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we like beating everyone , and need to beat anyone right now. the Eagles have stuffed us already this season. they have always been our bogey team.

losing only 32-6 is almost as good as a win....

Hard Luck, Lads Our Under 12s boys played their hearts out in their first ever competitive final, showing grit, courage, and an unbreakable team spirit from the first whistle to the last. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be on the night as they beaten by a strong Sharks side with some real standout talent. But make no mistake—every single Batley player put in a shift, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far these boys have come. To see them wearing those medals with pride, backed by their amazing families and supporters, says everything about the journey they’re on. Big shoutout to the parents for the incredible sideline support—your energy and chants lifted the boys all game long. Heads held high, lads. This is just the beginning. bbbb

On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, Shaw Cross Sharks Boys will face Batley ARLFC Boys in the Gary Talbot U12s Cup Final. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM at the Fox's Biscuit Stadium in Batley. This will be the first time these two teams have played in a cup final.

you cant call for Nicholas out until you have somebody to fill his boots, he is Batley through and through. the support is dwindling every year, how many millionaires do we have left to run the club ?.

close.....but everyone thinks that you are the one that complains.

so we need to block him from posting....as its pay per view....on a "free" forum

it says ive got to sign up or subscribe...to carry on reading....so ill give it a miss....esp as we lost

why is this report hidden, either post it for nothing. or go away.

just the winning try

this might want re naming ....London Broncos MOM..... just a thought Roger

UP THE DOGS

the report does not sound too good. but hey ho... Batley Bulldogs grab dramatic late winner at London Broncos Total Rugby League 12/04/2025 LONDON BRONCOS 14 BATLEY BULLDOGS 16 JACK WHITTAKER, Cherry Red Records Stadium, Saturday ALFIE DEAN scored a try at the death for Batley on his first Championship appearance to snatch victory from London. A 40-metre Chris Hellec penalty looked to have won it for the Broncos, an outcome that would have been well-deserved for an industrious second-half display. But Batley regrouped to muster one last attack and worked the ball out to winger Dean on the left-hand side, who was unobstructed as he dashed through to seize the points. This was only their second league win of an injury-ravaged season to date, with the returns of James Brown and Luke Blake important factors alongside their defensive organisation. The Bulldogs were fast out of the blocks and scored inside five minutes. They burst through down the right with extra space as Sadiq Adebiyi lay flat on the turf after a strong tackle, and by the time the Broncos backline scrambled back into formation the ball was routinely worked out to Jack Render, providing the overload for the first try of the game, converted by Josh Woods. London began to grow into the game but only found a response on the stroke of half-time. Adebiyi provided a burst of pace, stepping through several startled Batley players to push Broncos into the ten, before the ball was worked out to the right and handed off to captain Will Lovell who raced in. Hellec converted from close range to level the half-time score at 6-6. Buoyed by the end of the first half, Broncos gained the ascendency going into the second. The dancing feet of Luke Polselli and bullish charges from Lewis Bienek helped them move through the field and it was the latter who put London in front. After a couple of chances went awry when the ball was held up going over the try-line, Bienek got the job done, first bumping a couple of challenges to get Broncos into the ten before receiving the ball in a later phase to do the same again. This time he managed to ground and Hellec converted to put Broncos up 12-6. Batley had offered next to nothing on an attacking front, and had barely ventured into the Broncos half in the second period, however as was the nature of this game they picked their moment, responding almost immediately after falling behind. Woods, slick with his hand-offs all afternoon, this time opted for the dummy. The Broncos backline was caught off guard and couldn’t stop him stumbling over the line, and he also converted from the tee to level it up at 12-12. Chances to edge in front came and went for both sides. London accepted a penalty from 20 yards out after a high tackle on Alex Walker by Woods, but the kick was shanked well wide by Hellec, while Woods went for a field-goal at the other end only for a sloppy pass and immediate pressure to force him to kick with his weaker foot and the effort rebounded off the post. A high tackle on Polselli gave Hellec a second chance to kick for the lead, and he was successful from 20 yards further back than the kick he’d previously missed. The celebrations were that of a job well done, but a lapse in concentration led to a successful short kick-off from Batley, who stole the victory with a try similar to their first of the game. This time it was the other winger, Dean, who arrived on the outside to score before the final whistle. GAMESTAR: Josh Woods’ slick offloads kept Batley’s forward line ticking, contributing with a try of his own, and playing a key role in the winner from a kick-off. GAMEBREAKER: Alfie Dean’s try in the dying seconds cut the Broncos’ party short and stole the points for the visitors. MATCHFACTS BRONCOS 1 Alex Walker 2 Chris Hellec 21 Chris Ball 20 Aaron Small 5 Liam Tindall 6 Luke Polselli 28 Jenson Binks 18 Ben Hursey-Hord 9 Curtis Davies 10 Lewis Bienek 11 Will Lovell 12 Sadiq Adebiyi 13 Marcus Stock Subs (all used) 17 Jensen Monk 8 Huw Worthington 22 Matt Ross 23 Sam Winney Tries: Lovell (38), Bienek (53) Goals: Hellec 3/4 BULLDOGS 1 Robbie Butterworth 19 Jack Render 28 Jayden Myers 2 Joe Burton 26 Alfie Dean 6 Ben White 7 Josh Woods 8 Adam Gledhill 23 Jonah Parsons 13 James Brown 3 Ollie Greensmith 37 Cain Staveley-Carr 17 Luke Blake Subs (all used) 9 Alistair Leak 16 Michael Ward 36 Logan Bayliss-Brow 22 Luca Atkinson Tries: Render (5), Woods (56), Dean (79) Goals: Woods 2/4 SCORING SEQUENCE: 0-6, 6-6; 12-6, 12-12, 14-12, 14-16 Rugby Leaguer & League Express Men of the Match Broncos: Lewis Bienek; Bulldogs: Josh Woods

