The stage is set for a thrilling day of Rugby League action as the Yorkshire Men’s League Grand Finals take place on Saturday 19th September 2026 at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Heritage Road, Batley (WF17 7NZ).
Four finals will be played across the day, with the action beginning at 11am. 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.
Fixtures:
Division 3 Final (11am) – Dewsbury Moor A v Queensbury
Division 1 Final (1pm) – Upton v York Barbarians
Premier Division Final (3pm) – Doncaster Toll Bar v Ossett Trinity Tigers
Division 2 Final (5pm) – West Hull A v Eastmoor Dragons
Division 3
The top two teams from Division 3 will meet in the opening final of the day.
League Leaders Dewsbury Moor A booked their place at Batley with an impressive 40–4 semi-final victory over Dewsbury Celtic A. They will face second-placed Queensbury, who came through a much closer contest against Bramley Buffaloes, winning 24–20.
With the division’s two leading sides going head-to-head, the day promises to begin with a highly competitive encounter.
Division 1
Upton and York Barbarians renew their rivalry in a repeat of last year’s Division 3 Final, when Upton edged a memorable contest 20–18.
Upton finished at the top of Division 1 this season and underlined their credentials with a commanding 54–10 semi-final victory over Emley Moor.
York Barbarians finished third before overcoming second-placed Sharlston Rovers 32–30 in a dramatic semi-final. After being separated by only two points in last year’s final, another close contest could be in store when the teams meet again.
Premier Division
Doncaster Toll Bar will attempt to complete an outstanding League and Cup double after finishing top of the Premier Division without defeat and lifting the YML Cup earlier this season.
Their semi-final place was secured following a walkover against Hunslet ARLFC A, while opponents Ossett Trinity Tigers earned their spot with a 22–12 victory over Dodworth Miners.
Ossett finished second in the regular-season standings and will now look to end Doncaster’s unbeaten campaign in the Premier Division showpiece.
Division 2
The final match of the day sees another unbeaten league leader pursuing a double, as YML Trophy winners West Hull A face Eastmoor Dragons.
West Hull finished first in Division 2 and progressed through their semi-final with a 22–10 victory over Lindley St Joseph’s. They will meet second-placed Eastmoor, who defeated Dearne Valley Bulldogs 32–10 to secure their place at Batley.
West Hull will be aiming to add the Division 2 title to the Trophy, while Eastmoor will look to end their opponents’ unbeaten run and finish their own impressive campaign with silverware.
With divisional titles, unbeaten records and two potential doubles on the line, the 2026 Yorkshire Men’s League Grand Finals promise to provide a fitting celebration of community Rugby League.
