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Batley celebrate a try against Bradford. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Leigh v Batley - Championship side face mammoth task, admits Moxon
The last time Leigh Leopards and Batley Bulldogs met, they were on an equal footing in the Championship.

Simon Johnson is set to leave the RFL. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

RFL chairman steps down 'to enable the sport to move forward constructively'

Huddersfield celebrate Joe Greenwood's try at Hunslet. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Giants avoid Hunslet banana skin to complete Challenge Cup last-16 line-up

Wembley will host the 1895 Cup final in June. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

1895 Cup draw - Sheffield to host Doncaster in one of three Yorkshire derbies

The Challenge Cup began in earnest at the weekend. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Leeds, Hull and Huddersfield closer to discovering Challenge Cup opponents

A special resolution proposed by Batley was rejected on Wednesday. (Photo: Chris Mangnall/SWpix.com)

'Car crash waiting to happen' - Batley express disappointment after losing vote

Craig Lingard is back in the Championship with Leigh. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Former Castleford boss Craig Lingard lands Sheffield job

Craig Lingard has left Castleford after just one season as head coach. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Castleford sack Craig Lingard as Martin Jepson puts stamp on club as sole owner

Batley Bulldogs in action against Featherstone. PIC: Steve Riding

Batley Bulldogs are a credit to Rugby League - YP Letters

Paul McShane returned for Castleford at the weekend. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Castleford duo escape with fines as Saints lose key forward for derby

GETTING OVER THE LINE: Castleford Tigers' Innes Senior scores his side's fifth try against hosts Batley Bulldogs in their Challenge Cup sixth round match at Fox's Biscuits Stadium Picture: Jess Hornby/PA

Lingard hopes Tigers use Cup win to kick-start Super League campaign

Mark Moxon is chasing an upset against Castleford. (Photo: Pat Elmont/Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Batley v Castleford - Moxon out to play on visitors' nerves in Challenge Cup tie

Craig Lingard heads back to Batley as Castleford head coach just months after his departure. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Craig Lingard on Batley return, upset talk and Mount Pleasant mind games

Paul McShane is poised to return to action. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Craig Lingard provides mixed injury update ahead of Batley Bulldogs tie

There is no love lost between Leeds and St Helens. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Challenge Cup - Rhinos pitted against St Helens in pick of sixth-round ties

York Acorn's run to the fifth round encapsulates the magic of the Challenge Cup. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)

York Acorn have bond for life as they prepare for biggest-ever game

There will be four ties in the fifth round before the Super League clubs enter the competition. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)

Featherstone and Wakefield to face off in blockbuster Challenge Cup tie

Josh Hodson earned his Super League chance through his performances for Batley. (Photo: Castleford Tigers)

Josh Hodson ready to stake Super League claim after long road to top

Luke Hooley is sensing a big opportunity. (Photo: Castleford Tigers)

Hooley out to become Castleford number one after season of growth

Craig Lingard took the reins at Wheldon Road after a successful spell in charge of Batley. (Photo: Castleford Tigers)

Castleford to link up with Craig Lingard's former club Batley in 2024

Samy Kibula has Super League experience with Warrington and Wigan. (Photo: Isabel Pearce/SWpix.com)

'Could be a really good pick-up' - Castleford land Samy Kibula
Castleford Tigers have bolstered their pack with the signing of former Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves prop Samy Kibula.
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Craig Lingard has been at Wheldon Road since May. (Photo: Castleford Tigers)

Craig Lingard's first words after taking over as Castleford boss

Craig Lingard is poised to take over at Wheldon Road. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Castleford provide update on new coaching team with date set for confirmation

Bolu Fagborun has been able to expand his Yorkshire business with the support of the British Business Bank.

Former Huddersfield Giants player expands his Bradford courier company

Josh Hodson scores a try for Batley. (Photo: Paul Butterfield)

Castleford dip into Championship to sign Batley Bulldogs centre

Joey Leilua raises the Championship League Leaders' Shield after the win over Widnes. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Keighley relegated as York claim final play-off place at Halifax's expense

Andrew Henderson's side have come from nowhere in the play-off race. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

York stick with relaxed mindset as Halifax look to take care of business

Halifax are aiming to back up their 1895 Cup triumph. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)

Championship play-off race set for dramatic conclusion

Halifax lift the 1895 Cup after a dramatic win over Batley at Wembley. Picture by Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com.

