As the season started in 2020 no one could have foreseen the impact of a global pandemic on rugby league. Concerns about the spread of the virus were being talked about in the media in early March but Dewsbury’s fixture against Newcastle Thunder in the Challenge Cup on March 15th went ahead. Then, when the country was locked down – … Read More
2020 – A Season hit by a Global Pandemic
As the season started in 2020 no one could have foreseen the impact of a global pandemic on rugby league. Concerns about the spread of the virus were being talked about in the media in early March but Dewsbury’s fixture against Newcastle Thunder in the Challenge Cup on March 15th went ahead. Then, when the country was locked down – … Read More
Energy Costs
Midway through 2008, Dewsbury were affected by a hike in energy costs – just as in 2023, the impact of a failed energy supplier took its toll on club finances. Having budgeted £1500/ month on energy bills, they were unexpectedly faced with £3500/ month – as a result spending on the team was curbed ahead of the 2008 season starting.
2007 Jimmy Ledgard Obituary 2
In January 2007 Rugby League lost Jimmy Ledgard – a great player who had 2 stints with Dewsbury. Jimmy had been turned down by Eddie Waring at Leeds RLFC before joining Dewsbury where he made a real impact, before leaving for Leigh RLFC for the highest transfer fee at the time of £2650. Dewsbury honoured Jimmy by asking him to … Read More
2007 Jimmy Ledgard Obituary 1
In January 2007 Rugby League lost Jimmy Ledgard – a great player who had 2 stints with Dewsbury. Jimmy had been turned down by Eddie Waring at Leeds RLFC before joining Dewsbury where he made a real impact, before leaving for Leigh RLFC for the highest transfer fee at the time of £2650. Dewsbury honoured Jimmy by asking him to … Read More
2004 Alice Mitchell Clubman of the Year
Alice Mitchell was named clubman of the year in 2004 – the youngest ever winner, aged 9 years. Alice was presented with the George Rigg Memorial Trophy for being the club’s most dedicated supporter having been nominated by Elsie Fryer.
2001 Rams Takeover
Late in November 2001, it was disclosed that a management consortium had bought the club -the takeover had one aim – to stabilise the club and attract more support from local people and businesses
2000 Superleague dreams
After a successful season and victory in the Championship Grand Final, Dewsbury were eyeing promotion into Super League. They had a few weeks following the win to convince the Rugby League Council that they met the promotion criteria – which essentially required an upgrade to the stadium facilities. Hopes were high that that Dewsbury could be promoted – having arranged … Read More
