League One 2025: Swinton Lions preview, squad and prediction

RELEGATED from the Championship in 2024 after being narrowly edged out 22-20 by Hunslet in the promotion play-off, the Lions have undergone some significant changes…

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Swinton Lions happy with St Helens loan pair as twins also sign

SWINTON LIONS coach Paul Wood says prop Alfie Sinclair and backrow Jake Davies fit the club’s approach. The pair, 20 and 18 respectively, are on…

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Rochdale Hornets edge past Swinton Lions in 1895 Cup

ROCHDALE HORNETS 18 SWINTON LIONS 16 IAN RIGG, Crown Oil Arena, Sunday ROCHDALE earned themselves a derby match against Oldham in the next round with…

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Swinton Lions add two more players to squad

SWINTON LIONS have taken their squad up to 26 players with signings of former St Helens pivot Dan Moss and Ireland Under 19 back Tom…

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Derby ties feature in 1895 Cup draw as road to Wembley begins

THE 1895 Cup first round will feature three all-Yorkshire clashes among its eight ties as clubs target a trip to Wembley as part of the…

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Paul Wood’s vision for Swinton Lions revival

SWINTON LIONS head coach Paul Wood is confident of a bright future for his club despite their relegation into the third tier of British Rugby…

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Whitehaven land late blows to eliminate Swinton Lions

WHITEHAVEN 24 SWINTON LIONS 12 JORDAN WEIR, The Ortus REC, Saturday  WHITEHAVEN scored twice in the final five minutes to deny Paul Wood victory in…

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Swinton Lions confirm their captain for 2025

SWINTON LIONS secondrow Mitch Cox says he is proud to skipper the side this year. The Lions were relegated last season, with new coach Paul…

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Challenge Cup Third Round draw as Castleford Tigers and Hull KR get potential banana-skin ties

THE draws have been made for the third round of the men’s Challenge Cup and the group stage for the women’s competition. Following a change…

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Super League clubs set for unusual third-round draw in revamped Challenge Cup

THE CHALLENGE CUP third-round draw will be made tomorrow (Tuesday), despite the majority of first-round ties not yet taking place. All twelve Super League clubs…

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