Benson remains upbeat
Recent signing Chris Tyrer could be elevated into Swinton’s starting 13 to face Oldham on Sunday.
McCormack gives players a chance
Steve McCormack is determined to give every player in his squad the chance to stake a claim for a first team spot.
NRC Preview: Leigh v Swinton
Leigh Centurions continue to have a fully fit squad as they aim to take a second Northern Rail Cup scalp in seven days
Gallagher faces fitness race
Tommy Gallagher is battling against the clock to make his debut for Swinton against Leigh on Sunday.
Kidd calls for Swinton backing
Paul Kidd is calling on the Swinton public to come out and support the Lions.
Fax and Fev get started with wins
The 2011 Northern Rail Cup got underway on Friday night with games at Salford and Featherstone.
Clubs consulted over Championship review plans
A consultation paper which will form the basis of exciting, evolutionary changes to the divisional structure of Rugby League below Super League level has been circulated to Championship ...
Swinton recruitment continues
Swinton have continued their squad building for 2011 with the signings of Andy Ainscough, Mike Morrison and Karl Ashall.
Watson ready to set Wales record
Should Ian Watson walk onto the pitch for Wales against Italy on Sunday in Wrexham (kick-off 3pm), it will be a record breaking 27th appearance for him in ...
Season over for Carter
Workington Town ace Brett Carter is set to miss the end of the regular Co-operative Championship One season.
Hornets face unprecedented injury crisis
Rochdale Hornets coach John Stankevitch has fitness checks to run on 10 players before finalising his squad to face the Lions.
Preview: Oldham v Swinton
Luke Sutton (knee) is definitely absent for Oldham, while Matty Ashe (calf and shoulder) will undergo a late fitness test.
Pair doubtful for Swinton
Bruce Johnson and Danny Heaton (knee) are both doubtful for Swinton.
Preview: Swinton v Workington
Loan signing Danny Meekin could make his first start for Swinton.
Gateshead boosted ahead of Swinton clash
Gateshead are given a double boost ahead of Sunday’s Co-operative Championship One fixture with Swinton.
Swinton hope for change of fortune
Swinton are hoping for a change of fortunes after a difficult week in which player/coach Paul Smith resigned from his role.
Dons look to move on without captain
Doncaster coach Tony Miller must find a way to deal with the departure of captain Craig Lawton, who left the club this week after a change in his ...
Preview: Swinton v Rochdale
Swinton forward Dana Wilson is set to return after a bout of illness, while Paul Southern and Lee Wingfield are also hoping to be fit despite picking up ...
Preview: York v Swinton
Chris Thorman (quad) definitely won’t play for York but Chris Clough, Alex Benson, Brett Waller and Tom Stancliffe are back in contention.
Preview: Swinton v South Wales
Carl Sneyd (knee) and Tommy Grundy (shoulder) are definitely ruled out for the Lions.
Championship 1 Review – Round 7
Hunslet Hawks remain top of Championship 1 after beating Swinton Lions 46-12 at the South Leeds stadium and are now five games unbeaten in all competitions.
Preview: Blackpool v Swinton
Casey Mayberry and Paul Anderson return after being rested for Blackpool’s midweek Northern Rail Cup victory over Doncaster.
Preview: Swinton v Doncaster
Lions pair Ian Watson and Aaron Smith are both available again after serving one-match suspensions.