Thunder step up training
Mitchell Stevens, Jason Payne and Conor Condron could all be available for Gateshead Thunder director of rugby Chris Hood.
Swinton taking nothing for granted
Steve McCormack will be taking nothing for granted when table-topping Swinton travel to bottom club Gateshead in Championship One on Sunday.
Swinton 18-16 Oldham
Old hand Phil Joseph guided Swinton to a nail-biting 18-16 success against Oldham at the Willows.
Swinton look to bounce back
Swinton Lions coach Steve McCormack hopes his side can bounce back after being on the wrong end of a 112-0 thumping at Warrington Wolves last week.
Warrington 112-0 Swinton
Warrington and Lee Briers broke five club records as they romped past Swinton in the Carnegie Challenge Cup.
Smith praises Swinton professionalism
Mark Smith has praised the professionalism of Swinton Lions as they head into their fifth round Challenge Cup tie with Warrington Wolves tonight.
Giantkillers up for huge Wire clash
Swinton winger Ian Mort says the Lions are preparing for one of the club’s biggest games in recent years as they get set for their clash with Warrington on ...
Swinton move quickly to fill prop void
Swinton have moved quickly to fill the void left by departing prop Bruce Johnson by signing Danny Meekin from Leigh.
Whitehaven 22-22 Swinton
Whitehaven ended Swinton’s 100% winning record in Championship 1 after a thrilling 22-22 draw at The Recreation Ground this afternoon.
Swinton face Whitehaven test
Spencer Miller (shoulder) faces a late fitness test before Whitehaven coach David Seeds finalises his squad for Sunday’s Championship One game with Swinton Lions.
Swinton boss hails brilliant cup draw
Swinton’s plum draw against Carnegie Challenge Cup holders Warrington is a fitting reward for their unbeaten start to the season.
Gallagher looking for Lions victory
Tommy Gallagher would like nothing better than to put one over Dewsbury Rams on Sunday.
Forber swaps Swinton for Oldham
Swinton half-back Carl Forber has joined Oldham on a month’s loan.
Swinton land Saints forward on dual-reg
Swinton have signed forward Warren Thompson from St Helens.
Preview: South Wales Scorpions v Swinton Lions
South Wales Scorpions are hoping to boost their attendance – and their chances of victory – by admitting children free of charge as part of the Co-operative “Kids ...
McCormack: We won’t be distracted
Swinton Lions coach Steve McCormack insists his side will not be distracted by their own impressive start to the Co-operative Championship One season.
Injury crisis grips Oldham
Oldham’s injury crisis gets worse as coach Tony Benson struggles to deal with at least eight absentees for Sunday’s Co-operative Championship One fixture with Swinton Lions.
Stankevitch battles against injury crisis
Rochdale Hornets coach John Stankevitch continues to battle against a horrendous injury list as he searches for his side’s first win of the Co-operative Championship One season.
Gallagher returns for Swinton
Tommy Gallagher returns for Swinton Lions’ opening Co-operative Championship One fixture, but Richie Hawkyard (hamstring) is definitely ruled out.
McCormack praises professional Swinton
Steve McCormack praised Swinton Lions for their professional attitude as they ran in 15 tries against Gateshead Thunder in their final game in the Northern Rail Cup.
McCormack ready for Thunder return
Andy Morris (shoulder) is Gateshead Thunder’s major concern ahead of Sunday’s showdown with former Thunder coach Steve McCormack and his new-look Swinton Lions squad.
Stewart and Mervill join Swinton
Swinton have added two new faces to their squad after signing the experienced pair of Richard Mervill and Tony Stewart.
Ainscough revels in utility role
Martin Ainscough has been the stand-out performer for Swinton Lions so far this season – despite the fact he has played in three different positions.