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Former Salford RLFC boss Mike Grady has joined rivals and fellow Championship outfit Swinton Lions as an assistant coach ahead of 2027. Having been appointed ahead of the 2026 season, Grady became phoenix club Salford’s first head coach following their rebirth.
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Championship outfit Swinton Lions have tied down head coach Anthony Murray alongside assistants Micky Higham and Alan Hadcroft: with the trio all inking two-year deals. Former Whitehaven boss Murray arrived at Swinton back in March and initially took on a role as an assistant …
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Veteran one-time Samoa international Patrick Ah Van has sealed a cross-code switch, joining Merseyside-based amateur rugby union outfit New Brighton. Legendary outside-back Ah Van, now 38, spent the second half of the 2026 campaign in league with Championship side Swinton Lions.
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Swinton Lions ace Jordan Brown has landed a three-match ban, and London Broncos star Will Jones could yet be in for an even harsher punishment following last weekend’s mass brawl. Saturday afternoon saw Championship table-toppers London round off the regular season at home aga…
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Following the conclusion of week one of the Championship play-offs, here is a round-up of how the action unfolded… The second-tier fixtures actually started with a postponed regular-season game, with London Broncos hosting Swinton Lions in a fiery affair.
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London Broncos’ Championship fixture with Swinton Lions yesterday ended with multiple red cards after a brawl broke out in the final minutes of action. Swinton, who were down 60-18 at this point, were aggressive in their defence, with ex-Wigan youngster Dylan Kelly-Duffy combi…
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