Local Sport

More details will be released over the weekend

Start of Oldham RL season put back 'several weeks'

The start of Oldham RL Club's Betfred Championship season, scheduled for late February, has been put back to a later date because of ongoing Covid issues.

Date Published 14/01/2021


Small grants making a huge difference to community Rugby League

Saddleworth Rangers and a new club in Ashton, Tameside Knights, are among more than 30 rugby league clubs, schools and community organisations across England to be awarded small...

Date Published 16/01/2021

Springhead youngsters score funding for football kits and equipment

A team of local junior footballers will start the new year in style thanks to a donation towards new training kits and equipment from Redrow.

Date Published 06/01/2021


Tributes pour in after death of rugby league legend 'Jocky'

Oldham RLFC has joined the tributes that Saddleworth Rangers are receiving from near and far - from right across rugby league's community game, in fact - following the death on...

Date Published 04/01/2021

Eric's delight at Cash4Clubs grant boost

After receiving over 1,000 entries, Cash4Clubs has revealed it will award a grant of £1,000 to members of Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Centre.

Date Published 22/12/2020


Ellia prepares for her big charity sail!

Dovestone Sailing Club Youth representative, Ellia Rhodes (aged 16) is doing an endurance sail at Dovestone Reservoir on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in aid of the Royal Manchester...

Date Published 12/12/2020

Mayor salutes marathon hero Kevin

The Mayor of Oldham has sent personal best wishes to rugby ace Kevin Sinfield, who has now completed seven remarkable solo marathons in seven days today (Monday), raising money...

Date Published 07/12/2020


Sinfield's incredible '7 in 7' marathon bid is now under way

Oldham's legendary Leeds Rhinos rugby league captain Kevin Sinfield MBE has begun a massive charity challenge as he has pledged to run seven marathons in seven days in support of...

Date Published 02/12/2020

Fred and Anita's extra special 60th wedding anniversary surprise!

Fred and Anita Halliwell received an extra special surprise on their 60th wedding anniversary from the Mayor of Oldham, Cllr Ginny Alexander.

Date Published 27/11/2020


Chadderton Sports Club lands UEFA Grassroots Award

On Friday (20th November 2020) Chadderton Park Sports Club were awarded the Silver Award (runners up) in the UEFA European Grassroots roots awards.

Date Published 25/11/2020

Oldham cricketers to compete in Halifax Sunday League

It might be cold and frosty outside but for one Oldham cricket club the excitement can now start to build after it was announced they’ll be going in search of runs and wickets in...

Date Published 23/11/2020


Johnson signs new deal at Oldham

Oldham Rugby League Club has taken its squad numbers for 2021 to 25 - its biggest for years - by agreeing a new, 12 months deal with former Featherstone Rovers wing or full-back...

Date Published 12/11/2020

Take a look at what 'Summit Up' is going to offer

The first images of the interior of the brand new world class 'Summit Up' climbing centre in Oldham have been released.

Date Published 02/11/2020


It's time to give croquet a try

As families sought new forms of entertainment during the Covid-19 lockdown, online retailers reported increased sales of garden croquet sets.

Date Published 11/10/2020

Fortitude Taekwondo opens new Oldham training studio

Fortitude Taekwondo has opened its new fully-equipped training studio and now provides an extended range of classes for all ages and abilities.

Date Published 07/10/2020


New book chronicles the life of former Uppermill favourite Bobby Rao

The fascinating life of Indian Test cricketer and former Uppermill player Bobby Rao is captured in a new book.

Date Published 02/10/2020

The prodigal son is home

Centre Ben Heaton, who left Oldham as a youngster nine years ago, has returned to Roughyeds as a battle-hardened pro with more than 200 games behind him, half of them in the...

Date Published 01/10/2020


Roughyeds captain leads team on fund-raising challenge

Roughyeds captain Gareth Owen will supplement his personal training during this pandemic by leading a team from Waterhead ARLFC on a major fund-raising challenge in Yorkshire.

Date Published 29/09/2020

Brand new community six a side football league set to kick off In Oldham

There’s a brand new, Covid safe six a side football league on its way to Oldham next month as the world’s biggest provider the small-sided game is bringing a league to the town.

Date Published 25/09/2020


It's definitely not cricket as village match is abandoned

Two village cricket teams are under investigation after their match was abandoned because of unruly behaviour on the pitch.

