Rhinos and Bulldogs win Friday night pre-season clashes

Leeds Rhinos and Batley Bulldogs emerged triumphant tonight in pre-season matches at the BigFellas Stadium and the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium in cold conditions at both…

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Matt Diskin looking to change perceptions at Batley during rookie year

After a near miraculous era under the stewardship of John Kear, the responsibility of first-team matters at Batley Bulldogs goes to rookie coach Matt Diskin….

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Diskin talks up recruitment progress at Batley

New Batley head coach Matt Diskin believes his squad are in a better position to make the top four than last year following their recruitment…

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Halifax claim Dane Manning is still their player, despite Batley confirming him as a signing

Halifax have knocked back Batley’s claims that they have signed Dane Manning, by insisting that he is still contracted with the club. The Bulldogs announced…

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Batley make double signing, including Championship star Manning

Batley have secured a double coup ahead of the season, after announcing the signings of Jy Hitchcox and Dane Manning. The duo join from Castleford and…

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Batley sign Farrell from rivals Dewsbury

Batley Bulldogs have completed the signing of forward Joel Farrell from local rivals Dewsbury. Farrell, who has scored 14 tries in 57 appearances for the…

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Higham hoping to see fans of the future on Saturday

Leigh Centurions captain Micky Higham has admitted he is hoping to see the club attract plenty of new fans this weekend: as Batley coach John Kear…

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Leigh have justified Super 8s system with promotion, says Kear

Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear believes that Leigh Centurions have justified the merits of the Super 8s league structure with promotion this year. Kear, who…

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Kear urges players to enjoy Leeds experience tonight

Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear has urged his players to enjoy arguably the standout tie of their entire Qualifiers campaign this evening: a dream trip…

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Supporter banned by Batley for homophobic abuse

A Batley Bulldogs supporter has been banned from the club after allegedly using homophobic abuse towards the club’s captain Keegan Hirst. The supporter, named Jordan…

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