Eccles RFC

1XV HOME Fixtures 26/27 Season

Eccles RFC 1XV League Fixtures 2026/27 Season
First Round of the Cup will be played 5th Sept.

Mini & Junior presentation nights are in full swing at the club.
Big thanks to all our volunteers involved in coaching, managing, caring, feeding and watering this season.
A special mention to our club president Alan Bent who, after 25 years coaching children, is attempting to retire again 😉👏

TOUCH RUGBY IS BACK.
Every Saturday 10am-12pm
Mixed teams (Age 15+)
All abilities welcomed.
Join us.

Next season our Women's team will celebrate their 30th year and we are looking to appoint an experienced, ambitious, motivated, player-focused Head Coach to build a competitive squad.
Full details of the role can be found on our website: https://eccles.rfu.club/news/women-s-head-coach-wanted

Interested candidates should submit their Rugby CV together with a short email of application to club chairman, Chris Gaffey, [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 26th June 2026.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former Eccles player Colin Leigh, who passed away on Friday evening , 8th June, at Royal Bolton Hospital.

After joining the club in November 1970, Colin "Leapy" Leigh would soon become a regular 1XV second row forward, known for his line out jumping ability. Featuring in many of the Griffon Plaque winning teams of the period he would often travel to away matches on his motorbike and alongside Jeoff Crompton and Steve Dore, was one of a number of fine Eccles players who worked at nearby Gardner Engineering. Colin continued his 1XV career until the 1989/90 season and last attended the player's reunion lunch in September 2023.

Colin will be fondly remembered by many and the club extends its sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Colin's funeral will take place on Thursday 25th June, 10.30am with a service at Laithwaite's Funeralcare, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 7DE; followed by burial at Woodlands Cemetery, City Road, Ellenbrook, Worsley M28 1BD; then reception at The Woodside, Ellenbrook, Worsley, M28 1ES.

Thanks to all the club members and volunteers who attended and contributed to the AGM tonight.

A reminder to all playing and non-playing members that the club’s Annual General Meeting is tonight, starting at 8pm.
https://eccles.rfu.club/news/agm-2026-notification

Club representatives are invited to attend the Lancashire County RFU Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10th June 2026, starting 7pm at Tyldesley RUFC, where there will be an opportunity to hear reports on the 2025/26 season and ask questions about the upcoming community rugby season, RFU rule changes and representative rugby. More information, if required, is available from Lancashire RFU Hon. Secretary Mark Downs [email protected]

Club representatives are also advised that the AGM of the IMPACT Rugby North West Leagues is on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at Leigh RUFC, starting at 7pm. All member Clubs are invited to attend and take part in any discussions. If any member Club wishes to make a proposal for discussion, these Proposals must be Seconded by another member Club and sent to Paul Riordan (Secretary) by Tuesday 16th June 2026. For reference, the Constitution and Rules are published on the website https://www.nowirul.org.uk/

The RFU are reviewing the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship competition and would really value the input of club players, coaches, volunteers and administrators, through an online survey ( deadline for feedback is midnight Thursday 11th June) and participation in focus groups.
More information can be found on our website:
https://lancashirerugby.rfu.club/news/women-s-county-championship-review
Survey: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e1cd859da76b7b6dcc9f906b66858