THE FINAL score at Wembley officially read Warrington 8 Wigan 18 – it could also have been Springhead 1 Grasscroft 0. For Zach Eckersley’s try…
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Tag: Saddleworth Sport
Take to the water for Discover Sailing Day at Dovestone
ANYONE considering taking up sailing can come along and discover the sport with Dovestone Sailing Club in Greenfield on Saturday, April 27 from 10am-4:30pm. The…
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‘New’ coach at Saddleworth Rangers
WES Rogers is turning back the clock by taking charge of Saddleworth Rangers ARLFC once more. The man who guided the Shaw Hall Bank Road…
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Kevin Sinfield saluted for kind Rob Burrow act
SADDLEWORTH’S own Kevin Sinfield has further cemented his status as a hero with an emotional ending to another marathon effort in a ‘celebration of friendship.’…
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Runners set to take on Saddleworth hills for Alderman’s Ascent
RUNNERS are challenged to tackle the hills as the Saddleworth Rangers Alderman’s Ascent Fell Race takes place on Thursday, May 18. The race is open…
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Fan banned for life after racist abuse of Saddleworth Rangers player
A RUGBY league fan is being banned from a club for life after a Saddleworth Rangers player was targeted by racist abuse. Onlookers say they…
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Freddie’s special reason to crave success at Saddleworth Rangers
FREDDIE Wilson has seen team-mates go on to bigger things after starting at Saddleworth Rangers – but has a personal connection to stay and make…
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Saddleworth girls make north west’s top four
SISTERS were doing it for themselves and Saddleworth School as girls showed their talents by making the semi-finals of a prestigious rugby league competition. The…
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Saddleworth’s Jack Sinfield eager to be his own man in Super League
JACK Sinfield is out to make a name for himself at Leeds Rhinos in this year’s Super League after starting it all at Saddleworth Rangers.…
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Water-way for Grasscroft lad Josh to prepare for Super League
JOSH Thewlis may be destined for national stardom as he looks to confirm his status as one of rugby league’s brightest young prospects – but…
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Footballers still have the Upper hand as they sit top of the league
UPPERMILL FC are still on course for glory in their centenary year after another win. But they will have to set up a Manchester League…
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Saddleworth’s Billy going up in the football world
A YOUNG Saddleworth footballer has landed a dream deal with a Football League club. Billy Midgley, who currently plays for Uppermill FC’s Under-16s, has been…
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Fencer proves too tough an obstacle for opponents
AN OLDHAM-TRAINED fencing prodigy has gone top of the class after being crowned British men’s Cadet champion. Alex Lister, who has perfected his craft at…
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Prodigal son Walker returns to Friarmere CC
FRIARMERE Cricket Club has welcomed back one of its own as Nathan Walker has returned to West View. The wicket keeper/batsman left to join neighbours…
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Rugby star George Ford does the honours at Saddleworth Rangers
ENGLAND rugby union star George Ford went back to where it all began to reward rugby league stars of the future at Saddleworth Rangers. The…
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Saddleworth School achieves hoop dreams in basketball success
SADDLEWORTH School is celebrating sporting success after its Year 9 basketball team was crowned Oldham Schools’ champions. The team saw off Failsworth Co-Op Academy 8-6…
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TREC equestrian event won by rider Alex
FRIEZLAND Arena was the starting point for the annual fun TREC for horse riders from as far afield as the Midlands, The winner was Alex…
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Kevin Sinfield closes in on Ultra fundraising target
KEVIN Sinfield is about £100,000 away from his fundraising target for his Ultra 7 in 7 as he goes through his fifth day. The rugby…
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Kevin Sinfield crosses border on Ultra 7 in 7 challenge
SADDLEWORTH’S own Kevin Sinfield has completed one country as his Ultra 7 in 7 challenge goes on. For he has crossed the border into…
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Saddleworth school rugby league team crowned Year 11 champions
SADDLEWORTH School’s Year 11 rugby team is now officially the best in Oldham after winning the annual rugby league festival run by the Leeds Rhinos…
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Saddleworth’s role as Kevin Sinfield goes ultra
KEVIN Sinfield may be a national name because of his fundraising efforts – but Saddleworth still plays a huge part. The rugby league legend, now…
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Promotion as Saddleworth revival continues
THE phoenix continues to rise at Saddleworth after they secured a third promotion in four years in the Greater Manchester Cricket League. The Well-i-Hole side…
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Saddleworth pair net new deals for 2023
SADDLEWORTH pair Kerry Almond and Yasmin Roebuck have landed new deals by Manchester Thunder for the 2023 Vitality Superleague season. The pair are at opposite…
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Dreams come true as local lads make Super League debuts
SADDLEWORTH teenagers Zach Eckersley and Tom Whitehead have both been handed their Betfred Super League debuts as they fulfilled dreams of playing professional rugby league.…
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Football Fun Factory launches in Diggle
FOOTBALL Fun Factory, the UK’s fastest-growing children’s football coaching organisation, is launching in Diggle with a free trial session. The session, for children aged between…
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Charity has 100 defibrillators to give away
LOCAL football clubs are being given the chance to receive a free defibrillator. The Grassroots Debrillator Programme, which is supported by Red Sky Foundation, has…
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Saddleworth 3Ds flying the flag in Uganda
YELLOW is the official club colour of Saddleworth 3Ds and having all 24 teams in the same kit is one of their proudest achievements. This…
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Olympian Brogan supports school’s sports day
OLYMPIAN Brogan Crowley was a spectator rather than competitor when she attended a sporting event in Oldham. The 28-year-old from Moorside was the special guest…
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Manchester Thunder sign South African superstar Lenize Potgieter
MANCHESTER Thunder have signed South African netball super shooter Lenize Potgieter for the 2023 season. With Thunder remaining undefeated for all 22 games, lifting the…
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Taylor returns to become first Thunder signing
FORMER Oldham Netball Club player Taylor McKevitt has returned home to re-sign for Vitality Superleague champions Manchester Thunder. McKevitt, 24, who has played for Strathclyde…
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Royle’s rescue mission inspired by love for Latics
DARREN Royle, Oldham Athletic’s newly appointed chief executive officer, explained why he was the driving force behind the takeover at Boundary Park. The 48-year-old from…
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Bundy brothers enjoy triathlon success
THE Brownlee brothers became triathlon legends but watch out for two siblings from Delph who are potential stars in the making. Alfie and Oscar Bundy,…
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Being Frank-Greenfield businessman sails to Oldham Athletic’s rescue
NEW Oldham Athletic chairman Frank Rothwell won’t be an absent owner with one notable exception. Latics supporters have already embraced the Greenfield businessman as their…
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End of an era as stalwart Carl stands down
CARL Hirst made his final appearance as head coach of the Saddleworth 3Ds Under-16s at the event to mark the club’s 30th birthday. As the…
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