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Cliff Hill RIP ...out the best in those around him. Hill captained a side which played a brand of touchline-to-touchline rugby that wasn’t only pleasing on the eye, but brought out the best... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 143.83)
The ORLHT website added to Sporting Heritage ...sports sectors. They are associated with collections from many sports including; Football, Cricket, Athletics and of course Rugby League. Please find a link below to the Sporting Heritage website. https://www.sportingheritage.org.uk/index.php... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 130.1)
Watersheddings Memories – A Poem ...a game called League, the best there’s ever been, Roughyeds in the fifties were the greatest team on earth, They battered opposition for all that they were worth, Ken Jackson,... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 124.08)
Alan Taylor RIP ...on the wing. In 1981-82, his best season, he scored ten tries in 35 games as the Roughyeds won the Second Division championship at the first attempt under the new... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 82.72)
A Message from Oldham RLFC ...the link below for details: Club Message Everybody associated with the club are going to carry on doing the best we can. Whether you’re social distancing, in self-isolation or just... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 82.72)
100th anniversary of the Law Cup – May 7th 2021 ...information posted in January. Tommy Rees The biggest winning margin was forty points when Oldham triumphed 53 – 13 at Watersheddings in 1961 with the Hornets best effort resulting in... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 82.72)
Mid-season dinner at the Queen Elizabeth Hall to celebrate the progress of Oldham RLFC ...into a first-class facility for use of the club and the community at large. Cross-code rugby star Jason Robinson will be speaking at the event, which will have Michael Bradshaw... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 65.69)
On-line zoom talk with ‘Gallery Oldham’ about the Oldham RL Heritage Trust collection – Wednesday October 20th 2pm. ...for everyone with a passion for Rugby. Book your ticket via eventbrite and login details for the talk will be emailed to you a few days before the session. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curator-talk-oldham-rugby-league-tickets-170309156271... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.67)
Joseph Platt inducted into the Rugby League Roll of Honour ...Hotel in Huddersfield. History tells us that Joseph Platt was a tireless worker on behalf of Oldham F.C. and all things Rugby League and the award is long overdue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDjN9yZ80jk... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.67)
Oldham Historical Research Group, zoom talk on Oldham RLFC – 13th July at 7pm ...place on Wednesday July 13th at 7pm and to gain access to this free on-line meeting please register in advance by clicking the link below to reserve your place. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oldham-rlfc-then-and-now-given-by-michael-turner-tickets-366660931717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.67)
Deane Meadows is awarded the Heritage Trust Trophy as Oldham win the Law Cup ...to a serious knee injury to new signing Lewis Sheridan and I am sure that the best wishes of all the Oldham RL community are sent to Lewis for a... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)
New owners for Oldham Rugby League Club ...sincerely wish my successors all the very best in their efforts with the club and hope that all of this positivity currently surrounding the club is rewarded with increased numbers... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)
Bill McCracken RIP ...This was a ground breaking move as they had previously been a rugby union side.  The condolences and best wishes are sent out to all of Bill’s family and friends.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)
Kevin Taylor RIP ...one of the best hookers never to play for Great Britain! The condolences of everyone at the Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust go to all of Kevin’s family and friends.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)
Alan Ogden RIP ...actually made his debut in the second row against Castleford on November 23rd 1965. However, it was soon apparent that Alan’s best position was in the front row where he... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)
Frank Myler RIP ...of the Roughyeds it will be Frank’s tenure at Watersheddings that will be best remembered. He arrived at Oldham for the start of the 1981-82 season when Roughyeds were in... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)
Alex Givvons Jnr RIP ...by then in the twilight of his career after serving Warrington for many years as one of the sport’s best-ever wingers. Before turning pro, Alex played for St Patrick’s, Saddleworth... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)
Brian Curry RIP ...spent his best years at Fartown where he also ended his career having made 212 appearances scoring 1,003 points. Oldham paid Huddersfield £5,000 for Brian who made his debut on... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 41.36)