by Jake Watson
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27 February 2025
WHO HAS PLAYED FOR BOTH: London Broncos & Dewsbury Rams There have only been 33 meetings between the two sides since 1980 which is relatively low in comparison to other long established professional clubs in the Rugby League pyramid. It’s a very favourable record for London who have won 23 of those meetings, including the last 11. But, how many players have played for both sides? Paul Sykes is the most obvious one. The 43-year-old was born in Dewsbury and is still playing for his home town club. Whilst after a stellar five years in London, Sykes also holds the accolade of being the clubs highest ever points scorer. Reiss Butterworth A short but sweet spell with the Broncos in the 2024 Super League season, Reiss played three times during a loan spell before returning to parent club Hull KR. Now playing for fellow Championship side Sheffield Eagles, Butterworth played for Dewsbury for three seasons between 2021 and 2023 and was named League One Player of the Year in his final season with the club. Robbie Storey The proud scorer of our first Super League try of the season in 2024 when he scored against St Helens. Storey would also score tries home and away against Hull FC before departing the club at the end of the season to move to Australia. Prior to moving to London, the Hull born centre had successful seasons at both Doncaster and Keighley. In 2021, after a year playing in France with Carcassone, Storey played 7 games for Dewsbury Rams.