11 Rhodri Lloyd
Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference
Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. 16 Gav Rodden
The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Players such as Les Holliday (son of Bill) and Danny Wilson offered great hope for the future, but despite a Second Division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions simply brought about three immediate relegations. 21 Dan Coates
made a try-scoring dbut at Wilderspool to Swinton 494: Jack Atherton: 21 August 1948: 3 September 1951: Forward: 21: 5: 1: 0: 17: signed from St Helens Recs . 18 Liam Cooper
18 Liam Cooper
Calum is 27 years old and has been a stand-out performer for the Ince Rosebridge club in the National Conference League Division 1 over recent seasons. A short move to the palatial Chorley Road ground in 1886 enabled the club to develop further. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Although the Lions won a fourth and final Lancashire Cup in 1969 the dye was cast, and by the time two divisions were introduced in 1973 Swinton found themselves out of top flight. Note: 1 Cumbria cap; Captained Div 2 Premiership team 1987, No. He has since proved to be a popular lad amongst the squad, and has demonstrated that hes got the potential as well as the skills and temperament to play both full-back or half-back. The Lions are in the process of offering a trial to Joe Lowe who is set to get some game time in our upcoming pre-season friendlies. A move from their Burying Lane pitch to another at Stoneacre (close to the White Lion pub where the club now moved its headquarters and the players got changed) gave rise to the famous Lions nickname, which is one of the oldest in British sport. 18 Liam Cooper
The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. HURRICANES
Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. Buckley was. The 1960's had seen Rugby played by Smiths Industries and the Technical College as well as a renewed interest in schools rugby with the Grammar School (Henry Box in new money . 18 Dominic Flanagan
Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Gav Wilson The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . 21 Jonny Openshaw
Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference
A Super League Dream Team of players who have suffered The 10 biggest shock results in Super League history; NRL star leading potential strike action leans on degree Five of the biggest transfer fees paid in Super League The star-studded St Helens team which could win a record Departing Championship man backs former club to be a It all became to fruition in 1963 when, under the shrewd captaincy of Albert Blan, the Lions completed the final 18 games of a 30 match league calendar undefeated to walk away with the Championship. 14 Josh Eaves
number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. 3 Matt Welham
1908 However, in October 1871, the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title Swinton & Pendlebury FC. Jack Spencer (born 21 December 1990) is a former rugby league footballer who last played for Swinton Lions in the RFL League 1 . Jughead Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) - YouTube 0:00 / 2:07 Rugby League Season - Swinton V. Liverpool Stanley (1937) British Path 2.91M subscribers Join Subscribe. Appearances:47, Tries:6, Goals:0 International front-men Fred Butters, Joe Wright and Tommy Armitt, not to mention the legendary Martin Hodgson who had now emerged as one of the finest second-row forwards the game had ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 14 Jack Dawson
Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. Hodgson still holds the long distance penalty goal world record with a kick of 77yards (at the Athletic Grounds, Rochdale Hornets, in April 1940). All in all 19 internationals, 5 Championship finals, 17 Lancashire cup finals, 4 Premiership finals and 30 Challenge Cup semi-finals were played on the famous turf. He has since proved to be a popular lad amongst the squad, and has demonstrated that hes got the potential as well as the skills and temperament to play both full-back or half-back. In March 1929, a 22,000 crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan 9-3 in the first match on their new turf. It's easy! 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi
We will see how things go during the remainder of our pre-season and then sit down with Joe ahead of the start of our league campaign., Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | info@swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. Players earning international caps while at Swinton. Explore. [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. Started December 20, 2022, By Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6
The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their first Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. Note: Promoted three times in 1985, 1987, 1991 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Looking back, although the club did spend a season at the highest level in 1991-92, Swinton's last real moment in the spotlight was their Second Division Premiership final win at Old Trafford in 1987. 8 Brad Clavering
He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. Cox (71), Hughes (75)
This meteoric rise in stature was made all the more remarkable by the fact Swinton at this time was nothing more than a tiny colliery village with a few cotton mills. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The Lions were on the attack straight from the kick off when Hurricanes carried the ball dead to put the putting pressure on the line and Mitch Cox had a try disallowed in only the second minute for a knock on in the build-up, but they did open their account two minutes later when trialist Joe Lowe burst over the line from short range and Nick Gregson converted. 10 Kenny Baker
The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. Appearances:52, Tries:8, Goals:0 During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56)
21 Dan Coates
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6 Nick Gregson
