They reached the Championship Grand Final by beating Halifax 46-16 in the Semi-Final, only to be defeated by Halifax in the final on a golden point (22–23).
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Eligible applicants from the Co-operative Championship, based on the first criterion, were: Halifax, Barrow Raiders, Featherstone Rovers, Widnes Vikings and Batley Bulldogs.
Whilst in his first year at Halifax the sacking of Tony Anderson opened a new career for "Faz" as he was asked to become temporary coach until the end of the year.
He also enjoyed time at Wigan, Halifax, Bradford Northern, Workington Town, York, Keighley, Prescot Panthers, and Lancashire Lynx.
The arrival of former England and Halifax RLFC scrum half David Holmes spearheaded a new era and the club reached the final of the Tetley Bitter Vase at Twickenham in 2000, securing a 20-11 win over favourites Bank of England RUFC in the Final and despite finishing second in the League, a restructure meant that they remained in Yorkshire 2 as all 10 clubs below them were relegated!