Date Published 07/09/2020

Mayor links theatre to Oldham boxing club

Oldham’s Mayor Ginny Alexander and her consort husband Adrian are taking a bow after linking the Brit Theatre to the town's famous boxing luminary.

Date Published 06/09/2020


6-a-side League Donates £2,025 to NHS

Thanks to the volunteering of Soccersixes staff and referees, through lockdown the 6aside league managed to raise and donate £2,025 to the NHS.

Date Published 28/08/2020

Oldham Netball Club insist ‘female-only sports are forgotten about’ as training remains on hold

Oldham Netball Club is asking to be allowed to resume training to support the physical and mental health of the 200 girls and women who are members of one of the country’s leading...

Date Published 18/08/2020


Oldham centre secures a slice of £201k Government funding

Eighteen charities that help to prevent vulnerable young people in Greater Manchester getting involved in serious violence have been supported with Government grants totalling...

Date Published 17/08/2020

Oldham RLFC face-mask sales go far and wide

First it was NHS tee-shirts, now its Oldham RLFC face masks.

Date Published 29/07/2020


Emotions run high at special blessing in Kevin's memory

It proved to be an emotional day at the Oldham-based Siam Camp on Sunday when former Grand Master Kevin Lloyd was remembered fondly.

Date Published 28/07/2020

Councillor hits out at dog owners for endangering young footballers

A councillor has hit out at ‘irresponsible‘ dog owners for letting their pets poo on a playing field which he claims is endangering young footballers.

Date Published 17/07/2020


Saints fan 'proud' to wear Roughyeds NHS tee shirt

The special t-shirt which Oldham Rugby League Club had made in recognition of the wonderful and courageous work of the NHS throughout the Covid-19 pandemic continues to receive...

Date Published 16/07/2020

Overjoyed parish councillor is bowled over by village cricket u-turn

A cricket-mad parish councillor has praised a local MP for supporting his plea and helping reverse Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s 'bizarre' decision not to allow village cricket...

Date Published 06/07/2020


Bring back village cricket demand

A cricket-mad parish councillor has gone into bat against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “bizarre” decision not to allow village cricket matches.

Date Published 29/06/2020

Pitch funding fillip for Chaddy, but manager departs

Chadderton FC has been awarded a £1,500 Pitch Preparation Fund grant from the Premier League, The FA and the Government's Football Foundation.

Date Published 15/06/2020


Fishing licence sales boom as lockdown eases

Environment Agency figures released today (Saturday) show a huge surge in fishing licence sales after the government lifted restrictions on outdoor activities.

Date Published 14/06/2020

Oldham Athletic’s season ended following EFL vote

The planning for next season can begin at Oldham Athletic after clubs in League Two voted to end their season.

Date Published 09/06/2020


Nominate your heroes for the FA and McDonald's grassroot football awards

During these unprecedented and challenging times for football and society, the 2020 FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards provide an excellent opportunity to recognise and...

Date Published 15/05/2020

'The Rugby Codebreakers' is back on our screens

'The Rugby Codebreakers', a BBC Wales documentary about Welsh RU players who 'moved north' to play Rugby League for money, will again be broadcast on Sunday, three years after it...

Date Published 14/05/2020


Rugby League clubs in resumption talks

Rugby League clubs in the Betfred Championship, including Oldham, and in Betfred League 1 have set up two working groups to consider issues surrounding the possible resumption of...

Date Published 14/05/2020

Football clubs now face unprecedented financial distress

Many football club's finances were continuing to grow in stability by March this year.

Date Published 13/05/2020


Avro FC to honour Oldham’s key workers

Local non-league football club, Avro FC, is to pay tribute and honour Oldham’s key workers by offering free season tickets to key workers for next season's North West Counties...

Date Published 06/05/2020

Uppermill FC in training for an epic '14 Miles for 14 Smiles' fund-raiser

Officials at Uppermill Football Club will certainly be stepping up to the plate next month as they hope to raise lots of vital funds for the NHS and numerous local charities...

Date Published 24/04/2020


Fortitude offer new virtual Taekwondo lessons

With the Coronavirus-related lockdown extended for at least a further three weeks, Fortitude Taekwondo in Oldham has created a series of virtual classes.

