Gareth Walker talks to two new Super League signings who benefited from a Championship apprenticeship

In the modern game, the most common route to becoming a Super League player is through the junior systems at a top-flight club. Players join…

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Ashton hoping to make his mark

By CHRIS JONES MATTY ASHTON was the top tryscorer in all three tiers of professional Rugby League in this country last season, having touched down…

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Lions in Moore talks

Swinton Lions are among the clubs showing an interest in offering experienced ex-England playmaker Scott Moore a route back into the professional game. The former…

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Toulouse defeat Swinton in France

TOULOUSE scored five tries in the final 15 minutes to seal a 46-14 win and end Swinton’s hopes of opening-day Championship success in the South…

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Swinton’s future safe despite latest winding-up petition, insists club CEO

Swinton Lions CEO Stephen Wild insists the club’s future is secure despite being issued another winding-up petition. The Championship club received notice of the petition…

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Championship Shield Results – Bradford win again

Championship Shield: Swinton Lions 16-30 Bradford Bulls Sheffield Eagles 28-35 Dewsbury Rams Batley Bulldogs 22-22 Oldham Toulouse Olympique 50-12 Rochdale Hornets Full coverage of all…

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Roundup: 13th August

More details from all of today’s games, alongside the rest of the weekend’s action, will feature in Monday’s League Express. Widnes Vikings picked up their…

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Swinton land quintet

Swinton Lions have landed five new signings to bolster their squad ahead of their fight for Championship survival. The financially-troubled Lions have signed Widnes prop…

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Swinton coach can hold his head high

GARETH WALKER, the Championship correspondent of League Express, pays tribute to Swinton coach John Duffy for his role with the Lions over the last 18…

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Wigan book quarter-final spot

Wigan Warriors eased past Championship Swinton Lions 42-12 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup. Joel Tomkins Liam Farrell, Joe Burgess…

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