By We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. This soon became a favoured ground for major fixtures such as Test matches, Challenge Cup semi-finals, Lancashire Cup finals and Championship finals. ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. In 1878, the club ventured into Yorkshire, and was soon travelling throughout England taking on opponents including Oxford University. 3 Jake Spedding 3 Matt Welham Joe still has family in the Wigan area, and was looking to develop his immediate rugby career in England, and having done his research felt that the Lions were a potential fit for both himself and the club. number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. LIONS HURRICANES 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 club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. 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. 12 Conner Gilbey As Swinton coach in the late 1960s/early 1970s, Albert Blan guided the team to a fourth and final Lancashire County Cup success in the 196970 Final against Leigh by 112 at Central Park, Wigan. It's easy! 15 Jordan Case Joe still has family in the Wigan area, and was looking to develop his immediate rugby career in England, and having done his research felt that the Lions were a potential fit for both himself and the club. On 2 October 2022, Swinton achieved promotion from League 1 back to the championship after beating Doncaster 16-10 in the playoff final. 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. In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. By Subs (all used) 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. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. Moor Lane, Salford (2002-2004) 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. Tim Streets tache MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. Sign up for a new account in our community. IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). LIONS 22 Andrew Badrock In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. Suggestions? Total Rugby League 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. Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Started October 13, 2022, By Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, No. Swinton became Champions of the Rugby Football League Championship in the 196263 season. 29 Anthony Dyne On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. Lions' directors managed to call upon the support of local businessmen. Note:Won promotion & premiership double in 1987, No.4, Steve Snape steve wild, Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 29 Anthony Dyne 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. They were coming strong again and once again ball handling let them down at the last tackle, but Wilkinson kept probing to get his side over the line. By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the newscode's formation. The Lions produced an eight-try performance in a very competitive warm up game in which the Hurricanes showed they will have a promising season with some good play. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 In 1878 came the club's first ventures into Yorkshire, and fairly soon the club was traveling the length of breadth of the country taking on such illustrious opponents as Oxford University. Kick-started by Frank Myler, and continued by Jim Crellin, we soon rose from also rans to Champions! Other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the club's own membership. Started 1 hour ago, By Swinton made it to the final of the Lancashire County Cup in three consecutive seasons 196061, 196162 and 196263 plus 196465 but lost to St. Helens on each occasion at Central Park, Wigan. 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. 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. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Total Rugby League Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. 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. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 9 Elliott Windley During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Swinton eventually finished in 3rd place which meant a home play-off semi-final against York. Note:4 Wales caps; Div 2 Championship 1985, No.7,Martin Lee 25 Scott Parnaby The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. 18 Liam Cooper Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday Welham then scored the Hurricanes opener when Richard Wilkinson sent out a looping pass for him to score in the corner and Ben Stead converted. MATCHFACTS The Lions have been forced to play their league games at Salford and Widnes since. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. A difficult season combined with drastic restructuring of the league structure left the Lions in the third tier of rugby league, League 1, in 2015. Goals: Gregson 6/8 But despite a Second Division title in 1985, and a Second Division Premiership success in 1987, three separate promotions to the top flight simply brought about three immediate relegations. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. Please note that appearance and tryscoring statistics shown here are based only on matches in which the player ran on in the specified position. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), Again it came down to fine margins, but the Lions then held off Keighley to win 29-28 in a dramatic match and promotion had been achieved. Gains. He rejected a two-year contract to continue as the coach and general manager and left the National League Two club.[5]. No. Subs: (all used) Bedfordshire Bronco He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. 1 Nathan Hill We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. The 25-year-old attended a trial at the League One club in November and . 12 Conner Gilbey Peter Roe quit as coach of Swinton Lions in September 2003, after less than a year in charge. The foundation of Swinton Rugby Club can be traced back to 1866. The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. 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. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. Once given approval by Salford Council it was envisaged that construction could be completed quickly. Amazingly his all-time club record haul of 300 tries still to this day beats his nearest challenger by over a hundred. 25 Scott Parnaby 8, Joe Grima 16,Shane Tupaea George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. 8 Brad Clavering Started January 11, By The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. Since then a new Board of Directors has been assembled, which has subsequently taken ownership of the company. 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. 9, Gary Ainsworth 5 Callum Dunne By the time Britain emerged from the storm clouds Swinton had apparently lost their way. 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. 11 Sam Bowring Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. http://www.swintonlionstales.co.uk/index.php/site/view_gallery/8. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. 18 Dominic Flanagan Position (s) 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. In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. 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, Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, Created by Rugby League World Cup England 2021. by AAP. 23 Joe Lowe Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. 0.99. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. 8 Brad Clavering Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. 2 Mike Butt A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! 1,024 talking about this. The Northern Union was then split into two county leagues, Lancashire and Yorkshire. 23 Chris Cullimore Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 21 Jonny Openshaw Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 18 Liam Cooper 13 Louis Brogan 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? Check out our other selections from different eras in Swinton Lions history below. 17, Alan Derbyshire Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. 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. 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