Batley Bulldogs grab dramatic late winner at London Broncos Total Rugby League 12/04/2025 LONDON BRONCOS 14 BATLEY BULLDOGS 16 JACK WHITTAKER, Cherry Red Records Stadium, Saturday ALFIE DEAN scored a try at the death for Batley on his first Championship appearance to snatch victory from London. A 40-metre Chris Hellec penalty looked to have won it for the Broncos, an outcome that would have been well-deserved for an industrious second-half display. But Batley regrouped to muster one last attack and worked the ball out to winger Dean on the left-hand side, who was unobstructed as he dashed through to seize the points. This was only their second league win of an injury-ravaged season to date, with the returns of James Brown and Luke Blake important factors alongside their defensive organisation. The Bulldogs were fast out of the blocks and scored inside five minutes. They burst through down the right with extra space as Sadiq Adebiyi lay flat on the turf after a strong tackle, and by the time the Broncos backline scrambled back into formation the ball was routinely worked out to Jack Render, providing the overload for the first try of the game, converted by Josh Woods. London began to grow into the game but only found a response on the stroke of half-time. Adebiyi provided a burst of pace, stepping through several startled Batley players to push Broncos into the ten, before the ball was worked out to the right and handed off to captain Will Lovell who raced in. Hellec converted from close range to level the half-time score at 6-6. Buoyed by the end of the first half, Broncos gained the ascendency going into the second. The dancing feet of Luke Polselli and bullish charges from Lewis Bienek helped them move through the field and it was the latter who put London in front. After a couple of chances went awry when the ball was held up going over the try-line, Bienek got the job done, first bumping a couple of challenges to get Broncos into the ten before receiving the ball in a later phase to do the same again. This time he managed to ground and Hellec converted to put Broncos up 12-6. Batley had offered next to nothing on an attacking front, and had barely ventured into the Broncos half in the second period, however as was the nature of this game they picked their moment, responding almost immediately after falling behind. Woods, slick with his hand-offs all afternoon, this time opted for the dummy. The Broncos backline was caught off guard and couldn’t stop him stumbling over the line, and he also converted from the tee to level it up at 12-12. Chances to edge in front came and went for both sides. London accepted a penalty from 20 yards out after a high tackle on Alex Walker by Woods, but the kick was shanked well wide by Hellec, while Woods went for a field-goal at the other end only for a sloppy pass and immediate pressure to force him to kick with his weaker foot and the effort rebounded off the post. A high tackle on Polselli gave Hellec a second chance to kick for the lead, and he was successful from 20 yards further back than the kick he’d previously missed. The celebrations were that of a job well done, but a lapse in concentration led to a successful short kick-off from Batley, who stole the victory with a try similar to their first of the game. This time it was the other winger, Dean, who arrived on the outside to score before the final whistle. GAMESTAR: Josh Woods’ slick offloads kept Batley’s forward line ticking, contributing with a try of his own, and playing a key role in the winner from a kick-off. GAMEBREAKER: Alfie Dean’s try in the dying seconds cut the Broncos’ party short and stole the points for the visitors. MATCHFACTS BRONCOS 1 Alex Walker 2 Chris Hellec 21 Chris Ball 20 Aaron Small 5 Liam Tindall 6 Luke Polselli 28 Jenson Binks 18 Ben Hursey-Hord 9 Curtis Davies 10 Lewis Bienek 11 Will Lovell 12 Sadiq Adebiyi 13 Marcus Stock Subs (all used) 17 Jensen Monk 8 Huw Worthington 22 Matt Ross 23 Sam Winney Tries: Lovell (38), Bienek (53) Goals: Hellec 3/4 BULLDOGS 1 Robbie Butterworth 19 Jack Render 28 Jayden Myers 2 Joe Burton 26 Alfie Dean 6 Ben White 7 Josh Woods 8 Adam Gledhill 23 Jonah Parsons 13 James Brown 3 Ollie Greensmith 37 Cain Staveley-Carr 17 Luke Blake Subs (all used) 9 Alistair Leak 16 Michael Ward 36 Logan Bayliss-Brow 22 Luca Atkinson Tries: Render (5), Woods (56), Dean (79) Goals: Woods 2/4 SCORING SEQUENCE: 0-6, 6-6; 12-6, 12-12, 14-12, 14-16 Rugby Leaguer & League Express Men of the Match Broncos: Lewis Bienek; Bulldogs: Josh Woods

