DAWSON SIGNS FOR 2024
We are delighted to announce that Bailey Dawson has signed for the Rams for 2024! The twenty-year-old front rower, who was most recently at Castleford Tigers, made nine appearances for Midlands Hurricanes in 2023 scoring four tries and made one appearance for Whitehaven. Prior to his move to Castleford, Dawson featured prominently in the Hull KR academy and reserve sides. Upon signing Dawson said, “I’m absolutely buzzing to get the deal over the line, as soon as I was made aware of the opportunity, I knew it would be great move for myself and my development. I’ve been in the […]
RFL STATEMENT ON 2024 STRUCTURE
Following a meeting of Betfred Championship and League One clubs last month the RFL Board has confirmed the structure for the 2024 season – including a new, expanded format for the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. The Betfred Championship will continue as a 14-team competition, with the top six teams qualifying for a Play-Off series culminating in a Grand Final to determine the champions. This will be played at the home ground of the team ranked highest during the regular season. Betfred League One will be a nine-club competition, with each side playing 20 matches – 10 at home, and 10 […]
COVENTRY DEPARTS RAMS
We can today confirm that Jack Coventry has left the club. The twenty-nine-year-old prop joined the club ahead of the 2023 season from Keighley Cougars and made four appearances in our title-winning season. On behalf of everybody at the club we would like to thank Jack for his efforts during his time with the Rams and wish him all the best for the future.
SYKES RE-SIGNS FOR 2024
We are delighted to announce that Paul Sykes has re-signed for the Rams for 2024! The forty-two-year-old, will enter his 26th season in first-class rugby league, having played over 500 games since making his debut with Bradford Bulls in 1999. Sykes has featured for London Broncos (where he is still the record points scorer), Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers at club level as well as England and Great Britain. After joining the Rams in 2016, the veteran Sykes has made 170 appearances for the Rams, scoring 1,049 points. In our title-winning 2023 season, he made 19 appearances and scored 191 […]
DAVIES DEPARTS RAMS
We can today confirm that Connor Davies has left the club to join Halifax Panthers. The Wales international second-rower joined the club on a permanent basis in the middle of the 2022 season from Workington Town and made twenty-six appearances in total for the Rams, scoring five tries. On behalf of everybody at the club we would like to thank Connor for his efforts during his time with the Rams and wish him all the best for the future.
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR FANS FORUM
We will be hosting a Fans Forum on Friday 24th November in the Royal Suite at FLAIR Stadium starting at 19:00. This will be your chance to put your questions to both Chairman Mark Sawyer and Head Coach Dale Ferguson. The Fans Forum will be free to attend and no tickets will be required, the bar will be open for refreshments. If you are unable to attend the Fans Forum but still wish to send your question in, you can e-mail any questions to [email protected].