ALLAN Dalton is Saddleworth Rangers’ oldest player as he is still turning out for the Shaw Hall Bank Road club aged 61. As Rangers marches…
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Three more Rangers’ starlets sign for Super League clubs
THREE further members of Saddleworth Rangers’ successful Under-16s have signed professional contracts with Super League clubs. Back row Nolan Tupaea and centre Jake Thewlis have…
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Aldermans Ascent fell race returns to raise funds for Saddleworth Rangers
PULL on your trainers and tackle Saddleworth’s scenic hills as the Alderman’s Ascent fell race returns this summer. The event on Saturday, July 17, now…
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Hundreds gather to bid fond farewell to Rangers legend Mick Coates
AROUND 300 people filled the ground at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club in Greenfield to say their final goodbyes to legendary coach Mick Coates. The popular…
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Saddleworth Rangers clubhouse to host funeral of legendary coach Mick Coates
THE funeral of Saddleworth Rangers’ legendary coach Mick Coates will take place on Friday, June 18 at the clubhouse in Greenfield. Grotton-based Mick passed away…
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Chew better believe it! Grotton man ‘cycles’ up Everest
KEEN cyclist Des Thorpe has completed a two-wheeled ascent of the world’s tallest mountain – all without leaving Saddleworth. In 21 hours, Des, a retired…
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Future is bright for Saddleworth starlet Josh
SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league talent Josh Thewlis has been tipped to have a bright future in the sport by his boss at Super League side Warrington…
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Doro banned over years old bet
FORMER Saddleworth Rangers rugby league prospect Eribe Doro has been banned from the sport for a month for breaking betting rules. But the 20-year-old revealed…
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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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