no actual content given, ------------------------ Batley Bulldogs chairman Kevin Nicholas has received a £1,000 fine from the RFL for ‘abusive language towards match officials’ during an 1895 Cup tie against Bradford Bulls earlier this month. The Bulldogs – who were 1895 Cup runners-up in 2023 – were beaten 16-12 at home by fellow Championship outfit Bradford in that tie on March 2, ending their hopes of a trip to Wembley this year. It was in fact the game which resulted in Batley‘s Dane Manning copping an eight-match ban for his leading role in a huge brawl which ensued. Veteran forward Manning and Bradford‘s Tom Holmes were both given straight red cards by referee Scott Mikalauskas on the day, with Manning’s ban received a couple of weeks later following a tribunal. Manning’s suspension hasn’t proven the last we’ve heard of the cup tie between the two West Yorkshire foes, with news of Nicholas‘ fine coming to light earlier this week. A statement on the RFL’s website reads: “Kevin Nicholas, the Batley Bulldogs chairman, has been fined £1,000 for abusive language towards match officials after the 1895 Cup tie against Bradford Bulls on March 2 following an independent Operational Rules Tribunal.” Nicholas has been involved with Batley for almost 30 years, and recently publicly backed the movement which brought an overhaul of the RFL board’s make-up. The recommendations drawn up by Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont and Leeds Rhinos chief Gary Hetherington for the overhaul, which included the return of controversial character Nigel Wood as interim chair, were backed by Nicholas. His explosive statement, published on the Bulldogs’ club website, includes swipes at the ‘dysfunctional’ outgoing figures from the RFL – including former chair Simon Johnson.

