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RFU accredited community rugby club in Salford, Greater Manchester; Mens, Ladies, Colts, Girls, Juniors and Minis teams. #HomeGrown since 1897
Gorton Street, Eccles, M30 7LZ
Joined March 2012
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What a great gesture from the
@SaleSharksRugby
@Springboks
number nine!
@fafdeklerk
sends a direct birthday message to 'little Faf de Eccles' from our under 6s ! Happy Birthday Iwan! 🙂👏👏👏🎂🏉.
#rugbyunited
@SharksCommunity
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When Faff met Faff!
Thanks
@Fafdeklerk
@SaleSharksRugby
, our
@EcclesRugbyJrs
had a blast tonight. Congratulations on the victory, a great end to end match.👏
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🏉🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US . Eccles RFC played our first game at Gorton Street 70 years ago
#70YearsGortonStreet
#Rugby
#community
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👏In an audacious landmark deal, SILVER LADY SAUNA will be player sponsor of Joe Rapinett for the 2019-20 season.
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The club offers its congratulations to 18-year Jack Lightbown, a
#homegrown
Eccles Junior and Colt, who has been offered a contract at Sale Sharks and was presented with his shirt on the pitch at the Salford Community Stadium last night. Well done Jack, we're very
#proud
of you.
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On behalf of everyone at the club, we extend heartfelt sympathy and condolences to player Ross Eaton and his partner Lauren on the loss of their child, George.
No words can heal the heartbreak of such sadness. We're thinking of you and send our love and support.
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When your mate travels to Dublin to see you make your
@EnglandRugby
debut! Fantastic lads. Love it.
@EcclesColts
@SaleSharksAcad
🌹🙂🏴
#homegrown
#U18SixNations
#ENGvFRA
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CONGRATULATIONS to ALICIA CALTON on signing for
@SaleSharksWomen
@SaleSharksRugby
. Alicia, currently a
@ManMetUni
@MMURUGBY
student, came through the ranks at Eccles and achieved her
@DofE
Gold in 2017. We wish her every success in the
@Premier15s
! 👏💙
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ANNOUNCING EXCITING PLANS FOR OUR FUTURE FACILITIES EXPANSION.
Details of our proposed clubhouse first floor extension and supporting developments revealed
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Congratulations to
@EcclesRFC
U16 scrum-half
@SamCrowther12
on his squad selection for
@SaleSharksAcad
v
@WaspsRugby
this Saturday at Wasps. Go sting 'em Sam. 👏
#HomeGrown
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1XV | FULL TIME 36-22 | ECCLES WIN THE LANCASHIRE PLATE!.
@EcclesRugby
v
@LittleboroughRU
#homegrown
💪🏆🌹
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Congratulations to all the
@EcclesRFC
players who received their
@DofE
Gold Awards at Buckingham Palace yesterday. The club is very
#proud
of your achievement and commitment
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ALL LOCAL CLUBS: Do you have
#girls
looking for an opportunity to play in an all female
#rugby
competition?
We're looking to build relationships with teams in the
#Manchester
area to ensure growth of the game at a Junior level. Regardless of your numbers, DM us if interested.
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In 1997 an 18 yr old speedy winger played his first game for Eccles 4XV (Capt Henryk Getz), he made his 1XV debut in 1998 (Capt Paul Fleming) and went on to play as a centre before changing his game to the 2nd Row. When he charges out tomorrow Steve Lillie chalks up 25 years👏💪
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2022/23 COUNTIES 2 ADM LANCASHIRE & CHESHIRE CHAMPIONS 👑
@lancashirerugby
@ecclesrugbymen
@LancsRULeagues
@RFU
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Spotted at Twickenham - big
@ITVSport
close up on our Eccles shirt, proudly displayed behind the posts.
#ENGvFRA
@EnglandRugby
@sewardrl
@ONeills1918
@lancashirerugby
🏴🇫🇷🏉🏟
#eccles
#hoops100
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Player's tunnel studs check for the U6s mascots before they run out onto the Gorton Street turf with the 1XV on Saturday.
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Many thanks to all supporters and players who participated in the annual Christmas Christopher Tickle Charity game today. The final score was 48-48. Funds Raised TBC.