Date Published 20/04/2020

Roughyeds and local cricket stalwart Eddie dies, aged 83

Oldham RLFC is saddened to report the passing of former club committee man Eddie Bayliss, who has died peacefully after a short illness, aged 83, at a nursing home in Chadderton.

Date Published 09/04/2020


Crolla heart-broken after fire destroys Failsworth mill

Former world boxing champion Anthony Crolla has admitted his 'heart is broken' after his recently-purchased gym was among several businesses destroyed in a devastating mill fire.

Date Published 30/03/2020

Eagles do their bit for the food bank as Coronavirus crisis deepens

A basketball team from Oldham have taken matters into their own hands and braved the supermarkets to make sure the local food bank and vulnerable families don’t miss out.

Date Published 23/03/2020


Standard Cup final postponed

The Oldham Amateur Rugby League's 2020 Standard Challenge Cup Final, which was due to be played on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, has now had to be postponed due to the Coronavirus...

Date Published 20/03/2020

Medal delight for Blue Coat netballers

Blue Coat’s under-16 netball team travelled to Hertfordshire for the National Schools’ Netball Finals at Stanborough School, and returned home with bronze medals thanks to some...

Date Published 19/03/2020


Latics matches postponed due to coronavirus

All of Oldham Athletic's matches are postponed until at leas the 3rd of April.

Date Published 13/03/2020

Triple boost for Isaan gym at Yokkao showpiece

Three talented young fighters from the Isaan Muay Thai training centre in Oldham did the town proud when they fought at the Yokkao kids event at the Macron Stadium in Bolton.

Date Published 11/03/2020


OCL’s popular triathlons are back this spring

After hosting two hugely successful events last year, Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) is pleased to announce that the Junior and Sprint Triathlons will both be back this spring,...

Date Published 09/03/2020

Dog mess stops play

Management of a Saddleworth football team have appealed to dog owners whose pets are stopping weekend games.

Date Published 09/03/2020


Oldham Athletic avoid administration.

Oldham Athletic avoided administration today after the court granted a six week adjournment.

Date Published 06/03/2020

Blackbelt Fatiha makes Oldham history

Talented teenager Fatiha Begum made Oldham history at the weekend.

Date Published 21/02/2020


International delight for Kenny Karate

More than 20 talented members of the Greenacres-based Kenny Karate Club have earned England recognition.

Date Published 21/02/2020

Boxers shine at Muay Thai Kids Show

Six boxers from isaan Muaythai training centre in Oldham have enjoyed a taste of success at the Muay Thai Kids show in Yorkshire.

Date Published 18/02/2020


Latics earn comfortable win over Bradford

It was a comfortable win for Latics over mid-table Bradford, leaving Oldham in 14th in League Two.

Date Published 03/02/2020

Latics ready to take on Bradford City

DINO Maamria is challenging his Latics team to 'post a big win' against a League Two promotion chasing team, ahead of tomorrow's crunch home clash against Bradford City.

Date Published 30/01/2020


Latics pull off an impressive win against Mansfield in League Two

Oldham gained revenge on Mansfield with a dominant display on their way to a League Two victory at Boundary Park.

Date Published 29/01/2020

Latics making improvements ahead of Mansfield match

Latics boss Dino Maamria is convinced that new striker Danny Rowe is set for a bright future at Boundary Park.

Date Published 27/01/2020


"I'm not going anywhere!" - Wheater ends Latics transfer speculation

Latics' stalwart defender David Wheater has admitted he's revelling in his captain's role at the club, and he's no intention of leaving to join Bolton or anyone else.

Date Published 24/01/2020

Farewell Scott, but Roughyeds head back into the Championship under Diskin

It's been an amazing 2019 for the Roughyeds – one which saw a fantastic promotion-winning campaign, but also the departure of hugely popular head coach Scott Naylor after seven...

Date Published 31/12/2019


Another year of ups and downs at Boundary Park

It's been another unforgettable 12 months of football activity down at Oldham Athletic, but those memories will not all turn out to be cherished ones.

Date Published 31/12/2019

Olympic champion White hails overwhelming support

Oldham's Olympic champion Nicola White has been 'overwhelmed' by the messages of support she has received since being removed from the Great Britain hockey programme.

Date Published 20/12/2019


More Local Sport

Home Page | Contact Us | Terms & Conditions | Our use of cookies

© Oldham Chronicle - all rights reserved.