up the Dogs

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BATLEY BULLDOGS 26 DEWSBURY RAMS 4 DAVE PARKINSON, Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Sunday BATLEY bagged five tries as they claimed a straightforward victory in the Heavy Woollen derby. The Bulldogs opened the scoring in the ninth minute following good play to the left in which Jonah Parsons, Josh Woods and Robbie Butterworth linked for Jack Render, signed from Hunslet, to go in for a debut score. Woods converted from near the touchline. Four minutes later an awkward kick from Woods was taken superbly by Liam Copland but the hosts kept the pressure on with a strong carry from Butterworth on halfway, and Dewsbury tackled high. Ben White was hauled down close and the Rams worked overtime to hold Parsons and Ollie Greensmith before Charlie Harris shuffled a kick behind his own line. From the possession, Batley set play up and Woods, White and Butterworth combined on the right for Joe Arundel to score. Batley claimed a third try after 21 minutes. White kicked wide and Arundel got on the end of a fumble to stretch the advantage further. Dewsbury rallied with Jack McShane throwing himself around in defence and some good yards from Tommy Brierley. Dec Tomlinson went closest to opening their account but knocked on over the line in the 28th minute. Dewsbury kept plugging away, with some excellent carries from Louis Collinson and the experienced Dale Ferguson, and Jack Briggs forced an error from Samy Kibula, while a 30-metre break by Dane Manning came to nothing as Batley showed their intent. Penalties were the order of the second half, and Dewsbury went closest to scoring in the first ten minutes when play came wide to George Senior, but his pass just evaded Copland. Batley went on the charge with Manning crossing after 52 minutes (Woods’ conversion attempt struck a post and bounced out). They looked set for another score soon after when Butterworth sliced through but some valiant cover defence forced him to ground. On the hour, Batley secured their safe passage with a flowing play to the left from Brandon Moore and Woods which led Butterworth to score. Woods converted for 24-0. Dewsbury were game in their response, Collinson and Dan Coates moving them away from their own line before Jacob Hookem created a break for Keenen Tomlinson, but the defence was too good. A consolation score was sought, and after Will Shaw, Jackson Walker and Briggs were thwarted, Caelum Jordan crossed on the right. Just before the hooter sounded Batley were awarded a penalty and Woods struck his third goal with the final play of the match. GAMESTAR: There were strong performances across the park for Batley with Dane Manning a stand-out for his work in both attack and defence. GAMEBREAKER: Robbie Butterworth’s score on the hour gave Dewsbury too much to do. MATCHFACTS BULLDOGS 1 Robbie Butterworth 5 Elliot Kear 3 Ollie Greensmith 4 Joe Arundel 19 Jack Render 6 Ben White 7 Josh Woods 15 Nyle Flynn 23 Jonah Parsons 13 James Brown 21 Kieren Hepworth 11 Dane Manning 14 Brandon Moore Subs (all used) 2 Joe Burton 9 Alistair Leak 16 Michael Ward 18 Samy Kibula Tries: Render (9), Arundel (18, 21), Manning (52), Butterworth (60) Goals: Woods 3/6 RAMS 1 Charlie Harris 2 Tommy Brierley 3 Caelum Jordan 4 George Senior 22 Liam Copland 6 Dan Coates 7 Jacob Hookem 8 Jackson Walker 31 Jack McShane 13 Dec Tomlinson 14 Luke Mearns 11 Joe Summers 16 Louis Collinson Subs (all used) 15 Keenen Tomlinson 19 Jack Briggs 23 Will Shaw 24 Dale Ferguson Tries: Jordan (76) Goals: Hookem 0/1 SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0, 10-0, 14-0; 18-0, 24-0, 24-4, 26-4 Rugby Leaguer & League Express Men of the Match Bulldogs: Dane Manning; Rams: Louis Collinson Penalty count: 14-8 Half-time: 14-0 Referee: Ryan Cox

