Oldham Chronicle - News & Features

Oldham sign local lad Fletcher on two-year deal

Oldham have signed 19-year-old local boy Matthew Fletcher, a ball-playing forward who has returned home after a year in Australia, playing for Valleys Diehards and Norths Devils...

Date Published 15/01/2020

Late checks on Spencer, Hutchings

Oldham are hopeful that two players who were hurt in the Law Cup defeat at Rochdale will be fit to keep their places in the squad to face St Helens in their third and final...

Date Published 15/01/2020

Information for Roughyeds fans travelling to away games

Fans who travel to away games need to know the following new information regarding Oldham's Betfred Championship matches at Toulouse Olympique, Whitehaven and Sheffield Eagles.

Date Published 14/01/2020

Roughyeds lose out on Law Cup to Rochdale Hornets

A limp, lethargic Oldham performance saw derby rivals Rochdale Hornets regain the Law Cup with an 18-12 win at the Crown Oil Arena where the match survived an early pitch...

Date Published 13/01/2020

Gareth Owen captain of Roughyeds for fourth year

There will be no prouder and more focused man in the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday than Gareth Owen when he leads out the Oldham team for the Law Cup clash with Rochdale Hornets.

Date Published 08/01/2020

Farewell Scott, but Roughyeds head back into the Championship under Diskin

It's been an amazing 2019 for the Roughyeds – one which saw a fantastic promotion-winning campaign, but also the departure of hugely popular head coach Scott Naylor after seven...

Date Published 31/12/2019

Rugby legend Frank Foster dies, aged 79

TOUGH-GUY forward Frank Foster, who transformed Oldham's fortunes in his one and a half seasons at Watersheddings in the early 1970s, has died in Barrow, aged 79.

Date Published 23/12/2019

Positive signs for Diskin

A fortnight into pre-season training, new head coach Matt Diskin says he is encouraged by what he has seen so far in the Oldham camp.

Date Published 06/12/2019

One of Roughyeds longest-serving supporters dies aged 90

Clarice Stevens, one of Oldham RLFC's longest-serving and most loyal supporters, has died in Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, aged 90.

Date Published 26/11/2019

Oldham announce Abram signing

Oldham have announced the capture of Dan Abram, formerly of St Helens, Barrow Raiders, Whitehaven and Rochdale Hornets on a one-year contract.

Date Published 21/11/2019

Refreshed Roughyeds set out plans for their 2020 campaign

It was a meet-and-greet affair at the Vestacare Stadium on Tuesday night when preparations began for Oldham RL Club's assault on the Betfred Championship in 2020.

Date Published 21/11/2019

A night for 'meet and greet' at Roughyeds

It was a meet-and-greet affair at the Vestacare Stadium on Tuesday night when preparations began for Oldham RL Club's assault on the Betfred Championship in 2020.

Date Published 20/11/2019

Roughyeds to play Swinton Lions next season

Promoted Oldham will play derby rivals Swinton Lions on their return to the Betfred Championship's Summer Bash next season.

Date Published 18/11/2019

Sheridan named as Diskin's assistant at Roughyeds

Brendan Sheridan, head coach of NCL club Dewsbury Celtic for the past two years, has been appointed as assistant coach to Oldham's new team boss Matt Diskin on a one-year

Date Published 15/11/2019

Roughyeds to sign more players before pre-season training

A squad that includes new boys James Worthington, Lewis Charnock, John Hutchings and Jode Sheriffe will be back in pre-season training next week.

Date Published 14/11/2019

Roughyeds sign half-back on one year contract

Half-back Adam Brook, who was on loan from Halifax last season, has signed a one-year Oldham contract to take to 18. That's he number of players so far committed to newly-promoted...

Date Published 13/11/2019

Aaronson pens one-year deal

Harry Aaronson, who played for Oldham on loan from Swinton Lions last season, has signed a one-year contract that makes him a fully-fledged member of his home town club's Betfred...

