Sykes reflects on storied career ahead of Testimonial – Part 1 of 3
Paul Sykes admits there’ll be no shortage of emotion on his part when he steps out at The Tetley’s Stadium for his Testimonial match against Bradford Bulls. The match against Sykes’ first employers as a professional player will provide an opportunity for those in attendance, and the wider Rugby League family, to reflect on the former England and Great Britain international’s fantastic career. “I first got into Rugby League due to my uncle,” he explained. “I was five years old at the time, which seems a long time ago now, and my uncle used to take me to the park, […]
Ward sets goals for 2018
Hooker Robbie Ward is relishing the Rams’ first full season under head coach Neil Kelly, after seeing the team’s fortunes reversed following a poor start to 2017. Under Kelly’s stewardship, Ward was one of the key catalysts behind the Rams’ revival that saw them climb out of the relegation places, and finish the season as semi-finalists in the Championship Shield. “It was a tough start,” said Ward. “We only picked up one or two wins, and that meant it was a tough time to be at the club. When we were playing every week and getting beat, and beat badly, […]
Potts eyes regular spot and quick start
Rams winger Gareth Potts has set his sights on a quick start to the 2018 campaign, after finishing last season in good form. Potts had to wait for his opportunity in 2017, but produced a decent try-scoring return during the Super 8s. The former Halifax and Batley will be aiming to secure a starting spot for Dewsbury this year, after having been introduced from the bench in the Boxing Day defeat to Batley. “It was a slow start last season, and obviously we want to improve that this time around,” he said. “We want to get as many points on […]
New recruit Reilly targets game time in Championship
New signing Martyn Reilly is eager for the chance to prove himself in the Championship, after making the switch to The Tetley’s Stadium from Halifax. Reilly made a handful of first team appearances at The Shay and caught the eye with some outstanding displays at Reserves level. “There is a great set of lads here,” he said. “The first couple of sessions were spent on testing, and things like that, but now we’re on with the physical side of pre-season. “I am enjoying it so far, we’re all ripping in, and the lads have made me feel really welcome.” Reilly […]
Glover aiming to nail down centre spot
Dewsbury Rams’ James Glover says he is aiming to continue his development in the centre position next season. Glover has featured in almost every position on the field since breaking into the first team in 2016, but enjoyed a settled run in the threequarter line during the closing months of the 2017 season. His performances earned him The Amber Ribbon’s Player of the Year Award. “It turned out to be a good season for me last year,” he said. “I wasn’t getting much game time and then Neil came in and started to play me and gave me the freedom […]
Kelly shares thoughts following final pre-season outing
Dewsbury Rams head coach Neil Kelly thanked the fans of both clubs for getting behind Paul Sykes’ Testimonial match yesterday afternoon. Despite snowy conditions, more than a thousand turned out to celebrate Sykes’ career and see the Rams record a 24-0 win over Bradford Bulls. “Tribute has to go to the crowd for getting down to the stadium in the harsh conditions,” said Kelly. “To have over 1,000 people to come down today and watch the match says a lot about what people think of Paul, but it says a lot about the fans too. “I think the players played […]
Sykes reflects on storied career ahead of Testimonial – Part 1 of 3
Paul Sykes admits there’ll be no shortage of emotion on his part when he steps out at The Tetley’s Stadium for his Testimonial match against Bradford Bulls. The match against Sykes’ first employers as a professional player will provide an opportunity for those in attendance, and the wider Rugby League family, to reflect on the former England and Great Britain international’s fantastic career. “I first got into Rugby League due to my uncle,” he explained. “I was five years old at the time, which seems a long time ago now, and my uncle used to take me to the park, […]
Ward sets goals for 2018
Hooker Robbie Ward is relishing the Rams’ first full season under head coach Neil Kelly, after seeing the team’s fortunes reversed following a poor start to 2017. Under Kelly’s stewardship, Ward was one of the key catalysts behind the Rams’ revival that saw them climb out of the relegation places, and finish the season as semi-finalists in the Championship Shield. “It was a tough start,” said Ward. “We only picked up one or two wins, and that meant it was a tough time to be at the club. When we were playing every week and getting beat, and beat badly, […]
Potts eyes regular spot and quick start
Rams winger Gareth Potts has set his sights on a quick start to the 2018 campaign, after finishing last season in good form. Potts had to wait for his opportunity in 2017, but produced a decent try-scoring return during the Super 8s. The former Halifax and Batley will be aiming to secure a starting spot for Dewsbury this year, after having been introduced from the bench in the Boxing Day defeat to Batley. “It was a slow start last season, and obviously we want to improve that this time around,” he said. “We want to get as many points on […]
New recruit Reilly targets game time in Championship
New signing Martyn Reilly is eager for the chance to prove himself in the Championship, after making the switch to The Tetley’s Stadium from Halifax. Reilly made a handful of first team appearances at The Shay and caught the eye with some outstanding displays at Reserves level. “There is a great set of lads here,” he said. “The first couple of sessions were spent on testing, and things like that, but now we’re on with the physical side of pre-season. “I am enjoying it so far, we’re all ripping in, and the lads have made me feel really welcome.” Reilly […]
Glover aiming to nail down centre spot
Dewsbury Rams’ James Glover says he is aiming to continue his development in the centre position next season. Glover has featured in almost every position on the field since breaking into the first team in 2016, but enjoyed a settled run in the threequarter line during the closing months of the 2017 season. His performances earned him The Amber Ribbon’s Player of the Year Award. “It turned out to be a good season for me last year,” he said. “I wasn’t getting much game time and then Neil came in and started to play me and gave me the freedom […]
Kelly shares thoughts following final pre-season outing
Dewsbury Rams head coach Neil Kelly thanked the fans of both clubs for getting behind Paul Sykes’ Testimonial match yesterday afternoon. Despite snowy conditions, more than a thousand turned out to celebrate Sykes’ career and see the Rams record a 24-0 win over Bradford Bulls. “Tribute has to go to the crowd for getting down to the stadium in the harsh conditions,” said Kelly. “To have over 1,000 people to come down today and watch the match says a lot about what people think of Paul, but it says a lot about the fans too. “I think the players played […]