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Congratulations to
@EcclesRugbyJrs
U16 Jack L who made a terrific debut for🦈
@SaleSharksAcad
today, scoring a trademark try in a 28 - 21 win over Worcester Warriors U16
@AcademyWarriors
. Sharks also claimed a 22-15 victory in the 2nd game. Well done Jack 👏💪
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Meet Leeann, our
#volunteer
Mini &Junior fixture secretary. Throughout April & May she devoted an enormous amount of time & effort to finding opponents & organising games for our 11 age-grade teams so players could enjoy every Sunday. Leeann is GOLD.
Show her some love with a❤️
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There he is.
#21
Jack Lightbown, one of our own, achieving his first
@EnglandRugby
cap, on at blindside and straight into the action with a defensive scrum. Great game. 22-23 Well done Jack. We’re proud of you.
@EcclesColts
@SaleSharksAcad
👏🌹
#homegrown
#U18SixNations
#ENGvFRA
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Christopher Tickle 10th Anniversary Memorial Game . Dec 2019.
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🏉 MEN WANTED. PRE-SEASON TRAINING STARTS JULY. JOIN US.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ted Nicholls yesterday, aged 89 years old.
Ex-player, expert Groundsman, gentleman and friend to many, Ted is an Eccles legend and it won’t be the same without him.
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Meet Heather, our
#volunteer
Safeguarding Officer, M&J Player Registrar, administrator, answerer of questions, fixer & sorter of many tasks. Her efforts and commitment this spring made safe
#Rugby
possible for 150+ children.
Heather makes it happen.
Show her some love with a❤️
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Congratulations to U18 Colt ALEX SPEAKMAN making his senior debut for Eccles RFC today. Big day. Perfect conditions for your talent Alex. Good luck
#HomeGrown
☀️🏉👏⭐️
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CONGRATULATIONS to our M&J Fixture Secretary Leeann for her
@EnglandRugby
@RFU
Honda Volunteer of the Year Award for services to Rugby Union and Harry Broomhead Trophy, in recognition of her outstanding contribution this season to our swelling
@EcclesRugbyJrs
section. 👏🏆
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Limited Edition Classic Eccles RFC heritage shirt commemorating 100 years of hoops, complete with embroidered crest and 1921-2021 detail. Available to order on our Crowdfunder launching this Friday 26 February.
#Hoops100
#Eccles
#HomeGrown
#TownTeam
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Meet Norman Shaw. Born Salford, educated at
@MGSMagic
, in 1915 he lied about his age to enlist in the Seaforth Highlanders. He survived the Somme to play for Eccles in the 1920s, was our Treasurer & President in 1930s and returned to that role after WW2 to help rebuild the club.
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2019 "CLUB OF THE YEAR" WINNER! Eccles RFC was delighted to be presented with the
@SSportsNetwork
award by
@KentonCool
on Friday night at
@thelowryhotel
. Well deserved recognition for all our volunteers👏We'll now represent Salford in the
@GreaterSport
#GMSportsAwards
15th Nov.
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In recognition of his efforts as Comms Officer, Coach Coordinator, Assistant Coach and much more, the RFU have named Chris Gaffey as a Mitsubishi Motors Volunteer of the Year 2020. A huge WELL DONE & THANK YOU from everyone at the club.
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MANY THANKS to
@England_RL
Head Coach
@shaun_waney
for his support of our Covid-Recovery Crowdfunder. It's much appreciated Mr Wane. 👏
All donations are welcome on this link
#hoops100
#returntoplay
#backinthegame
#rugby
🏉
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Congratulations to Jack Lightbown selected in the England U18 squad travelling to South Africa in August. Wonderful achievement and honour. Well done Jack. 🏉💪🏴🌹
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
England men’s U18 head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has named a 26-player squad for the U18 International Series in South Africa
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With a victory away at Tarleton on Saturday the
@eccclesrugbymen
1XV have achieved back to back promotion to RFU Regional 2 North West (Level 6) with one of the best playing records nationally at Counties 1 (Level 7). Well done lads 👏🏉
#homegrown
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3XV | 22-23 | ECCLES WIN THE NOWIRUL PLATE 🏆 💪👏
@ecclesrugby
@ecclesrugbymen
@EcclesColts
#Homegrown
League and Cup Double for the 3s! 🐍
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Often over looked, over worked and under appreciated - let's give Marie and the club's kitchen and bar team some appreciation who once again smashed the inspection today with big fat 5s! 👏
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Congratulations to Mo & Josh who stepped up from the Colts to make their senior debut for Eccles today, playing at 12 and 13 for the 2XV. Great performance from both, Josh scoring 2 tries and Mo contributing big hits and a lovely offload for a try. Well done lads.
