KEIGHLEY COUGARS 14 SWINTON LIONS 18 IAN RIGG Cougar Park Sunday The Lions continue to fly high with another late strike to take the points for the second week on the trot. It was a strong start for the home side and Mark Ioane was causing the Lions defence countless problems going down the hill....
LIONS FIGHT BACK FOR SENSATIONAL VICTORY
SWINTON LIONS 30 GOOLE VIKINGS 28 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday Swinton Lions staged a superb second half fight back to snatch victory over a Vikings side that looked like they were in for their first league victory of the season. Vikings had two early chances and Jaylan Hodgson and Jack Coventry were both held...
Lionesses Top of the League!
Swinton Lionesses continued their winning ways with another emphatic victory. This win at Hull moved them to the top of the table. Hull were first to score with Kayleigh Waller crashing over to score after 13 minutes. She converted her own try to make it 6-0. The Lionesses hit back two minutes later when Sammi...
Lionesses take the win!
The new look Swinton Lionesses got their season off to a flying start with a convincing victory over Bradford Bulls. The Lionesses were first to attack the line. A long pass by Emma Dwyer to Alexsis Smith had the winger going for the corner before cutting back inside and passing the ball back to Emma...
CLUB STATEMENT
CLUB STATEMENT At Swinton Lions we are eagerly looking forward to Sunday’s double-header, with the Lions taking on Dewsbury Rams at 2pm, and our Lionesses taking on Bradford Bulls at 4.30pm. We hope that all Swinton fans will do their best to support the occasion, and give their backing to both of our teams. As...
LIONS FALL TO DEFEAT AS RAMS TAKE THE SPOILS
SWINTON LIONS 10 DEWSBURY RAMS 26 IAN RIGG at Heywood Road Dewsbury Rams produced a good team performance to send the Lions to their first defeat of the season. The Lions could have opened the scores in the third minute when Adam Sidlow kicked for the right corner, but Rams defence got to the...
RODDEN TREBLE HELPS LIONS TO BIG WIN OVER THUNDER
NEWCASTLE THUNDER 6 SWINTON LIONS 48 IAN RIGG Blaydon RFC, Sunday A treble from Gav Rodden helped the Lions to a big win in the Newcastle sunshine witnessed by a large following of Swinton fans. Thunder had the better of the early exchanges and forced a goal line drop out on seven minutes but...
HIGHAM DOUBLE SECURES OPENING DAY WIN
SWINTON LIONS 16 WHITEHAVEN 10 IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday The Lions got their season off to a winning start, but it was all in the balance until two minutes from the end when Harry Higham capitalised on a Haven ball fumble to cross on the right. The home side started well and...
SWINTON LIONS RLFC RE-LAUNCH THE “19 CLUB” MEMBERSHIP FOR 2025
Swinton Lions RLFC is proud to re-launch the 19 CLUB for the highly anticipated 2025 season! This fan-driven initiative is designed to reward our loyal supporters with exclusive benefits and experiences, all while remaining completely non-profit. 19 CLUB members will enjoy: Discounted Away Travel – making it easier and more affordable to follow the Lions...
LIONS FALL SHORT IN 1895 CUP THRILLER
ROCHDALE HORNETS 18 SWINTON LIONS 16 IAN RIGG Crown Oil Arena Sunday Rochdale Hornets earned themselves a derby match against Oldham in the next round with a hard-fought victory over the Lions. There was nothing between the two sides in the opening action, but Hornets did have more of the ball, but the Lions defence...