Betfred Championship and League 1 Forum
Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs held a scheduled Forum via video conference today, chaired by Simon Johnson, RFL Chair. The clubs discussed a range of issues, with the main topic of discussion to consider options for the 2020 season, following its suspension on March 16. Reports from the two working groups that had been set up at the last Forum, in mid-May, were presented – one on cost and logistics, the other on revenue opportunities. A range of views were expressed by clubs, both on the issues involved – now involving the possible return of crowds to sport later […]
Fans asked to select their favourite ever mascot
Following on from the success of the RFL125 World Cup of Kits and World Cup of Stadia, we’re continuing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our great sport, and The RFL wants you to help them find the most iconic mascot of all time! Fans are asked to select their favourite ever mascot – any club, any team! The 16 most popular choices will be collated and added to a bracket voting tournament on Twitter. Fans will be able to vote their favourites through the last 16, quarter finals and semi-finals before we reach the final and find out which […]
Day shares hopes for playing return following fundraising efforts
As many supporters will have noticed, Dewsbury Rams hooker Sam Day has kept himself busy during the lockdown period by raising money for worthy causes. Day, who has become a fans’ favourite at the club since first joining on loan in 2017, is using his time away from the game to keep fit by running half-marathons. He said: “I wanted to stay fit during lockdown so I’ve been out running. “And whilst out running I thought I could mix it up and raise some money for charity, and run half a marathon every day until lockdown finished. “But then I […]
Dewsbury Rams stands in solidarity against racism
Black lives matter – and Dewsbury Rams stands in solidarity with the sport of Rugby League, its players, coaches, fans, volunteers, staff and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination. As a sport we have been sharing, reflecting and we have been listening. And we will continue to listen and learn from the lived experiences of Black players, coaches, and supporters, to share ideas and to check and challenge ourselves to do more and be better. Rugby League is already a powerful force for good in many ways and this reach and care can be a powerful force in […]
David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #2 – winger
Last week I reckoned the most auspicious player to wear the Dewsbury number one jersey was a guy most of us had not seen play. Today I am going to give star billing in our number two shirt to someone that none of us saw play! How do I justify this? Well, here goes. As a young kid starting out on supporting Dewsbury I wanted to know all the records – how many cups and league trophies have we won? What is our record attendance? How many of our players have played for England or Yorkshire? Who holds the record […]
David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #3 – centre
A key position on the pitch. You get a long line breaking pass from a playmaking half back – you are in space – do you go yourself or do you draw the last line of defence and put your winger away? As a defender you are often exposed – do you jump out of the defensive line, and make a ball-and-all tackle, or do you hold back and attempt to draw the attacker ? Here at Dewsbury we have been blessed with a succession of classic men in the number three shirt over the years. Let us start with […]
Betfred Championship and League 1 Forum
Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs held a scheduled Forum via video conference today, chaired by Simon Johnson, RFL Chair. The clubs discussed a range of issues, with the main topic of discussion to consider options for the 2020 season, following its suspension on March 16. Reports from the two working groups that had been set up at the last Forum, in mid-May, were presented – one on cost and logistics, the other on revenue opportunities. A range of views were expressed by clubs, both on the issues involved – now involving the possible return of crowds to sport later […]
Fans asked to select their favourite ever mascot
Following on from the success of the RFL125 World Cup of Kits and World Cup of Stadia, we’re continuing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of our great sport, and The RFL wants you to help them find the most iconic mascot of all time! Fans are asked to select their favourite ever mascot – any club, any team! The 16 most popular choices will be collated and added to a bracket voting tournament on Twitter. Fans will be able to vote their favourites through the last 16, quarter finals and semi-finals before we reach the final and find out which […]
Day shares hopes for playing return following fundraising efforts
As many supporters will have noticed, Dewsbury Rams hooker Sam Day has kept himself busy during the lockdown period by raising money for worthy causes. Day, who has become a fans’ favourite at the club since first joining on loan in 2017, is using his time away from the game to keep fit by running half-marathons. He said: “I wanted to stay fit during lockdown so I’ve been out running. “And whilst out running I thought I could mix it up and raise some money for charity, and run half a marathon every day until lockdown finished. “But then I […]
Dewsbury Rams stands in solidarity against racism
Black lives matter – and Dewsbury Rams stands in solidarity with the sport of Rugby League, its players, coaches, fans, volunteers, staff and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination. As a sport we have been sharing, reflecting and we have been listening. And we will continue to listen and learn from the lived experiences of Black players, coaches, and supporters, to share ideas and to check and challenge ourselves to do more and be better. Rugby League is already a powerful force for good in many ways and this reach and care can be a powerful force in […]
David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #2 – winger
Last week I reckoned the most auspicious player to wear the Dewsbury number one jersey was a guy most of us had not seen play. Today I am going to give star billing in our number two shirt to someone that none of us saw play! How do I justify this? Well, here goes. As a young kid starting out on supporting Dewsbury I wanted to know all the records – how many cups and league trophies have we won? What is our record attendance? How many of our players have played for England or Yorkshire? Who holds the record […]
David Hyomes’ Jersey Talk: #3 – centre
A key position on the pitch. You get a long line breaking pass from a playmaking half back – you are in space – do you go yourself or do you draw the last line of defence and put your winger away? As a defender you are often exposed – do you jump out of the defensive line, and make a ball-and-all tackle, or do you hold back and attempt to draw the attacker ? Here at Dewsbury we have been blessed with a succession of classic men in the number three shirt over the years. Let us start with […]