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Half-back Josh Drinkwater. Image courtesy of ORLFC

Oldham sign Super League star Drinkwater

Oldham have signed star half-back Josh Drinkwater on a one-year deal for the 2025 Betfred Championship season. 

Date Published 27/11/2024


Three more Oldham legends added to Hall of Fame list

The Oldham Rugby League Heritage Trust has announced that three more players are to be added to the ‘Hall of Fame’ for Oldham RLFC.

Date Published 26/11/2024

Waterhead teenager handed dream Oldham chance

Oldham's commitment to developing the stars of rugby league's future has seen teenage Waterhead forward Marcus Geener sign a one-year deal with the Roughyeds for 2025. 

Date Published 14/11/2024


Oldham announce major Ashurst coup

Oldham have announced the signing of Wakefield's title-winning captain Matty Ashurst on a two-year deal ahead of the 2025 Betfred Championship season. 

Date Published 13/11/2024

Roughyeds swoop for star centre Thornley

Oldham have made another big signing ahead of their return to the Betfred Championship with the acquisition of Grand Final and Challenge Cup winner Iain Thornley on a two-year...

Date Published 12/11/2024


Local boy bolsters Oldham pack

The Roughyeds have made their second big signing of the week with the arrival of Oldham-born forward Ben Forster from Rochdale on a one-year deal. 

Date Published 25/10/2024

Oldham swoop for Leigh forward

Oldham have snapped up former St Helens and Leigh Leopards forward Lewis Baxter on a one-year contract for the 2025 Betfred Championship season.

Date Published 23/10/2024


Wardle retires as he starts his coaching journey

Joe Wardle has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league and agreed a two-year deal as Oldham assistant coach.

Date Published 16/10/2024

Oldham secure PLT for 2025

Oldham have confirmed that star full-back Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e has agreed a new deal to remain with the club on loan from Hull KR for our 2025 Betfred Championship campaign. 

Date Published 16/10/2024


Oldham and Wigan agree Hirst deal

Oldham have agreed a deal with Super League giants Wigan that will see Roughyeds forward George Hirst join the Warriors on a two-year deal but play on for Oldham on loan in 2025. 

Date Published 08/10/2024

Oldham add Super League star to backroom team

Oldham have appointed former Super League star Andrew Dixon as the club’s new Head of Performance.

Date Published 07/10/2024


Star trio headline at Roughyeds' awards night

Matty Wildie was named Player of the Year and Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e Players' Player of the Year as Oldham celebrated their title win in style with their fans and sponsors.

Date Published 03/10/2024

Oldham sign Milner for 2025

League One champions Oldham have confirmed the signing of experienced Super League and England forward Adam Milner on a two-year deal.

Date Published 26/09/2024


Oldham announce Dudson signing

Oldham have signed Super League prop forward Gil Dudson on a two-year contract, with the giant Welshman arriving as the first big-name recruit ahead of the 2025 Betfred...

Date Published 12/09/2024

'I'm a Roughyed' is released to a rapturous welcome on the final day of a glorious rugby league season

The Boundary Parkas' new single - "I'm A Roughyed" - was released to great applause on Sunday when the band and Tommy Cannon performed on the pitch at Boundary Park to a...

Date Published 05/09/2024


Roughyeds celebrate title victory in glorious style

Oldham crushed Workington 56-0 before lifting the League One title in front of the biggest crowd of the season at Boundary Park, as the Roughyeds finished the year with their best...

Date Published 02/09/2024

Huge discounts offered to see champions Oldham lift League 1 trophy

The Roughyeds have announced massive ticket discounts thanks to Total Controlled Demolition, to allow fans to fill Boundary Park to see the League One champions lift the trophy on...

Date Published 29/08/2024


Rampant Roughyeds celebrate title victory in style

Oldham celebrated their League One title in style with a 14-try blitz to thrash Cornwall 72-0, as Ben O'Keefe scored four tries and Cian Tyrer racked up 30 for the season in...

Date Published 23/08/2024

Rock on Tommy! - the Boundary Parkas prepare to release a very special song for Oldham

Local band the Boundary Parkas are set to release the official Oldham RLFC club song and new anthem for the town - 'I'm A Roughyed’ - on Sunday, September 1, on CD and across all...

Date Published 20/08/2024


Super Oldham clinch League 1 title glory

Oldham RLFC clinched their first league title in nine years as a 20-12 victory at Keighley secured automatic promotion to the Betfred Championship.

Date Published 16/08/2024

Long backs Oldham to win League 1 title at Keighley on Sunday

Sean Long has promised Oldham’s huge army of travelling fans that his side is battle-hardened and ready to win the Betfred League 1 title at Cougar Park on Sunday.

