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Roughyeds vice-captain Matty Wildie. Image courtesy of ORLFC

Oldham suffer Wildie blow

Oldham RLFC have confirmed that vice-captain Matty Wildie has undergone elbow surgery and is facing an extended spell on the sidelines.

Date Published 14/04/2025


What a great time to be an Oldham fan

Oldham drew Featherstone Rovers at home in the semi-final of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup, in their bid to play at Wembley for the first time in their history.

Date Published 12/04/2025

Oldham 80 minutes from making rugby league history

Everything comes to he who waits - or does it?

Date Published 06/04/2025


Dixon scored winning try with broken arm

Oldham head coach Sean Long has confirmed that winger Kieran Dixon scored the match-winning try at Sheffield on Sunday with a broken arm and will now undergo surgery that will...

Date Published 02/04/2025

Legend Kopczak retires from rugby league

Roughyeds prop forward Craig Kopczak has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league after almost two decades in the British game. 

Date Published 01/04/2025


Resilient Roughyeds move second thanks to Eagles win

Sean Long hailed Oldham's defence as Roughyeds won 20-8 at Sheffield Eagles to make it back-to back victories to move second in the Betfred Championship.

Date Published 30/03/2025

Tickets go live for Sigala world record game at Boundary Park

Oldham RLFC and Pro-Excel have announced that tickets are now on sale to see chart-topping UK producer, musician and DJ Sigala perform at the Betfred Championship fixture with...

Date Published 19/03/2025


"It's good for Oldham" - community reacts to big new 'SportsTown' plans

A new plan aims to propel Oldham’s ‘ferocious’ sporting culture into the national spotlight.

Date Published 17/03/2025

Latics and 'SportsTown' chief Royle's dreams of new Oldham 'arena'

A huge new project to transform Oldham’s sports grounds will attract up to 25,000 weekly visitors to the borough, it is hoped.

Date Published 17/03/2025


Roughyeds' cup run comes to an end at Hull KR

Oldham's run in the Betfred Challenge Cup is over after a classy performance by Super League leaders Hull KR saw the Robins run out 40-0 winners at Sewell Group Craven Park.

Date Published 14/03/2025

Big-hearted Barrie takes on Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in tribute to his cherished friend

Saddleworth-based former professional rugby league player Barrie McDermott is set to run the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in memory of his great friend, Rob Burrow.

Date Published 13/03/2025


Oldham bring back their stars

Oldham bring back star men Josh Drinkwater, Danny Craven, Iain Thornley, Gil Dudson, Matty Ashurst and Adam Milner for tomorrow's (Friday) fourth-round Challenge Cup-tie at Hull...

Date Published 13/03/2025

Oldham defeated at Barrow

Oldham suffered a first defeat of the Betfred Championship season as an inspired Barrow earned a 20-6 win in front of a vocal home crowd.

Date Published 10/03/2025


Oldham thump Hornets to set up Barrow last-eight tie

Oldham cut loose to run in ten tries to beat rivals Rochdale Hornets 58-6 and set up an 1895 Cup quarter-final at home to Barrow.

Date Published 01/03/2025

Drinkwater rescues dramatic draw for Roughyeds

A late touchline conversion from Josh Drinkwater rescued an 18-18 draw for Oldham who maintained their unbeaten start to the Betfred Championship season against a dogged Batley...

Date Published 20/02/2025


Quinn urges fans to join Oldham's charge

Chairman Bill Quinn has called on Oldham's fanbase to rally behind the club's push for success and fill out Boundary Park to watch Sean Long's exciting Roughyeds.

Date Published 18/02/2025

Oldham thump York in ruthless Championship opener

Oldham produced an outstanding performance on their return to the Betfred Championship, running in eight tries to beat York Knights 50-4 at Boundary Park.

Date Published 17/02/2025


PLT and Hirst return for Championship opener

Oldham boss Sean Long has named his squad as Roughyeds make their eagerly-anticipated return to the Betfred Championship against much-fancied York Knights at Boundary Park...

Date Published 14/02/2025

Long has faith in his charges ahead of Championship return

Oldham boss Sean Long has urged fans to turn up in number this Sunday as Roughyeds make the return to Championship rugby league against one of the best teams in the league.

Date Published 14/02/2025


Sambou shines as Roughyeds ease into Challenge Cup fourth round

Head coach Sean Long hailed his side's work ethic as Oldham booked their place in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round with a thumping 42-4 win over Barrow.

Date Published 08/02/2025

Roughyeds boss Long confirms captains and leadership group

Head coach Sean Long has confirmed that experienced hooker Matty Wildie will be Oldham's vice-captain this season, supporting hometown hero Jordan Turner who continues as the club...

