OPINION: Batley really can make the top four

  After Batley Bulldogs stunned Leigh Centurions by defeating them on the opening day of the Championship season, I wrote a piece talking up their…

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SKY picking Batley v Featherstone is testament to the clubs and the Championship

  Sky Sports raised eyebrows earlier this week when they confirmed their televised Challenge Cup game would be between Batley and Featherstone Rovers. Admittedly, the…

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Kear determined to finish on a high at Batley

Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear says he wouldn’t have been able to look his players in the eye had he walked out on them for…

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Batley and Fev clash picked for TV

The Challenge Cup fifth round tie between Batley and Featherstone will be broadcast to a national audience, with Sky Sports selecting the game for its…

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Kear targets Qualifiers spot

Batley Bulldogs head coach John Kear believes his side’s early season form makes them contenders for a top four spot. The Bulldogs are second in…

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Did Batley’s last-minute conversion to draw with Bradford go over?

Batley Bulldogs’ incredible start to the season continued as they secured a dramatic draw with Bradford Bulls at the weekend. However, the goal that secured…

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Hesketh set for Oxford appearance

Kingstone Press Championship league leaders Batley could send prop Sean Hesketh to partner club Oxford in the coming weeks as he continues his push for…

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PREVIEW: Batley vs Workington

Batley Bulldogs are the form team of the Championship following another impressive victory over Halifax. Coach John Kear said: “They’re playing really well. I think…

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Brilliant Batley continue to showcase top four credentials

When the Championship fixtures were released, the opening month looked to have been particularly cruel to Batley. Not only did they start by welcoming the…

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PREVIEW: Halifax vs Batley

Richard Marshall’s Halifax ground out a win in tough conditions at Workington last week. “Conditions were tough up there but we came through it really…

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