OLDHAM Rugby League Club appears to be in chaos after director of rugby Mike Ford resigned. And the Saddleworth-based former player admitted ‘the direction of…
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Oldham RLFC looking ahead after season of progress
OLDHAM RLFC is already looking to the future, even though the dust is just settling on the 2025 season. The Roughyeds finished fourth in the…
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Oldham break more records as Boundary Park celebrates title win
OLDHAM celebrated a first League title in nine years and promotion to the Betfred Championship in front of their biggest crowd of the season at…
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Relations between sporting clubs better than ever, says Saddleworth’s Mike Ford
OLDHAM’S main sporting clubs have never had a better relationship, claims Saddleworth-based Roughyeds chief Mike Ford. The rugby league side will move into Athletic’s Boundary…
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Ford looks to make Oldham ‘proud’ of Roughyeds
MIKE Ford can add another string to his already varied rugby bow – the man looking to rejuvenate his hometown club. Now as part of…
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Oldham swoop for Brian McDermott as coaching consultant
BETFRED Championship club Oldham, second bottom and facing a battle against relegation, have landed a major coup with the arrival of former Harlequins RL, Leeds…
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Matthew’s support for people with autism
A RUGBY league player is leading a completely different kind of fight – the fight to make sure people with autism have the right support.…
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Tom’s a howling success with Wolves
TOM Whitehead, another product of Saddleworth Rangers’ successful junior set up, has signed a four-year professional contract with Super League side Warrington Wolves. The 18-year-old…
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Saddleworth Rangers’ rugby ground renamed in Shane’s honour
SADDLEWORTH Rangers’ Shaw Hall Bank Road ground is to be renamed after club chairman Shane Wilson in a tribute to honour his memory after he…
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Kyle high on ‘honesty’ for rugby league return
SADDLEWORTH’S Super League contingent has grown by one after Delph’s Kyle Eastmond returned to rugby league after 10 years. The Oldham-born and raised star spent…
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Grant helps Rangers to improve facilities
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are among more than 30 rugby league clubs, schools and community organisations across England to be awarded grants from the RLWC2021 CreatedBy programme.…
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Remembering Shane, a rugby giant
SADDLEWORTH Rangers and the wider rugby family are mourning the death of Shane ‘Jocky’ Wilson at the age of 50. Rangers’ chairman, who had been…
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Marathon efforts from rugby league legend Kevin
KEVIN Sinfield has more than two million reasons to be cheerful after a phenomenal fundraising effort. The Saddleworth-based rugby league legend put himself through one…
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This Flash can be long lasting
IT was 249 and out for rugby league star Mark Flanagan – but his effect could be felt for some time to come. The former…
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Former player named Oldham RL’s first ambassador
FORMER Oldham RL prop Adrian Alexander has accepted an invitation to become the club’s first ambassador. The 65-year-old from Moorside will operate with club owner,…
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Owen signs new contract for Roughyeds
OLDHAM Rugby League Club’s long-serving captain Gareth Owen has signed a new one-year contract, at the end of which he will have been at his…
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New workout regime at Rangers
IT is far removed from training as we know it as Saddleworth Rangers are gradually returning to action after the easing of lockdown restrictions. With…
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Coronation Street star Tanisha is a Warrior
CORONATION Street actress Tanisha Gorey recently revealed to the nation her love for Waterhead Warriors. The 18-year-old’s surprise disclosure came in a national newspaper article…
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VE Day: Special salute for veteran Eric
A SPECIAL salute to a Greenfield man who served in World War II was among the celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day…
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Waterhead Warriors celebrate centenary
RUGBY royalty was present as Waterhead Warriors celebrated their 100th birthday with a lavish centenary dinner at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Former players present included…
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Rugby league great Kevin leads fundraising way for pal Rob Burrow
SADDLEWORTH rugby league great Kevin Sinfield has been left stunned by the response to the appeal for big friend and former team-mate Rob Burrow. The…
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No Josh-ing over new RL deal
SADDLEWORTH rugby league starlet Josh Thewlis says he is ‘buzzing’ after being given his first professional contract.The Grasscroft-based player has signed terms with Super League…
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Right said Fred – let’s get some of this super fan prize money spent
FRED Halliwell ensured Oldham finished with a second end of season honour following the Roughyeds’ League One promotion win over Newcastle Thunder. As thousands of…
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Rugby league returns to Bower Fold
OLDHAM Rugby League Club has confirmed that home games next season on promotion to the Betfred Championship will be played at the Bower Fold home…
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Rangers search for new coach
SADDLEWORTH Rangers have admitted Wes Rogers’ shoes will be hard to fill as they begin a search for a new coach.Rogers has stood down after…
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Roughyeds roar into Promotion Final
By Roger Halstead Revved-up Roughyeds roared into the Promotion Final on Sunday, October 6 with a high-octane performance in Sunday’s play-off semi-final against Doncaster at…
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Promotion would be fitting tribute to lifelong fan Jim
TRIBUTES have been paid to lifelong Oldham Roughyeds fan and brass band enthusiast Jim Hallas. Jim passed away at Royal Oldham Hospital on Sunday, August…
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Saddleworth Rangers battle to avoid drop
COACH Wes Rogers has vowed to “fight to the death” as Saddleworth Rangers battle to avoid an immediate return to the second division of the…
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Saddleworth School congratulated for success in rugby league
THE congratulations of everyone at Oldham RLFC go to Saddleworth School on their magnificent achievements at two senior levels in the schools’ rugby league season…
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England call up for Rangers rising stars
TWO Saddleworth rugby league prospects have received the call to represent their country. Fenton Rogers and Tom Whitehead have both been picked for England’s Under-16…
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Newly-promoted Rangers held to draw after promising start at Myton
NEWLY-PROMOTED Saddleworth Rangers were left kicking themselves after being held to a 24-24 draw at Myton Warriors in their opening National Conference League, division one…
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Warriors raise £1,800 for mental health awarness
THREE mental health organisations benefited as £1,800 was raised at a charity day at Waterhead Warriors. The mental health awareness event, named Offload, was held…
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You can bet on being a winner with Betfred
BOOKMAKERS Betfred, title sponsors of Super League, Championship and League One, have launched a search for rugby league’s super fan. And there’s a £10,000 cash…
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Are you a rugby league super fan? You can bet on being a winner at Betfred
BOOKMAKERS Betfred, title sponsors of Super League, Championship and League One, have launched a search for rugby league’s super fan. And there’s a £10,000 cash…
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