Date Published 29/01/2025


Roughyeds confirm dual-reg partners

Oldham can confirm dual-registration agreements with both Super League champions Wigan and League 1 Rochdale for the 2025 season. 

Date Published 23/01/2025

Oldham edge out Rochdale to win the Law Cup

Tries from Logan Astley, Cian Tyrer and Kieran Dixon inspired Oldham to their first win of 2025 as the Roughyeds withstood a spirited display from local rivals Rochdale to win the...

Date Published 23/01/2025


Oldham sign Super League star Drinkwater

Oldham have signed star half-back Josh Drinkwater on a one-year deal for the 2025 Betfred Championship season. 

Date Published 27/11/2024

Three more Oldham legends added to Hall of Fame list

The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust has announced that three more players are to be added to the ‘Hall of Fame’ for Oldham RLFC.

Date Published 26/11/2024


Waterhead teenager handed dream Oldham chance

Oldham's commitment to developing the stars of rugby league's future has seen teenage Waterhead forward Marcus Geener sign a one-year deal with the Roughyeds for 2025. 

Date Published 14/11/2024

Oldham announce major Ashurst coup

Oldham have announced the signing of Wakefield's title-winning captain Matty Ashurst on a two-year deal ahead of the 2025 Betfred Championship season. 

Date Published 13/11/2024


Roughyeds swoop for star centre Thornley

Oldham have made another big signing ahead of their return to the Betfred Championship with the acquisition of Grand Final and Challenge Cup winner Iain Thornley on a two-year...

Date Published 12/11/2024

Local boy bolsters Oldham pack

The Roughyeds have made their second big signing of the week with the arrival of Oldham-born forward Ben Forster from Rochdale on a one-year deal. 

Date Published 25/10/2024


Oldham swoop for Leigh forward

Oldham have snapped up former St Helens and Leigh Leopards forward Lewis Baxter on a one-year contract for the 2025 Betfred Championship season.

Date Published 23/10/2024

Wardle retires as he starts his coaching journey

Joe Wardle has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league and agreed a two-year deal as Oldham assistant coach.

Date Published 16/10/2024


Oldham secure PLT for 2025

Oldham have confirmed that star full-back Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e has agreed a new deal to remain with the club on loan from Hull KR for our 2025 Betfred Championship campaign. 

Date Published 16/10/2024

Oldham and Wigan agree Hirst deal

Oldham have agreed a deal with Super League giants Wigan that will see Roughyeds forward George Hirst join the Warriors on a two-year deal but play on for Oldham on loan in 2025. 

Date Published 08/10/2024


Oldham add Super League star to backroom team

Oldham have appointed former Super League star Andrew Dixon as the club’s new Head of Performance.

Date Published 07/10/2024

Star trio headline at Roughyeds' awards night

Matty Wildie was named Player of the Year and Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e Players' Player of the Year as Oldham celebrated their title win in style with their fans and sponsors.

Date Published 03/10/2024


Oldham sign Milner for 2025

League One champions Oldham have confirmed the signing of experienced Super League and England forward Adam Milner on a two-year deal.

Date Published 26/09/2024

Oldham announce Dudson signing

Oldham have signed Super League prop forward Gil Dudson on a two-year contract, with the giant Welshman arriving as the first big-name recruit ahead of the 2025 Betfred...

Date Published 12/09/2024


'I'm a Roughyed' is released to a rapturous welcome on the final day of a glorious rugby league season

The Boundary Parkas' new single - "I'm A Roughyed" - was released to great applause on Sunday when the band and Tommy Cannon performed on the pitch at Boundary Park to a...

Date Published 05/09/2024

Roughyeds celebrate title victory in glorious style

Oldham crushed Workington 56-0 before lifting the League One title in front of the biggest crowd of the season at Boundary Park, as the Roughyeds finished the year with their best...

Date Published 02/09/2024


Huge discounts offered to see champions Oldham lift League 1 trophy

The Roughyeds have announced massive ticket discounts thanks to Total Controlled Demolition, to allow fans to fill Boundary Park to see the League One champions lift the trophy on...

Date Published 29/08/2024

Rampant Roughyeds celebrate title victory in style

Oldham celebrated their League One title in style with a 14-try blitz to thrash Cornwall 72-0, as Ben O'Keefe scored four tries and Cian Tyrer racked up 30 for the season in...

