ANTHONY MURRAY NAMED AS NEW MENS ASSISTANT COACH
We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Anthony Murray as Assistant Coach at Swinton Lions. Anthony joined the squad at training last week and has already made a fantastic impression with the group, bringing fresh energy and valuable experience to the coaching team. Head Coach Paul Wood said: “Anthony Murray has come on board...
THUNDER TAKE THE POINTS BACK TO NEWCASTLE
Harry Higham on the way to the line – Photo credit GK Photography SWINTON LIONS 4 NEWCASTLE THUNDER 36 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday Newcastle Thunder put in an impressive performance to leave the Lions still looking for their first points of the season. Cody Hunter put his side ahead in the sixth minute when...
21 MAN SQUAD TO FACE NEWCASTLE THUNDER 8TH MARCH
Paul Wood has announced his 21 man squad to face Newcastle Thunder at Heywood Road.
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...
OLPHERTS TREBLE DOWNS LIONS AT BATLEY
*** Photo credit – Paul Butterfield *** BATLEY BULLDOGS 54 SWINTON LIONS 6 IAN RIGG Fox’s Biscuits Stadium Sunday Batley Bulldogs got off the mark with their first win with an emphatic victory over the luckless Lions. Early pressure from the Bulldogs on the Lions line but Harry Higham managed to knock down Ben Reynolds...
PAUL WOOD SELECTS 21 MAN SQUAD FOR BATLEY
Paul Wood has selected his 21 man squad for the visit to Batley on Sunday with loan signings Alfie Sinclair and Leon Cowen in the squad.
ALFIE SINCLAIR AND LEON COWEN RETURN TO LIONS ON LOAN
We can confirm that have agreed short term loan deals with St Helens for forwards Alfie Sinclair and Leon Cowen, and both are likely to feature in our squad to visit Batley Bulldogs on Sunday. Both Alfie and Leon will of course be well known to Swinton Lions supporters, having appeared for us on DR...
FINLAY IRWIN SIGNS ON FOR REST OF 2026 SEASON
Swinton Lions RLFC are delighted to confirm that Finlay will remain with the club for the rest of the 2026 season! Finlay said: “I’m happy to be here for the rest of 2026. I’ve enjoyed my time here with the lads and I’m excited for the rest of the season.” Head Coach Paul Wood added:...
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...