#Homegrown
👏
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3XV | 22-23 | ECCLES WIN THE NOWIRUL PLATE 🏆 💪👏
@ecclesrugby
@portsunlightrfc
@ecclesrugbymen
@EcclesColts
#Homegrown
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👏GOOD LUCK and BON VOYAGE to JOE BORRETT who played his last game for Eccles in the Colts Plate Final on Sunday (and made his Senior debut in March) and is now departing to study and play
#Rugby
at
@waynestcollege
in Nebraska.
@bozzajoe10
Full Story:
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CONGRATULATIONS Adam Christey, Connor James and Leon Simpson, former
@EcclesColts
, selected for
@lancashirerugby
U20 v Durham U20 , this Sunday at
@TyldesleyRUFC
💪👏🌹 🏉
#HomeGrown
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CONGRATULATIONS to colt Tom Bates who made his Eccles RFC senior debut at the weekend.
#HomeGrown
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THE HOME OF HOME GROWN:
We're proud of our reputation in propagating players but is our investment in Junior Rugby paying off? 25 colts from the last 3 years alone playing Senior rugby for Eccles this season confirms we’re doing something right. Full Story
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Norman Shaw, Born in Salford, enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders 1915 age 17. Survived the Somme and WWI to play for
@EcclesRFC
in the 1920s, going on to serve as club Treasurer 1926-1937, President 1935-1939 and again after WW2 1946-1958.
#RemembranceSunday
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1XV FT RESULT 31-26. ECCLES leave it late to claim the win and the plate🏆🌹🏉 👏 scenes!
@ecclesrugbymen
vs
@LittleboroughRU
#lancashire
#plate
#final
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Congratulations to Dan and Rachel Nicholls, our Mini and Junior Rugby dynamic duo, who were today recognised for services to Rugby Union in the Honda Volunteer Awards
@RFU
@lancashirerugby
@Honda_UK
#VolunteerOfTheYear
#Homegrown
@EcclesRugbyJrs
👏
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Congratulations to Senior Colts Shea Skillicorn and Harry Candland who both scored their first Eccles Senior tries this afternoon. The first of many we hope. Well done lads👏👏🏉🏉
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We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Fin Cox as 1st XV Captain for the 2023/24 season and wish him the best of luck in leading the players on and off the pitch.
#homegrown
💪🏉
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CONGRATULATIONS to the
@EcclesRFC
U18 Senior Colts on becoming Senior D Colts Divisional Champions. A testament to their commitment and dedication as a squad throughout the winter. Some exceptional team performances: W10 L2 points diff +276! Your club and coaches are
#PROUD
lads
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End of season post match Interview to end all interviews. Josh Green “You owe me a pint” Loosehead Colt Legend, take a bow.
@The_BoomDowg
@chrisfortune91
@EcclesColts
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Congratulations to our unbeaten, title-winning, 98 point scoring
@ecclesrugbymen
2XV who chose to mark the auspicious achievement by disregarding a lovely green background in favour of posing in front of number 7 Clandon Avenue and some old scaffolding. Stay Classy Champs.🏆👏🏉
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An exciting day for Eccles RFC with our special guest Prince Harry showing off his rugby skills!
@britishroyals
http://t.co/zSj0pdkfvM
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CONGRATULATIONS to
@EcclesRFCs
ADAM CHRISTEY (8) and MARIUS PINTILLII (7) on their selection for
@lancashirerugby
U20s v
@MMUSport
Sunday 20th January at
@TyldesleyRUFC
Congratulations also to former Eccles Junior and Colt CONNOR JAMES (5) who also makes the starting team 👏👏👏
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Impeccable 1 minutes silence before kick off in honour of Mr Harry Sheldon
#RIP
Thank you to our visitors today
@NewBrightonRUFC
and
@ValeofLuneRUFC
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WWWWHAT A DAY FOR THE ECCLES MEN
4 teams, 4 wins💪🏉
#homegrown
@ecclesrugbymen
1XV W 12-42 v
@WarringtonRUFC
2XV W 59-10 v
@LSH_Rugby
3XV W 58-0 v
@HopeValleyRFC
4XV W 42-17 v
@OldBedians
WWWWELL DONE LADS!
