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Resilient Roughyeds survive Batley scare

Head coach Sean Long praised Oldham's resilience as his side withstood a ferocious Batley fightback to earn a crucial 22-18 Betfred Championship win at the Fox's Biscuits Stadium.

Date Published 15/08/2025


Roughyeds announce new women's team

Oldham RLFC have confirmed the launch of the club's new women's team, with Ben Marsden named as head coach.

Date Published 14/08/2025

Roughyeds overpower Barrow in Boundary Park shoot-out

New signings Ryan Brierley and Jack Ormondroyd scored debut tries as Oldham consolidated fourth spot in the Betfred Championship with an entertaining 44-30 win over Barrow.

Date Published 09/08/2025


Leaders York strike late to deny gutsy Oldham

Oldham overcame the early loss of skipper Matty Wildie to produce a superb fightback at Betfred Championship leaders York before two late tries saw the Knights salvage a dramatic...

Date Published 04/08/2025

Oldham RL Foundation and Park Cakes Bakeries to launch huge wellbeing project

Oldham RLFC 1876 Foundation has announced a major partnership with Park Cakes Bakeries to deliver community health and wellbeing projects throughout the Oldham region.

Date Published 31/07/2025


Vice-captain Wildie commits to Oldham

Oldham have confirmed that vice-captain Matty Wildie has agreed a one-year contract extension to stay with the club for the 2026 season.

Date Published 28/07/2025

Strong finish helps Roughyeds ease past Hunslet

Oldham produced a strong second-half display, powered by a big performance from their forward pack, as Sean Long's top-four side beat Hunslet 48-16 at Boundary Park in the Betfred...

Date Published 25/07/2025


Oldham stumble at Bulls

Sean Long blamed Oldham’s unforced errors as the Roughyeds’ three-match winning run came to an end with a 28-12 defeat at top-four rivals Bradford.

Date Published 17/07/2025

Resilient Roughyeds defeat Eagles

Oldham moved to within two points of the Championship leaders as Kieran Dixon and Matty Ashurst scored two tries each in a 24-12 win over Sheffield on the Roughyeds' return to...

Date Published 10/07/2025


Oldham swoop for Smith as Craven departs

Oldham have snapped up talented half-back Morgan Smith from Sheffield on an 18-month deal, with Danny Craven moving to the Eagles. 

Date Published 10/07/2025

Ruthless Roughyeds deliver statement Widnes victory

Oldham produced a dominant performance to beat Widnes 22-4 to maintain their top-four push in style at Sedgley Park.

Date Published 05/07/2025


Oldham survive scare before seeing off Halifax

Oldham survived a scare to win 23-20 on the road against play-off rivals Halifax at Bradford’s Odsal Stadium.

Date Published 28/06/2025

Drinkwater commits to Oldham

Oldham have confirmed that playmaker Josh Drinkwater has agreed a one-year extension to his current contract, to stay with the Roughyeds until the end of the 2026 season.

Date Published 26/06/2025


Gutsy Roughyeds lose out to Toulouse

Oldham produced a spirited performance on a red-hot day in Toulouse but lost out 34-14 to the Betfred Championship leaders.

Date Published 23/06/2025

Oldham face trip to the south of France on longest day

Third in the Championship table after 12 games - exactly half way though the regular league season - Oldham Rugby League Club have given their players a bit of time off.

Date Published 09/06/2025


Oldham aim for Championship play-off spot

Oldham RL, currently third in the Championship at the half-way stage, have confirmed they hope to finish in the top six play-off and that will be their aim in the second half of...

Date Published 05/06/2025

Rampant Roughyeds hammer Hunslet to go third

Oldham produced another professional performance to crush Hunslet 54-4 and head into the mid-season mini-break in third place in the Betfred Championship.

Date Published 01/06/2025


Pons shines as resurgent Roughyeds thump Halifax

New signing Mathieu Pons capped an impressive Oldham debut with a try as Sean Long's Roughyeds recorded an impressive 34-10 Championship win over Halifax.

Date Published 26/05/2025

Oldham announce stunning Musgrove capture

Oldham have signed Super League prop Zane Musgrove on an 18-month deal with immediate effect.

Date Published 20/05/2025


Rovers end Oldham's Wembley dream

Oldham's wait for a first trip to Wembley goes on after Featherstone Rovers powered to a 40-14 1895 Cup semi-final win at Boundary Park.

Date Published 16/05/2025

Roughyeds dealt fresh Sambou blow

Oldham centre Jumah Sambou has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season with a serious hamstring injury that requires surgery.

Date Published 14/05/2025


Foundation celebrates success of Oldham schools finals

The stars of rugby league's future are showcasing their talents at Oldham's Netpar Training Centre this month, with the sport's power to inspire again in evidence with a huge...

Date Published 13/05/2025

Oldham swoop for French flyer

Oldham have signed French winger Mathieu Pons on a deal until the end of the season.

Date Published 12/05/2025


Roughyeds fight back but lose out to Toulouse

Oldham produced a spirited late fightback but could not prevent Toulouse Olympique from securing a 30-18 Championship win at Boundary Park in a game that saw yet another key...

Date Published 08/05/2025

Oldham sign France international Pelissier

Oldham have signed France international hooker Eloi Pelissier with immediate effect on a deal until the end of the season.

Date Published 07/05/2025


Oldham suffer Thornley hammer blow

Oldham centre Iain Thornley has been ruled out for the season after scans confirmed a complete rupture of the ACL.

Date Published 07/05/2025

Oldham snap up St Helens star

Oldham have signed versatile St Helens star Ben Davies with immediate effect on a deal until the end of the 2026 season. 

Date Published 30/04/2025


Oldham bolster squad with Lannon capture

Oldham have signed forward Ryan Lannon from Widnes Vikings on a deal until the end of the season.

Date Published 28/04/2025

Patched-up Roughyeds defeated by Bulls

Oldham suffered their first home defeat since 2023 as Bradford Bulls ruthlessly exploited a Roughyeds injury crisis to record a 42-12 win at Boundary Park.

Date Published 25/04/2025


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


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