Supporting Oldham RLFC by playing the NYCDA Weekly Draw is a great way to help your club to develop through the 'Roughyeds 1876 Partnership' and associated community work associated with the club.

About Oldham RLFC

Oldham RLFC, and the Borough of Oldham, have a longstanding tradition of providing an environment for the best local rugby league players to progress. There are many famous names nurtured by the club or its many local community RL clubs, before going on to the first team honours in Oldham and beyond, before often achieving international appearances for England and Great Britain.

This is typified no better than by our very own Mike Ford, who has reached the top of both codes of rugby and now leads the charge for the resurgence of the sport in Oldham. Other famous home grown talent includes Paul and Danny Sculthope, as well as both Kevin and son Jack Sinfield. Current players also include Marc Sneyd and Olly Russell, with Fenton Rogers progressing well too.

As the sport enters a brave new world and the club embraces the opportunities coming from new ownership, there is lots to be excited for. Roughyeds 1876 is a partnership between the club and NYCDA, launched during at the start of 2024 to raise funds for the club's new Community Foundation and associated player development plans. Building on the club's longstanding lottery related offers, fans can support the club this way by playing the NYCDA Weekly Draw, with all proceeds going to support some great work in the community.

For more information on the weekly draw partnership please get in touch with us via the below:
Phone on 0161 537 9724
Email (Weekly Draw Enquiries) lottery@roughyeds.co.uk

Where do the proceeds go?

All proceeds from the 'Roughyeds 1876' partnership go towards supporting the club's Development Plan for 2024-2027. Central to this is the establishment and development of an official club Foundation.

Please see below some information on the various key aspects of the club foundations focus:

• Grows the number of participants, standards and increases retention every year across all forms of the game in Oldham.
• Ensure all players have access to appropriate playing opportunities through improved player engagement and development.
• Grows the number of women and girls playing Rugby League.
• Has strong governance and first-class administration.
• Targeted support for areas and participants that need it the most

Growing the number of staff and resources at our Foundation will be crucial to achieving these aims and objectives. We will look to continue existing and develop new partnerships with institutions such as local schools, community RL clubs, the governing body and funding partners.

All of this will be shouted from the roof tops via our growing social media presence. These will raise awareness of what we are doing. Images featured here show the real-life impact and success stories of some of our recent activities. Going forward, these projects will engage more and more people in a positive way. Our aim is clear as we look to provide opportunities along the way for local people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, to be associated with the famous Roughyeds club we love.