by Nick Watts | Jan 28, 2025 | News, Saddleworth Independent
ZACH Eckersley experienced something new as he showed what he can do on a rugby league pitch in his hometown – people wearing Oldham shirts.… The post Saddleworth rugby league star Zach Eckersley feels the buzz around Oldham again appeared first on Saddleworth...
by Nick Watts | Sep 30, 2024 | News, Saddleworth Independent
ZACH Eckersley may be a rugby league star who has earned a new contract after winning two trophies in his breakthrough season. But put him… The post Saddleworth rugby league ace Zach Eckersley admits nerves when meeting old teachers appeared first on Saddleworth...
by Nick Watts | Sep 14, 2024 | News, Saddleworth Independent
SADDLEWORTH School has a new item for its wall of fame after former pupil Zach Eckersley became a Wembley wonder. For the Springhead-based Wigan Warriors… The post Saddleworth rugby league star Zach Eckersley presents shirt to former school appeared first on...
by Nick Watts | Jun 10, 2024 | News, Saddleworth Independent
THE FINAL score at Wembley officially read Warrington 8 Wigan 18 – it could also have been Springhead 1 Grasscroft 0. For Zach Eckersley’s try… The post By Eck: Springhead’s Zach earns Challenge Cup glory at Wembley appeared first on Saddleworth Independent. Related...
by Nick Watts | Sep 8, 2022 | News, Saddleworth Independent
SADDLEWORTH teenagers Zach Eckersley and Tom Whitehead have both been handed their Betfred Super League debuts as they fulfilled dreams of playing professional rugby league.… Related stories: Charlie suffers freak injury scoring first-ever Rangers’ try Waterhead...