Date Published 16/08/2024


Roughyeds rout Newcastle to move one step closer to title glory

Kieran Dixon scored a club-record 36 points and Cian Tyrer score five tries as Oldham thrashed Newcastle 84-0 to move one step closer to the Betfred League 1 title.

Date Published 10/08/2024

Bill's big offer aims to get Boundary Park bouncing!

Roughyeds chairman Bill Quinn has urged "the best fans in the world" to take advantage of a one-off discounted ticket offer to fill the Joe Royle Stand for the final three games...

Date Published 08/08/2024


Roughyeds edge closer to League 1 title glory

Oldham survived four key injuries to power past Midlands Hurricanes 32-0, scoring six tries and recording their fourth shut-out of the season to move within two wins of the League...

Date Published 03/08/2024

Best foot forward - thousands of pounds raised by Roughyeds fans for MND Association

The Oldham RLFC supporters group - the Yeds - organised a special sponsored walk in a bid to raise money for the MND Association.

Date Published 31/07/2024


Roughyeds edge out Rochdale to seal crucial derby victory

Oldham came from behind in a baking hot derby at Rochdale to secure a vital 14-10 win which preserves the Roughyeds' three-point lead over Keighley at the League 1 summit.

Date Published 28/07/2024

Stylish Oldham thump Cougars to take control of title race

Oldham produced their best performance of the season to thrash title rivals Keighley 44-6 in front of a huge crowd at Boundary Park to move three points clear at the top of...

Date Published 22/07/2024


Roughyeds agree 10-year Boundary Park deal, while Dean signs for two years

Oldham RLFC 1876 have announced a new 10-year deal that will see the Roughyeds play their rugby at Boundary Park until at least 2034.

Date Published 19/07/2024

Dixon’s debut double sends Roughyeds top

New boy Kieran Dixon scored two tries on his debut as Oldham dismissed a dogged North Wales 32-6 to go back to the top of Betfred League 1.

Date Published 13/07/2024


Oldham swoop for former Super League flyer Dixon

Oldham have signed winger Kieran Dixon.

Date Published 10/07/2024

The rest of July will be absolutely vital for Oldham

All of the remaining Sundays in July will be vitally important in the Roughyeds' quest to finish top of League 1 and go up automatically.

Date Published 05/07/2024


Try machine Tyrer commits to Roughyeds

Cian Tyrer - the leading try-scorer across all top three tiers of British rugby league - has agreed a new contract with Oldham until the end of the 2025 season.

Date Published 05/07/2024

Roughyeds hand chance to local stars of the future

Nine local teenage prospects have been given the chance to train with the Roughyeds’ rugby league first team until the end of the season, as the club underlines its commitment to...

Date Published 03/07/2024


Tyrer treble keeps Roughyeds on right track

Top try-scorer Cian Tyrer scored his third hat-trick of the season as Oldham returned to Boundary Park with a 30-6 win over Hunslet to stay top of Betfred League 1.

Date Published 01/07/2024

Defence is key as Roughyeds triumph at Workington

Oldham maintained their position as leaders of League 1 with centre Ben O’Keefe scoring two tries in a hard-fought 28-4 win at Workington.

Date Published 24/06/2024


Roughyeds' 21-man squad for Workington clash announced

Joe Wardle comes into Sean Long’s Oldham squad which will travel to Workington Town for Sunday’s clash in West Cumbria (3pm kick off).

Date Published 21/06/2024

Moran hat-trick reignites Roughyeds charge

Pat Moran scored a hat-trick on his Oldham comeback as the Roughyeds returned to form in style with a 60-6 win at struggling Newcastle to return to the top of League 1.

Date Published 17/06/2024


Oldham-born centre Nathan earns Roughyeds chance

The Roughyeds have signed Oldham-born centre Nathan Roebuck on a deal until the end of the season, with the 24-year-old in contention for an immediate debut away at Newcastle in...

Date Published 14/06/2024

Kingfisher Learning Trust launches ambitious project with Oldham RLFC

Kingfisher Learning Trust, which operates six schools across Oldham, has launched its own educational initiative to get children involved with Oldham RLFC's recently-announced...

Date Published 14/06/2024


Oldham RLFC and Pro-Excel announce bid to set Guinness world record at Boundary Park

Oldham Rugby League Football Club has announced it is set to play host to one of the biggest-ever community performance events in the history of either code of rugby.

Date Published 12/06/2024

Nathan's new role at Roughyeds as he hangs up his Roary costume

Nathan Murgatroyd has retired as the man in the Roary costume at Oldham Roughyeds' rugby league matches, after performing brilliantly for about 15 years.

