Wales World Cup star makes Championship switch for 2023 Love Rugby League 09:24 21-Dec-22. 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. 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. Goals: Stead 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. By the end of the 1970s the club had hit rock-bottom, even though Station Road continued to host semi-finals and finals. Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 10 Kenny Baker The Swinton Lions are a professional rugby league club based in Swinton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Championship. Referee: Matthew Lynn Attendance: 458 Tries: Lowe (4), Eaves (11), Dyne (16,34), Harrop (22), Badrock (52), Unfortunately the football club would not grant Swinton a ten-year lease which would be required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. 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. Here we feature 15 of the best, but who would be in your line-up? 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. Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. 17 Matt Bailey With Salford moving to a new stadium in Barton, Eccles, Swinton set up a ground-share with Leigh in the Co-operative Championship for the 2012 season and onwards whilst they await permission to build their own ground at Agecroft.[6]. However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. As for Valentine he was incredibly killed by lightning whilst on holiday at Barmouth in 1904. In addition, some 40 Lions gained RU representative recognition wearing the red rose of Lancashire. Only a financial crisis had enforced Swintons defection from the Rugby Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. 11, Mark Rowbottom But other than an annual challenge against the local rifle volunteers the only games played in those early days were amongst the clubs own membership. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. This category has only the following subcategory. Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. Buckley was. 3 Jake Spedding Started 1 hour ago, By The path from rugby league to American Football is, if not well-trodden, perhaps more trodden . However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. . On 18 March 2013 the club announced the appointment of Gary Chambers as head coach. Many thanks. This was decided at a meeting held in the old school rooms of St Peters, and the club immediately established its headquarters at the Bulls Head. Subs (all used) 3, Paul Topping Appearances: 138, Tries: 28, Goals: 270 Note: Won p romotion & premiership double in 1987 No.4, Steve Snape DOB. Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? In August 2002, the club were brought the club back to within one mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border when they played their first match at Moor Lane in Kersal as tenants of Salford City F.C., after travelling to Leigh and Chorley to play 'home' matches. Most appearances by a player in games for Swinton Lions; Rank Appearances Holder Matches; 1. 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. 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. Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. Cox (71), Hughes (75) A proposal in 1960 to create a Manchester rugby league club at the former White City Stadium on Chester Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, received strong opposition from Salford and Swinton. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Started 1 hour ago, By Feedback? 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. 1908 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). Subs: (all used) Tim Streets tache 21 Jonny Openshaw 13 Liam Welham [1] The club has won the Championship six times and three Challenge Cups. 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 Station Road turf. The highlight during this period was a run to the Championship One play-off final in 2006, following epic victories at Featherstone Rovers and Celtic Crusaders. Do you agree with our selection? 8 Brad Clavering 3 Matt Welham 2 Mike Butt 24 Myles Harrop 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. However, some critics saw this as an apology for overlooking him when the previous tourists were chosen in 1962, when many believe he was easily the most outstanding player to wear a full-back's jersey in the British game. The new ground could accommodate much larger crowds and the staging of a couple of County matches added to Swintons growing reputation. No. The war took the lives of 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on throughout in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. 29 Anthony Dyne Note:Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. The project has created a range of materials including DVD's, handling boxes of memorabilia, picture packs, and a mobile exhibition that will ensure that future generations can understand and continue to share this passionate and significant element of local culture and identity. The club have made nine new signings, whilst retaining 17 from 2021. The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. Only a loss to Sheffield Eagles denied the Lions the opportunity of promotion to National League One. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 1866-1996). Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. 20 Morgan Burgess These games were played just off Burying Lane (now Station Road), on a field now roughly covered by Buchanan Street. However, after racing into an early 8-0 lead the Lions eventually went down in searing heat to North Wales Crusaders by 14-8. 