Wakefield Trinity and Batley Bulldogs can confirm the two clubs will be entering into a Dual-Registration agreement for the 2025 season!

After battling it out on the field in 2024, the two sides now form an alliance as they head into next season. 

The deal will see players who are not selected in Daryl Powell’s Trinity side able to gain experience and game time in the Betfred Championship with Batley.

Trinity’s Recruitment Manager, Ste Mills said: “When the opportunity came up to Dual Reg with Batley Bulldogs, we jumped at the chance as we have a great relationship with the Batley’s Head Coach Mark Moxon. I am a big believer that we will benefit out of this agreement as well as Batley. Our players will gain valuable playing time & experience and this is another pathway for our younger players to become Super League players. I want to thank Kevin & Paul from Batley for making this a smooth experience.”

Kevin Nicholas, Batley Bulldogs Chairman said: “Matt has done a great job with all his team to get Wakefield back into Super League at the first attempt. I was lucky enough to attend the Championship Grand Final which was an absolutely superb event which showed off the Championship at its very best. During the season we have spoken and had meetings about DR and Mark Moxon has spoken in detail in particular with Steve Mills and whilst in the past we have not been totally convinced about DR from our conversations and the enthusiasm of the Club generally we have been extremely impressed to say the least such that we are now very much convinced that this DR could really work for both Clubs and we are delighted to be associated with what is now a totally invigorated Trinity. This future relationship prospect has given our Club a big boost in the present challenging climate”

Mark Moxon, Batley Head Coach said: “We’re delighted to be dual registered with what is my hometown and boyhood club. Wakefield seem to be doing everything right at the moment with the whole club doing exceptionally well last year and earning their place back in SL. They have put together a very strong squad for 2025 and we look forward to working closely with them. If we can give some of their players valuable game time for development or fitness and in the process gain some SL quality full time players then both cl ubs will benefit from the arrangement.”