Tag: rugby league
100 years ago in Salford: City’s ‘first hooligans’ batter one another in front of train station crowd
Trouble between fans at sporting contests is no new phenomenon. Hooliganism in England was recorded as far back as the 1880s, when ‘roughs’ stirred up aggro...
Youth wins out as Warriors topple Little Hulton Reds
Little Hulton Reds started their warm up to the new season with a visit to Division 2 side Leyland Warriors. The Reds viewed it as a chance to blood some promising...
Adrian Morley to play world’s highest ever rugby league match on eve of retirement
Retiring rugby League ace Adrian Morley will make his farewell rugby league appearance – at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Salford Red Devils legend is part of...
Swinton Lions hit their stride with 100-point Oxford demolition
Five tries from Man of the Match Stuart Littler helped Swinton Lions to their second big victory over Oxford this season with a three-figure scoreline. The 84-16 win...
Little Hulton Reds off to a flier with Bolton win
Little Hulton Reds travelled to Bolton Mets with both sides needing points after shaky starts to the season. The game started well for Little Hulton, with Wes Winder...
Swinton Lions secure Jim Valentine medal, a vital piece of 1899 rugby league history
An iconic piece of Swinton Lions memorabilia 116 years old has come to light in a small cottage in Yorkshire. The remarkable item is a Challenge Cup Winner’s Medal...
Kells crow over Salford City Roosters win
Salford City Roosters produced one of their best performances of the season against Whitehaven-based Kells but still slumped to their eighth successive league defeat. It...
Crosfields leave Little Hulton Reds on a knife edge
Warrington side Crosfields pushed Little Hulton Reds to the limit with a confident performance at Peel Park. The visitors started with a bang, scoring 10 points against...
Paras v Marines: Free tickets for veterans as rugby goes to war in Salford
This Sunday will see a bitter rivalry on display at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford as Parachute Regiment rugby stars come out against the Royal Marines for the annual...
Hat-trick hero Hessian pushes Little Hulton past Fitton Hill
Little Hulton Reds faced a mighty challenge in the North West Men’s League against Oldham opponents Fitton Hill. Fitton Hill kicked off the match but the Reds...
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