Date Published 12/11/2019

Roughyeds swoop for Smith

Oldham's squad building has continued with the capture on a one-year deal of utility forward Ed Smith, the former York City Knights captain, who had played 130 games for his...

Date Published 11/11/2019

Emotions high at Roughyeds' awards evening

Players, fans and club officials came together in the Vestacare Social Club on Friday night (November 8) to celebrate Oldham RL Club's fabulous promotion season of 2019.

Date Published 11/11/2019

Kit deal delight for Roughyeds

A Warrington-based company that is steeped in Rugby League has signed a two-year deal to become newly-promoted Oldham's kit and leisurewear suppliers.

Date Published 08/11/2019

Joy's "unfinished business" in Championship 2020

Oldham RL prop Phil Joy has a personal mission ahead of the 2020 Betfred Championship campaign... to make up for lost time and unfinished business.

Date Published 07/11/2019

Tackling-machine Bent signs new Oldham deal

Tackling-machine Liam Bent, newly-promoted Oldham's 22-year-old back-row forward, is the latest member of last season's Betfred League 1 squad to sign a new deal for the...

Date Published 06/11/2019

Roughyeds confirm home games next season will be played at Bower Fold

OLDHAM Rugby League Club has confirmed that home games next season on promotion to the Betfred Championship will be played at the Bower Fold home of soccer club Stalybridge

Date Published 05/11/2019

Roughyeds head coach praises chairman for new deals for quality players

Matty Wilkinson has turned down approaches from clubs in the upper reaches of the Betfred Championship to remain loyal to Oldham.

Date Published 04/11/2019

Sheriffe replaces the Law Man at Roughyeds

Newly-promoted Championship side Oldham have replaced Scott Law with another experienced front-rower from Yorkshire in 33-year-old Jode Sheriffe, formerly of Halifax, Bradford,...

Date Published 01/11/2019

Oldham RL announce main sponsor for 2020 season

Oldham Rugby League Club has announced that CDX Security will be the club's main sponsors in the 2020 Betfred Championship season.

Date Published 31/10/2019

Oldham sign a second young back

Newly-promoted Oldham RL Club's squad-building exercise for life in the Betfred Championship next season has continued with the capture of John Hutchings, a 20-year-old outside...

Date Published 30/10/2019

Jack Spencer signs new deal at Oldham RL

Jack Spencer, seven games short of 100 in the Oldham RL jersey, has signed a new deal to cover his fifth season at the club.

Date Published 29/10/2019

Diskin 'delighted' to land Charnock

Lewis Charnock, former St Helens, Bradford Bulls (on loan) and Barrow Raiders half-back has signed for newly-promoted Oldham RL Club on a two-year contract.

Date Published 28/10/2019

Gareth Owen looking forward to future at Oldham RL Club

Hooker Gareth Owen, club captain for the past three seasons, is the latest member of the promotion squad to cement his future with Oldham RL Club.

Date Published 28/10/2019

'Titch' to DJ Oldham RL Awards Night

Oldham Rugby League Club's end-of-season Players' Awards Night will be held at the Vestacare Stadium on Friday, November 8.

Date Published 24/10/2019

Roughyeds retain Danny Bridge for another year

Oldham RLFC has beaten off competition from rival clubs to retain second-row star Danny Bridge for another year.

Date Published 24/10/2019

Wigan youngster joins Roughyeds

A young centre from Wigan Warriors, who has more big-game experience than many older players get in a full career, has joined Oldham on a one-year contract.

Date Published 23/10/2019

Promotion trio on two-year deals

A lot of working is going on at newly-promoted Oldham RL Club to build a Championship squad for 2020, but three players who helped to get the Roughyeds there are on two-year deals...

Date Published 22/10/2019

On loan promotion hero gets his reward

DECLAN Kay, a deadline-day loan signing from Rochdale, played a key role in Oldham RL Club's promotion charge and earned himself a one-year Roughyeds contract.

Date Published 22/10/2019

McComb going to Sheffield with mixed feelings

Oldham centre Zack McComb has mixed feelings about his move to Sheffield Eagles.