Halifax Panthers withstand Batley Bulldogs challenge to lift 1895 Cup at Wembley

Craig Lingard makes history this weekend. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Departing Batley and Halifax coaches chase Wembley glory

Craig Lingard finds himself in limbo. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Next Tigers head coach - Craig Lingard keen but expects club to look elsewhere

Luke Hooley has had a frustrating start to life at Headingley. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hooley targets Wembley first as he continues to play Rhinos waiting game
Fresh from tearing up the Championship with Batley Bulldogs, Luke Hooley was primed to crack Super League at the second attempt.
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Bradford Bulls' Kieran Gill celebrates scoring a try. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Batley Bulldogs and Bradford Bulls among big winners at Summer Bash

Ash Handley could return at full-back. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Rhinos v St Helens - Rohan Smith considers new-look spine for Headingley date

Eight teams remain in the race to Wembley. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Challenge Cup quarter-final dates confirmed featuring Hull double-header

Treble trouble: Hull Kingstone Rovers' Ethan Ryan scored a hat-trick of tries as the Super League side eased past Batley. (Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Ethan Ryan scores hat-trick as Hull KR ease past Batley Bulldogs

Hull KR celebrate Ethan Ryan's try against Warrington Wolves. (Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Willie Peters dreaming of 'suiting up at Wembley' for Challenge Cup final

Craig Lingard has a busy weekend in store. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Lingard ready for busy weekend as he targets double Challenge Cup delight

One of the 16 teams will hold the trophy aloft at Wembley in August. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Challenge Cup sixth round - When are the games and which ties are on TV?

Craig Lingard will leave Batley Bulldogs at the end of this season. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Batley boss Lingard to juggle two jobs after accepting Castleford position

Hull FC players run out to fireworks in Perpignan. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

IMG plans to axe automatic promotion and relegation set for approval

Batley Bulldogs are unable to play on home soil tonight. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Batley given green light for late venue switch due to 'special circumstances'

The Challenge Cup is entering the fourth round stage. (Photo: Michael Zemanek/SWpix.com)

Halifax and Bradford on collision course as Hunslet ARLFC discover cup fate

Joey Leilua scored two tries for Featherstone Rovers against Newcastle Thunder. (Picture: Dec Hayes)

Featherstone continue serene progress as Batley and Sheffield win thrillers

Caleb Aekins, right, scored two tries on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Championship round-up - Featherstone flex muscles to deliver ominous warning

Luke Hooley joined Leeds Rhinos from Batley Bulldogs. (Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Meet the unsung heroes behind Batley Bulldogs' run to Championship Grand Final

Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com - 11/09/2022 - Rugby League - Betfred Championship - Leigh Centurions v Batley Bulldogs - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh , England - Batley Bulldogs head coach Craig Lingard before the game

Craig Lingard admits Batley 'should not be anywhere near the top four’

Michael Ward in action for Batley Bulldogs. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Batley prop set to go unrewarded after quitting job for World Cup shot

Luke Hooley, in action for Dewsbury Rams during a loan spell in 2019, has signed for Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Luke Hooley thought his Super League chance had gone before joining Leeds Rhinos

Leigh’s Ben Nakubuwai is tackled by Batley’s Alistar Leak, Ben White and Luke Hooley. (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Batley Bulldogs and Doncaster RL suffer Grand Final heartache

Craig Lingard has led Batley Bulldogs to the brink of Super League. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Batley Bulldogs boss Craig Lingard asks for one last big effort from part-timers

Batley Bulldogs celebrate a famous win at Featherstone Rovers. (Picture: Batley Bulldogs)

'They're Tyson Fury of Championship' - Batley out to continue 'Rocky' fairytale

Lee Greenwood has stood down as head coach at Dewsbury Rams. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Championship: Rams boss quits, Rovers and Bulldogs run riot

Points machine: Featherstone's Craigh Hall scored 26 of his side's 54 points against Batley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Impressive Hall puts Featherstone in sixth round

Derby duel: Featherstone Rovers coach Brian McDermott. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Batley Bulldogs and Featherstone Rovers set for Challenge Cup showdown

Treble: Johnny Campbell scored a hat-trick in Batley Bulldogs’ win up at Newcastle Thunder. Picture by Ash Allen/SWpix.com

Johnny Campbell scores a hat-trick as Batley Bulldogs steal Newcastle’s thunder

Winner: Batley coach Craig Lingard saw his side get off to a winning start against Halifax. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

We got our reward in the end, says Batley's Lingard

Winning start: Batley Bulldogs' players Tom Lillycrop, left, and Adam Gledhill celebrate their win over Halifax Panthers. Picture: James Hardisty

Batley Bulldogs 30 Halifax Panthers 18: Bulldogs come storming back to win a Cha...

There will be no Boxing Day rugby at Mount Pleasant this year. Picture by Alex Broadway/SWpix.com.

Bulldogs v Rams Boxing Day derby called off

Batley Bulldogs' Jodie Broughton, left, and James Brown after the Championship semi-final loss against Toulouse Olympique - the last game of Broughton's 13 year professional career.

Prolific former Super League star calls it a day

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