Congratulations to Louie Roberts, who collected his League One Young Player of the Year award . A well-deserved recognition after an outstanding season. Everyone at Swinton Lions is incredibly proud of Louie’s achievements and the hard work he continues to put in on and off the field.
LIONESSES IN INTERNATIONAL ACTION MONDAY 13TH OCT 2025
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...
NEW FIXTURE FOR WHEELCHAIR TEAM 11TH OCTOBER
Wheelchair Rugby League Swinton Lions RLFC vs Bradford Bulls Home Game Saturday 11th October Kick-off: 14:30 BeActive Urmston, Manchester, M41 7FJ Come down and show your support for the Lions in what promises to be an exciting clash!
GEORGIA LAKE JOINS LIONESSES
We’re delighted to announce that 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 has signed with the Swinton Lionesses ahead of the 2026 season! 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙: “I’m really excited to be joining the Swinton Lionesses, especially as I’ve worked with John before and achieved a lot of success under his coaching. I’ve also played alongside some of the girls previously and...
THREE PLAYERS DEPART THE LIONS
𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 Swinton Lions would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Dan Abram for his outstanding service and commitment to the club over the years. Dan has been a model professional throughout his time at the Lions, showing not only great dedication to his...
BIG NEWS FOR LIONESSES
We’re proud to announce that the 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 have been invited by the 𝐑𝐅𝐋 to take on the touring 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 – a star-studded invitational side in the spirit of the Barbarians – on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫. The Wanderers’ UK tour in the build-up to the Ashes will see them face 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬,...
SQUAD FOR 2026 TAKING SHAPE
Coach Paul Wood has been busy with his staff and the Board working on retention of 2025 squad members and signing new players for the new 2026 Championship season which will soon be on us. Here is the squad so far. Please keep an eye on the socials and here for all the news from...
WHEELS IN MOTION AS LIONS MAKE WHEELCHAIR RUGBY DEBUT
Castleford Tigers A Wheelchair 34 Swinton Lions Wheelchair 16 Alan Dixon at Brigshaw High School It was a historic day at the Brigshaw High School as the Swinton Lions Wheelchair team took to the pitch for their first ever game. The Lions got off to a bad start when Castleford scored on their first possession....
BIG WIN PUTS LIONESSES IN SIGHT OF PLAY-OFFS
Swinton Lionesses 32 Hull Kingston Rovers 14 Alan Dixon at Heywood Road Swinton Lionesses moved back into a play-off spot with a well-earned win over Hull KR. They must now hope that Cardiff beat Salford next week to secure their spot in the play-offs. The Lionesses got off to a dream start with a try...
LIONS SIGN OUT WITH VICTORY
SWINTON LIONS 18 ROCHDALE HORNETS 12 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday The Lions rounded off their home campaign with a hard-fought victory over local rivals Rochdale Hornets in front of the cameras and a large crowd. Early pressure from the visitors with former Lion Lewis Else pulling the strings in attack but great defence from...