𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 | 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗦 Another Lion secured for 2027! Swinton Lions are pleased to confirm that experienced forward 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 will remain with the club for the upcoming season! A familiar face in the Lions’ pack, Deane brings valuable experience, consistency and professionalism to Anthony Murray’s squad.Despite injuries disrupting parts of his 2026 campaign, Deane...
LAYTON JUPP SIGNS FOR 2027
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗝𝗨𝗣𝗣 Swinton Lions are delighted to announce the signing of promising young forward 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗽𝗽 for the 2027 season! A powerful, physical forward who enjoys the tough work in the middle, Layton arrives with plenty of potential, having been named Leigh Leopards’ Academy Player of the Year in 2025. After impressing...
LIONS SIGN SPEEDSTER BRAD HOLROYD FOR 2027
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗗𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘! Swinton Lions are delighted to announce the return of Brad Holroyd for the 2027 season!A familiar face to Lions supporters, Brad returns to Heywood Road following an impressive spell with Keighley Cougars, where he crossed the line for 16 tries during the 2026 campaign.An exciting attacking threat with...
LIONS ADD LLOYD ROBY TO 2027 SQUAD
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗬Swinton Lions are delighted to announce the signing of Lloyd Roby for the 2027 season! An exciting addition to Anthony Murray’s squad, Lloyd arrives with a strong Championship pedigree and a wealth of experience across the professional game.A talented and versatile back, Lloyd will add further quality, creativity and competition to...
DAN ABRAM RETURNS TO THE LIONS FOR 2027
𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗗𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗠! Swinton Lions are delighted to confirm the return of Dan Abram for the 2027 season!After spending a season with Hunslet, Dan returns to the Lions bringing valuable experience, versatility and an impressive goal-kicking record.Having previously made 84 appearances for the club and scored 642 points, Dan is no...
160TH ANNIVERSARY AND HERITAGE CELEBRATION EVENT 20TH NOVEMBER 2026
𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 – 𝟭𝟲𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 & 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate 𝟭𝟲𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗟𝗙𝗖! An evening dedicated to our incredible history, the people who have shaped our club and the generations of Lions who have proudly worn the shirt. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧’𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗? Two-course dinner Hall of...
DANNY LYNCH JOINS THE LIONS FOR 2027
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗬 𝗟𝗬𝗡𝗖𝗛!𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗻! Swinton Lions are delighted to announce the arrival of 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵, who joins the club from Salford ahead of the 2027 season! After making his mark in the Championship last season, Danny makes the move to Swinton looking to build on that momentum and...
AARON LYNCH SIGNS ON FOR 2027
𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗬𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬!We’re delighted to confirm that 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵 has committed his future to Swinton Lions for the 2027 season! Aaron enjoyed an outstanding 2026 campaign, earning the well-deserved recognition of 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀’ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! A consistent performer who leads from the front, Aaron has become a key figure in the...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWINTON RLFC
HAPPY 160TH BIRTHDAY, SWINTON LIONS! On this day in 1866, the foundations of the Swinton Lions club that we know today were first laid.At a meeting held at the old St Peter’s School, the men of Swinton Cricket Club decided to form a rugby football section to keep themselves occupied during the winter months.This event...
TRENT KELLY-DUFFY BACK ON BOARD FOR 2027
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗞𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗬-𝗗𝗨𝗙𝗙𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳! Swinton Lions are delighted to confirm that 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆-𝗗𝘂𝗳𝗳𝘆 has re-signed with the club for the 2027 season!Following an outstanding 2026 campaign, Trent established himself as a key figure in the Lions squad, earning both the 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 and 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 awards. Known for...