They managed to stay in Division 1 for the 2007–08 and the 2008–09 season. In their 2007 Challenge Cup run they beat Brighouse Rangers (42–4) before bowing out against Castleford Lock Lane (26–28). During the 2008 Challenge Cup, Dudley Hill beat Dewsbury Celtic (72–0) but lost to York Acorn (6–14) in Round 2. In the 2009–10 season they won promotion (again alongside Saddleworth Rangers) to the Premier Division. The 2009 Challenge Cup included a win against Halifax Irish (22–10) before being knocked out against Widnes St Maries (19–24). Dudley Hill's 2010 Challenge Cup run didn't last long as they were knocked out in Round 1 by Castleford Panthers (18–20).
