World number one celebrates Burns Night

RABBIE rousers . . . Kevin Sinfield (centre) with (back, from the left) club committee member Mick Coates, chairman Terry Flanagan, Brian Smith, from sponsor Lloyd and Smith, Jessica Encell, Lauren Walker, Mick Swift from sponsor Swift building, and St Helens players Jon Wilkin and Mark Flanagan

THE world’s top rugby league player was the guest of honour at the annual Saddleworth Rangers Burns Night.

Oldham’s Leeds and England captain Kevin Sinfield — holder of the prestigious international Golden Boot award — was among the 220 people at the annual event at the White Hart, Lydgate.

It raised around £10,000 for club funds.

Saddleworth Rangers chairman Terry Flanagan said: “It’s an amazing celebration that we have built up over a number of years to raise vital funds.”