HURRICANES 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. However, what it also had was a staggering number of local junior teams from which the club drew its talent. 20 Morgan Burgess 3 weeks ago More Articles Meet the Team Rhodri Lloyd Second-Row / Centre Peacetime brought about the shrewdest of gambles by the Lions directors who had managed to reign in the support of local businessmen. 8 Gavin Bennion Does anyone have a head and shoulders pic of him or team pic with him on please? The Lions scored 18 tries in a club record 764 victory. Another 2017 highlight was a sensational victory over Super League Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup. 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. LIONS Started December 20, 2022, By This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 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. Jughead Swinton went on to win promotion to the Co-operative Championship as Champions of Championship 1. 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. 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. Swinton Lions Player Issue Rugby League Full Zip Jacket - Size XL - New. The Falcons compete in the Queensland Cup and have an affiliation with Melbourne Storm. 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. Rugby union (pre-2 June 1896), and rugby league footballers who have played for Swinton Lions (Swinton 18661996). In 1996, Swinton officially added Lions to their name. Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road where the fans marveled at the skills of the brothers Bryn at Jack Evans - both of them Great Britain internationals. The signings of Hector Halsall from Wigan, a centre and future inspirational captain, and Albert Jenkins, a brilliant Welsh half-back, provided the catalyst. but had folded in 1953 through lack of players. 23 Joe Lowe Cox (71), Hughes (75) However, by the end of the 1960s they finally lifted the trophy after overcoming a strong Leigh side 11-2 led by Alex Murphy. 15 Macauley Hallett 13 Liam Welham 6 Nick Gregson MATCHFACTS 15 Jordan Case Joe mainly plays as a full-back, but is also effective elsewhere in the backs. 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. 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. Started January 11, By Wild, Stephen (1999). It was in the October of that year that members of Swinton Cricket Club (which had just completed it's first season) decided tokeepthemselves amused during the winter months playing "football". We did some research on Joe and then asked him to join us for pre-season training. Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. Subs (all used) Peter Roe led Swinton to promotion from Division Two in 1996. Ian Watson took over as player-coach. 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Swinton's 6th Championship was retained in style 12 months later (196364). If the 1928 team was built around brilliant backs, the next great Swinton side relied on awesome forward power. View all Lachlan Swinton news. However, the predicted return date of spring 2012 proved to be a somewhat optimistic and premature forecast. Or who else who you place in your own team of the 60s? Stand-off in the first season of rugby league, 1895-96 214: Henry Higham: 13 . Since then, more than 1,200 players have appeared for the club's first team. 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. The club had first formed in 1935 (I think Frank was still playing even then but was probably just a Colt in those days !) A decade which brought back-to-back Championship titles, 5 Lancashire Cup final appearances, but not to mention heartache in the Challenge Cup! Appearances:185, Tries:119, Goals:0 28 Callum Hughes 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. 3 Jake Spedding number 7, and coached at club level in Australia for Burleigh. Gary, a teacher at Harrop Fold School in Walkden. 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. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. Feedback? Crowds in excess of 20,000 were commonplace at Chorley Road. When two divisions were reintroduced in 1973, Swinton were out of the top flight, and have struggled to regain their former glories ever since. The financial failure of major creditor and de facto owner Hugh Eaves in 2002 put the future of the club in jeopardy, the chairman and benefactor Malcolm White resigned. 4, Alan Buckley Appearances: 466 Tries: 192 Goals: 3 No. Started January 10, By Adams scored 68 tries during that time and the Widnes-native also played for England and Great Britain with a combined 19 caps. toowooba been breeding ground both here in toowooba and nationally . Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. 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. Cornwall have signed George Mitchell from rugby union landlords Penryn. 29 Anthony Dyne The Championship (Swinton's 6th) was retained in style 12 months later. 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. Appearances:216, Tries:49, Goals:3 14 Jack Dawson 4 Jayden Hatton In 1992, financial mis-management necessitated the sale of Station Road for property development. 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. IAN RIGG Heywood Road, Sunday 21 Dan Coates [12] 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 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. Subs: (all used) Concentrating on a youth policy and training methods beyond his era, Evans began to model an exciting, young Swinton team. 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Bedfordshire Bronco 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. A new company, Swinton Lions Rugby Club, was set up to remove problems with shareholdings from the previous administration. 