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Isaan head coach Ste Donnelly is pictured with his team in Bangkok

Seven Isaan stars shine at prestigious tournament in Bangkok

Seven boxers from the Isaan Muay Thai training centre in Oldham jetted off to Thailand to attend the WMF championships in Bangkok, and all turned in stellar performances.

Date Published 24/03/2025


Oldham RU defeated in penultimate fixture of the campaign

With two games to go in the season, Oldham RUFC welcomed old adversaries Tyldesley to Manor Park, but were beaten 34-27.

Date Published 24/03/2025

Oldham Boxing’s Saul Griffith brings another national title home

The legacy of Oldham Boxing and Personal Development Club continues to grow as Saul Griffith added another national title to the club’s impressive collection.

Date Published 24/03/2025


Latics legend Roy is back with more incredible Boundary Park memories

Most die-hard Latics fans know that the football club has had a rich and varied history since being founded 130 years ago.

Date Published 24/03/2025

"It's good for Oldham" - community reacts to big new 'SportsTown' plans

A new plan aims to propel Oldham’s ‘ferocious’ sporting culture into the national spotlight.

Date Published 17/03/2025


Latics and 'SportsTown' chief Royle's dreams of new Oldham 'arena'

A huge new project to transform Oldham’s sports grounds will attract up to 25,000 weekly visitors to the borough, it is hoped.

Date Published 17/03/2025

Oldham netball club crowned national champions - again!

Oldham Netball Club beat current champions Academy to regain the National Premier League title, making it 12 titles from 14.

Date Published 13/03/2025


Big-hearted Barrie takes on Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in tribute to his cherished friend

Saddleworth-based former professional rugby league player Barrie McDermott is set to run the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in memory of his great friend, Rob Burrow.

Date Published 13/03/2025

Depleted Oldham RU edged out at Liverpool Collegiate

Oldham RUFC gave it their all before going down 35-30 at Liverpool Colegiate.

Date Published 11/03/2025


Max Force contingent shine at Great Yarmouth tournament

A trio of young fighters from the locally-based Max Force Muay Thai club shone at a prestigious tournament.

Date Published 05/03/2025

Another tale of 'what could have been' for Oldham RU

Oldham RUFC welcomed Thornton Cleveleys to Manor Park, but were beaten 37-33.

Date Published 01/03/2025


Isaan fighters shine at Sandee show

Boxers from the Oldham-based Isaan Gym were in good nick at the latest Sandee Fight Series promotion at the Barnsley Metrodome.

Date Published 18/02/2025

Oldham RU appear to be turning a much-needed corner

Things have definitely seemed to have taken a turn for the better at Oldham RUFC, especially since Littleborough away just before Christmas.

Date Published 18/02/2025


League leaders prove too strong for gutsy Oldham RU

After a great result the previous week Oldham looked to keep momentum going with a good performance against current league leaders Wigan.

Date Published 10/02/2025

Saddleworth 3Ds women's football team: from beginners to title contenders in just over a year!

Saddleworth 3Ds women’s team is celebrating five wins in seven games in its first-ever league campaign.

Date Published 05/02/2025


Gutsy Oldham RU edge out high-flying Southport

Oldham welcomed third-placed Southport to Manor Park for their first home game of 2025, and gained a hugely welcome 20-18 victory.

Date Published 31/01/2025

Oldham Gems captain Paul glad to see golf back in action

Oldham Golf Club Gems (Gentlemen Elderly Members) have not been deterred by the poor weather endured at the start of the New Year.

Date Published 28/01/2025


Legend Sinfield inspires superfit Ethan to MND fund-raising success

Ethan Shaw, a dedicated Year 7 student at Hathershaw College, has undertaken a remarkable fundraising challenge for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Date Published 27/01/2025

Double kit delight thanks to latest Uppermill FC community initiative

Uppermill Football Club are at it again with their Uppermill in the Community (UITC) initiative - the club’s way of putting something back into the local and wider community of...

Date Published 25/01/2025


Early high hopes drift away as Oldham RU are beaten at Bolton

Oldham RUFC were beaten 26-7 at Bolton in their latest league fixture.

