Swinton Lions sign dual-code former Wigan Warriors prospect

SWINTON LIONS have signed dual-code former Wigan halfback Finlay Rogers. The 20-year-old came through the community ranks at Saddleworth Rangers and was awarded a Scholarship…

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Levi Atiga treble helps Workington Town to victory over Swinton Lions

WORKINGTON TOWN 32 SWINTON LIONS 12 IAN RIGG, Fibrus Community Stadium, Sunday WORKINGTON made it back-to-back wins with an impressive attacking performance and a Levi…

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Swinton Lions clarify situation with Warrington Wolves loanee after Widnes Vikings appearance

SWINTON LIONS were forced to clarify the situation regarding on-loan hooker Ben Hartill, after he featured for Widnes. The Warrington youngster linked up with Swinton…

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Rochdale Hornets edge past Swinton Lions with 18th man the match-winner

ROCHDALE HORNETS 8 SWINTON LIONS 7 IAN RIGG, Crown Oil Arena, Friday MORGAN PUNCHARD started as 18th man and finished as the match-winner to see…

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Swinton Lions eye revenge on local rivals after another break

SWINTON LIONS coach Paul Wood is looking at the positives of weekends off as a way for his young side to gel and continue their…

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Obituary: Derek Whitehead – The goal-kicking fullback who anchored Warrington trophy success

DEREK WHITEHEAD (February 14, 1944 – April 5, 2025) DEREK WHITEHEAD was a dependable goal-kicking fullback who anchored the Warrington side that won four trophies…

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Swinton Lions fight back to deny Alan Kilshaw in first Keighley Cougars game

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 14 SWINTON LIONS 18 IAN RIGG, Cougar Park, Sunday SWINTON continue to fly high after another late strike helped claim the points for…

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Swinton Lions take time out to socialise ahead of Keighley Cougars clash

SWINTON LIONS coach Paul Wood has emphasised the importance of togetherness as his team took an opportunity to socialise in the build-up to their Keighley…

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Swinton Lions fight back to keep Goole Vikings winless

SWINTON LIONS 30 GOOLE VIKINGS 28 IAN RIGG, Heywood Road, Sunday SWINTON staged a superb second-half fightback to snatch victory through Reece Briers’ well-taken touchline…

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Swinton Lions re-sign forward Kenny Baker

SWINTON LIONS have announced the return of hard-working forward Kenny Baker. The 33-year-old played for the Lions in the 2023 Championship season, before moving to…

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