AWAY LEAGUE FIXTURE THIS SATURDAY! The Leigh Leopards wheelchair team host our Swinton Lions wheelchair team in the Northern Conference this Saturday! Saturday 15th August 1PM Kick Off Lowton High SchoolNewton Rd, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 1DUCome down, get behind the players and enjoy what promises to be a cracking afternoon of Wheelchair Rugby League! A huge thank you to our...
LIONS CREATE MORE HISTORY WINNING THE CENTENARY CUP AGAINST SALFORD
SALFORD 18 SWINTON LIONS 20 IAN RIGG Brick Community Stadium Saturday Swinton Lions ended a forty-one year wait for victory over their local rivals to win the Centenary Cup in front of a reasonable crowd. The Lions made a bright start forcing Salford into a handling error in their opening set. Deane Meadows was victim...
MANCHESTER SWINTON LIONESSES SECURE THE PANKHURST CUP WITH A RUNAWAY VICTORY IN THE DERBY
Salford 4 Manchester Swinton Lionesses 78 Alan Dixon at CorpAcq Stadium Community Field It was another record-breaking day as the Manchester Swinton Lionesses cemented their place at the top of the table and retained the Pankhurst Cup. Salford were tackled into touch from the kick off. Yasmin Parton Sotomayor and Grace Arrowsmith drove the ball...
BRILLIANT WHEELCHAIR GAME FINISHES IN ONE POINT DEFEAT
Swinton Lions Wheelchair 53 Warrington Wolves Wheelchair 54 Alan Dixon at Beactive, Urmston A last-minute try denied the Lions their second win of the season in an end-to-end game against the Wolves. The Wolves recovered the kick off and immediately went on the attack. Good defence by the Lions kept them out. A Lions turn...
BIG TURNOUT FOR MANCHESTER SWINTON LIONESSES DEVELOPMENT DAY
*Over 200 Girls Take Part in Manchester Swinton Lionesses Girls Development Pathway* The Manchester Swinton Lionesses Girls u11-16s Development Pathway has enjoyed a hugely successful programme this summer, with more than 200 girls taking part across three development sessions. Designed to support the growth of the women’s and girls game, each session focused on core...
LIONS SQUAD TO TAKE ON SALFORD IN CENTENARY CUP ON SATURDAY
𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 Anthony Murray has named his 21-man squad for Saturday’s huge Centenary Cup derby against Salford RLFC! We’re also pleased to welcome Luca Walsh and Sam Oakes, who come straight into the squad following their short-term loan moves from St Helens RLFC. Please note: Kick-off has been brought forward to 2:30pm. Saturday 8 August Centenary Cup Salford RLFC The Brick Community...
WHEELCHAIR ACTION FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST. SQUAD ANNOUNCED
𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲Here’s your 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 squad for Friday night’s clash with 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀! The Lions are back in action as they look to put in another strong performance under the lights. 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗕𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗨𝗿𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗠𝟰𝟭 𝟳𝗦𝗝Come down, get behind the team and show your support! Your...
WHEELCHAIR TEAM BACK IN ACTION AT HOME TO WARRINGTON THIS FRIDAY – GET ALONG AND SEE THE ACTION
IT’S MATCH WEEK! The Northern Conference League returns with a huge clash as our Lions Wheelchair team take on Warrington Wolves Wheelchair RLFC! Two fierce rivals. Elite wheelchair rugby league. Pride. Power. Relentless. Friday 7th August 7:00 PM Kick-Off Doors open 6:30PM BeActive Urmston, Kingsway Park, Urmston, M41 7SJ Main match Sponsor – Camway InstallationsExpect big hits, incredible skill, lightning-fast action and a...
BULLDOGS COME OUT ON TOP IN END TO END BATTLE
**** Kalum Rathbone scores the opener **** SWINTON LIONS 12 BATLEY BULLDOGS 30 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday Batley Bulldogs secured victory with a strong final quarter when the Lions defence started to run out of power. Lions second row man Deane Meadows was sent to the sin bin in the third minute for going...
MANCHESTER SWINTON LIONESSES CRUSH HULL FC TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED
Manchester Swinton Lionesses 78 Hull FC 4 Alan Dixon at Heywood Road Manchester Swinton Lionesses’ unbeaten run continued with an emphatic victory over Hull FC. They equalled the most points scored in a home game and numerous milestones and records were broken. The Lionesses got off to a flying start when Hull knocked on at...