Date Published 20/01/2025

Ex-Latics boss Lee Johnson says £100k glass ceiling is pricing homegrown coaches out of the game, as he considers leaving the English FA for Spain or Germany

Former Latics, Sunderland, Hibernian and Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has claimed that finding work in football management is getting ‘tougher’ for young homegrown coaches,...

Date Published 13/01/2025


SpaceInvader sponsors Hulme Grammar School under-12s football team

Hulme Grammar School's under-12s football team is now sponsored by SpaceInvader, an award-winning interior design agency founded by alumnus John Williams (Class of 1991).

Date Published 09/01/2025

Poor first half showing proves costly for Oldham RU

Oldham’s first game of 2025 was a trip to the end of the Wirral estuary for a bottom of the league clash with Hoylake, which the hosts won 36-26.

Date Published 05/01/2025


National award joy for popular Oldham-based chess club

The English Chess Federation's Director of Finance, Alex Longson, represented the national governing body in presenting the 2024 Club of the Year award to the Oldham-based 3Cs...

Date Published 19/12/2024

Oldham RU end year with defeat at local rivals

Oldham RUFC’s last fixture of 2024 was a 52-17 defeat at local rivals Littleborough, who are sat third in the table.

Date Published 16/12/2024


Sailing club rounds off 2024 with exciting Christmas Plate event

Dovestone Sailing Club's last sailing day of the year is the annual open day trophy, the Christmas Plate.

Date Published 13/12/2024

Oldham RU Ladies give it their all in a thriller against Clitheroe

Oldham RUFC Ladies battled Storm Darragh as they made their way to Silcock Park for their first season clash with Clitheroe.

Date Published 10/12/2024


Oldham RU hammered at Tyldesley

Oldham RUFC made the trip to Tyldesley on Saturday with eight changes to the team that had won at home two weeks previously.

Date Published 02/12/2024

A champion effort from Max Force fighters

Four exciting young prospects from Max Force Muay Thai in Lees did Oldham proud at the recent WMO European Muay Thai Championships in Limassol, Cyprus.

Date Published 02/12/2024


Gutsy Oldham RU edge out Collegiate

Liverpool Collegiate were Saturday’s visitors to Oldham RUFC's Manor Park and although they are enjoying mixed fortunes this season they hoped to repeat last season's victory.

Date Published 18/11/2024

Can you help fill some of these golfing trophy gaps?

A golf group that organises the sport’s ‘major’ competitions in Oldham is seeking the help of the public to solve some omissions on its 100-year-old trophies.

Date Published 18/11/2024


Isaan fighters shine at Sandee show

The Oldham-based Isaan Muay Thai training centre had four fighters featuring at the Barnsley Metrodome as part of the Sandee Fight Series promotion.

Date Published 15/11/2024

Much-changed Oldham RU fall to defeat

Oldham travelled to Thornton Cleveleys for Saturday’s fixture, and were beaten 31-11.

Date Published 12/11/2024


Oldham Ladies draw a thriller against high-flying Fleetwood

Oldham RUFC Ladies faced off at home against Fleetwood Ladies, and drew a superb game 33-33.

Date Published 06/11/2024

Sefton have the edge as Oldham RU struggle at home again

Oldham RUFC’s struggles continue at home.

Date Published 05/11/2024


Lucas is the new Senior North West NABGC champion

Lucas Okun - who fights out of the Chadderton Boxing Club - triumphed at the recent NABGC Championships (National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs) event at the Audley Sports...

Date Published 31/10/2024

Oldham RUFC on the lookout for new players

Oldham RUFC are on the lookout for new players of all age groups to join them at Manor Park.

Date Published 31/10/2024


Bradley steps out of retirement and lands British title glory

Bradley Tunnacliffe, a coach at the Max Force Muay Thai gym in Lees, came out of retirement to fight for the WMO British title in the 86kg category.

Date Published 27/10/2024

Oldham RU defeated at Southport

Oldham RUFC travelled to Southport to play the team second placed in the league and were beaten 66-19.

Date Published 23/10/2024


Take part in one of the toughest half marathons in the UK

Oldham’s Halloween Half Marathon, one of the toughest 13.1 mile races in the UK, is returning this weekend.