To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power, international frontmen Fred Butters, Joe Wright and Tommy Armitt, not to mention the legendary Martin Hodgson who had now emerged as one of the finest second-row forwards the game has ever seen, guaranteed that further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. Louis Brogan was held up on ten minutes but on the next tackle Gregson put in a measured kick for Josh Eaves to chase and score and Gregson converted this one too. Subs (all used)
Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. HURRICANES
Dyne then added his second before the break after another good passing movement and Gregson converted to give his side a good lead at the break. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Total Rugby League Sedgley Park, Whitefield(2004-2011) 5 Callum Dunne
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Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. The Lions finished strongly with firstly Cox crossing the line on seventy-one minutes after a nice pass by Kenny Baker and Gregson converted this one too, and Gregson turned provider for the last try with a superb, measured kick to the left corner which was finished off superbly by trialist Callum Hughes and Gregson capped off his day with a touchline conversion and an impressive display by the Lions. The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Left Club/Did Not Play. Total Rugby League Appearances:60, Tries:2, Goals:0 Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. The first Rugby League tour of the UK by an overseas team took place in 1907 as converted New Zealand Union players, dubbed the 'All Golds,' travelled overseas. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 8, Joe Grima Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52),
13 Louis Brogan
By Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 10 Kieran Moran
Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate Swinton Lions Head Coach Allan Coleman, said, Joe approached the club last month from where he was based in Australia to ask about an opportunity for 2023. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better, they beat the visiting Australasian team of the 192122 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain 90. Although born at Wigan 21 years ago, Joe has spent the latter half of his life growing up in Australia, and for the past three years has been playing his rugby league with the Sunshine Coast Falcons. St Helens R.F.C. This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. [12] 10, Roby Muller MATCHFACTS
The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. 24 Myles Harrop
Such was the Lions success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and unquestionably they were the strongest team in Lancashire. 15,Alex Melling Swinton Lions Summary Coaches Competitions Head To Head Players Records Referees Results Seasons Transfers Venues Players Select by position All Fullback Wing Centre Five-Eighth Halfback Front Row Hooker Back Row Lock Bench All Matches Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Gains. Although Peter Roe coached the Lions to promotion to the middle tier in 1996, subsequent significant investment by Bury FC owner, Hugh Eaves, in 1997 achieved only a disappointing play-off defeat, and eventually the football club forced the Lions out in 2002. Graham Williams (28 July 1944 1 July 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1980s. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. Bedfordshire Bronco The sale of Station Road because of bad debts and the move to Gigg Lane, Bury, in 1992, did not prove the success that the management had imagined. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . A rent dispute in 1928 caused the club to search for pastures new so they reluctantly vacated Chorley Road and built a new stadium just off Station Road on former allotments, taking the old stands with them. During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. This record would stand for ninety years but three months later when the Lions visited Pontefract they lost 50. However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. The most famous of these Victorian sportsmen was Jim Valentine - still arguably the most famous "Lion" that ever lived and who served Swinton for the best part of 20 years. In its heyday it boasted a capacity of 60,000, although with a record attendance of 44,621 for a cup semi-final in 1951 this was never really tested. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 17 Matt Bailey
22 Andrew Badrock
2,Scott Ranson Note: Won promotion in 1991, No. On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. Such was the Lions' success that by the mid-1880s Swinton had become recognised as a national force and unquestionably they were the strongest team in Lancashire. The 1980s, the decade when we emerged from the doldrums to become a top end Second Division side, inter-dispersed with a fair share of memorable triumphs! The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swinton's growing reputation. 12 Mitch Cox
Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. . Swinton Heritage players By Malcolm Billingham, August 24, 2021 in Swinton Lions Malcolm Billingham Members 9 Posted August 24, 2021 Are there any members on here that are into Swinton. 24 Myles Harrop
Started 1 hour ago, By are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. The Lions finished strongly with firstly Cox crossing the line on seventy-one minutes after a nice pass by Kenny Baker and Gregson converted this one too, and Gregson turned provider for the last try with a superb, measured kick to the left corner which was finished off superbly by trialist Callum Hughes and Gregson capped off his day with a touchline conversion and an impressive display by the Lions. Subs (all used)
Hurricanes were playing some exciting rugby and they added their second try four minutes later when a nice kick by Wilkinson was finished off well by winger Desmond Appiah-Kubi in the right corner, but Stead was unable to convert. All Matches. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLFC [1] (in Pendlebury), Swinton and Wigan, as a second-row or Loose forward, i.e. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. Started November 18, 2022, By 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. We will see how things go during the remainder of our pre-season and then sit down with Joe ahead of the start of our league campaign., Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | info@swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. Started October 13, 2022, By + 2.50 P&P. Goals: Gregson 6/8
