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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: 183.34)
Mid-season dinner at the Queen Elizabeth Hall to celebrate the progress of Oldham RLFC ...in the whole of rugby league, Ford felt the need to act. Fast forward to now, the club has secured its long-term future at Boundary Park, a venue which would... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 133.54)
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)
Brian Walker – Funeral The funeral for Brian was duly held on Wednesday October 6th with a service at Holy Trinity Church, Woods Lane, Dobcross, Oldham at 11.30am. The service was followed by the... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 109.87)
New owners for Oldham Rugby League Club ...I never envisaged I would write given how long I have been involved with the club! “When I started on this journey 25 and a half years ago, little did... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 107.05)
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: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 107.05)
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)
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: 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)
Heritage Number Certificates ...are all considered equal in status and so qualify for their Heritage Number. The most recent, at the time of writing, being Robbie Butterworth (number 1466) who made his debut... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 65.69)
The Roughyeds Kitbag ...struggle with so many of the club’s personnel away in the services. The poignant letters home from players and officials writing from the trenches – filled with hope and despair!... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 65.69)
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: 61.11)
Tony Martin inducted into the Rugby League Roll Of Honour ...also flies the flag for Oldham in this esteemed category of the Rugby League order of merit. He is rewarded with this recognition for his three decades of outstanding service... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)
Frank Foster RIP ...situations. Also possessing a tremendous field kicking game, he was an awesome all- round talent who led from the front with never a backward step. Frank was that strange enigma... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)
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)
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)
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)
Hall of Fame ...myriad of other Roughyeds not mentioned above – international, county and long service players alike. Here then are the 19: Andrew Goodway Andrew Goodway Terry Flanagan Terry Flanagan Martin Murphy... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)