Really disappointed that our game this Sunday against Stanningley has been forfeited, meaning we progress to the next round. Not the way we wanted to start the season, and frustrating to have to wait another week to get going. That said, we can’t wait to finally kick things off at home against Salford RLFC on...
MANCHESTER SWINTON LIONESSES BACK IN CUP ACTION THIS SUNDAY
𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥This Sunday, Manchester Swinton Lionesses kick off their campaign in the Women’s Challenge Shield – a competition they won last year… and will be looking to defend New season. Same hunger. One goal: retain the shield.Get down and show your support for game one – let’s pack out Ince Rose Bridge and start the season the right...
LIONESSES BRAVE THE STORM TO DEFEAT VIKINGS
Manchester Swinton Lionesses 32 Widnes Vikings 6 Alan Dixon at Ince Rose Bridge ARLFC Manchester Swinton Lionesses continued their preparation for the upcoming season with an impressive victory over a stubborn Widnes Vikings side. Widnes had the better of the opening exchanges but good defence by the Lionesses kept them at bay. The...
ROAR 13/03/26
LIONS v SHEFFIELD EAGLES Sunday 15 March 2026 – Kick-Off 3pm This coming Sunday we welcome Sheffield Eagles to Heywood Road in the Preliminary Round of the 1895 Cup, the knockout tournament reserved for non-Super League clubs. It’s a tough assignment for Swinton against an established top-end Championship outfit, but the Lions will be giving it...
MANCHESTER SWINTON LIONESSES ANNOUNCE SQUAD FOR WIDNES GAME AT INCE
The team is set for our next pre-season clash as the Manchester Swinton Lionesses take on Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club tonight under the lights 12/3/2026 Ince Rosebridge Sports & Community ClubPinfold St, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2DZ TONIGHT 12 March 2026 8PM Kick-Off £2 donation on the gate – all proceeds go towards supporting the Swinton Lions FoundationA big thank...
LIONS ROAR – 8TH MARCH 2026
LIONS V NEWCASTLE THUNDERSunday 8 March 2026, Kick-Off 3pm This coming Sunday we welcome Newcastle Thunder to Heywood Road in the Betfred Championship. Thanks to their close relationship with Super League outfit York RLFC, the north-east side look to have taken positive strides following a couple of very difficult years in League 1. Therefore another...
MANCHESTER SWINTON LIONESSES FRIENDLY UPCOMING 12TH MARCH
Thursday night under the lights We’re back in action as the Manchester Swinton Lionesses take on Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club in our next pre-season friendly. Ince Rose Bridge Sports and Community Club Pinfold St, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2DZ 12/03/2026 8PM Kick-Off £2 donation on the gate – all proceeds welcome in support of the...
DOUBLE HEADER EASTER SUNDAY – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
Two massive games. One huge afternoon of rugby. Swinton Lions vs Salford – 14:00 KO Manchester Swinton Lionesses vs Salford – 16:30 KO Heywood Road, Sale 5th April 2026This is set to be a BIG one… and we’re expecting it to be very busy. Matchday hospitality is already SOLD OUT Don’t leave it late — purchase your tickets now to secure...
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...
Lionesses Add Aussie Spark: Tamika Bull Joins Manchester Swinton Lionesses
Welcome to the Lionesses, Tamika Bull 🦁💙 We’re delighted to welcome Tamika Bull to the Manchester Swinton Lionesses — a gifted, hardworking, and determined young half back who is already making her mark in the women’s game. Tamika arrives from Australia with an impressive rugby league pedigree. Currently representing the Newcastle Knights Harvey Norman NSW...