9 Elliott Windley
In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). One of these players I believe had a Swinton connection - Jack CHEETHAM (c1936). Although the Lions won a fourth and final Lancashire Cup in 1969 the die was cast, and by the time two divisions were introduced in 1973, Swinton found themselves out of the top flight. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! LIONS
Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Total Rugby League Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. Calum is 27 years old and has been a stand-out performer for the Ince Rosebridge club in the National Conference League Division 1 over recent seasons. At last they won the Lancashire County Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. The Lions took control again on fifty-two minutes when Gav Rodden sent out a short pass for Andrew Badrock to score on the right, but Gregson was unable to convert this one. 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. Jack Spencer (born December 21, 1990) is a Rugby League footballer for Wests Tigers in the NRL. Mick Adams Mick Adams was a part of the 'Cup Kings' era at Widnes where he made 415 appearances for the club at second row or loose forward in the 1970s and early 1980s. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club Heywood Road, Sale, M33 3WB | info@swintonlionsrlfc.co.uk | 07932 500 731, Copyright Swinton Lions 2023 | Privacy Policy, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. 15 Macauley Hallett
What constitutes being a supporter of a club ? Many thanks. Started 52 minutes ago, By They then followed this with their first-ever Championship a year later, and in 1928 the team reached its zenith becoming the last team to secure All Four Cups; they were also the only side from Lancashire to achieve this feat (Hunslet and Huddersfield were the two other clubs). Park Lane, Whitefield (2015, 2004-2010) 1 Dan Abram (NU)
Player . 21 Jonny Openshaw
In 1996, the first tier of British rugby league clubs played the inaugural Super League season and changed from a winter to a summer season. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . Losses. In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, as a stand-off, or scrum-half, i.e. 7 Richard Wilkinson
1 Dan Abram (NU)
In October 2014 the club announced its intention to return to Park Lane, home of Sedgley Park RUFC as its home base for season 2015. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. He played at representative level for Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton, and in Australia for North Sydney and Manly-Warringah (Heritage 207), as a scrum-half, i.e. and please provide some great stories and. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458
In 1878 came the clubs first ventures into Yorkshire, and fairly soon the club was travelling the length of breadth of the country taking on such illustrious opponents as Oxford University. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. But then came a remarkable decline in fortunes, due perhaps to complacency and a lack of foresight. 2 Mike Butt
former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson In May 2009, John Kidd announced that he hoped to be in a position to apply for planning permission from the local council by the autumn. 12 Conner Gilbey
Swinton won the Lancashire Cup against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the war curtailed the promise of further progress. During this same decade, local talent came to the fore with the likes of Graham Williams (scrum-half), Derek Whitehead (full-back/utility), Barry Simpson (2nd-row) and classy GB loose-forward Dave Robinson. 6 Nick Gregson
In a tense Challenge Cup Final they squeezed past Warrington 53, and three weeks later the Holy Grail was achieved when they comfortably eased past Featherstone Rovers 110 to take the Rugby Football League Championship. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 Alan Marshall and Stephen Wild were nominated by the Supporters' Trust to fill two positions on the new board of directors. Tim Streets tache Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458
Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. 13 Liam Welham
SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Started October 13, 2022, By Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 3 Jake Spedding
In 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. Goals: Stead
Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56)
Please note that appearance and tryscoring statistics shown here are based only on matches in which the player ran on in the specified position. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 23 Chris Cullimore
6 Ben Stead
Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. Jughead SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. 23 Joe Lowe
12 Conner Gilbey
The only sad aspect being that the team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. Another Hurricanes error on sixteen minutes presented the Lions with a chance to score and they took it when Anthony Dyne crossed in the left corner and again Gregson converted. 2 Mike Butt
| Dark Mode, Like us on Facebook The first 13-a-side international Rugby League match took place on this tour, with Wales winning 9-8 against the All Golds before a crowd of 20,000 at Abedare. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early years 1.2 Inter-war period 1.3 Post-war The Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. In search of crowning the greatest Swinton Lions team ever, we delve into the history books to look at some of the greatest players to play for the club. . Of these, perhaps the most worthy were stand-off Billy 'Daz' Davies, scrum-half Peter Kenny and 2nd-rowers Rod Smith (ex-Workington Town) and the highly respected Bill Holliday (ex-Whitehaven, Hull Kingston Rovers, Cumberland and GB). As part as of a new series to crown Swinton Lions greatest ever team, we delve into the history books to take a look at the best players from each era to wear the famous blue shirt. 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