Rugby League Enthusiasts Excited as Wakefield Trinity Announce Dual-Registration Partnership with Batley Bulldogs
In a move that has rugby league fans buzzing, newly-promoted Super League outfit Wakefield Trinity have announced a dual-registration partnership with Championship side Batley Bulldogs for the 2025 season. This common arrangement in the sport will allow players from both clubs to represent one another, providing valuable playing time and development opportunities.
The dual-registration rule, introduced in 2013, enables players to be eligible for both Wakefield and Batley, with restrictions on the number of matches they can participate in per scheduled round. This agreement is set to benefit both clubs, as Wakefield’s Head Coach Mark Moxon explained, “If we can give some of their players valuable game time for development or fitness, and in the process gain some Super League quality, full-time players then both clubs will benefit from the arrangement.“
Wakefield’s Recruitment Manager, Ste Mills, shared a similar sentiment, stating, “Our players will gain valuable playing time and experience, and this is another pathway for our younger players to become Super League players.” Wakefield’s former partner clubs have included Oldham and Dewsbury Rams, and this new link-up with Batley, Moxon’s hometown club, is expected to be another fruitful partnership.
The announcement comes after Wakefield’s impressive 2024 campaign, where they secured promotion to the Super League by beating Batley twice en-route to the Championship title. With a strong squad assembled for the 2025 season and a renewed focus on player development, the dual-registration deal with Batley Bulldogs is a strategic move that has rugby league betting sites and enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the new season.
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