The search for our new Head Coach is progressing well and we have interviewed some strong candidates. More discussions with prospective candidates are planned during the coming week, and we aim to make an appointment as soon as possible. We’re also pleased with our ongoing player recruitment. Initial player announcements will take place next week,...
Following last night’s defeat to Hunslet, which has come as a devastating blow to all of us at Swinton Lions RLFC, we can confirm Head Coach Alan Kilshaw offered his resignation and this was accepted unanimously by the Board of Directors. The Board would however like to place on record its thanks to Alan for...
Jason Harborow, a lifelong advocate for rugby league, joins Swinton Lions as a Board Member and Foundation Chair Jason Harborow, a passionate lifelong supporter of rugby league, has played a key role in the sport’s development both locally and internationally. In 1999, he took top-level rugby league to the USA through the RL World Cup...
SWINTON LIONS 20 DONCASTER 22 IAN RIGG at Heywood Road, Sunday 22 September 2024 Doncaster confirmed their Championship status with a hard-fought victory and leaves the Lions possibly facing a play off to secure theirs. The visitors took the lead in the fourth minute when Pauli Pauli crashed over on the left taking defenders with...
Swinton CEO to become RFL Vice-President, & Mayor confirms Lions are key to city’s Rugby strategy At Wednesday’s Rugby Football League Council Meeting, which took place at the AJ Bell Stadium, the Lions’ CEO Steve Wild was confirmed as the incoming RFL Vice-President on a two-year term commencing in January 2025. Steve will share the...
DEWSBURY RAMS 16 SWINTON LIONS 28 IAN RIGG at FLAIR Stadium, Sunday 15 September 2024 The 11 Lions held out to claim the victory as discipline went to the wall at stages. It was a strong start from Swinton forcing the Rams into two goal line drop-outs in the first three minutes before Josh Eaves...
Swinton Lions’ Foundation announces strategic changes to maintain startling progress! One of the great success stories at Swinton Lions post-covid has been the rapid rise and reach of the Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation. The launch of our Swinton Lionesses women’s team was a seminal moment in the history of our club. We have also...