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. They are not official or necessarily complete figures and should be used as a guide only. 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. 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. 1, Paul Mellor Appearances: 91, Tries: 10, Goals: 94, Note: Earned 1 GB Colts cap No. 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. Ken Gowers, John Speed, Bobby Fleet, Alan Buckley, Johnny Stopford, George Parkinson and Graham Williams. The Lions step-up into the championship proved as difficult as imagined but many creditable performances keep the fans hopeful for 2013. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. Started Friday at 11:11, By The former Great Britain captain, Mike Gregory was the head coach of the club between 1998 and 2001. On the field it was realised that season 2016 was going to be extremely tough and so it proved. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. 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. St Helens R.F.C. In 1873, they moved from Burying Lane (Station Road from circa 1889) to a ground known as Stoneacre, and used the nearby White Lion public house as changing rooms. 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 . Under captain, Hector Halsall, the Lions were a side with a strong Welsh presence, with players like Billo Rees as well as the Cumbrian goal-kicking second row forward, Martin Hodgson who signed for Swinton in January 1927. [3] The rest of the professional game in Britain would follow this move to summer. Results. David "Dave" Robinson (birth unknown) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 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. Craig Bellamy (rugby league) Gavin Bennion Ilias Bergal Edmund Beswick Brad Billsborough Albert Blan Ian Blease Mark Bourneville Andy Bracek Jim Brady (rugby league) Joe Bretherton Chris Bridge Danny Bridge Chris Brockbank Sam Brooks (rugby league) James Brown (rugby league) Alan Buckley (rugby league) Owen Buckley Walter Bumby Jordan Burke 12 Conner Gilbey 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . SWINTON LIONS 44 Other than an annual challenge against the local Lancashire Rifle Volunteers from 1869, the only games played were amongst the club's own membership. In golden-point extra-time a drop-goal by Chris Atkin sent the Lions into ecstasy and a play-off final against Keighley at Widnes. George Mitchell is new to the sport of rugby league. Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. He was replaced by Paul Kidd and Ian Watson. [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. I have recently started the impossible task of trying to find every player that played a first team game for Castleford. 1 Nathan Hill Lions sign Welsh international half-back Ollie Olds . 23 Joe Lowe Why can't we discuss Leighs rebrand? 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. Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Div 2 Premiership 1987, No.6, Danny Wilson Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Swinton Lions are in the process of giving winger Calum Hughes a trial period at Heywood Road. During the second half of the decade other prominent players turned out for the Lions. Since Mazey's arrival the board now includes former Manchester United Brand Manager Tony Sheridan, former Wigan Athletic footballer John Coyne, and Tecmark Managing Director Richard Heyes. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 4 Sam Richards 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. During their rugby union era the Lions produced several England internationals and dozens more who gained representative recognition wearing the red rose ofLancashire. A club record crowd of 26,891 witnessed the Lions defeat Wigan in a Challenge Cup tie in 1964. If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference The Swinton Supporters' Trust began life on 14 February 2002 in the White Lion public house and set about raising funds for the club. Scroll down to the team photo 1934/5 Jack Cheetham is on the second row 5th from right. 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 . The Lions backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. I know it's a long shot but any help given will be gratefully received. former GB & England international rugby league footballer, Rugby league players by city or town in England, Rugby league players from Greater Manchester. In 1886, they moved to Chorley Road. 22 Andrew Badrock The team quickly became virtually unbeatable in the Manchester area and beyond. 24 Myles Harrop 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. 18 Dominic Flanagan Sadly Seddon would drown in a boating accident on the River Hunter in New South Wales. 4 Sam Richards The war took the lives of an astonishing 13 Swinton players, but back home the Lions played on in a desperate attempt to stay afloat. Note: Promoted three times in 1985, 1987, 1991 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. Total Rugby League By then Swinton had reluctantly joined the fledgling Northern Union, albeit a year after the new codes formation in 1895. SWINTON LIONS 44 9 Elliott Windley 12, John Allen 15 Macauley Hallett numbers 6 or 7. Jacob Smillie, former Swinton Lions rugby league player, in action at the NFL International Combine. 15,Alex Melling [12] Subs: (all used) 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. 