Broadstairs Win London League GRAND FINAL
    - Saturday 13th August 2005

In a hard fought encounter at South London Storm's ground on Saturday, Bulldogs deservedly took the title of London League champions by beating Colchester Romans 40-14. A spirited performance was shown by all the players as Broadstairs always controlled this tough encounter against a Colchester side who never gave up until the final whistle blew.

For a match report, see the Fixtures & Results page.

Broadstairs Reach GRAND FINAL By Default
    - Monday 8th August 2005

Unfortunately, due to work commitments, the Met Police were unable to field a team to face the Bulldogs on Saturday 6th August 2005. Bulldogs were only informed of this at 11.45am on the day and we send our apologies to the supporters who turned up to cheer us on. Posters were erected at the ground and hopefully as little inconvenience as possible was caused.

The good news is that Bulldogs have reached the Grand Final in their inaugural season. The game is against Colchester Romans and will kick off at 4.15pm on Saturday 13th August 2005 at South London Storm's ground, Streatham-Croydon RFC, 159 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, South London.

The Bulldogs will be running a coach to this game and supporters are urged to book their place on it by contacting Mike Simmonds on 07901 831135. Places will be booked on a first come first served basis so please give your support to the team and have an enjoyable day out in London.

Broadstairs To Face Met Police in Play-Off Semi-Final on 6th August 2005
    - Tuesday 2nd August 2005

The Met Police swept past Kent Ravens 82-0 on Saturday 30th July. They will travel to Broadstairs in the Semi-Final to take place on Saturday 6th August 2005.

The match will kick-off at 3pm at St. Peter's Rec. with the winners going on to face the winners of the other semi-final, Colchester Romans or Ipswich Rhinos in the final on Saturday 13th August 2005. The game will take place at South London Storm's ground, Streatham-Croydon RFC, 159 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, South London.

Broadstairs Draw Kent Ravens or Met Police in Play-Off Semi-Final
    - Monday 25th July 2005

The London Amateur Rugby League have just announced that either Metropolitan Police or Kent Ravens will travel to Broadstairs on Saturday 6th August for the Merit Table Play-Off Semi-Final.

Kent Ravens will travel to Met Police on Saturday 30th July for the Quarter-Final with the winner travelling to Broadstairs the following week for the Semi-Final, kicking-off at 3pm at St. Peter's Rec.

The Bulldogs have a good record against both sides with 2 wins this season over the Ravens and a narrow 2-point loss at Met Police. Either side will provide much tougher opposition with a place in the Grand Final at stake.

Broadstairs Finish Top After West London Draw
    - Saturday 23rd July 2005

Broadstairs came away from Middlesex with draw but could so easily have lost after Sharks missed a last minute conversion to leave both sides with a 30-30 draw.

More details can be found on the Fixtures and Results page.

Broadstairs Reach Shield Final At Middlesex 9s Tournament
    - Saturday 16th July 2005

Broadstairs Bulldogs found the going tough at the Middlesex 9s tournament in North London on Saturday but came away with their heads held high after a solid performance saw them lose narrowly in the Shield Final and make sure of their invitation back next year.

More details can be found on the Fixtures and Results page.

Broadstairs Bulldogs On BBC Kent Website
    - Tuesday 13th July 2005

Bulldogs have had their own link set up on the BBC Kent website. The BBC have also agreed to display copies of the Match Reports which will help to boost the profile of our club in the local area and the rest of Kent.

Book Your Place On The Coach To Middlesex 9s
    - Saturday 16th July 2005

Broadstairs travel to the Middlesex 9s on July 16th in the rugby league equivalent to the world famous union Middlesex 7s.

Broadstairs have been invited to compete alongside international and domestic sides including South Africa, England U19s, Cambridge University and the Army.

This will be a fantastic event and Broadstairs want to take a large crowd. A coach will be run from Broadstairs up to London for the event. The cost for the day is £20 (includes coach travel and entrance to the tournament).

Please contact michael.simmonds@ge.com by mail or on 07901 831135 to book your place. This is on a first come first served basis and the closing date to book your place is 9th July as the coach needs to be confirmed. Please give your support.

Bulldogs' Continue Fine Run With Win Over Colchester
    - Saturday 9th July 2005

Bulldogs beat a strong Romans side by 46-28. Match report can be found on the Fixtures and Results page.

Bulldogs' Squeeze Past Strong Rhinos XIII
    - Saturday 2nd July 2005

Broadstairs Bulldogs gained a narrow vistory over second placed Rhinos by 30-22. Match report can be found on the Fixtures and Results page.

