Boxing Day Challenge

Boxing Day Challenge

The Boxing Day Challenge is an annual match that takes place on the 26th of December in England. It is contested between local rivals Dewsbury Rams and Batley Bulldogs. The venue of this friendly is alternated between the two sides' home grounds; The Tetley's Stadium and Mount Pleasant respectively. The current holders of the trophy are the Rams who won the game 48-12 in front of a home crowd of over 3000.


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