Roughyeds

Several players suffered the bumps and knocks in the opening league game against Swinton Lions

Roughyeds assess their walking wounded

Having had a game-free weekend, like most clubs in the Championship and League 1, Oldham hope to see the benefits when they check on injuries this evening ahead of Saturday's league game at Batley Bulldogs

Date Published 13/04/2021

Roughyeds pay tribute to one of their stars of the seventies

Cliff Hill, the clever stand-off who joined Oldham from Wigan towards the end of his career and, with prop Frank Foster and coach Graham Starkey, helped to transform Oldham's...

Date Published 12/04/2021

Birthday memories of the late Clive Sullivan MBE

By the time the late, great Clive Sullivan MBE joined Oldham in 1980 he was well past his peak, yet Watersheddings fans were still privileged to watch the Welsh wing wizard in...

Date Published 10/04/2021

Lottery income 'vital' as lockdown restrictions ease

As lockdown restrictions start to ease, Oldham RL Club has launched a campaign to promote its Club Cash lottery in a bid to get income back to pre-Covid levels.

Date Published 09/04/2021

Oldham 'stung' by Charnock injury

Oldham are free without a game this weekend so by the time they go to Batley Bulldogs on Saturday, April 17 (12.45pm kick-off) they hope to have a clean bill of health apart from...

Date Published 08/04/2021

Rugby club's warning to fans regarding match streaming scam

The Rugby Football League has asked clubs to alert supporters to the current circulation on social media and via emails of rogue messages directing fans to unofficial sites on...

Date Published 07/04/2021

Oldham off to a flier

Oldham got their 2021 Betfred Championship campaign of to a flying start with a 28-20 win against derby rivals Swinton Lions at Bower Fold.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Injured Leeming calls it a day

Oldham centre Cameron Leeming (25) has taken early retirement from rugby league on medical advice.

Date Published 04/04/2021

Diskin looking to turn the tables

Matt Diskin is looking to his Oldham players to respond positively after their cup defeat at Swinton and to reverse the result in this evening's (Friday) Betfred Championship...

Date Published 02/04/2021

Barran blow for Oldham

James Barran, the new, young half-back who has played in each of Oldham's four games so far this season - two friendlies and two Betfred Challenge Cup ties - is ruled out of the...

Date Published 01/04/2021

'We want to right wrongs': 'Rambo' Reilly

Burly prop Martyn Reilly says Oldham are determined to "put a few wrongs right" when they play Swinton Lions for the second time in five days at Bower Fold on Friday (5.15pm...

Date Published 31/03/2021

Oldham's Challenge Cup hopes ended for another year

Martyn Ridyard was expected to be Swinton’s main man in the Betfred Challenge Cup tie at Heywood Road, and so it proved in Oldham's 23-14 defeat.

Date Published 29/03/2021

Joy, Spencer back for Oldham

Senior props Phil Joy and Jack Spencer are back in Oldham's squad for tomorrow's second-round Betfred Challenge Cup tie against Swinton Lions at Heywood Road, which kicks off at...

Date Published 27/03/2021

Chairman Chris looking for a happier return to Heywood Road

Oldham RL Club chairman Chris Hamilton won't forget his last visit to Heywood Road, Sale when his beloved Roughyeds were relegated from the Championship.

Date Published 27/03/2021

Nelmes doubt for derby cup challenge

In-form prop Luke Nelmes is doubtful for Oldham RL Club's second-round Betfred Challenge Cup tie against derby rivals Swinton Lions at Heywood Road, Sale on Sunday (12.30pm).

Date Published 26/03/2021

Oldham gearing up for Lions cup test

When your coach and his two assistants insist their favourite song is 'Ilkla Moor Baht 'At' and the tea they drink must be Yorkshire Tea, it's a decent bet they'll look no further...

Date Published 25/03/2021

Ridyard the man who makes Swinton tick

Martyn Ridyard orchestrates the in-form Swinton Lions side that will twice go head-to-head with Oldham in the run-up to Easter.

Date Published 24/03/2021

Lions tie should be a cracker - Owen

Swinton's 28-16 win against Newcastle Thunder means Roughyeds clash with the Lions at Heywood Road, Sale in the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup this coming weekend.

Date Published 23/03/2021

Dupree stars as Oldham make progress

Former Leeds Rhinos youngster Tyler Dupree played a star role as Championship side Oldham stormed into the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup with a 20-6 win against League...

