Kenyan Eddie Rombo joined Dewsbury from Leeds RLFC in November 1991. In his first season, he would Rombo go on to score 22 tries in the 20 matches he appeared in (scoring 5 tries in one match -Dewsbury vs Highfield 1/3/1992). He was soon a firm favourite of the fans – his pairing on the wing with Dennis Bailey meant … Read More
1994 Sod Cutting Ceremony Invite for new stadium
Just as in 1914, the commencement of the development to build a new stadium was celebrated. This invitation, sent to Mr Tony Scargill, requested his presence at the sod cutting ceremony and a luncheon at Dewsbury Town Hall afterwards.
1995 Problems with the pitch
During the first season at the new Owl Lane Stadium, the club was beset by problems on the pitch –its condition deteriorated to the point where it was often almost unplayable. In July 1995, investigations took place – digging up a mining water trolley and pieces of coal and bricks.
1995 Ghostly Goings on
In August 1995 after a series of unexplainable events, things took an unusual turn at Dewsbury RLFC – they hired a psychic to “lay the spirits to rest”!
1994 Out of the Ashes – cover
September 1994 marked a new chapter in Dewsbury’s history – they would take the field at their brand new stadium. Costing £1.7million, the ground was a world away from the Crown Flatt stadium that had been lost to fire six years earlier. The grit and determination of the club – shown by their ensuring a match would go ahead against … Read More
1994 Out of the Ashes by Malcolm Haigh
September 1994 marked a new chapter in Dewsbury’s history – they would take the field at their brand new stadium. Costing £1.7million, the ground was a world away from the Crown Flatt stadium that had been lost to fire six years earlier. The grit and determination of the club – shown by their ensuring a match would go ahead against … Read More
1994 Out of the Ashes – Page 3
September 1994 marked a new chapter in Dewsbury’s history – they would take the field at their brand new stadium. Costing £1.7million, the ground was a world away from the Crown Flatt stadium that had been lost to fire six years earlier. The grit and determination of the club – shown by their ensuring a match would go ahead against … Read More