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Children’s Summer Reading Challenge ...the challenge receive a medal and a certificate. Children taking part online earn digital badges and other online rewards with a certificate to download at the end of the challenge.”... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 254.12)
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: 254.11)
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: 169.41)
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: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 169.41)
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: 169.41)
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: 169.41)
Pass it On ...the lives and passions of Oldhamers. Michael Turner of the ORLHT The Trust has recently been active promoting their latest book “The Roughyeds’ Kitbag”. Published last October to rave reviews.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.71)
Forthcoming Events ...Tickets can be purchased online via the Oldham RLFC website or by a phone call to the Roughyeds office on 07904 898177. It’s many a year since Roughyeds had an event... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.71)
Great Night at the Players Association annual dinner Review by Roger Halstead. Nearly 200 guests sat down to a delicious four-course dinner. The turn-out included scores of ex-Oldham players, representatives of several similar organisations at Bradford, Huddersfield and... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.71)
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: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.71)
On-line zoom talk with ‘Gallery Oldham’ about the Oldham RL Heritage Trust collection – Wednesday October 20th 2pm. The Heritage Trust has arranged, at the request of ‘Gallery Oldham’, to present an on-line zoom talk regarding the content of the ORLHT collection and subsequent donation to the Gallery.... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.71)
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: 84.71)
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: 84.71)
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: 84.7)
New owners for Oldham Rugby League Club ...and I want to give something back.” Today’s announcement comes at a time when the whole sport is going through a significant period of change. The RFL partnership with IMG... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.7)
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: 84.7)
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: 84.7)
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: 84.7)
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: 84.7)
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: 84.7)
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: 84.7)
Honours ...1988 1990 Runners Up 1992 CLUB RECORDS - (1895 - 1996) These statistics are relevant to senior Oldham matches 1895 – 1996 RECORD VICTORY 63 – Goole March 18th, 1899... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.71)
Opposition Clubs ...Wigan Warriors Total 199 Workington 3 3 Workington 200 Workington Town 83 45 3 132 132 Workington Town 201 Workington Town Total 83 45 3 3 132 132 Workington Town... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 84.71)