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. Contents 1 Playing career 1.1 Oldham RLFC 1.2 Swinton Lions 2 References 3 External links Playing career [ edit] Oldham RLFC [ edit] He was previously at Oldham ( Heritage 1352) in Betfred League 1. In March 1929, a 22,000 thousand crowd saw the Lions defeat Wigan in the first match on new turf. Swinton won the Lancashire Cup again in dramatic style against Widnes in 1940, but thereafter the War curtailed the promise of further progress. 15 Macauley Hallett Note: Man of Match 1987 Premiership Final, No. The set-back of losing the final knocked the Lions off their stride for a while, but happily Swinton regained their form and shape to finish their league campaign with 10 wins from 11 matches. LIONS 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. Past players Malcolm Cummings, Bob Fleet, Tony Pratt, Brian Robinson and Derek Whitehead were in attendance along with director of rugby Paul Kidd and current players Phil Joseph and Rob Foxen - a former Swinton High pupil. 13 Louis Brogan SWINTON LIONS 44 11 Rhodri Lloyd 4 Jayden Hatton ", playing their first game at Burying Lane against Eccles Standard. Appearances:198, Tries:26, Goals:5 23 Chris Cullimore steve wild, Penalties: 3-4 Half-time: 28-6 Matt Welham then went close for the visitors before Myles Harrop added the next Lions try in the corner, but this went unconverted. The resulting move brought the club back to within a mile of the Swinton and Pendlebury border, when home games were played at Moor Lane, home of the local non-league football club Salford City. Ridpath, Wild and new chairman Stuart Fletcher, now jointly own a shared control in the Company. Supporters are excited about the proposals to bring the home into the heart of its community. 1960-61 Lancashire Cup winner against Swinton: Daniel Latham: 1895 1 0 0 0 0 28 prop: Doug Laughton . They also have a player currently on trial. Bryn Evans (25 November 1899 10 July 1975) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Started January 11, By Under the guidance of Veivers performances and result improved significantly and the Lions finished in a promotional playoff position. 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. The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 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. 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. 1 Dan Abram (NU) Cox (71), Hughes (75) 17 Matt Bailey 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 July 2017 after a very poor season on the field and serious financial problems off it, coach John Duffy departed and took a new coaching post with Featherstone Rovers after their man in charge, Jon Sharp left his post. 14 Jack Dawson No. 10, Roby Muller The period leading up to the Great War was not particularly auspicious for the Lions. 14 Josh Eaves 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. 2 Desmond Appiah-Kubi Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference Their opponents in the final were a talented Hunslet side that were coached by Leeds legend David Ward and included the likes of Sonny Nickle. This category has only the following subcategory. Cas Stadium Revelopment - could it be this time? 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. A favourite decade for many of us of a certain age! The Swinging Sixties, a glorious period in the history of Swinton RLFC. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. [9] The plan was met with considerable opposition including local councillors and the Mayor of Salford. Sin-bin: Moran (70) Interference 8 Gavin Bennion Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Started December 9, 2022, Copyright 2022 League Publications Ltd 14 Jack Dawson During their Rugby Union era the Lions produced five England internationals, the first being Ted Beswick as early as 1882. 3 Jake Spedding 17 Matt Bailey 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. [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. 4 Sam Richards Swinton played their home games for the 2011 season at the Willows, Weaste, Salford. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. This list may not reflect recent changes. 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 In 194142, Swinton abandoned the Lancashire League due to the Second World War and did not return until the 194546 season. Subs: (all used) 1 Nathan Hill Only a financial crisis had insured Swinton's defection from the Union to which they had hitherto been staunchly loyal. Explore. 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. 23 Joe Lowe 9 Elliott Windley 1, Paul Mellor Note: Twice promoted 1985 & 1987 & Division 2 Premiership 1987, No.5, Derek Bate Championship 1991/92. 2, John Speed Appearances: 224 Tries: 79 Goals: 0 No. 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. Bedfordshire Bronco Initially under Frank Myler, and then under Jim Crellin, the Lions briefly threatened a revival during the 1980s. By Goals: Stead 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. No. The Lions' backline of the early 60s still rolls off the tongues of those who witnessed them in full flow. 12 Mitch Cox Rugby League World Gift Card (UK Only) From: 15.00; Rugby League World - Subscription From: 13.00; League Express Gift Card (UK Only) From: 30.00; League Express - Subscription From: 25.00 However, in October 1871 the club decided to join the recently formed Rugby Football Union under the title "Swinton & Pendlebury FC".
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