Date Published 22/10/2024

Punch perfect Kyle celebrates being chosen for Team GB Olympic Programme

The conveyor belt of Oldham Boxing continues to produce some top talent.

Date Published 16/10/2024


Oldham RU's early-season woes continue

Oldham's poor start to the season continued with a comprehensive 27-5 defeat at the hands of an improving Bolton side.

Date Published 16/10/2024

Hannah's Paralympics dream is very much alive

Oldham rugby star Hannah Bucys’ memorable European sporting summer saw her learn from a legend of the sport as she continues her push towards the Paralympics.

Date Published 16/10/2024


Avro sunk at Stalybridge

A late surge at the Stalybridge goal wasn’t enough to force an equaliser as Avro left Bower Fold empty handed following a 1-0 defeat against Celtic.

Date Published 10/10/2024

Dynamic pub couple take on popular golf club

A innovative pub couple who turned a tiny Oldham pub into a multi-award winning hostelry have taken over hospitality at the distinguished Crompton and Royton Golf Club.

Date Published 08/10/2024


Lacklustre Oldham RU defeated by Wigan

Oldham RUFC's lacklustre performance was punished as they were thumped 59-12 at Wigan.

Date Published 08/10/2024

Shaw fighter Rafferty battles his way to British title glory

Shaw boxer Jack Rafferty blazed to British junior welterweight title glory when he stopped talented southpaw Henry Turner after nine rounds at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.

Date Published 04/10/2024


Oldham RU get off the mark at home

It's been a difficult start to the season for Oldham RUFC, with countless injuries meaning unfortunately having to concede last week in what would have been a hard-fought local...

Date Published 01/10/2024

Uppermill FC continue to do their bit for community togetherness

Uppermill FC’s continuing drive to reach out into their community and provide help and support to those less fortunate has seen its latest positive development.

Date Published 26/09/2024


First Isaan fight night proves a huge success

Last weekend the Oldham-based Isaan Muay Thai training centre and gym put on their first multi-bout show.

Date Published 25/09/2024

Dr Kershaw’s Cup competition raises a whopping £7,663 for Royton hospice

Dr Kershaw’s annual Golf Day, which featured the prestigous Dr Kershaw’s Cup competition, raised £7,663, exceeding last year’s total.

Date Published 24/09/2024


Oldham RU defeated in opening home league fixture

Oldham RUFC were beaten 43-26 at home by Warrington in their first home game of the Counties 2 Lancs and Cheshire League season. 

Date Published 17/09/2024

In-form Avro bag third straight victory

It was a third win on the trot for Avro as they defeated visiting Kidsgrove 2-0 in the Northern Premier League Division West. 

Date Published 16/09/2024


Oldhamer Ethan secures thrilling Thailand victory

Ethan Flight from Derker secured a superb victory in Thailand earlier this week.

Date Published 11/09/2024

Oldham RU edged out at Leigh

Oldham RUFC travelled to Leigh with a squad that showed six changes from last week, and were beaten 32-22.

Date Published 09/09/2024


Avro make FA Trophy progress

A thrilling match on the road saw Avro secure a 2-1 win against Liversedge FC.

Date Published 06/09/2024

Get ready for our own Village Olympics!

While the nation remains on tenterhooks for results in the Paris Paralympics, more than 1,200 children are gearing up to celebrate Saddleworth’s very own Village Olympics this...

Date Published 05/09/2024


Depleted Oldham RU defeated by Tyldesley in Lancashire Plate

Oldham entertained Tyldesley on Saturday in the first round of the Lancashire Plate, eventually losing 41-17.

Date Published 03/09/2024

Brian completes hat-trick for Oldham GEMS

Oldham Golf Club GEMS (Gentlemen Elderly Members) enjoyed playing for the Les Eyre Rose Bowl at Pike Fold Golf Club.

Date Published 28/08/2024


New adventure golf course planned for Middleton

A new golf adventure course could soon be coming to neighbouring Middleton.

Date Published 27/08/2024

Dojo members put Oldham on the map at European Championships event

Dojo Karate Centre members from Oldham shone when part of Team GB at the European Martial Arts Championships held in London last weekend.

Date Published 14/08/2024


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