Date Published 21/10/2019

Hawkyard goes back to Keighley

Full-back Ritchie Hawkyard, who had a magnificent season and played a major role in Oldham's promotion to the Betfred Championship, has returned to his former club Keighley...

Date Published 17/10/2019

Pete Carey announces his retirement

Peter Carey, an assistant coach to Oldham boss Scott Naylor for the past four seasons, has announced his retirement.

Date Published 17/10/2019

Record viewing figures for Roughyed's' Play-Off final

The Betfred League 1 play-off final at Oldham generated record viewing figures for a League 1 game on Our League this season and was the fourth best overall.

Date Published 14/10/2019

Matt Diskin appointed as new head coach at Oldham RLFC

FORMER Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls hooker Matt Diskin has arrived at newly-promoted Betfred Championship club Oldham as head coach on a two-year deal.

Date Published 10/10/2019

Roughyeds surge into Betfred Championship as celebrations begin

The celebrations began within minutes of the hooter sounding the end of Oldham's nerve-jangling 18-14 win against Newcastle Thunder in the Promotion Final at the Vestacare Stadium...

Date Published 08/10/2019

Bridge boost for Oldham

Oldham have received a boost in the build-up to Sunday's big promotion decider against Newcastle Thunder at the Vestacare Stadium with the inclusion of second-row forward Danny...

Date Published 03/10/2019

Roughyeds hope to see promotion final in October

Oldham RL Club's reward for finishing second in Betfred League 1 to Whitehaven, who go up automatically, is a home run in the play-offs up to and including the final on October...

Date Published 18/09/2019

Oldham RLFC scramble for League Placing

Each of the top six clubs in Betfred League 1, including Oldham RLFC, is on tenterhooks this week as the last-gasp scramble for final league placings goes down to the wire.

Date Published 03/09/2019

Roughyeds Impressive Win at Doncaster

Oldham kept up the pressure on leaders Whitehaven at the top of Betfred League 1 with an impressive seven-try win against Doncaster at the Vestacare Stadium.

Date Published 19/08/2019

Roughyeds Chasing Promotion

CHASING promotion and placed second to Whitehaven in the Betfred League 1 table, Oldham's last home game of the regular season against Doncaster on Sunday will be no ordinary...

Date Published 13/08/2019

Roughyeds Sign Two New Players

Oldham swooped to make two more loan signings, bringing in Wakefield's Luke Hooley and Rochdale's Declan Kay on deals to the end of the season.

Date Published 09/08/2019

Beckett follows Smith through Roughyeds' door

Oldham have followed up the signing of experienced forward Ed Smith by the capture of young prop Jimmy Beckett on loan from Featherstone Rovers to the end of the season.

Date Published 02/08/2019

Former York captain looking to reboot his career at Roughyeds

Former York City Knights captain Ed Smith is hoping to rekindle his career at Oldham, two years after suffering a serious knee injury while playing for York.

Date Published 01/08/2019

Johnson keen to make up for lost time

Winger Kyran Johnson is ready for a late-season surge to prominence after missing much of Oldham RL Club's season because of injury.

Date Published 24/07/2019

Thunder victory sees Roughyeds drop to third

Newcastle Thunder’s 34-16 win against London Skolars at Kingston Park lifted the Geordie boys to second place and pushed Oldham Roughyeds down to third in the mad scramble at the...

Date Published 22/07/2019

Clean bill of health for Roughyeds… almost

With one exception, Oldham hope to have a clean bill of health by the time they emerge from their current break to play London Skolars in the capital on Saturday, August 3 (3pm...

Date Published 17/07/2019

Roughyeds face fitness test ahead of top-of-the-table clash

Several Oldham RL players will face late checks as the Roughyeds prepare for Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with Whitehaven at the Recreation ground.

Date Published 04/07/2019

Roughyeds ease past West Wales Raiders

Despite having to make major changes to their line-up in the build-up to the game, Oldham beat West Wales Raiders 56-6 at home to go second in Betfred League 1 with seven games to...

Date Published 01/07/2019