The stage is set for a thrilling day of Rugby League action as the Yorkshire Men’s League Grand Finals take place on Saturday 27th September 2025 at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Heritage Road, Batley (WF17 7NZ).
With four finals spanning across the divisions, supporters can look forward to a full day of great competition. All matches will also be streamed live via the RFL’s official YouTube channel. For those attending in person, admission is priced at £5 for adults and £3 for concessions (aged 16 and under or 60 and over).
Fixtures
Division 3 Final (11am) – Upton ARLFC v York Barbarians
Division 2 Final (1pm) – East Hull v Dodworth Miners
Division 1 Final (3pm) – Bradford Dudley Hill v Kippax Welfare
Premier Division Final (5pm) – King Cross Park v Spartans
Division 3
Upton are aiming to go one better this season after falling short in last year’s semi-finals. Upton dominated the league campaign, finishing unbeaten at the top. York Barbarians, promoted from Division 4 last season, also impressed, losing only to Upton in the regular rounds. With Upton advancing via a semi-final walkover and York Barbarians defeating Wyke 38-12, both teams will be hungry for silverware.
Division 2
East Hull are chasing history as they look to complete a League and Cup double, having already lifted the YML (Yorkshire Men’s League) Trophy in August. They were unbeaten in the regular rounds and swept aside Seacroft Sharks 36-6 in the semis. Dodworth Miners, last year’s Division 3 champions, continue their rapid rise and overcame West Bowling Academy 38-6.
Division 1
Bradford Dudley Hill and Kippax Welfare meet in what could be the most unpredictable final of the day. Bradford edged Ossett Trinity Tigers 16-14 in their semi, while Kippax shocked table-toppers Moldgreen with a commanding 40-4 victory. Despite finishing just behind Bradford in the standings, Kippax boast two league wins over Bradford Dudley Hill this year, setting up an intriguing battle.
Premier Division
King Cross Park, last year’s beaten finalists, face Spartans. King Cross topped the table in 2025 and edged past Newsome Panthers 24-22 in the semis. Spartans, who finished 3rd, were convincing 30-6 winners against Siddal Academy. With both teams peaking at the right time, the Premier Division crown is truly up for grabs.
With so much at stake, the Yorkshire Men’s League Grand Finals Day promises to be a celebration of community Rugby League at its very best.