Date Published 23/08/2024


Rock on Tommy! - the Boundary Parkas prepare to release a very special song for Oldham

Local band the Boundary Parkas are set to release the official Oldham RLFC club song and new anthem for the town - 'I'm A Roughyed’ - on Sunday, September 1, on CD and across all...

Date Published 20/08/2024

Super Oldham clinch League 1 title glory

Oldham RLFC clinched their first league title in nine years as a 20-12 victory at Keighley secured automatic promotion to the Betfred Championship.

Date Published 16/08/2024


Long backs Oldham to win League 1 title at Keighley on Sunday

Sean Long has promised Oldham’s huge army of travelling fans that his side is battle-hardened and ready to win the Betfred League 1 title at Cougar Park on Sunday.

Date Published 16/08/2024

Roughyeds rout Newcastle to move one step closer to title glory

Kieran Dixon scored a club-record 36 points and Cian Tyrer score five tries as Oldham thrashed Newcastle 84-0 to move one step closer to the Betfred League 1 title.

Date Published 10/08/2024


Bill's big offer aims to get Boundary Park bouncing!

Roughyeds chairman Bill Quinn has urged "the best fans in the world" to take advantage of a one-off discounted ticket offer to fill the Joe Royle Stand for the final three games...

Date Published 08/08/2024

Roughyeds edge closer to League 1 title glory

Oldham survived four key injuries to power past Midlands Hurricanes 32-0, scoring six tries and recording their fourth shut-out of the season to move within two wins of the League...

Date Published 03/08/2024


Best foot forward - thousands of pounds raised by Roughyeds fans for MND Association

The Oldham RLFC supporters group - the Yeds - organised a special sponsored walk in a bid to raise money for the MND Association.

Date Published 31/07/2024

Roughyeds edge out Rochdale to seal crucial derby victory

Oldham came from behind in a baking hot derby at Rochdale to secure a vital 14-10 win which preserves the Roughyeds' three-point lead over Keighley at the League 1 summit.

Date Published 28/07/2024


Stylish Oldham thump Cougars to take control of title race

Oldham produced their best performance of the season to thrash title rivals Keighley 44-6 in front of a huge crowd at Boundary Park to move three points clear at the top of...

Date Published 22/07/2024

Roughyeds agree 10-year Boundary Park deal, while Dean signs for two years

Oldham RLFC 1876 have announced a new 10-year deal that will see the Roughyeds play their rugby at Boundary Park until at least 2034.

Date Published 19/07/2024


Dixon’s debut double sends Roughyeds top

New boy Kieran Dixon scored two tries on his debut as Oldham dismissed a dogged North Wales 32-6 to go back to the top of Betfred League 1.

Date Published 13/07/2024

Oldham swoop for former Super League flyer Dixon

Oldham have signed winger Kieran Dixon.

Date Published 10/07/2024


The rest of July will be absolutely vital for Oldham

All of the remaining Sundays in July will be vitally important in the Roughyeds' quest to finish top of League 1 and go up automatically.

Date Published 05/07/2024

Try machine Tyrer commits to Roughyeds

Cian Tyrer - the leading try-scorer across all top three tiers of British rugby league - has agreed a new contract with Oldham until the end of the 2025 season.

Date Published 05/07/2024


Roughyeds hand chance to local stars of the future

Nine local teenage prospects have been given the chance to train with the Roughyeds’ rugby league first team until the end of the season, as the club underlines its commitment to...

Date Published 03/07/2024

Tyrer treble keeps Roughyeds on right track

Top try-scorer Cian Tyrer scored his third hat-trick of the season as Oldham returned to Boundary Park with a 30-6 win over Hunslet to stay top of Betfred League 1.

Date Published 01/07/2024


Defence is key as Roughyeds triumph at Workington

Oldham maintained their position as leaders of League 1 with centre Ben O’Keefe scoring two tries in a hard-fought 28-4 win at Workington.

Date Published 24/06/2024

Roughyeds' 21-man squad for Workington clash announced

Joe Wardle comes into Sean Long’s Oldham squad which will travel to Workington Town for Sunday’s clash in West Cumbria (3pm kick off).

Date Published 21/06/2024


Moran hat-trick reignites Roughyeds charge

Pat Moran scored a hat-trick on his Oldham comeback as the Roughyeds returned to form in style with a 60-6 win at struggling Newcastle to return to the top of League 1.

Date Published 17/06/2024

Oldham-born centre Nathan earns Roughyeds chance

The Roughyeds have signed Oldham-born centre Nathan Roebuck on a deal until the end of the season, with the 24-year-old in contention for an immediate debut away at Newcastle in...

Date Published 14/06/2024


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