the Bulldogs skipper has been stood down for this week's game. He will, however, return in time for their next Qual