Leigh Miners Rangers
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Results
| Challenge Cup | 01/27 12:30 | 8 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Stanningley
|
L | 18-19 | |
| Challenge Cup | 03/11 14:00 | 9 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Rochdale Mayfield
|
L | 10-38 | |
| Challenge Cup | 02/25 14:00 | 8 |
Myton Warriors
v
Leigh Miners Rangers
|
W | 22-34 | |
| Challenge Cup | 01/29 14:30 | 8 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
North Wales Crusaders
|
L | 8-40 | |
| Challenge Cup | 01/15 14:30 | 7 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Milford Arlfc
|
W | 22-20 | |
| Challenge Cup | 02/22 15:00 | 10 |
Swinton
v
Leigh Miners Rangers
|
L | 56-0 | |
| Challenge Cup | 02/08 14:30 | 9 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Bentley
|
W | 20-4 | |
| Challenge Cup | 01/25 14:30 | 8 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Upton
|
W | 26-6 | |
| Challenge Cup | 01/11 14:30 | 7 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Stanningley
|
W | 28-26 | |
| Challenge Cup | 02/09 14:00 | 8 |
Thatto Heath
v
Leigh Miners Rangers
|
L | 36-6 | |
| Challenge Cup | 01/26 14:30 | 7 |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Oulton Raiders
|
W | 22-10 | |
| National Conference League | 10/06 10:58 | - |
Leigh Miners Rangers
v
Milford Marlins
|
D | 22-22 |
Wikipedia - Leigh Miners Rangers
Leigh Miners Rangers are a community amateur rugby league football club from Leigh in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the National Conference League, the National Conference Premier Division. The club also operates an A team, Masters, an Under 18's team, and numerous junior teams. In 2022, Miners Rangers also fielded a Ladies side in the RFL Women's Super League Group 2.
The club was founded in 1966 as Leigh Miners Welfare. The club later merged with the junior club Leigh Rangers, and changed its name to Leigh Miners Rangers.
The club have defeated professional opposition twice in the Challenge Cup. They won 18–12 against Bramley in the third round of the 1999 Challenge Cup, and defeated Oxford 32–6 in the fourth round of the 2015 Challenge Cup.
The club's junior section has produced lots of players who went on to play rugby league professionally, most notably former internationals Denis Betts, Darren Wright, Tommy Martyn, Scott Naylor, Steve Blakeley, Mickey Higham, Paul Rowley and Stuart Littler.
Known for their tough and physical style of play, Leigh Miners Rangers have a loyal fan base and a strong community presence. The team is made up of dedicated and passionate players who give their all on the field in every match.
With a strong coaching staff and a commitment to developing young talent, Leigh Miners Rangers are always striving to improve and compete at the highest level. They have a proud tradition of success and are always a force to be reckoned with in the National Conference League.
Overall, Leigh Miners Rangers are a respected and competitive rugby league team with a bright future ahead of them. Their dedication to the sport and their community make them a team to watch in the world of amateur rugby league.