Released St Helens Young Gun Lands Championship Move for 2027
Young forward Sam Oakes has joined Championship outfit Swinton Lions ahead of 2027 following his departure from St Helens. Oakes is a product of Saints’ youth system and impressed earlier this year as he featured in a pre-season friendly against Swinton. The front-rower then w…
Young forward Sam Oakes has joined Championship outfit Swinton Lions ahead of 2027 following his departure from St Helens.
Oakes is a product of Saints’ youth system and impressed earlier this year as he featured in a pre-season friendly against Swinton.
The front-rower then went on to make his professional debut in the Lions’ colours, coming off the bench as a loanee in their derby win over Salford RLFC in August.