Grassroots: Trojans host Gala this weekend
Thornhill Trojans will host their first ever Gala Weekend this weekend, across Saturday and Sunday. The weekend features four matches of Rugby League, plus entertainment including live music, bouncy castles, fairground stalls and a barbecue. The gala will be held at Thornhill’s Overthorpe Park from 9.00am to 4.30pm on both days. For further information, call 07867 532426 or visit the event page on Facebook.
Andy Burnham becomes RFL President
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and former cabinet minister, today began his term of office as President of the Rugby Football League. The Rugby Football League Council meeting, attended by member clubs and other Council members, took place in the formal surroundings of the Officers’ Mess at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. The special location was made possible by outgoing President Air Commodore Dean Andrew, Royal Air Force, who, as Air Officer ISTAR, is in command at the RAF base. Andy Burnham received his formal chain of office and becomes President. The new Rugby Football League Vice-President is Pat Crawshaw, the […]
Kelly reflects on Batley victory and looks ahead to future fixtures
Head coach Neil Kelly was delighted with the win over local rivals Batley Bulldogs but says the focus now turns to Toulouse and the Super 8’s. Firstly on the 23-20 win over Batley, Kelly said: “I thought in the first half Batley were far and away the better side, I thought we were putting lots of effort in without really being competitive, and I thought Batley were showing that competitive edge in the first half. “Quite justifiably they came in at half time leading, all I said at the break was don’t put all this effort in and then not […]
Grassroots: Celtic count down to TV appearance, Moor set for midweek action
Dewsbury Celtic will play their first ever televised match on Saturday 4th August, and the club is calling on supporters to help make the occasion special. The team teavels to face National Conference League Division Three league leaders Beverley. The match kicks off at 3.05pm and will be televised live on FreeSports. FreeSports is available on Freeview channel 95, Sky 422, Virgin Media 130, Freesat 252, TalkTalk 95, BT 95 and on the TV Player app. The club is running a spectators’ coach to Beverley, departing at 11.30am, costing just £5. The match day will also feature under-7s and under-9s […]
Grassroots: Sharks take home comforts in battle for survival
Shaw Cross Sharks assistant coach Wayne Stead believes the team’s home form can carry them to survival in Division One during the weeks ahead. The Sharks climbed out of the relegation zone with victory over Bradford Dudley Hill on Saturday, and the majority of their remaining fixtures are at home. “We’re pleased with the win, definitely. When you’ve been on the run that we’ve had you take any win,” Stead told the Shaw Cross Sharks website. “Performance-wise the first half was really good. Bradford Dudley Hill are a big side so it’s always a case if nullifying their big team […]
Dewsbury Rams v Batley Bulldogs – full match and highlights
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Grassroots: Trojans host Gala this weekend
Thornhill Trojans will host their first ever Gala Weekend this weekend, across Saturday and Sunday. The weekend features four matches of Rugby League, plus entertainment including live music, bouncy castles, fairground stalls and a barbecue. The gala will be held at Thornhill’s Overthorpe Park from 9.00am to 4.30pm on both days. For further information, call 07867 532426 or visit the event page on Facebook.
Andy Burnham becomes RFL President
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and former cabinet minister, today began his term of office as President of the Rugby Football League. The Rugby Football League Council meeting, attended by member clubs and other Council members, took place in the formal surroundings of the Officers’ Mess at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. The special location was made possible by outgoing President Air Commodore Dean Andrew, Royal Air Force, who, as Air Officer ISTAR, is in command at the RAF base. Andy Burnham received his formal chain of office and becomes President. The new Rugby Football League Vice-President is Pat Crawshaw, the […]
Kelly reflects on Batley victory and looks ahead to future fixtures
Head coach Neil Kelly was delighted with the win over local rivals Batley Bulldogs but says the focus now turns to Toulouse and the Super 8’s. Firstly on the 23-20 win over Batley, Kelly said: “I thought in the first half Batley were far and away the better side, I thought we were putting lots of effort in without really being competitive, and I thought Batley were showing that competitive edge in the first half. “Quite justifiably they came in at half time leading, all I said at the break was don’t put all this effort in and then not […]
Grassroots: Celtic count down to TV appearance, Moor set for midweek action
Dewsbury Celtic will play their first ever televised match on Saturday 4th August, and the club is calling on supporters to help make the occasion special. The team teavels to face National Conference League Division Three league leaders Beverley. The match kicks off at 3.05pm and will be televised live on FreeSports. FreeSports is available on Freeview channel 95, Sky 422, Virgin Media 130, Freesat 252, TalkTalk 95, BT 95 and on the TV Player app. The club is running a spectators’ coach to Beverley, departing at 11.30am, costing just £5. The match day will also feature under-7s and under-9s […]
Grassroots: Sharks take home comforts in battle for survival
Shaw Cross Sharks assistant coach Wayne Stead believes the team’s home form can carry them to survival in Division One during the weeks ahead. The Sharks climbed out of the relegation zone with victory over Bradford Dudley Hill on Saturday, and the majority of their remaining fixtures are at home. “We’re pleased with the win, definitely. When you’ve been on the run that we’ve had you take any win,” Stead told the Shaw Cross Sharks website. “Performance-wise the first half was really good. Bradford Dudley Hill are a big side so it’s always a case if nullifying their big team […]
Dewsbury Rams v Batley Bulldogs – full match and highlights
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