NEWCASTLE THUNDER 0 BATLEY BULLDOGS 54 SEB STERNIK, Crow Trees, Blaydon, Sunday NEWCASTLE were given a sour taste of reality as their new era kicked off with a 54-0 thumping at the hands of Batley in the second round of the Challenge Cup. The new-look Thunder, who fielded four debutants, were understandably a few levels below Batley, who cruised into the third round with ease. The Championship side scored ten tries as they set up a tasty third round derby encounter against the Dewsbury Rams. A healthy contingent of Bulldogs supporters squeezed into the humble main stand and, before they could finish their first beverage, their side took the lead. With just six minutes on the clock, Luke Cooper’s crossfield kick was collected by debutant Alfie Dean, who scored in the corner to make it 4-0. Just a few minutes later, the youngster was at it again. Another attacking move down the right flank allowed Dean to power over the line and put the Bulldogs 8-0 up. Josh Woods missed his first two conversion attempts, but he quickly got a third chance when Robbie Butterworth crossed on the 20-minute mark. Slick link-up play with Joe Burton allowed Butterworth to score down the left side and allow Woods to add the goal for the first time in the match. While the first three tries were all worked down the flanks, the fourth went straight through the middle. James Brown got over the line in the 26th minute as he powered through Newcastle’s defence before crashing under the posts. Woods was once again on target with the boot to make it 20-0. Newcastle had their share of possession but the disparity in quality meant they couldn’t come up with a significant offensive moment. Instead, Batley closed out the first half with yet another try – this time from Jonah Parsons. Woods’ conversion made it 26-0 at the break. The rain intensified as both teams returned from the sheds, but it didn’t have much impact on the trajectory of the game. Three minutes after the restart, Burton took a looping pass down the left side before crashing in the corner. Seconds later, Samy Kibula caught the ball from kick off and unleashed Butterworth, who dashed over 50 yards before scoring. Woods added another conversion to make it 38-0. Newcastle’s best moment of the match came in the 54th minute when the hosts finished their set with a dangerous kick deep into Batley’s half. Unfortunately for them, the following set was like something out of the horror movies. Thunder conceded three penalties in a matter of minutes as Batley made the most of the situation and powered towards yet another try – this time from Brandon Moore. In the final 20 minutes of the contest, Batley bagged two more tries as Ben White and Michael Ward added their names to the scoresheet. Woods added the conversion both times to make the final score 54-0. While Batley power on into the next round of the Challenge Cup, Newcastle will return to the drawing board as they prepare for a big season in League One. GAMESTAR: Robbie Butterworth not only bagged a couple of eye-catching tries but also produced a well-rounded performance. GAMEBREAKER: Alfie Dean’s brace at the start of the game set the tone for the one-sided encounter. MATCHFACTS THUNDER 1 Alex Donaghy 2 Jake Dickinson 4 Evan Lawther 3 George Birch 18 Sean Croston 6 Charlie Yeomans 7 Elliot Shaw 10 Josh Stoker 9 Matty Rolls 8 Harry Price 11 Alex Taylor 12 Matt Handy 13 Tobias Gibson Subs (all used) 14 Will Lintin 16 Jack Skelton – Lloyd Hall 17 Austin Phillips BULLDOGS 1 Robbie Butterworth 2 Joe Burton 3 Ollie Greensmith 4 Joe Arundel 26 Alfie Dean 7 Josh Woods 6 Ben White 10 Luke Cooper 14 Brandon Moore 13 James Brown 11 Dane Manning 12 Lucas Walshaw 14 Luke Blake Subs (all used) 18 Samy Kibula 16 Michael Ward 15 Nyle Flynn 23 Jonah Parsons Tries: Dean (6, 14), Butterworth (19, 44), Brown (26), Parsons (35), Burton (43), Moore (55), White (64), Ward (75) Goals: Woods 7/10 SCORING SEQUENCE: 0-4, 0-8, 0-14, 0-20, 0-26; 0-32, 0-38, 0-42, 0-48, 0-54 Rugby Leaguer & League Express Men of the Match Thunder: Alex Taylor; Bulldogs: Robbie Butterworth Penalty count: 4-10 Half-time: 0-26 Referee: Tara Jones

on a good day it would take me 30 mins to run from the Mount to the Station.

Is Jack Render any relation to the " Batley " Renders ?...when i was a lad there were a few up Carlinghow . it says Jack was born in Pontefract .

Happy New Year BSJ .. Is it possible to have Hyperbole surgically removed ?. or are they still lancing and draining them?.

If we can keep the Majority of the team fit and Mobile, and we pull our finger out ( right attitude ), i think we will finish just out of the Danger Zone hopefully mid table , If we turn up to some games thinking we have already won, aka, at the Teabag, we could be in trouble,

and so you should, being in a **** league again..