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...
INCE ROSE BRIDGE BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP ROUND 2 – CONFIRMED
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REPLACEMENT FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP
The RFL have confirmed that replacement fixtures will be scheduled in the 2026 Betfred Championship season. The replacement fixtures have been developed to ensure each club maintains their 24-game season, the solution being sought due to Featherstone Rovers not taking their place in the league in 2026. The replacement fixtures will see teams play against...
HORNETS STING LIONS TO TAKE OPENING DAY VICTORY
SWINTON LIONS 8 ROCHDALE HORNETS 12 IAN RIGG Heywood Road , Sunday Rochdale Hornets stung the Lions with an Ethan Wood try eight minutes from time to secure victory and take the points. The game was played in atrocious conditions with constant rain throughout making handling difficult at times. It was early pressure from the...
SQUAD FOR SEASON OPENER AGAINST ROCHDALE HORNETS
PLAY OFF SYSTEM CONFIRMED FOR BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
As anticipation builds to the first kick off for the 2026 Betfred Championship season, the RFL have confirmed the 10-team Play Off structure format which will be in place for the end of the season. Using an extended and amended version of the McIntyre system, it will see four weekends of Play Off action, culminating...