3, Bob Fleet Appearances: 329 Tries: 87 Goals: 0 No. Become a Patron, To view matches in which a player appeared, click the, Centre, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Front Row, Hooker, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Five-Eighth, Halfback, Front Row, Second Row, Lock, Bench, Fullback, Wing, Centre, Halfback, Lock, Bench, Wing, Centre, Front Row, Second Row, Bench. 14 Josh Eaves The Lions of Swinton - A Complete History. 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. 17, Alan Derbyshire Note: Promotion & Premiership double 1987, No. 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. 1, Paul Mellor Unfortunately the football club would not grant Swinton a ten year lease which would be required to enable much needed funding to bring the ground up to standard. The only sad aspect being that this team never received the credit it deserved simply because ill-fortune ensured that they never appeared at Wembley. It's easy! 22 Andrew Badrock 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. 16,Shane Tupaea Started January 10, By Appearances:100, Tries:38, Goals:0 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. Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Swinton have finalised plans for a new stadium and announced a short-term move to Sale's Heywood Road ground. The signings of Hector Halsall, a centre and future captain, and Albert Jenkins, a Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. McAtee made his debut in 1977 giving him heritage number 869. Subs (all used) Station Road, Swinton (1929-1992). 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. 6 Ben Stead Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. The club moved to Gigg Lane, Bury, the home of Bury F.C. Firebrand flanker Lachie Swinton is free for Wallabies selection to face France after escaping a further ban after his send-off in the final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. Appearances:180, Tries:62, Goals:49 FEATURED. 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. Left Club/Did Not Play. Humphreys was sacked in late May 2002 and replaced by former player Phil Veivers. 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 ***** 2 Mike Butt Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. Park Lane, Whitefield (2015, 2004-2010) Started 2 hours ago, By [10] As a result of the opposition the re-brand plans were shelved and almost the entire board resigned on 12 September 2019, leaving sole remaining director Steve Wild in charge to re-structure the club. Ian Watson took over as player-coach. Chairman John Kidd announced his resignation and hopes of saving the club were left in the hands of director David Jones and the Supporters' Trust. Still, as always, there were many Lions who continued to battle for the club with pride. Goals: Gregson 6/8 16 Gav Rodden Championship 1991/92. 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. Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. MATCHFACTS 10 Kieran Moran [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s the Lions strove unsuccessfully to repeat former glories and often flattered to deceive, but the appointment of Welshman Cliff Evans as coach signalled a renaissance. The first rugby match under floodlights took place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton on 22 October 1878. 18 Dominic Flanagan 2, Scott Ranson Appearances: 129, Tries: 69, Goals: 0 Note: Part of the team to earn promotion in 1991 No. They followed this with their first-ever Championship in 1927, and then in 1928 the team reached its zenith securing all five available trophies a feat unique in the history of the sport. Tony Sullivan - St Helens #67 Rugby League 1991 Merlin Trading Card. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. Leigh Sports Village, Leigh (2012-2014) Shortly afterwards, Swinton were forced out of Gigg Lane by the financial problems of their landlords, Bury F.C.[4]. 0.99. Tries: M.Welham (28), Appiah-Kubi (56) IMPORTANT NOTE: These records are calculated based only on the data available in the Rugby League Project database. Note: Twice promoted in 1985 & 1987 & won Div 2 Premiership 1987, No. 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 Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. 12 Conner Gilbey 11 Rhodri Lloyd 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. It was also announced that the new player/coach for season 2010 would be Paul Smith with Ian Watson as his assistant player/coach. 2,Scott Ranson Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exiting, young Swinton team. 99 : Alan . hunsletgreenandgold Joe Lycett shreds 10,000 after David Beckham ignores his ultimatum MEN Frontpage Sport Rugby League Rugby League Swinton Lions to build new stadium at Agecroft and finally return home. Note:Promoted 3 times in 1985, 1987, 1991, No. Appearances:138, Tries:28, Goals:270 Before 1996, the club was known simply as Swinton. is a professional rugby league club in St Helens, . In 1900, led by Jim Valentine, they won the Rugby League Challenge Cup defeating Salford at Fallowfield, Manchester. Note:Won 2nd Division Championship 1985, 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. steve wild, 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. The Lions step-up into the Championship proved as difficult as imagined, but many creditable performances under Steve McCormack and later Gary Chambers kept the club in the middle tier between seasons 2012 and 2014. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Swinton offered Leigh the option of a ground share at Station Road in June 1991 but they turned it down. This new stadium's name was named after its location, Station Road. 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