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Good luck to James Wright who’s made it to the National Final of the
@Honda
@RFU
@EnglandRugby
#volunteer
of the year Award at Twickenham tonight for his dedicated service to Girls Rugby, Patios and Half-Windsor Knots.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Eccles RFC U16 JACK LIGHTBOWN on his selection for Sale Sharks Development Group (SDG) following his involvement in the DPP. Well done Jack. Your club is proud of your achievement. Labore Omnia Florent!👏💪
@SaleSharksRugby
@SaleSharksAcad
#homegrown
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Congratulations to our
@EcclesLadies
for their participation in the
@lancashirerugby
10-8 Championship victory over North Midlands yesterday.
Belting shiner for Miss Smalley at school this morning.
👏🏼🏉🌹
#womensrugby
#gillburnscup
@Waterloonumber8
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT TOM! 👊
@TomCurry98
@EnglandRugby
@SaleSharksRugby
Our 10,000km
#EcclesPeakChallenge
sets off tomorrow.
JOIN US here
DONATE here
#SportSupport
#LetsGetMoving
#ThankYouNHS
#RugbySaleSharks
@SharksCommunity
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The Nicholls family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone who gathered to pay tribute to Ted's memory today.
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1XV: 80’ 24-22
@EcclesRFC
v
@Anselmians
SCENES! An exciting end to the match. A series of penalties keep Eccles building pressure inside the visitors 22. Reece James steps up ... and slots home the kick at the death to claim the victory . A BIG W
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Great to see so many girls training on a Sunday. Sophia, Brooke, Errin and Winter are U5-U7 and might be the future stars of our club. We'll be running a MINI WARRIOR session SUN 1st NOV so GIRLS can connect with our
@EcclesLadies
DM us for more info🏉⭐️👧
#Homegrown
#ThisGirlCan
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CONGRATULATIONS to our Eccles RFC U15s, who achieved an impressive 73-17 away win at Bolton on Sunday. Well done lads. 👏
The team are looking to recruit. If you're interested come down to training on Wednesday nights 6:30-7:30 and tell Coach Cox that Social Media sent you!
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“Detysha Harper makes her England debut. Originally from Salford, learnt her rugby up at Eccles, a good rugby postcode” Thanks for the endorsement
@SkySports
!🙂
#HomeGrown
#Eccles
#Salford
@EcclesLadies
@SkySportsRugby
@LightningRugby
@lborouniversity
@GreaterSport
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🌹🏉The Eccles Roses attended a
@gmgirlsnetwork
fixture at
@ManchesterRugby
today playing with 6 other clubs and treated to support from
@SaleSharksWomen
players & coaches.
Special mention to Zaynab playing her 2nd game & scoring her first try for our U12s! New recruits DM us.
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2XV RESULT: FT 17-58 WIN (HT 5-22) Tries from Lee M 3, Tim B 2, Tom B 2, Tim C 1, Streamlined Swainy 1, Dec 1 (although it might have been
@BigSpoonDogg
) Lee Morris & Tom Bates MOTM. Great performance all round. BIG W. Well done lads.
@SouthportRFC
v
@EcclesRFC
#AwayDay
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Eccles RFC appoint Sam Simpson as DoR/Head Coach. Full story at More info at mensrugby
@ecclesrfc
.org.uk 🏉
#rugby
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📣TEAM NEWS:
@ecclesrugbymen
are proud to have 4 teams out tomorrow! Trumpeting fanfare welcomes the Eccles Elephants to the field.
1XV (AWAY) v
@HMRUFC_OFFICIAL
2XV (HOME) v
@aldwinians_rufc
3XV (AWAY) v
@MARPLERUGBYCLUB
VETS (AWAY)🐘v
@MaccRugby
2.15pm KO.
