Category: Swinton Lions
Wigan Warriors’ helping hand for Swinton Lions
SWINTON LIONS have hailed Wigan Warriors after sealing the Edge Hall Road Community Stadium in Orrell as the venue for their Championship clash with Halifax…
Swinton Lions seek new strength and conditioner after stalwart’s exit
SWINTON LIONS are seeking a new strength and conditioner following the departure of Dougie Owen after eight years at the club. The Lions say experienced…
Rochdale Hornets win a thriller with Swinton Lions
ROCHDALE HORNETS 36 SWINTON LIONS 32 IAN RIGG, Crown Oil Arena, Sunday ROCHDALE hit back from 20-0 down with 36 unanswered points, then held off…
Anthony Murray’s whirlwind spell from Whitehaven to Swinton Lions revival
After stepping away from Whitehaven because of the demands of work and travel, Anthony Murray had no intention of becoming a head coach again so…
Talking Rugby League: Every Championship side’s season so far assessed
LAST week I wrote about the prospects of the 14 Super League clubs for the rest of the season, now that ten rounds have been…
Championship boss ‘keen’ on affiliate club system with Super League sides
SWINTON LIONS head coach Anthony Murray has admitted he would be a fan of an ‘affiliate’ system that would see Championship clubs partner with Super…
Swinton Lions make light work of Whitehaven
SWINTON LIONS 40 WHITEHAVEN 12 IAN RIGG, Heywood Road, Sunday LOUIE ROBERTS grabbed a hat-trick as Swinton made it two wins from two with a…
Swinton Lions shock Midlands Hurricanes to claim first league win
SWINTON LIONS 28 MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 IAN RIGG, Heywood Road, Sunday SWINTON built on the previous week’s draw with Keighley to clinch a first Championship…
Swinton Lions bring in third player from North Wales Crusaders
SWINTON LIONS have plucked another player from crisis club North Wales Crusaders, with experienced back Patrick Ah Van joining scrum-half Jordy Gibson and hooker Josh…
Swinton Lions denied first win by last-gasp Keighley Cougars leveller
SWINTON LIONS 22 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 22 IAN RIGG, Heywood Road, Sunday A HAT-TRICK try by Keighley centre Oliver Whitford with seconds left snatched an unlikely…