Greenwood Reviews Newcastle cup defeat: It’s our first blip
Dewsbury Rams head coach Lee Greenwood was disappointed his side went out of the Challenge Cup on Sunday when they were defeated by Newcastle Thunder. On the loss Greenwood said: “The performance wasn’t great was it, there was plenty of excuses to be made, whether it be a mid-week trip to Cumbria or the kind of different surfaces we were having to play on. “It might have made a bit of difference at the start the different surface but I don’t think it had much of a difference on the players the longer the game went on. There were some […]
RFL update statement regarding suspension of fixtures
Clubs from the Betfred Championship and League 1 met by conference call with the Rugby Football League today to consider the implications of the suspension of the 2020 season enforced by the latest Government guidelines surrounding Covid-19 and social distancing and mass gatherings. Ralph Rimmer, the RFL Chief Executive, said: “Public health and concern for the most vulnerable is everyone’s priority. It was important that we exchanged information and allowed the clubs to discuss their position as soon as possible following the confirmation that the season will be suspended. “This will have a significant impact on clubs at all levels, as […]
1895 cup draw postponed
AB Sundecks 1895 Cup draw postponed The draw for Rounds One and Two of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup, scheduled for Tuesday 17 March, has been temporarily postponed in light of the ongoing uncertainty resulting from the Covid-19 crisis. RFL officials have taken the decision in conjunction with the tournament partner, AB Sundecks, and further updates will be provided following consultation with Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs.
SEASON SUSPENDED UP UNTIL 3RD APRIL
The Rugby Football League and Super League Europe today announce a suspension of fixtures in the Betfred Super League season, initially until 3rd April, during which time the season’s structure and fixture rescheduling will be considered. This follows the latest Government advice regarding social contact and mass gatherings. The Super League clubs discussed a range of contingency plans with the RFL at their board meeting in Huddersfield, and the situation will be reviewed with broadcasters and sponsors throughout the initial suspension. These changes will also apply across other competitions including the Championship, League 1, Betfred Women’s Super League and the community […]
Toulouse Game Postponed
Dewsbury Rams can announce that our home game against Toulouse has been postponed next Sunday. Toulouse have taken the decision to postpone their visit to the Rams until the situation regarding Covid 19 improves to such an extent that travel is considered safe with little risk of either contracting the disease or passing it on to others. The game will be rescheduled later on in this season.
Reilly: We’ll bounce back
Dewsbury Rams player Martyn Reilly was disappointed to be heading out of the Challenge Cup on Sunday evening, but says this is a time Rams fans, players and staff need to stick together despite the defeat. On the defeat on Sunday he said: “Obviously it wasn’t a great performance, but as daft as it sounds I think there was still a few positives in there. The fact we stuck together showed some good character and didn’t role over and give up and in the end it could have gone either way. “However we know we weren’t good enough and I […]
Greenwood Reviews Newcastle cup defeat: It’s our first blip
Dewsbury Rams head coach Lee Greenwood was disappointed his side went out of the Challenge Cup on Sunday when they were defeated by Newcastle Thunder. On the loss Greenwood said: “The performance wasn’t great was it, there was plenty of excuses to be made, whether it be a mid-week trip to Cumbria or the kind of different surfaces we were having to play on. “It might have made a bit of difference at the start the different surface but I don’t think it had much of a difference on the players the longer the game went on. There were some […]
RFL update statement regarding suspension of fixtures
Clubs from the Betfred Championship and League 1 met by conference call with the Rugby Football League today to consider the implications of the suspension of the 2020 season enforced by the latest Government guidelines surrounding Covid-19 and social distancing and mass gatherings. Ralph Rimmer, the RFL Chief Executive, said: “Public health and concern for the most vulnerable is everyone’s priority. It was important that we exchanged information and allowed the clubs to discuss their position as soon as possible following the confirmation that the season will be suspended. “This will have a significant impact on clubs at all levels, as […]
1895 cup draw postponed
AB Sundecks 1895 Cup draw postponed The draw for Rounds One and Two of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup, scheduled for Tuesday 17 March, has been temporarily postponed in light of the ongoing uncertainty resulting from the Covid-19 crisis. RFL officials have taken the decision in conjunction with the tournament partner, AB Sundecks, and further updates will be provided following consultation with Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs.
SEASON SUSPENDED UP UNTIL 3RD APRIL
The Rugby Football League and Super League Europe today announce a suspension of fixtures in the Betfred Super League season, initially until 3rd April, during which time the season’s structure and fixture rescheduling will be considered. This follows the latest Government advice regarding social contact and mass gatherings. The Super League clubs discussed a range of contingency plans with the RFL at their board meeting in Huddersfield, and the situation will be reviewed with broadcasters and sponsors throughout the initial suspension. These changes will also apply across other competitions including the Championship, League 1, Betfred Women’s Super League and the community […]
Toulouse Game Postponed
Dewsbury Rams can announce that our home game against Toulouse has been postponed next Sunday. Toulouse have taken the decision to postpone their visit to the Rams until the situation regarding Covid 19 improves to such an extent that travel is considered safe with little risk of either contracting the disease or passing it on to others. The game will be rescheduled later on in this season.
Reilly: We’ll bounce back
Dewsbury Rams player Martyn Reilly was disappointed to be heading out of the Challenge Cup on Sunday evening, but says this is a time Rams fans, players and staff need to stick together despite the defeat. On the defeat on Sunday he said: “Obviously it wasn’t a great performance, but as daft as it sounds I think there was still a few positives in there. The fact we stuck together showed some good character and didn’t role over and give up and in the end it could have gone either way. “However we know we weren’t good enough and I […]