Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. Gowers was even given the honour of being awarded the position of tour vice-captain. On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). Hodgson would terrorise the Australians on the 1932 and 1936 Ashes tours, and in 1940 he kicked a world record penalty kick from 77.75 yards at Rochdale. are one of the 22 original members of the Northern Rugby Football Union founded in 1895. During the season, on 25 May 2010, Paul Smith announced his resignation from his head coach role and left to play for Leigh. 24 Myles Harrop Later that same year, the first tourists to reach these shores, a team of New Zealand Maoris, was defeated at Chorley Road. It's easy! Whilst the fans and other individuals and organisations were rallying round in extraordinary fashion to save the club from financial disaster, Littler was able to guarantee the clubs Championship status with another crucial home win this time against Oldham right at the end of the season. Also in the 'swinging 1960s' years the Lions fielded real top class performers such as GB internationals Ken Gowers at full-back, Alan Buckley at left-centre plus his wing partner, John Stopford. 24 Jacob Beer David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. 2,Scott Ranson 13 Liam Welham 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. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. Feedback? Swinton Lions players Category page. Further Championships were won in 1931 and 1935. 5 Callum Dunne On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. The club was formed in 1866 when members of Swinton Cricket Club decided to take up "football" in the winter to keep fit. 22 Andrew Badrock Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Cox (71), Hughes (75) 39.99. 12 Mitch Cox He comes to us highly recommended, and Head Coach Allan Coleman will be looking to assess his capabilities ahead of our league opener against Newcastle Thunder on 5th February. Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. 20 Morgan Burgess HURRICANES Rugby League stands in solidarity with players, coaches, match officials, fans, volunteers, staff, and supporters in the struggle against racism and discrimination in sport and in society. Still, it took a dramatic 28-26 victory over Halifax in the penultimate game of the season to guarantee Championship rugby at Heywood Road for 2017. Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. If you're an ex-Lion, or you know any ex-Lions, please check out the item on the official website! Started November 18, 2022, By 11 Rhodri Lloyd All Matches. 17 Matt Bailey We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. The official name of the club would remain Swinton Lions but the branding and presentation would all become Manchester. FEATURED. Bedfordshire Bronco 16 Gav Rodden 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. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. 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. He also represented Lancashire on one occasion in 1991. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future inspirationalcaptain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Under the studious leadership of the great Cliff Evans, the Lions emerged from the shadows of the previous decade to become one of THE dominant forces of British Rugby League in the 1960s. The only remaining director Steve Wild set about assembling a new board and plotting an alternative strategic course, whilst Head Coach Stuart Littler provided stability for the players and coaching staff. The Lions looked to be heading for a one-point defeat until a Ben White drop-goal rescued the game with just 12 seconds left. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? Started 1 hour ago, By This week we look at the 1960s. To complete two remarkable seasons, Swintons 6th title was retained in style 12 months later. became chairman of Past Players' Association 635: Doug Clarke: 29 September 1962: 30 November 1963: . 7 Richard Wilkinson 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. News, information and updates from Swinton Lions Rugby League Club Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Do you agree with our selection? 6 Nick Gregson McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. MATCHFACTS International Rugby Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card. Chairman John Roddy left the club as did John Duffy who joined Featherstone Rovers, and assistant Stuart Littler was promoted to Head Coach. 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. He was immediately replaced by former player and assistant coach Stuart Littler. Started January 10, By Started 2 hours ago, By 15 Macauley Hallett Fortunately the club found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC an ambitious and successful club in Division One of the RFU, which has meant from 2004 to 2010Swintonplayed their home matches at Park Lane, Whitefield the home of Sedgley Park. [11], In the 2021 Championship season, Swinton finished bottom of the table and were relegated after winning only two matches for the entire year. 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 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. League 1 club Swinton Lions have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2022 season. Players such as Les Holliday and sublimely talented 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. 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. Hurricanes then had a chance from a Lions error at the restart but lost the ball on the second tackle. Started October 13, 2022, By [13], Updated: 13 December 2021Source(s): 2022 Squad Numbers. Results. 5 Callum Dunne In 2006, the return to Swinton and Pendlebury was taken one step further when club chairman, John Kidd, announced on 9 August that the club had acquired a site to build a 6,000 capacity stadium with training facilities and community use in Agecroft, Pendlebury. Led by coach Cliff Evans and inspirational skipper Albert Blan, the team recovered from a slow start to complete the final backlogged 18 games (delayed due to the severe winter weather) of a 30-match league calendar undefeated to walk away with the Championship. 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. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference In the Lions' last season at Station Road they were drawing crowds of 3,000 but this sudden move caused the club to lose many supporters.[2]. No. SCORING SEQUENCE: 6-0,12-0,18-0,22-0,22-6,28-6,32-6,32-10,38-10,44-10. The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? 23 Chris Cullimore RUGBY PROGRAMMES (MISC) - Age Group & Representative - Big Match Specials & Celebration Matches - Cup finals & semi-finals - Presentation - Programme Offers - Ranfurly Shield - Sevens Tournaments - International Trials - Varsity, Festivals, Regional, Services & Player Testimonials ***** 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. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi 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. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Throughout the 1920s the Lions got better and better until at last they won their Lancashire Cup in 1925 before recapturing the Challenge Cup in 1926. HURRICANES The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. Financial crisis followed financial crisis and only the sale of the main stand saved the club from closure during 1917. Subs: (all used) Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. 