Bailey O’Connor Signs for 2026
Dewsbury Rams are delighted to announce that Bailey O’Connor has signed for the 2026 season. Bailey first joined the club as a trialist in 2023 from amateur level and quickly made his mark, helping the Rams win the League One title that season. He re-signed for Dewsbury for their return to the Championship in 2024 before spending the 2025 season with Featherstone Rovers. Head Coach Paul March said:“Bailey is a highly-rated player whose skill, versatility, and work ethic make him a real asset to our squad. We’re excited to have him back and can’t wait to see him make an […]
Match Report: Boxing Day Derby Dewsbury Rams VS Batley Bulldogs
Match Report: Boxing Day Derby Dewsbury Rams VS Batley Bulldogs It was a tough first run out of the 2026 season for Paul March’s men in the Boxing Day clash with our close rivals Batley Bulldogs. Losing the game 18 – 0, after tries from Batley’s Joe Burton and Jack Hudson. The Rams started the game with some strong, resilient defence against a very motivated Batley side. With some great try saving displays by Tom Delaney and Craig McShane keeping the Bulldogs away from the tryline. But the pressure eventually took its toll with Batley’s Jack Hudson diving over the […]
Matchday Guide Rams v Bulldogs 26th December
Matchday Guide Rams v Bulldogs 26th December 📍 Venue FLAIR StadiumOwl Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7RH ⏰ Kick-Off 12:00pm 🚪 Gates Open 11:00am Please allow plenty of time to get through the turnstiles before kick-off. 🎟️ Tickets Prices Adults: £20 Under 18s: £2 (ID may be required) How to Buy Turnstiles 7 & 8 (South Stand)– Cash ONLY Turnstiles 3 & 4 (North Stand)– Ticket only Turnstiles 1 & 2 (North Stand) – Card / Cash AccessYour ticket gives access to: free movement – North Stand, Beaumont Terrace & South Stand ♿ Carer Tickets To receive a carer ticket, please purchase […]
Paul Sykes Signs On for Historic 28th Season
Rams are delighted to announce that club legend and one of rugby league’s most durable athletes, Paul Sykes, has re-signed for the 2026 season. The half-back, will embark on an astonishing 28th consecutive professional season and will continue to provide invaluable experience and leadership both on and off the field as the club prepares for the Betfred Championship campaign. The extension follows an exceptional year in 2025, during which Sykes officially broke the all-time record for consecutive professional seasons played, surpassing the long-standing mark held by the legendary Gus Risman. Sykes, who debuted for Bradford Bulls in 1999, remains a […]
Challenge Cup Round Two draw is in
2026 Betfred Challenge Cup Rounds One and Two Draws made The 2026 Betfred Challenge Cup began today (November 24), with the draws for the first two rounds of the competition taking place at the RFL’s Etihad Campus headquarters. Both were hosted by broadcaster Ross Fiddes, and the balls drawn by two players who were Betfred Challenge Cup winners at Wembley Stadium in 2025 – the Wigan Warriors loose forward Megan Williams, and James Batchelor of Hull KR. The draw included 34 clubs and teams from the community game for the First Round, with the 21 clubs due to play in […]
Challenge Cup Round Three Draw
The draw was made on Monday afternoon at Wakefield’s DIY Kitchens Stadium, with the 14 Betfred Super League clubs entering the competition at the Third Round stage. The Rams have been drawn to play either Oldham or Orrell St James in Round Three. We will begin our Challenge Cup campaign in Round Two on the weekend of January 24–25, when we host the winner of the community fixture between Kings Cross Park and West Hull. A win in that tie would see us progress to Round Three, where we would face the winner of the match between Oldham and Orrell […]