The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust has, over the years, built up an impressive collection of match videos. However, there are a few that would be a welcome addition to... (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 366.67)
Due to a decision by the Rugby League Record Keepers club to include some fixtures from the 1918-19 season as senior matches, Joe Ferguson, Oldham’s record appearance maker has had... (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 305.56)
A section of the Oldham RL Heritage Trust display cabinet at Gallery Oldham. To coincide with the start of the Rugby League World Cup, Michael Turner of the Heritage Trust,... (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 286.17)
...players or supporters of amateur and professional rugby league continues to go from strength to strength at Heyside Cricket Club, running from 12.30pm until 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoons. Admission is... (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 202.92)
The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust is sad to report that, Oldham rugby league great Sid Little OBE has died at the age 87. A native of Kirkbride, Cumberland, but... (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 167.82)
...A true Roughyed through and through, his presence in and around all things connected with Oldham RLFC will be sadly missed. Brian with the Rugby League World Cup at the... (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 156.2)
...players who have made good in the game and will feature scrum-half Mike Ford, a Great Britain international and a tourist Down Under in 1988. The Oldham Rugby League Heritage... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 136.57)
...– as revealed to the rugby league world at a press conference at Boundary Park by Ford – was to “provide Oldham with a team that everybody can be proud... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 132.02)
January 2024 It is with sadness that Heritage Trust learned of the news of the death of former Oldham player Colin Hawkyard at the age of 65. Colin (Heritage Number... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 113.01)
...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: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 104.21)
...current holders. Watch this space for further updates and Law Cup facts. The above article was posted on the Heritage Trusts’ news page back in August 2020 with a further... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 81.17)
...between 1902 – 1909 and later went on to be a decorated war hero in World War 1. Tommy was born on Ashton Road, Oldham and was first introduced to... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 77.08)
...now had a “unique” opportunity to bring the local rugby league community together for mutual benefit. Also present were Mike Kivlin (chairman) and Ian Wilson (secretary) of Rugby Oldham; Phil... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 72.43)
...22nd 1922. The Roughyeds won 13 – 5 with Reg scoring two tries and two goals. Reg signed for Oldham from the Halifax Old Boys Rugby Union club, playing his... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 61.11)
Longtime Roughyed fan , Mike Dunkerley, has sent the following poem to the Heritage Trust with memories of Watersheddings and the 1950s team. HAPPY DAYS AT ‘SHEDDINGS Of Rugby men,... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)
Gallery Oldham has just refreshed their “Oldham Stories” exhibition which now includes a cabinet dedicated to the Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust. There is also some film footage to accompany... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 54.94)
January 20th 2021 The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust was sad to learn of the death of ex-Roughyed Dave Nicholson on the Isle of Man. Fans will remember Dave as... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 43.09)
7th January 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we report the death of former Oldham centre Malcolm Price (Heritage Number 644) aged 86. An international at both Rugby League... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 43.09)
July 2021 It is with deep sadness that we report the death of former Oldham forward, John Fairbank, at the age of 55. One of the well-known rugby league-playing Fairbank... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 43.09)
...the Roughyeds. Kevin Taylor Indeed, Kevin was one of only seven Oldham players in over 125 years of Rugby League in Oldham to top the 400 games mark with... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 43.09)
...on the day were: Eddie Barton, Fred and Martin Hall, Mick McCone, Sean Tyrer and the family of Billy Moore, a Welsh dual code rugby international and a formidable prop... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 43.09)
20 December 2019 It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of our former player Frank Foster. Born in West Cumbria, he played his early rugby with... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 43.09)
June 25th 2020 It is with sadness that the Heritage Trust learned the news of the death of former Oldham player Alan Taylor at the age of 68. After originally... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
...and events on the website and are sure that the links between the two organisations can only be mutually beneficial. Forthcoming Event OLDHAM RUGBY LEAGUE EX PLAYER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
Alan Ogden SAD news has reached us from Australia of the death of former Oldham prop Alan Ogden, who was in his early seventies and had been suffering from Alzheimers... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
25th December 2021 It is with deep sorrow and regret that we pass on the sad news that Oldham’s former wing or full-back, Geoff Sims died on Christmas Day. The... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
July 16th 2022 It is with sadness that the Heritage Trust learned the news of the death of former Oldham player Ricky Bibey at the age of 40. Leigh born... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust would like to be associated with the statement issued by the RFL as follows: On behalf of the RFL and the whole Rugby League... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
September 12th 2022 It is with sadness that the ORLFC Players Association passes on the news of the death of former Oldham and Rochdale Hornets scrum-half Johnnie Hammond, who died... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
The Oldham RL Heritage Trust were saddened to hear the news of the death of local broadcaster Dave McGealy at the age of 74. The station manager and founder of... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
...It’s been a very exciting couple of weeks and more news now. Chairman and the board as a whole are proud to announce the name change of our great club... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
27th May 2021 It is with great sadness that the Heritage Trust heard the news that one of our former coaches, Mick Coates, has died suddenly at the age of... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 40.58)
...on our home ground in 2022 when we hope the sporting world will be in a better position and we will be able to have fans inside the ground cheering... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 38.54)
...was drafted in to fill the gap. This soon happened when Oldham played a Great Britain team in a friendly as part of the World Cup warm up programme on... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 38.54)
...in this recently donated rugby collection. Brought together by the Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust over many years, it is recognised as being one of the most important rugby club... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 38.54)
...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: 38.54)
Preserving Oldham’s Rugby League Heritage for the next generation The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust has been awarded a generous grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The money will enable... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 38.54)
27th March 2020 The Heritage Trust and the whole of the Rugby League fraternity will be sad to learn of the death of the Widnes and Great Britain legend, Frank... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 38.54)
...of all talents and World Club Champions to boot after beating Canberra Raiders at Old Trafford. Oldham were in the Second Division at the time and we capped off a... (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 38.54)
INTERNATIONAL HONOURS POST 1997 (appearances made while an Oldham player) 1998. Graeme Shaw, Scotland 2 (vs France 11th Nov 98, vs Ireland 18th Nov 98) 2000. Tom O’ Reilly, Papua... (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 124.73)
Pictures Music Videos Documents Pictures content Music content Videos content Documents content GameDateCompetitionResultForAgainstOldham v Wigan December 21, 1895 Northern Union Won 20 Wigan v Oldham April 3, 1896 Northern Union... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 122.22)
...47 6 2 98 100 Featherstone Rovers 64 French XIII 1 1 French XIII 65 Gf Hutchins International Team 1 1 Gf Hutchins International Team 66 Gloucester All Golds 6... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 86.19)
...celebrate the achievements of Oldham Rugby Club, which over the years has produced many, many representative players and attracted famous players from each corner of the rugby playing world. The... (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 81.63)