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. 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. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. It was on 20th October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed its first season) decided to keep themselves amused during the winter months by playing football. Started 52 minutes ago, By 6 Ben Stead 13, Les Holliday The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. LIONS Started January 11, By Started December 20, 2022, By 13 Louis Brogan Station Road itself was also recognised as one of the finest grounds in the Rugby League. HURRICANES Swinton were saved from liquidation by a consortium headed by former chairman Malcolm White in January 1993. A 1965 semi-final defeat to Wigan proving the closest Swinton came. Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 11 Rhodri Lloyd Started 52 minutes ago, By Martyn Sadler We at Swinton Lions are playing our part in delivering the TACKLE IT commitments to make a positive, lasting difference. Appearances:182, Tries:39, Goals:28 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre Swinton Lions 2023 Official Kit Launch Swinton Lions RLFC - Official Site 19:14 21-Dec-22. Hurricanes made a good start to the second half with pressure on the Lions line helped by a couple of penalties that got them down field but again the crucial pass went to ground, before Dom Flanagan came close to scoring for his side but lost the ball as he reached for the line. Three new signings to debut for Hull KR against Featherstone Rovers as Willie Peters names squad, London Broncos Matchday Experience in 2023. numbers 11, 12 or 13 during the era of contested scrums. Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Past Players - Swinton Lions - Total Rugby League Fans Forum All Activity Home CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB FORUMS Swinton Lions Past Players Past Players By steve wild, February 10, 2015 in. 18 Liam Cooper Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marvelled at the skills of Welsh half-back Billo Rees, and the brothers Bryn and Jack Evans, all of them Great Britain internationals. 10 Kieran Moran 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. The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . Championship 1991/92. 8 Brad Clavering Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 10 Kieran Moran George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. A brief one-year tenure at the Willows in 2011 saw the Lions pick-up their first silverware in 25 years when captain Lee Wingfield held aloft the Championship One winners trophy. This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape 2 Mike Butt However, the Lions found a friend in Sedgley Park RUFC at Park Lane, Whitefield, which enabled the club to enjoy a semi-permanent home from 2004 to 2010. Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 As of 7 June 2011 when the club hosted a fans' meeting at Moorside Social Club, Swinton, Mr Kidd stated that he expected that the building of the stadium should commence no later than New Year's Day, 2012 with completion set for the end of April (2012). Jump on the forums 21 Jonny Openshaw Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd Appearances:129, Tries:69, Goals:0 We're really keen to promote links with our past players, as in doing so it respects the history of the club, AND promotes the future of the club in a positive light. 18 Liam Cooper LIONS 23 Joe Lowe 8 Gavin Bennion The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) Even in an era where the rules of the game ensured much tighter matches, these players could create a try from any position on the field. 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. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. Following their promotion from League 1 to the Championship in 2015, Swinton were forced to play their home league games in nearby Salford and Widnes as Park Lane (Sedgley Park RUFC) did not meet the minimum requirements for the Championship, before moving to Heywood Road, Sale. Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, [8], In September 2019 the club announced that they were seeking permission from the Rugby Football League to rebrand the club as Manchester Lions from the 2020 season onwards. The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. Last modified: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:39:02 +0000, 2005-2023 Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. No. 3 Jake Spedding As Swinton Lions prepared to celebrate their 150th Anniversary, an issue over minimum ground standards at Sedgley Park meant that the club relocated to Heywood Road in a ground-sharing agreement with Sale RFC. 393 talking about this. Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. Many thanks. Total Rugby League 21 Dan Coates 8 Gavin Bennion Started October 13, 2022, By Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Covid then intervened, and upon the resumption of play in 2021 a history hit team suffered relegation to League 1. The 192728 season saw the Lions sweep all before them. View source History . MIDLANDS HURRICANES 10 9 Elliott Windley Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson, Graham Williams. Appearances:99, Tries:26, Goals:0 18 Dominic Flanagan and please provide some great stories and. by AAP. 1, Paul Mellor However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC". Wild, Stephen (1999). In May 2007, Swinton Lions went into administration for about 48 hours to restructure the club from top to bottom. 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. 21 Dan Coates Since 2013 the club have played at Leigh Sports Village and in the same year while the land at Agecroft remained a dream, Dr. Marwan Koucash announced his intention to build a stadium for the club on the old St. Ambrose Barlow playing fields behind the Town Hall. + 2.50 P&P. Picking a team of the 1980s is not easy, but after applying a minimum of 40 appearances to qualify for selection, weve suggested the following as a starter for debate: No. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 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. 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. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 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. Ian Blease (born 1 January 1965) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop or second-row for Salford and Swinton. 1908 Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) 10 Kenny Baker Losses. 24 Jacob Beer 23 Joe Lowe 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. Officially round 3 due to the competitions temporary restructure in 2021. He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. 5, Johnny Stopford Appearances: 298 Tries: 195 Goals: 1 Gav Wilson However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. 1, Ken Gowers Appearances: 601 Tries: 55 Goals: 970 No. Appearances:198, Tries:24, Goals:0 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. 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. 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. 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