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.
Henry Coates Obituary
Henry Coates, last survivor of the 1929 Challenge Cup Team, died in April 1993. Henry was widely regarded as a genius on the wing and a ferocious tackler –he was a Dewsbury favourite,
Mick Sullivan Honoured 2
In October 2009. Mike Sullivan was honoured at a Rugby League legend at the George Hotel. Mick famously played for Great Britain (he set the record for the most appearances for the Great Britain Lions with 46. This record has been matched (by Garry Schofield) but never overtaken and he also holds the record for the most rugby league test … Read More
Australasians vs Dewsbury Team Photo
In late December 1921, the Crown Flatt was visited by the Australian touring party – they took on Dewsbury (billed as the Australasians) in front of 6000 supporters. Dewsbury won the match 13-6, although Australia would soon out the defeat behind them and win their next 6 fixtures on the tour. The touring side were especially impressed with Yorkshire and … Read More
Dewsbury team
In late December 1921, the Crown Flatt was visited by the Australian touring party – they took on Dewsbury (billed as the Australasians) in front of 6000 supporters. Dewsbury won the match 13-6, although Australia would soon out the defeat behind them and win their next 6 fixtures on the tour. The touring side were especially impressed with Yorkshire and … Read More
Survival Plans
2004 a turbulent year for Dewsbury Following relegation into the lowest league, Dewsbury’s future looked bleak – the club needed finance to stay in business. The management team were forced to look for new income streams and even ask the supporters for their help to avert what can only be described as a crisis. Local paper, The Dewsbury Reporter, covered … Read More
Saved by the fans
2004 a turbulent year for Dewsbury Following relegation into the lowest league, Dewsbury’s future looked bleak – the club needed finance to stay in business. The management team were forced to look for new income streams and even ask the supporters for their help to avert what can only be described as a crisis. Local paper, The Dewsbury Reporter, covered … Read More