Our latest signing will no doubt prove a popular one locally, as we welcome Swintonian Jack Spencer to the Lions! Jack, who stands 6 feet 1 and turned 30 on his last birthday, has plenty of experience playing as a prop or in the second row.
Author: Sam Everall
REECE HAMLETT JOINS LIONS!
Swinton Lions are delighted to reveal their first new signing of 2022 – Reece Hamlett!
Match Report – Swinton Lions 16-26 Widnes Vikings
The Vikings followed up their victory against the Bulls with a hard-fought win against the Lions which saw Matt Cook and Paul Clough make their final career appearances and Referee Gareth Hewer controlling his last game before retirement.
Ashton Bears Ladies U16’s 10-42 Swinton Lionesses U16’s
Swinton Lionesses U16s continued their impressive form on Wednesday night beating Ashton Bears Ladies U16s 42-10.
Match Report – Sheffield Eagles 28-34 Swinton Lions
The Lions put in a stunning performance at the Keepmoat Stadium to claim their second victory of the season.
OBITUARY – MIKE PEERS
Mike Peers joined the Lions in September 1981 from hometown club Warrington for whom he had made 55 first team appearances. Mike was a “players’ player”, operating as a natural loose forward. Mike had the lot, a good rugby brain, great hands, sidestep and an astute kicking game.
Match Report – Swinton Lions 32-34 London Broncos
The Broncos might have got the two points, but they will know they were in a contest after a fantastic second half fight back by the Lions.
Lionesses earn International recognition!
At Swinton Lions we are proud and thrilled to announce that just six months after forming our female teams, two of our “Lionesses” have been selected at international level, with both Maddie Corrigan and Holly Grimes being brought into the Ireland train-on squad for 2021 and 2022.
Match Report – Halifax Panthers 48-12 Swinton Lions
The Panthers got their season back on track with a mauling of the Lions scoring some excellent tries to keep them well in the play off hunt.
LIONS CONFIRM ALLAN COLEMAN AS HEAD COACH
Swinton Lions RLFC can confirm that former Assistant Coach Allan Coleman, who was recently placed in temporary charge until the end of the current season, has now been formally appointed as Head Coach until at least the end of the 2022 campaign.
