Lads on fringes have good chance of playing, says Kelly
Rams boss Neil Kelly says he could hand opportunities to players who have recently found themselves on the cusp of selection in tomorrow’s match against Whitehaven. The Rams face the League One side in the fourth round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup. Kelly has named a largely settled side in recent weeks, but revealed that some of the players on the sidelines could get the chance to impress in Cumbria. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “It’s always tough going up to Cumbria, but I am eager for us to progress in the Challenge. You want to go as […]
Rams sign Welsh international half-back
Dewsbury Rams have confirmed the signing of Wales international scrum-half Danny Ansell. Ansell, 26, arrives at The Tetley’s Stadium on a contract until the end of the season after having previously joined Swinton Lions ahead of the 2018 campaign. The former Hunslet player, who is a product of the Stanley Rangers community club, was named in the Wales squad at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. He also previously played in the Academy set-ups of Wakefield Trinity and Huddersfield Giants. “I am really pleased to move to Dewsbury,” said Ansell. “It has all come around a bit sudden, but I […]
Guzdek aims to find momentum in Cup clash
Dewsbury Rams fullback Josh Guzdek says the players will approach Sunday’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup tie away at Whitehaven with a determination to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Toulouse. “We want to pick some confidence and momentum up again this weekend,” said Guzdek. “Cumbria is a tough place to go, but we know we can go there and get a good result. Then we have a tough game against Leigh in the league, against a full-time opponent. “After losing against Toulouse, it would be good to bounce back and get a win up in Whitehaven and put the mistakes […]
Kelly positive, despite defeat to impressive Toulouse
Dewsbury Rams head coach Neil Kelly remained positive about his players and the team’s prospects, despite a defeat to in-form Toulouse Olympique on Sunday.. The Rams lost 40-20 at home to the French club in the Betfred Championship, but Kelly believes that his side showed enough in the game to be positive about. The head coach added that Toulouse are at a level that Dewsbury must aspire to reach, and that the team must learn from their mistakes if they are to progress. “I’m not going to blame the referee for anything; he gave decisions as he saw them so […]
Rams to welcome special guests from Shaw Cross
Dewsbury Rams will welcome special guests from local community club, Shaw Cross Sharks, at this Sunday’s game against Toulouse Olympique, The Sharks recently sadly lost one of the club’s closest friends, Damian Tejero, following a battle with cancer, and a group of his closest friends are currently in town visiting the club. Tejero visited Shaw Cross Sharks as a coach on several occasions, while also helping to set up the now well-established French Exchange scheme. He also brought a team of French girls to play at Shaw Cross. He was often seen at the club with friends, who are former exchange players […]
Away day guide: Whitehaven
For any supporters making the trip up to Whitehaven today, here’s your away day guide. Stadium capacity: 7,500 (556 Seats) Opened: 1948 Address: Recreation Ground, Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DD Telephone: 01946 328088 Email: info@whitehavenrl.co.uk Website: www.whitehavenrl.co.uk History: The ground on which the current stadium is built on has a history of rugby league being played on it. The ground was originally used for coalminers to play amatuer games. A junior team once beat St Helens 13-8 in a Challenge Cup game on the field that was there. In 1933, the enclosed areana was supplied with a wooden stand […]
Lads on fringes have good chance of playing, says Kelly
Rams boss Neil Kelly says he could hand opportunities to players who have recently found themselves on the cusp of selection in tomorrow’s match against Whitehaven. The Rams face the League One side in the fourth round of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup. Kelly has named a largely settled side in recent weeks, but revealed that some of the players on the sidelines could get the chance to impress in Cumbria. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “It’s always tough going up to Cumbria, but I am eager for us to progress in the Challenge. You want to go as […]
Rams sign Welsh international half-back
Dewsbury Rams have confirmed the signing of Wales international scrum-half Danny Ansell. Ansell, 26, arrives at The Tetley’s Stadium on a contract until the end of the season after having previously joined Swinton Lions ahead of the 2018 campaign. The former Hunslet player, who is a product of the Stanley Rangers community club, was named in the Wales squad at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. He also previously played in the Academy set-ups of Wakefield Trinity and Huddersfield Giants. “I am really pleased to move to Dewsbury,” said Ansell. “It has all come around a bit sudden, but I […]
Guzdek aims to find momentum in Cup clash
Dewsbury Rams fullback Josh Guzdek says the players will approach Sunday’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup tie away at Whitehaven with a determination to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Toulouse. “We want to pick some confidence and momentum up again this weekend,” said Guzdek. “Cumbria is a tough place to go, but we know we can go there and get a good result. Then we have a tough game against Leigh in the league, against a full-time opponent. “After losing against Toulouse, it would be good to bounce back and get a win up in Whitehaven and put the mistakes […]
Kelly positive, despite defeat to impressive Toulouse
Dewsbury Rams head coach Neil Kelly remained positive about his players and the team’s prospects, despite a defeat to in-form Toulouse Olympique on Sunday.. The Rams lost 40-20 at home to the French club in the Betfred Championship, but Kelly believes that his side showed enough in the game to be positive about. The head coach added that Toulouse are at a level that Dewsbury must aspire to reach, and that the team must learn from their mistakes if they are to progress. “I’m not going to blame the referee for anything; he gave decisions as he saw them so […]
Rams to welcome special guests from Shaw Cross
Dewsbury Rams will welcome special guests from local community club, Shaw Cross Sharks, at this Sunday’s game against Toulouse Olympique, The Sharks recently sadly lost one of the club’s closest friends, Damian Tejero, following a battle with cancer, and a group of his closest friends are currently in town visiting the club. Tejero visited Shaw Cross Sharks as a coach on several occasions, while also helping to set up the now well-established French Exchange scheme. He also brought a team of French girls to play at Shaw Cross. He was often seen at the club with friends, who are former exchange players […]
Away day guide: Whitehaven
For any supporters making the trip up to Whitehaven today, here’s your away day guide. Stadium capacity: 7,500 (556 Seats) Opened: 1948 Address: Recreation Ground, Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DD Telephone: 01946 328088 Email: info@whitehavenrl.co.uk Website: www.whitehavenrl.co.uk History: The ground on which the current stadium is built on has a history of rugby league being played on it. The ground was originally used for coalminers to play amatuer games. A junior team once beat St Helens 13-8 in a Challenge Cup game on the field that was there. In 1933, the enclosed areana was supplied with a wooden stand […]