Your Swinton Lions squad is locked in for Sunday’s Betfred Championship clash against Batley Bulldogs! We’re also pleased to welcome Riley Dervan into the matchday squad following his loan signing from Wigan Warriors. A huge thank you to MCR Concrete Ltd for their fantastic support as our Main Match Sponsor, and to Max Holmes for...
LIONS BRING IN WIGAN WARRIORS STARLET ON LOAN
We are delighted to confirm the short-term loan signing of Wigan Warriors’ fullback, Riley Dervan ahead of this weekend’s game. Riley arrives from the Super League club to bolster Anthony Murray’s squad, and we’re excited to welcome him to the Lions.
JORDY GIBSON INJURY UPDATE
Having now received Jordan’s medical report following his MRI scan, we are devastated to confirm that the knee injury he sustained at Whitehaven was more complex than could be determined prior to the scan. Sadly, this means Jordan will miss the remainder of the 2026 season – a devastating blow for him personally and a...
LIONS AND REDS LAUNCH CENTENARY TROPHY
At Swinton Lions RLFC we are excited to confirm that our upcoming game against Salford RLFC will not just be a Betfred Championship fixture, but will also be a contest for the inaugural Centenary Cup, celebrating 100 years since Salford was granted city status. The match will take place at the Brick Community Stadium on...
NEXT UP FOR THE LIONS BATLEY BULLDOGS AT HEYWOOD ROAD 2PM SUNDAY (DOUBLE HEADER)
𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗬𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬! The Lions return to home soil this Sunday as we welcome Batley Bulldogs to Heywood Road in the Betfred Championship.Your support can make all the difference, so come down and get behind the boys for another big afternoon of rugby league. Swinton Lions Batley Bulldogs Sunday 2 August 2:00pm Kick-off Heywood Road, Sale Tickets available online...
LIONS IMPRESS IN NEWCASTLE AS THUNDER MARCH ON
NEWCASTLE THUNDER 34 SWINTON LIONS 10 IAN RIGG at Crow Trees, Blaydon Saturday Thunder kept up the pressure on London Broncos with a hard-fought win over the Lions in the Northeast. The home side made a strong start with quite a few of their parent club York players playing in the side. The Lions were...
LIONS 21 MAN SQUAD FOR NEWCASTLE THUNDER AWAY ON SATURDAY
SQUAD NEWS The Lions are back on the road this Saturday as we head to Newcastle Thunder in the Betfred Championship. Let’s get behind the boys and make some noise in the North! Saturday 25th July Kick-off: 4:00pm Get your tickets here: https://www.thunderrugby.co.uk/match-day/tickets
LIONS COMPETE HARD BUT DONCASTER SECURE THE DOUBLE
*** Lions Man of the Match – Trent Kelly-Duffy *** SWINTON LIONS 0 DONCASTER 56 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday Doncaster completed the double over the Lions running in ten tries in a game that swung end to end with the Lions having some great chances and not taking them, but Doncaster were clinical with...
21 MAN SQUAD FOR DONCASTER AT HOME ON SUNDAY
𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 Muzza has named his 21-man squad for Sunday’s Betfred Championship clash with Doncaster at Heywood Road. Back on home soil and ready to put on a show in front of the Blue & White Army! Heywood Road, Sale Sunday 19th July 3:00pm KOWho’s backing the boys this weekend?
FIN IRWIN DEPARTS THE LIONS
“Swinton Lions would like to announce the immediate release of Finlay Irwin by mutual consent. We’d like to thank Fin for all of his efforts whilst wearing our colours, and wish him all the very best in his future career.”