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,...
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...
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...
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....
SWINTON LIONS 30 GOOLE VIKINGS 28 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday Swinton Lions staged a superb second half fight back to snatch victory over a Vikings side that looked like they were in for their first league victory of the season. Vikings had two early chances and Jaylan Hodgson and Jack Coventry were both held...
CLUB STATEMENT At Swinton Lions we are eagerly looking forward to Sunday’s double-header, with the Lions taking on Dewsbury Rams at 2pm, and our Lionesses taking on Bradford Bulls at 4.30pm. We hope that all Swinton fans will do their best to support the occasion, and give their backing to both of our teams. As...
SWINTON LIONS 10 DEWSBURY RAMS 26 IAN RIGG at Heywood Road Dewsbury Rams produced a good team performance to send the Lions to their first defeat of the season. The Lions could have opened the scores in the third minute when Adam Sidlow kicked for the right corner, but Rams defence got to the...
NEWCASTLE THUNDER 6 SWINTON LIONS 48 IAN RIGG Blaydon RFC, Sunday A treble from Gav Rodden helped the Lions to a big win in the Newcastle sunshine witnessed by a large following of Swinton fans. Thunder had the better of the early exchanges and forced a goal line drop out on seven minutes but...
SWINTON LIONS 16 WHITEHAVEN 10 IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday The Lions got their season off to a winning start, but it was all in the balance until two minutes from the end when Harry Higham capitalised on a Haven ball fumble to cross on the right. The home side started well and...
Swinton Lions RLFC is proud to re-launch the 19 CLUB for the highly anticipated 2025 season! This fan-driven initiative is designed to reward our loyal supporters with exclusive benefits and experiences, all while remaining completely non-profit. 19 CLUB members will enjoy: Discounted Away Travel – making it easier and more affordable to follow the Lions...