Game off: Batley Bulldogs v Dewsbury Rams Boxing Day derby cancelled after coronavirus outbreaks

By Peter Smith
Published 24th Dec 2021, 12:29 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2021, 12:50 BST
There will be no Boxing Day rugby at Mount Pleasant this year. Picture by Alex Broadway/SWpix.com.There will be no Boxing Day rugby at Mount Pleasant this year. Picture by Alex Broadway/SWpix.com.
There will be no Boxing Day rugby at Mount Pleasant this year. Picture by Alex Broadway/SWpix.com.
The Boxing Day derby between Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams has been called off because of Covid.

Hosts Bulldogs confirmed this afternoon (Christmas Eve) the traditional pre-season opener will not go ahead after players at both clubs tested positive for Covid.

The clubs confirmed this afternoon (Christmas Eve) the traditional pre-season opener will not go ahead after players at both clubs tested positive for Covid.

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The game traditionally attracts a bumper crowd, providing a valuable winter cash injection for the West Yorkshire rivals.

Batley said on their website: "We regret to announce that due to a number of Covid cases at both clubs, the Boxing Day Heavy Woollen Derby has to be cancelled.

"Details of refunds for tickets purchased will follow."

Rams added: "The club office will be open on January 3 for paper ticket refunds.

"Internet tickets to be refunded by Batley."

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