Swinton Lionesses won their first ever trophy with a hard earned victory over Salford Red Devils in the Challenge Shield at the Millennium Stadium. Playing uphill in the first half, the Lionesses were the first to score in the 8th minute. After sustained pressure by Salford, the Lionesses were given a penalty which allowed them...
All Eyes on the Lionesses as They Head into the Challenge Shield Final The countdown is on! This Sunday, the Swinton Lionesses will step onto the field for their biggest test of the season — the Women’s Challenge Shield Final. It promises to be a fantastic day of rugby league, and we couldn’t be prouder...
SWINTON LIONS 26 NORTH WALES CRUSADERS 20 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday The Lions produced an epic second half to send the Crusaders to their first defeat of the season with some stunning second half tries. After Jack Stevens had put the Lions in a good position with a kick down to the left corner,...
John Whalley Appointed Head Coach of Swinton Lionesses Swinton Lionesses are proud to announce the appointment of John Whalley as the new Head Coach marking a new chapter for the Lionesses. With more than 30 years of experience in rugby league, John Whalley brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and proven success to the role....
WORKINGTON TOWN 32 SWINTON LIONS 12 IAN RIGG Fibrus Community Stadium Sunday Town made it back-to-back wins with an impressive attacking performance against the Lions. The homeside took the lead in the third minute when Jake Bradley went over in the left corner after a kick through and Jake Carter converted. The Lions then had...
Match Report: Swinton Lionesses 18–12 Hull KR Date: 27 April 2025 Venue: Folly Lane ARLFC Attendance: 258 Swinton Lionesses claimed a hard-fought 18–12 victory over Hull KR in an exciting contest on Sunday, showcasing strong attacking flair and determined defence to secure the win. The Lionesses got on the scoreboard early with a well-worked try...
Swinton Lionesses 40 Widnes Vikings 14 Alan Dixon at Hindley ARLFC Swinton Lionesses progressed through to the semi-final of the Challenge Shield with a hard-fought victory over Widnes Vikings. They will now play Hull KR at home next week. The Lionesses forced Widnes to drop out from the kick off. Good runs by Darcey Price,...
ROCHDALE HORNETS 8 SWINTON LIONS 7 IAN RIGG Crown Oil Arena Friday Hornets put in a dogged performance to claim the points in the local derby on a wet afternoon, The Lions were dealt a blow in the opening minute when their captain Mitch Cox was injured in the tackle and had to leave the...
Swinton Lionesses 38 Leigh Miners Rangers 8 The Lionesses progressed to the quarter-finals of the Challenge Shield with a thrilling second half performance that blew away Leigh Miners. In a tight first half, the Lionesses were first to score in the 5th minute. Following a charge down, good runs by Ellie Jelves and Darcey Price...
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....