Date Published 22/03/2021

Cup prep starts at home

The focus in Oldham's preparation for today's (Saturday) first-round Challenge Cup tie against League 1 Barrow Raiders will be placed entirely on Roughyeds getting it right...

Date Published 20/03/2021

Oldham trio set to return?

Centres Ben Heaton and Ryan Ince are in with a chance of returning to Oldham's line-up for tomorrow's (Saturday) big kick-off against Barrow Raiders in the first round of the...

Date Published 19/03/2021

‘Fletch’ goes back to his roots

Roughyeds forward Matthew Fletcher has taken on the challenge of coaching Waterhead under-13s.

Date Published 17/03/2021

Spencer heads for career milestone

Though it's too early yet to know what Matt Diskin will do with his team selection for Saturday's first-round Betfred Challenge Cup tie against Barrow Raiders at Bower Fold, prop...

Date Published 17/03/2021

Oldham upbeat despite Halifax friendly defeat

Although they were beaten 30-18, Oldham players, coaches, officials and fans were upbeat after Saturday's Halifax Panthers friendly as they looked ahead to this Saturday's (March...

Date Published 15/03/2021

Pick to bolster pack?

New signing Shaun Pick, the former Featherstone, Toronto Wolfpack, Sheffield Eagles and Batley forward, may make his Oldham debut in today's (Saturday) behind-closed-doors...

Date Published 13/03/2021

Leeming upbeat and positive

Despite the heavy defeat at Featherstone and his own problems with hamstring trouble, centre Cam Leeming is upbeat and optimistic about how Oldham will fare in the Betfred...

Date Published 12/03/2021

Rovers are too strong in Oldham's first game back after 12 months

Oldham's first game back after a 12-month break was always going to be tough against a top-quality team like Featherstone Rovers and so it proved as the hosts ran out 58-10...

Date Published 08/03/2021

Top-six play-off in Championship

Clubs in the Betfred Championship, including Oldham, will have six appeal this season as they chase a top-six finish to qualify for promotion play-offs.

Date Published 06/03/2021

Thirteen new boys on show for Oldham

Oldham RL Club's head coach Matt Diskin will play 13 new signings in tomorrow's (Saturday) friendly at Featherstone, the Roughyeds' first game in more than a year.

Date Published 05/03/2021

Diskin announces his squad numbers

Oldham RL fans won't be surprised to see Cam Leeming at 4 (left centre) and new-boy Ryan Ince at 5 (left wing) in the list of 2021 squad numbers released by head coach Matt

Date Published 01/03/2021

New-look Panthers will be on the prowl at Bower Fold

Oldham Rugby League fans will get an early look at Matt Diskin's reshaped squad when Halifax Panthers go to Bower Fold on Saturday, March 13 (kick-off 4pm) in a pre-season match...

Date Published 28/02/2021

No 18 jersey dedicated to fans

Oldham Rugby League Club's loud and proud fans will be their 18th man this year - and they'll have a Roughyeds squad shirt to prove it!

Date Published 26/02/2021

Roughyeds sign Gregory on season-long contract

Oldham RL Club has signed Declan Gregory (24), a hooker with plenty of League 1 and Championship experience, who has been training at the club for a while after leaving Castleford...

Date Published 25/02/2021

2021 away kit remembers glory days past

Oldham Rugby League has turned back the clock 30 years in launching its 2021 replica away shirt - a throwback to a fabulous 1989-90 season when the then Second Division side...

Date Published 23/02/2021

'Wilko' leg break blow hits Roughyeds

Oldham's Matty Wilkinson has suffered a broken leg in training and faces a disrupted start to the 2021 rugby league season.

Date Published 22/02/2021

Roughyeds fans in for a treat

With rugby league fans desperate to watch Challenge Cup and Championship action after a year-long shut-down, Oldham supporters are in for an online treat.

Date Published 22/02/2021

Opportunity knocks for Oldham St Anne's back

Joe Hartley, Oldham Rugby League Club's latest signing, has spoken of his "immense pride" in joining his home-town professional club at the age of 23 and after nearly 15 years...

Date Published 19/02/2021

League places to be determined by points percentage

League places in both the Betfred Championship and Betfred League 1 will be determined in the coming season by points percentage because clubs and the RFL accept that games might...

Date Published 16/02/2021

Roughyeds kick off with home derby clash

With the last two weekends in March accommodating the first two rounds of the Betfred Challenge Cup, the 2021 Betfred Championship campaign starts on Good Friday, April 2 and...

