CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME fixtures in 2023/24. There’s been good commitment to preseason training and with colts stepping up we're anticipating plenty of exciting rugby in the months ahead. Our rejuvenated Ladies section are also growing with a second team assisted by a productive relationship with Salford University, and our burgeoning Minis and Juniors section continues to pack out our pitches on a Sunday morning. To keep up to date with news throughout the season, check out our website or follow @EcclesRugby on social media. Non of this success would 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, especially our neighbour and brewer First Chop who are providing the craft cask beer today and Sewards Refrigeration who help keep it cool! Talking of which, I would like to remind spectators that respect is the foundation upon which rugby is built. Enthusiasm and passion are part of the game but verbal abuse from the touchlines has no place here. Referees are volunteers and they are human, without them there would be no rugby played. I would like to extend my thanks to the match officials and ask you to support them, as well as the players. Whichever team you’re cheering for this weekend, I hope you enjoy your experience at Eccles and you return again. Thanks for your support. Let’s get stuck in! Chris Gaffey // Chairman // Eccles RFC 2023/24 Season Social Events September Sat 9th - RWC, England v Argentina, 8pm KO Sun 17th - RWC, England v Japan, 8pm KO Sat 23rd - RWC, England v Chile, 4.45pm KO Sat 30th - Reunion Lunch, 1pm October Sat 7th - RWC, England v Samoa, 4.45pm KO Sat 14th - RWC, Quarter Finals Sat 21st - RWC, Semi Finals Sat 28th - RWC Final November Sat 18th - Stars in their Eyes Sat 25th - Mosquitoes Aussie Rules Cup December Sat 16th - Christmas Brass Band Carol Concert February Sat 3rd - 6N England v Italy, 2.15pm KO Sat 10th - 6N England Wales, 4.45pm KO Sat 17th - Reunion Lunch Sat 24th - 6N England v Scotland, 4.45pm KO March Sat 9th - 6N England v Ireland, 4.45pm KO Sat 16th - Sponsors Day, 6N England v France, 8pm KO May 10th-12th - Possible Marquee Weekend
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