CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME Our club has played its rugby in this community since 1897 (our history actually stretches was back beyond the Northern Union divide to 1878). We moved to our home here at Gorton Street in 1948 when our modest facilities were a pair of second hand WW2 Army huts! We’ve come a long way from then. Life has changed, the game has changed and the club has adapted accordingly. Last season Eccles RFC worked hard to overcome the set-backs of COVID by promoting the game within our community and local schools. This paid off with an increase in players and recruitment will remain a priority for us again this season as we aim to surpass a membership target of 500. We believe in Rugby for all and developing our own homegrown talent. Every player with a # proudly indicated against their name on today's team sheet is a product of our Junior or Colts teams. Of course, growing and developing our club would not be possible without the invaluable, continued assistance we receive from our sponsors. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them all for their support, which is valued and appreciated especially that from our neighbour and brewer First Chop who are providing the craft cask beer today and Sewards Refrigeration who help keep it cool! This season the club will be putting a renewed emphasis on social events and during the Autumn we’ll have the Rugby Internationals, the Rugby League World Cup and the FIFA World Cup on the screen. Below you’ll find a few highlighted dates to give you an indication of what's in store in the months ahead. Whichever team you’re supporting this weekend, I hope you enjoy your experience at Eccles and you return to join us again soon. Thanks for your support. Chris Gaffey // Chairman // Eccles RFC September Saturday 24 - Live Music post-match, RL Grand Final 5:00pm October Saturday 22 - Harry Scott’s England Cap unveiled post-match Saturday 29 - Stars In Your Eyes. A memorable night with some questionable singing and top quality fancy dress. November Saturday 12 - England v Japan 3:15pm Saturday 19 - Movember fund raiser. Australian Rules Football Charity Tournament. RLWC Final 4:00pm, England v New Zealand 5:30pm. Saturday 26 - Ladies Bottomless Brunch and Band. A sparkling pre-match lunch and post- match live music. Advance Tickets can be purchased at the bar. December Thursday 15 - Fossils Festive Gathering Saturday 17 - Christmas Brass Band and Legends Lunch. Social highlight of the winter season, pre-match lunch for former players, tickets can be purchased at the bar priced £5. Post -match we'll roll into our annual Carol Concert with the Eccles Borough Band. February Saturday 4 - Ticket to Ride. Club members and partners trip to Liverpool for food and drinks at a selection of venues thanks to Revolution bars sponsorship. Sunday 12 - England v Italy 3.00pm Saturday 25 - Wales v England 4.45pm March Saturday 11 - Sponsors Day. Last home league fixture of the season. Pre-match hospitality and following the game will be England v France 4.45pm.
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