Former Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and England star Luke Gale will join broadcaster James Deighton for the 1895 Cup Preliminary and Round One draw on Sunday (15 February), live on BBC Radio Leeds from 5.40pm. The competition, which ex-Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel Gale won with Wakefield Trinity two years ago, returns for 2026...
21 MAN SQUAD NAMED FOR NORTH WALES CRUSADERS AWAY 14/2/2026 KO 3PM
Paul Wood has named his 21 man squad for the visit to Colwyn Bay on Saturday. We will be putting score updates out on our “X” channel.
LIONS BRING IN YOUNG BULLS STAR ON LOAN
Swinton Lions are delighted to welcome young forward Cameron Bate on loan from Bradford Bulls. Although based on this side of the Pennines, it’s over at Bradford where they’ve nurtured Cam’s impressive rise through their academy ranks. So much so that the 19 year-old landed a first team squad number for the Bulls’ return...
LIONS BACK IN CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION ON SATURDAY THIS WEEK
The Lions are back in action on Valentines Day this Saturday 14th February when they travel to Colwyn Bay to take on North Wales Crusaders and the game will kick off at 3pm. See you there.
TRINITY PROGRESS TO ROUND FOUR DESPITE A BRAVE LIONS PERFORMANCE
SWINTON LIONS 6 WAKEFIELD TRINITY 82 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday Wakefield Trinity progressed into round four with some well created tries and some impressive goal kicking from Max Jowitt who racked up the points. The game also marked a historic day for referee Tara Jones who officiated her first game involving a Super League...
21 MAN SQUAD FOR WAKEFIELD TRINITY CUP TIE
LIONS FALL TO DEFEAT IN FINAL SECONDS
SWINTON LIONS 24 GOOLE VIKINGS 28 IAN RIGG Heywood Road Sunday A try from Vikings fullback Shane Tuohey twelve seconds from full time pulled his side from the jaws of defeat to go home with the win. An error by the same player gave the Lions some early ball and they made the most of...
Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation Appoints John Whalley as Director of Women & Girls Rugby League / Community Development Manager
The Swinton Lions Community Sports Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of John Whalley as Director of Women & Girls Rugby League and Community Development Manager. John’s appointment represents a major step in the Foundation’s ambition to grow women’s and girls’ rugby league and strengthen inclusive community sport across the region. He will lead...
21 MAN SQUAD FOR GOOLE VIKINGS CLASH AND TICKET INFO
The Lions back at home this weekend! We’re back at Heywood Rd as Swinton Lions take on the Goole Vikings Kick-off at 3pm — let’s pack the stands and bring the noise! Get your tickets here: See link below https://swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk/tickets/
LIONS WIN CLASSIC CUP TIE TO PROGRESS TO ROUND THREE
INCE ROSE BRIDGE 26 SWINTON LIONS 44 IAN RIGG Pinfold Street Saturday Ince Rose Bridge gave Swinton Lions a tough cup game on their own patch, but the Championship side showed their superior fitness to finish the game strongly and book their place against Wakefield in the next round. Bridge started strongly and had the...