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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Manchester Swinton Lionesses: A New Era for Women’s Rugby League The Swinton Lionesses proudly announce the launch of their new identity — Manchester Swinton Lionesses — marking an exciting new chapter for women’s rugby league and for one of the sport’s most historic clubs. This evolution celebrates the proud heritage of Swinton Lions RLFC while...
The Swinton Lionesses are back in action for a special Lioness 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 as we take on the 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 in the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝟴𝗣𝗠 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗪𝗡𝟳 𝟮𝗟𝗭It’s set to be a massive night of rugby league under the lights as our Lionesses go head-to-head with top international opposition A £𝟱 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆...