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Match Report – Lionesses in brave performance at Illingworth

The Lionesses bravely went down yesterday by a margin of ten points to Halifax based outfit Illingworth.

Despite having a number of absentees through injury, the Lionesses notched up 6 tries and pushed their experienced hosts for the full 80 minutes. Emily Swift and Ellie Thirkell bagged two tries apiece, with further 4-pointers coming from Holly Grimes and Catherine Sweeney. Holly also kicked a goal, whilst Maddie Higson kicked two more.

Lionesses coach Martina Greenwood reflected on the game, “Unfortunately today we could not take away the win, however, this was not without putting in a formidable performance. We started with some absences due to injury, and this meant that we had to muscle up in various parts of the game. But the Lionesses each gave 110% for every second of the match and I am so proud of each and every one of them. 

“These players came together only 8 months ago, trained weekly, and have made huge progress together. I am looking forward to continue supporting these players through their rugby journey, but for now it’s back to the training paddock to improve and build upon this week’s game.”

Final score: Illingworth 40 Swinton Lionesses 30

Lionesses: Patrycja Baranek; Chloe Birkett; Maddie Corrigan; Ashley Deas; Holly Grimes (1 try & 1 goal); Emily Haley; Maddie Higson (2 goals); Skye Johnson; Chloe Latham; Abbie Parkes-Holden; Helena Ryan; Rebecca Roden; Mollie Scotson; Catherine Sweeney (1 try); Emily Swift (2 tries); Carla Taylor; Ellie Thirkell (2 tries).

 

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LIONS’ SKIPPER LLOYD COMMITS AGAIN TO THE LIONS!

Swinton skipper Rhodri Lloyd has become the latest Lion to commit his immediate future to the club.

Welsh international Rhodri first played for Swinton back in our promotion season of 2015, and has now achieved some 143 appearances for the club. The 28 year old, who normally operates at either centre or second-row, is therefore a well-established favourite with the Lions’ faithful.

The Swinton captain said, “It’s a massive honour to represent this great club, and there’s no doubt that the Lions have become a huge part of my life. I’m looking forward to getting back to winning ways in 2022 after this year’s setback. Swinton as a club belong in the Championship, and anything less than winning League 1 next year will be a failure.”

Swinton Head Coach AlIan Coleman was thrilled with the news of Rhodri’s new contract. He said, “I am absolutely delighted we have got Rhod signed up for next year, because he is our leader in everything we do both on and off the field. Players like Rhod don’t come around very often and we are really lucky that he has chosen to stay with us. When we have spoken about the future he understands everything we want to achieve, and I am so glad he is going to be driving that message home to his fellow players.”

 

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LEWIS HATTON NEW CONTRACT A MAJOR BOOST FOR THE LIONS!

We are thrilled to announce that our outstanding prop-forward, Lewis Hatton, has signed a contract renewal that will keep him at Swinton Lions in 2022.

Lewis joined us in 2019 from Rochdale Hornets and was an instant hit, and to date has scored eight tries in 42 appearances for the Lions. His tireless energy and strong running attributes have made him a firm favourite amongst Swinton fans, and earned him massive respect from opposition players and coaches.

Unfortunately Lewis missed much of the 2021 season due to injury, but his presence in the last ten games reminded us of how much he’d been missed in the first two-thirds of the season.

Swinton Head Coach Allan Coleman was delighted that Lewis has put pen to paper. He said, “This is a massive signing for us as a club. Having known Lewis for three years he is an absolute pleasure to coach and work with. He’s always first in the gym and the last to leave the field, and you can tell that with his performances. 

“In my opinion he is the best prop outside Super League and we are very happy that he has chosen to stay with us. It’s a great vote of confidence in the club by Lewis and demonstrates that we are doing the right things at the Lions.”

Lews responded, “I have loved my last three years with Swinton. The club has really looked after me throughout my time here, particularly this season when I spent the majority of the time out injured. 

“It has been a tough year for myself and the club, but I’m looking forward to rebuilding and pushing for promotion in 2022. 

“I would like to thank Allan Coleman, the rest of the coaching staff, chairman and Board members, for wanting me to stay and being a part of the club moving forward.”

 

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MATTY WILKINSON IS LATEST ADDITION TO THE LIONS’ SQUAD

Our latest exciting signing for season 2022 is 25 years old hooker Matty Wilkinson, who will be joining us from Oldham.

Matty went to Oldham ahead of the 2018 season after being with Salford from the age 17. Prior to joining Oldham he had also enjoyed spells on Dual Registration with Halifax. In his time with the Roughyeds, Matty gained a reputation as a quick and skilful hooker, and a scorer of plenty of tries.

Lions’ Head Coach Allan Coleman was thrilled with this latest addition to his squad for next season. He said, “Matty Wilkinson is another I coached to representative honours in the community game. He is a very exciting player, and will prove good for us as an additional number 9. His pace and reading of the game are things which will be massive for us next year, and I admit that I am absolutely buzzing that Matty will be joining us.”

In response Matty said, “I’m really looking forward to playing for Allan Coleman again. I really enjoyed my time with him at Leigh Miners Rangers, and Allan also coached me at Lancashire amateur level. It looks like Swinton are building something exciting for next year. The Lions are clearly a good club with great facilities and they also play an attractive style of rugby. After a bit of a frustrating year personally, I’m looking forward to playing for Swinton and achieving something positive come the end of next season.”

 

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LIONS ADD FUTURE STAR MAX ROBERTS TO 2022 SQUAD

The latest addition to the Lions’ 2022 squad is Max Roberts, a young talent that enjoyed a fantastic debut season in the Betfred Championship during 2021.

Max, who is 21, started his rugby league career as a youngster with Leigh Miners Rangers. He then moved on to Blackbrook, before signing for Wigan Warriors at the age of 15 on scholarship forms. After a successful few years with Wigan at both Academy and Reserve team levels, he moved on to Oldham ahead of the 2021 season.

Max, who is effective at centre as well as second-row, and after a highly impressive season on a personal level at Oldham, is now eagerly looking forward to a new challenge with the Lions.

Upon signing for the Lions, Max said, “I’m really looking forward to becoming a Lion for next year. It looks like Allan Coleman will be getting a great group of lads together, and I can’t wait for pre-season training to begin, and then to get playing at Swinton.”

Head Coach Allan Coleman added, “Max Roberts is a player that I know very well. He played in the same junior team as my son all through his junior rugby career. He is a fantastic young prospect with bags of potential and I know that with us at Swinton he will be brilliant. His work ethic is second to none, and he’s a player with a big future in the game. In my opinion if he maintains this progress he will be a captain of the future without a doubt.”

Welcome Max to Swinton Lions!

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FANTASTIC START FOR YOUNG LIONS’ DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM!

Swinton Lions Rugby League Club launched its Young Lions Development Program yesterday evening at the AJ Bell Stadium.

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REECE HAMLETT JOINS LIONS!

Swinton Lions are delighted to reveal their first new signing of 2022 – Reece Hamlett!

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Match Report – Swinton Lions 16-26 Widnes Vikings

The Vikings followed up their victory against the Bulls with a hard-fought win against the Lions which saw Matt Cook and Paul Clough make their final career appearances and Referee Gareth Hewer controlling his last game before retirement.

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Ashton Bears Ladies U16’s 10-42 Swinton Lionesses U16’s

Swinton Lionesses U16s continued their impressive form on Wednesday night beating Ashton Bears Ladies U16s 42-10.

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