Bulldogs' Convincing Win Over Ravens
    - Saturday 25th June 2005

Broadstairs Bulldogs convincingly won at Kent Ravens by 80-6. Match report can be found on the Fixtures and Results page.

Bulldogs Travel To Kent Ravens Tomorrow
    - Friday 24th June 2005

Broadstairs Bulldogs play their 4th league game of the season tomorrow away to Kent Ravens. A repeat of the Bulldogs' victory in May will consolidate their lead at the top of the league table.

Bulldogs Invited To MX9s 9-A-Side Tournament
    - Wednesday 22nd June 2005

The Bulldogs strong form has seen them invited to an MX9s 9-a-side tournament on Saturday 16th July 2005. Further information can be found at www.mx9s.com or keep an eye on this site for further details.

Greenwich Admirals Unable To Send A Side To Travel To Broadstairs
    - Friday 17th June 2005

Once again the Bulldogs were left without a league game when Greenwich Admirals found themselves unable to travel to Broadstairs. Bulldogs win the game by default with a winning margin of 24-0 and stay top of the league table.

Bulldogs Draw In Away Trip To Essex
    - Monday 13th June 2005

The Bulldogs came away from Colchester Romans on Saturday with 3 points after being clawed back to a 42-42 draw. They remain top of the table after claiming 2 points for the draw plus a travelling bonus point.

Launch Of Website For Broadstairs Bulldogs
    - Thursday 9th June 2005

Broadstairs Bulldogs own website www.broadbiz.co.uk/bulldogs launched. The site is run and administered by Broadbiz Web Services.

Metropolitan Police Unable To Field A Side To Travel To Broadstairs
    - Friday 3rd June 2005

Again the Bulldogs were left without a home league game when Metropolitan Police were unable to field enough players. Again, Bulldogs win the game by default with a winning margin of 24-0.

Greenwich Admirals Unable To Field A Side To Face The Bulldogs
    - Friday 27th May 2005

The Bulldogs' home league game against Greenwich Admirals was cancelled on Friday as they were unable to field enough players. Bulldogs win the game by default with a winning margin of 24-0.

Metropolitan Police Inflict First Defeat On The Bulldogs
    - Saturday 21st May 2005

Broadstairs Bulldogs lost their first away game of the season by the narrow margin of 28-26 against a strong and physical Police side in Hounslow.

Bulldogs Win First League Encounter
    - Saturday 14th May 2005

Broadstairs Bulldogs triumphed in first league versus a strong Kent Ravens side by 32-12. See our Fixtures page for full match report

Rugby League Is Coming To Thanet
    - Isle of Thanet Gazette, Friday 11th March 2005

A new rugby league club will start playing in Thanet this summer. Broadstairs Bulldogs will play their first match in May and will be based at the St. Peter's Recreation Ground.

With rugby league having switched its programme to the summer months, it is hoped that many Thanet Wanderers players will give the sport a try.

While the Bulldogs are offering anyone who is interested in playing league the chance to get involved, several players from the Thanet Wanderers first team have already declared an interest.

Australian, Ben Bryant - who has more experience of league than union - will be captain while Dan Clement, Chris Marston, Ben Massey, Ross Bell and Tim McLaughlin are among others who look set to figure.

The team will take part in the London Amateur Rugby League merit table and if they are successful will move into the Rugby League Conference South division, the bottom rung of the formal rugby league system.

Their nearest rivals will be Kent Ravens, based in Orpington and Greenwich Admirals.

Club Secretary Michael Simmonds said, "A few of the younger lads at Thanet Wanderers were looking at playing rugby league in London and that would probably lead to them playing union in London as well.

"We want to get as many people as we can both watching and playing and hopefully we can do well on the pitch.

"The main aims are to give people the chance to play in the summer, to give the clubhouse a use during the summer, putting money into Wanderers and there will be a real benefit in terms of fitness for the players.

"Hopefully there will also be a few players who are in the thirds or fourths at Wanderers, giving them a chance to bring them on a bit."

Simmonds said he has no worries about players adapting to the different set of rules. "Most people who will play watch rugby league anyway," he commented.

"Certain things are going to be difficult though - I've spoken to people who have played both and the main problem is getting back 10 metres from the tackle. "The way wanderers attempt to play will help us in rugby league."

While rugby league is dominated by northern clubs, there have been signs of improvement in the south, with London Skolars reaching National League Division Two.

Simmonds said, "The Super League is a long way off, but you've got to have aims. "It's another club that's hopefully going to be going for a long time and do quite well."