Date Published 15/02/2021

'Just glad to get a game' - Diskin

Oldham Rugby League Club's head coach Matt Diskin has said how happy he is at the size and quality of his 2021 squad; at the attitude of the group; and at the way training is...

Date Published 14/02/2021

Roughyeds face Raiders at home in Challenge Cup

Oldham Roughyeds will leave no stone unturned in their attempts to reach the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup in their home first-round clash with League 1 side Barrow...

Date Published 12/02/2021

Oldham in Challenge Cup draw on Thursday

Draws for the first and second rounds of the Betfred Challenge Cup, involving Oldham RLFC, will be held on Thursday (February 11).

Date Published 07/02/2021

Six new laws, but still no scrums

Rugby League will start up again next month with six new laws . . . but still with no scrums.

Date Published 05/02/2021

Giants star in RFL bid to tackle exclusion

Huddersfield Giants star Michael Lawrence will play a lead role in the Rugby League's new drive to become a fully inclusive sport.

Date Published 04/02/2021

Roughyeds mourn the loss of Dave Nicholson

Former Oldham RL favourite Dave Nicholson has died suddenly on the Isle of Man, his home for many years.

Date Published 03/02/2021

Law Cup battle on hold until next year

It's exactly 100 years since the Law Cup was first contested as a pre-season warm-up match between Oldham and neighbours Rochdale Hornets, but fans will have to wait another 12...

Date Published 02/02/2021

Kicking off with the Challenge Cup

If all goes according to plan, Roughyeds will be back in action on March 21 in the first round of the Challenge Cup.

Date Published 26/01/2021

Bridge signs new deal with Oldham

Doubts about the future of second-row forward Danny Bridge have been cleared up by the big second-row forward, who has signed a new deal which keeps him at Oldham for a fourth...

Date Published 25/01/2021

Roughyeds fans urged to back the Club Cash lottery

Oldham RL Club is urging fans to join its Club Cash lottery, profits from which have nosedived by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic.

Date Published 21/01/2021

Bridge banned following failed drugs test

Oldham second row forward Danny Bridge has been banned after testing positive for cocaine after Roughyeds’ game at Whitehaven last year.

Date Published 18/01/2021

Small grants making a huge difference to community Rugby League

Saddleworth Rangers and a new club in Ashton, Tameside Knights, are among more than 30 rugby league clubs, schools and community organisations across England to be awarded small...

Date Published 16/01/2021

Start of Oldham RL season put back 'several weeks'

The start of Oldham RL Club's Betfred Championship season, scheduled for late February, has been put back to a later date because of ongoing Covid issues.

Date Published 14/01/2021

Owen talks up mid-table finish hopes

Although Oldham have found it tough going in the Championship in three of the last five seasons, (2016, 2017, 2020), club captain Gareth Owen is confident Matt Diskin's new-look...

Date Published 07/01/2021

Clubs advised to pause training

The Rugby League has advised all Betfred Championship and League 1 clubs, including Oldham, to pause pre-season training for the next two weeks because of the rapidly-spreading...

Date Published 06/01/2021

Tributes pour in after death of rugby league legend 'Jocky'

Oldham RLFC has joined the tributes that Saddleworth Rangers are receiving from near and far - from right across rugby league's community game, in fact - following the death on...

Date Published 04/01/2021

Roughyeds gearing up for late-February start

If all goes to plan, Oldham Rugby League Club will kick off the 2021 Betfred Championship season on the weekend of February 27 and 28 with their biggest and best squad for many...

Date Published 26/12/2020

All systems go on 2021 season tickets

Oldham Rugby League Club has launched its 2021 season-ticket campaign by holding prices at this year's levels and enabling fans to pay in three instalments.

Date Published 21/12/2020

Roughyeds replica shirts available for collection in time for Christmas

Oldham Rugby League fans who have ordered replica shirts in time for Christmas can collect them from the club's office at the Vestacare Stadium between 10am and noon tomorrow...

Date Published 18/12/2020

New tv deal for Challenge Cup coverage

The Rugby League has landed a new and enhanced three-year deal with the BBC to extend Challenge Cup coverage until 2024.

Date Published 17/12/2020

Courageous Smith bows out after three-year injury battle

Courageous Ed Smith, the Oldham forward, has reluctantly called time on his rugby league career because of injury.

Date Published 16/12/2020

A jersey full of glorious memories

Oldham Rugby League Club has given fans a treat by putting on sale replicas of a 2021 home kit which is a throwback to the one the Roughyeds played in during a fabulous Second...

Date Published 12/12/2020

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