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TRINITY PROGRESS TO ROUND FOUR DESPITE A BRAVE LIONS PERFORMANCE

SWINTON LIONS 6 WAKEFIELD TRINITY 82 IAN RIGG            Heywood Road               Sunday Wakefield Trinity progressed into round four with some well created tries and some impressive goal kicking from Max Jowitt who racked up the points. The game also marked a historic day for referee Tara Jones who officiated her first game involving a Super League...

LIONS FALL TO DEFEAT IN FINAL SECONDS

SWINTON LIONS 24 GOOLE VIKINGS 28 IAN RIGG            Heywood Road               Sunday A try from Vikings fullback Shane Tuohey twelve seconds from full time pulled his side from the jaws of defeat to go home with the win. An error by the same player gave the Lions some early ball and they made the most of...

Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation Appoints John Whalley as Director of Women & Girls Rugby League / Community Development Manager

The Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of John Whalley as Director of Women & Girls Rugby League and Community Development Manager. John’s appointment represents a major step in the Foundation’s ambition to grow women’s and girls’ rugby league and strengthen inclusive community sport across the region. He will lead...

LIONS WIN CLASSIC CUP TIE TO PROGRESS TO ROUND THREE

INCE ROSE BRIDGE 26 SWINTON LIONS 44 IAN RIGG            Pinfold Street    Saturday Ince Rose Bridge gave Swinton Lions a tough cup game on their own patch, but the Championship side showed their superior fitness to finish the game strongly and book their place against Wakefield in the next round. Bridge started strongly and had the...

REPLACEMENT FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP

The RFL have confirmed that replacement fixtures will be scheduled in the 2026 Betfred Championship season. The replacement fixtures have been developed to ensure each club maintains their 24-game season, the solution being sought due to Featherstone Rovers not taking their place in the league in 2026. The replacement fixtures will see teams play against...

HORNETS STING LIONS TO TAKE OPENING DAY VICTORY

SWINTON LIONS 8 ROCHDALE HORNETS 12 IAN RIGG            Heywood Road , Sunday Rochdale Hornets stung the Lions with an Ethan Wood try eight minutes from time to secure victory and take the points. The game was played in atrocious conditions with constant rain throughout making handling difficult at times. It was early pressure from the...