Twickers? Cardiff? No, Crown Flatt! – by David Hyomes
In my lifetime the sport of Rugby Union has never been played at any level in Dewsbury. The neighbouring towns of Cleckheaton, Morley and Ossett have clubs – indeed Cleckheaton & Morley have long proud histories. However, Dewsbury, like most other Rugby League clubs, have their roots in the other code. The great split of 1895 is well documented. A group of clubs in Yorkshire and Lancashire broke away from the RFU to form the Northern Union, and the Northern Union quickly became Rugby League. Dewsbury first played at Crown Flatt as a Rugby Union club in 1876, when they […]
An update on fundraising for a Jack Addy memorial
Dewsbury Rams has issued an update regarding fundraising for a sculpture in memory of Jack Addy. Jack passed away last week and is fondly remembered by the club for his loyalty and dedication in a range of on and off-field roles. A group of former players have grouped together to commission a sculptor to create a legacy piece that will be erected at The Tetley’s Stadium. The fundraising target is £6,500 and the club has launched a platform for supporters to make a contibution. Click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jack-addy-legacy-sculptor We would like to thank those that have already donated.
Getting to know… Davey Dixon
Davey Dixon was a new addition to Lee Greenwood’s Rams squad ahead of the 2020 season. Arriving from Keighley, Dixon is a Scotland international and follows fellow winger Andy Gabriel in making the switch from Cougar Park. After having made an impressive start to life at Dewsbury, we spoke with Davey to learn a little more about what makes him tick. What’s your first memory of rugby? “Watching my dad play.” What do you remember about your Championship debut? “Dewsbury against Leigh was the game where I finally got my Championship debut. It has been a big goal of mine […]
Rams launch new online shop
Dewsbury Rams is pleased to announce the launch of a new online shop hosted on the club’s official website. The new shop includes a range of items, including replica shirts and training gear, and accessories including ties, backpacks and baseball caps. Orders can be be placed and completed online, with items dispatched directly by the club. The online shop is a part of a new section of the website that will enable fans and members of the public to make bookings with the club, including pitches and function rooms. More information about this new facility will be revealed in the […]
RFL announces postponement of Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup Finals
The RFL today confirms the postponement of the Coral Challenge Cup Final and AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final, which had been scheduled for July 18 at Wembley Stadium connected by EE. The intention remains for the Finals to be played later in the year – contingent on the public health situation and Government advice. Supporters who have bought tickets for the finals are advised that they will be valid for any rearranged date – with further information available here: https://www.rugby-league.com/covidfaqs The Coral Challenge Cup had reached the Sixth Round stage before Rugby League activity was suspended in March, while the […]
Getting to know… Paul Sykes
Paul Sykes signed for his home-town club ahead of the 2016 season after having enjoyed a distinguished career at Super League and international level. Sykes joined the Rams following a season with Featherstone and has since played a central role as a leader and creative force in the middle of the park. Now in his fifth season at The Tetley’s Stadium, we spoke with Paul to learn a little more about his life on and off the field. What’s your first memory of rugby? “My uncle introduced me to rugby when I was five-years-old and got me learning all about […]
Twickers? Cardiff? No, Crown Flatt! – by David Hyomes
In my lifetime the sport of Rugby Union has never been played at any level in Dewsbury. The neighbouring towns of Cleckheaton, Morley and Ossett have clubs – indeed Cleckheaton & Morley have long proud histories. However, Dewsbury, like most other Rugby League clubs, have their roots in the other code. The great split of 1895 is well documented. A group of clubs in Yorkshire and Lancashire broke away from the RFU to form the Northern Union, and the Northern Union quickly became Rugby League. Dewsbury first played at Crown Flatt as a Rugby Union club in 1876, when they […]
An update on fundraising for a Jack Addy memorial
Dewsbury Rams has issued an update regarding fundraising for a sculpture in memory of Jack Addy. Jack passed away last week and is fondly remembered by the club for his loyalty and dedication in a range of on and off-field roles. A group of former players have grouped together to commission a sculptor to create a legacy piece that will be erected at The Tetley’s Stadium. The fundraising target is £6,500 and the club has launched a platform for supporters to make a contibution. Click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jack-addy-legacy-sculptor We would like to thank those that have already donated.
Getting to know… Davey Dixon
Davey Dixon was a new addition to Lee Greenwood’s Rams squad ahead of the 2020 season. Arriving from Keighley, Dixon is a Scotland international and follows fellow winger Andy Gabriel in making the switch from Cougar Park. After having made an impressive start to life at Dewsbury, we spoke with Davey to learn a little more about what makes him tick. What’s your first memory of rugby? “Watching my dad play.” What do you remember about your Championship debut? “Dewsbury against Leigh was the game where I finally got my Championship debut. It has been a big goal of mine […]
Rams launch new online shop
Dewsbury Rams is pleased to announce the launch of a new online shop hosted on the club’s official website. The new shop includes a range of items, including replica shirts and training gear, and accessories including ties, backpacks and baseball caps. Orders can be be placed and completed online, with items dispatched directly by the club. The online shop is a part of a new section of the website that will enable fans and members of the public to make bookings with the club, including pitches and function rooms. More information about this new facility will be revealed in the […]
RFL announces postponement of Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup Finals
The RFL today confirms the postponement of the Coral Challenge Cup Final and AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final, which had been scheduled for July 18 at Wembley Stadium connected by EE. The intention remains for the Finals to be played later in the year – contingent on the public health situation and Government advice. Supporters who have bought tickets for the finals are advised that they will be valid for any rearranged date – with further information available here: https://www.rugby-league.com/covidfaqs The Coral Challenge Cup had reached the Sixth Round stage before Rugby League activity was suspended in March, while the […]
Getting to know… Paul Sykes
Paul Sykes signed for his home-town club ahead of the 2016 season after having enjoyed a distinguished career at Super League and international level. Sykes joined the Rams following a season with Featherstone and has since played a central role as a leader and creative force in the middle of the park. Now in his fifth season at The Tetley’s Stadium, we spoke with Paul to learn a little more about his life on and off the field. What’s your first memory of rugby? “My uncle introduced me to rugby when I was five-years-old and got me learning all about […]