Date Published 11/06/2024


Top brass to join Roughyeds fans' walk in tribute to Rob Burrow

Bill Quinn (chairman), Mike Ford (managing director), and Jim Minton (financial director) will represent Oldham RLFC when they take part in the YEDS’ sponsored walk from Boundary...

Date Published 10/06/2024

Rugby club launches Roughyeds Driving Academy

Oldham RLFC have announced the launch of Roughyeds Driving Academy, the club’s own driving school aiming to offer fully-funded driving lessons to the Oldham community in...

Date Published 05/06/2024


Chapelhow extends Roughyeds stay

Oldham's Ted Chapelhow has penned a new contract that will keep the forward at Boundary Park until the end of the 2025 season.

Date Published 04/06/2024

Craven's heroics rescues Roughyeds in North Wales

Danny Craven struck a dramatic last-minute drop goal as Oldham fought back from 24-8 down to steal a thrilling 25-24 win at North Wales Crusaders.

Date Published 03/06/2024


Long names 21-man squad for Crusaders clash

Pat Moran and Ben O’Keefe come into Sean Long’s Oldham squad which will travel to Colwyn Bay to take on North Wales Crusaders this Saturday (5pm kick off).

Date Published 30/05/2024

Reality check for Roughyeds as they are beaten at Keighley

Sean Long admitted his side were outplayed in every area of the game as Oldham suffered their first defeat of the Betfred League 1 season, losing 28-18 at promotion rivals...

Date Published 26/05/2024


Long salutes 'outstanding' Oldham fans after latest Roughyeds win

Sean Long praised Oldham’s travelling fans who roared on the team to a seventh successive victory, as the Roughyeds won 42-0 at Cornwall to top the League One table ahead of a...

Date Published 20/05/2024

Long names 21-man squad for Cornwall trip

Roughyeds boss Sean Long has made one change to the side announced ahead of last week’s victory over Newcastle.

Date Published 17/05/2024


Roughyeds go to Cornwall as one of only two unbeaten pro teams out of 35

Having hammered Newcastle Thunder 74-0 last time out, on the day Keighley Cougars suffered a shock 26-18 home defeat by Hunslet, Sean Long’s Oldham are top of the Betfred League...

Date Published 17/05/2024

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Date Published 10/05/2024


Phoenix on fire as Roughyeds crush Newcastle

Boss Sean Long hailed “dynamite” full-back Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e after an electric Oldham display fired them top of League 1 with a 74-0 demolition of Newcastle Thunder.

Date Published 06/05/2024

21-man Oldham squad announced ahead of Newcastle clash

Ahead of Oldham's home match against Newcastle on Sunday, boss Sean Long has made one change to the squad which travelled to Midlands last week.

Date Published 03/05/2024


Hirst shines as Oldham out-gun gritty Midlands

Sean Long admits Oldham have plenty to work on as he watched his side battle past a dogged Midlands Hurricanes 44-16 for a fifth straight win to go back on top of Betfred League

Date Published 28/04/2024

Roughyeds sign Kumuls prop Yei

Oldham have signed Papua New Guinea international prop McKenzie Yei on a deal until the end of 2025.

Date Published 26/04/2024


Long announces squad for Hurricanes trip

Winger Mo Agoro is included in Sean Long’s 21-man squad which will travel to the Midlands Hurricanes' Alexander Stadium tomorrow (Saturday).

Date Published 25/04/2024

Role model Tara thanks Oldham on ITV news

History-making match official Tara Jones has told ITV news of the “special” moment she was handed the match ball by a young Oldham fan on a ground-breaking day at Boundary Park.

Date Published 19/04/2024


This is our club: Ford excited about Oldham’s huge opportunity

Oldham RL managing director Mike Ford has challenged the club’s core fan base to “bring one more person” each as attendances to watch Sean Long’s exciting table-toppers continue...

Date Published 15/04/2024

Cian's ten tries in consecutive games sets Oldham record

Roughyeds' club historian Mike Turner has confirmed that Cian Tyrer’s four tries in the club’s 46-10 win against Cornwall, following his post-war club record-equalling six at...

Date Published 14/04/2024


Boundary Park set to be the scene of refereeing history

Boundary Park will host a moment of history on Sunday when Tara Jones becomes the first woman to referee a senior professional rugby league game in the northern hemisphere.

Date Published 10/04/2024

Oldham Community Trust secures £15,000 grant for girls rugby league

Girls rugby league in Oldham has been given a major boost after Oldham Rugby League Community Trust gained vital funding from Sport England.

Date Published 09/04/2024


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