Grassroots: Celtic hail Walmsley selection
Dewsbury Celtic have hailed the selection of former player Alex Walmsley in the England squad for the Rugby League World Cup. Walmsley played community Rugby League for Celtic, before joining Batley Bulldogs, and then making the step up to Super League with St Helens. Speaking ahead of England’s opening fixture against Australia, the club said: “Tomorrow will see the first ever Dewsbury Celtic junior product reach full international honours. “Everyone involved with the club would like to wish Alex Walmsley and the rest of the England squad all the best in the World Cup . “We will all be cheering […]
Grassroots: Moor secure promotion
Dewsbury Moor secured promotion to National Conference Division Two on Saturday as they edged out Woolston 16-10 in a cracking play-off final at Heckmondwike Road. A large crowd of around 500 assembled to watch the pinnacle of Moor’s season, and a brilliant run that had seen them win their last 11 matches to reach the final. Read the full story
Grassroots: Sharks launch 70th anniversary book
Shaw Cross Sharks are launching a new book commemorating the club”s 70th anniversary. The book, titled ’70 Years of Reaching Forward’ will be launched at the Sharks’ clubhouse on Sunday 12th November, from 1.00pm. All members, players from past and present and local Rugby League supporters are invited to attend the event, which will be an opportunity to meet old friends and obtain a copy of the book. Shaw Cross Sharks secretary and founder member, Douglas Hird, said: “It will be great to see some former members and players attend the launch of this latest chapter in our history.” Read the […]
Squad takes shape ahead of return for pre-season
Dewsbury Rams head coach Neil Kelly has provided an insight into his preparations for the 2018 season, ahead of the squad’s return for training on 13th November. The Rams have secured the services of the majority of the 2017 squad ahead of the new campaign, while adding Martyn Reilly from Halifax, Harry Woollard from Huddersfield Giants and Jordan Crowther, on a season-long loan, from Wakefield Trinity. “We have signed the majority of the players that were in the squad last year, and have been able to make some additions to our squad,” said Kelly. The Rams recently agreed terms with Robbie […]
Grassroots: Trojans host Oktoberfest celebration
Thornhill Trojans will host their own Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday 21st October. The event, which takes place in The Trojan Club from 5.00pm, will feature beer, bratwurst and entertainment from Matt North. For further information, visit the event page on Facebook.
Rams face Bulldogs at 2018 Summer Bash
Dewsbury Rams will face Batley Bulldogs in game three on Sunday, at the 2018 Summer Bash. The RFL has today confirmed the fixtures for the event, which will be held on Saturday 26th an Sunday 27th May at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Following the success of the previous three years, and a record attendance of 16,444 in 2017, the seaside resort will once again host a weekend of exciting Championship Rugby League action. Rugby Football League Chief Operating Officer, Ralph Rimmer said: “The Summer Bash is a great event which has grown year on year with a record crowd enjoying the […]
Grassroots: Celtic hail Walmsley selection
Dewsbury Celtic have hailed the selection of former player Alex Walmsley in the England squad for the Rugby League World Cup. Walmsley played community Rugby League for Celtic, before joining Batley Bulldogs, and then making the step up to Super League with St Helens. Speaking ahead of England’s opening fixture against Australia, the club said: “Tomorrow will see the first ever Dewsbury Celtic junior product reach full international honours. “Everyone involved with the club would like to wish Alex Walmsley and the rest of the England squad all the best in the World Cup . “We will all be cheering […]
Grassroots: Moor secure promotion
Dewsbury Moor secured promotion to National Conference Division Two on Saturday as they edged out Woolston 16-10 in a cracking play-off final at Heckmondwike Road. A large crowd of around 500 assembled to watch the pinnacle of Moor’s season, and a brilliant run that had seen them win their last 11 matches to reach the final. Read the full story
Grassroots: Sharks launch 70th anniversary book
Shaw Cross Sharks are launching a new book commemorating the club”s 70th anniversary. The book, titled ’70 Years of Reaching Forward’ will be launched at the Sharks’ clubhouse on Sunday 12th November, from 1.00pm. All members, players from past and present and local Rugby League supporters are invited to attend the event, which will be an opportunity to meet old friends and obtain a copy of the book. Shaw Cross Sharks secretary and founder member, Douglas Hird, said: “It will be great to see some former members and players attend the launch of this latest chapter in our history.” Read the […]
Squad takes shape ahead of return for pre-season
Dewsbury Rams head coach Neil Kelly has provided an insight into his preparations for the 2018 season, ahead of the squad’s return for training on 13th November. The Rams have secured the services of the majority of the 2017 squad ahead of the new campaign, while adding Martyn Reilly from Halifax, Harry Woollard from Huddersfield Giants and Jordan Crowther, on a season-long loan, from Wakefield Trinity. “We have signed the majority of the players that were in the squad last year, and have been able to make some additions to our squad,” said Kelly. The Rams recently agreed terms with Robbie […]
Grassroots: Trojans host Oktoberfest celebration
Thornhill Trojans will host their own Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday 21st October. The event, which takes place in The Trojan Club from 5.00pm, will feature beer, bratwurst and entertainment from Matt North. For further information, visit the event page on Facebook.
Rams face Bulldogs at 2018 Summer Bash
Dewsbury Rams will face Batley Bulldogs in game three on Sunday, at the 2018 Summer Bash. The RFL has today confirmed the fixtures for the event, which will be held on Saturday 26th an Sunday 27th May at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Following the success of the previous three years, and a record attendance of 16,444 in 2017, the seaside resort will once again host a weekend of exciting Championship Rugby League action. Rugby Football League Chief Operating Officer, Ralph Rimmer said: “The Summer Bash is a great event which has grown year on year with a record crowd enjoying the […]