#homegrown
💪
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Congratulations to
@EcclesRFC
U16 Sam Crowther who was selected by
@SaleSharksAcad
for their tour to Ireland, where he played in 5-14 win over
@Munsterrugby
and a 24-24 draw with
@connachtrugby
. Well done Sam, the club is proud of your achievement 👏
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On Saturday 2nd October 1948 Eccles RFC played their first game at their new ground. 70 years later Gorton Street is still our home.
#Rugby
#community
#heritage
🏉
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BIG THANKS to
@EcclesRugbyJrs
Fixture Secretary LEEANN for organising the U8’s tri-match this morning (in addition to managing the U10s team!) Players from
@OldhamRUFC
and
@OrrellRUFC
were welcomed to
@EcclesRugby
and by all accounts everyone enjoyed it 🙌
#volunteers
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Katie Houghton was an exceptional captain and epitomised what it meant to be an Eccles lady during her time at the club. We’re excited to see her taking this next step in her career. We wish her the best of luck and will watch with pride as she walks out wearing the famous shirt.
Katie Houghton becomes a Shark
“It is such an amazing opportunity to be part of this Sharks squad. With such an ambitious and passionate group the potential of the team is huge. I can’t wait to get started.”
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We're proud of these girls. They're building their team. If your daughter would like to give rugby a try come down to our Mini Warrior coaching session on Sun 1st Nov. More details / registration here
#homegrown
@EcclesLadies
#thisgirlcan
#girlsinsport
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1XV TODAY'S MATCH ACTION:
@Aspullrfc
31-20
@EcclesRFC
WHACK! Flanker Adam Christey scores a terrific first half try with a superb diagonal line from ruck and increases his chat up chances with a nose job to match.
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LIVE FROM THE GORTON ST AREA: Congratulations to Alex Speakman , 2018/19 Eccles RFC U17 Junior Colt Player’s Player award winner
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🏉CALL UP: Congratulations to MATT WALKER on his 1XV debut , today vs Port Sunlight. More home grown talent from the
@EcclesColts
stable
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The Funeral service of Ted Nicholls will take place this Tuesday 15th March 11am, at Peel Green Crematorium, following which there will be refreshments at the club.
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1XV |
@WiganRufc
24-26
@EcclesRugby
(HT 7-12).
Terrific proformance from the young team away at Wigan this afternoon. Great atmosphere. Tries from Tim Balogun (2) Gavin Ackers-Johnson (2) & Alex Speakman kicks extends Eccles lead at the top. Well done lads
#Homegrown
💪
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THANK YOU
@Biffa
, sponsor of the
@EcclesRFC
U15s. The lads are so proud of their new shirts they’re going to get them filthy.
@ONeills1918
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#Pitchcrewchallenge
: Can your fossils beat this? Show us what you've got.
@RugbyHoppers
@BlackburnRugby
@Burnley_RUFC
@BurnageRFC
@ColneNelsonRUFC
@fylderugby
@GreenGoldRugby
@tcrufc
@GarstangRUFC
@KendalRUFC
@KLRUFCInfo
@FurnessRugby
@ValeofLuneRUFC
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Our U7s managed to put out 2 teams for their game against
@BoltonRUFC
Bolton on Sunday morning. Despite playing against more experienced players everyone did brilliantly - especially our 2 new starters. A special shout out to Holly who scored her first two tries for the club!👏
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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW! Pre-season preparations continue at
@EcclesRFC
Gorton Street with exciting news of a brand new 3G artificial turf surface on our training pitch.
@AstroSportLtd
have commenced work. Full story to follow. Thanks to
@EnglandRugby
and
@KeeleyMP
👏
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As with all his one on ones today, ADAM CHRISTEY wins the man of the match drink off!
@EcclesRFC
@GlossopRUFC1st
good luck to our visitors Glossop with their league title campaign
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SIX SENIOR TEAMS FIELDED TODAY! Any other clubs able to match that?
@lancashirerugby
@RFU
LADIES 1XV 67-7 W
LADIES 2XV 0-21 L
MEN 1XV 36-24 W
MEN 2XV 26-14 W
MEN 3XV 46-15 W
MEN 4XV 23-24 L
#homegrown
💪
@ecclesrugbymen
@EcclesLadies
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Eccles Colts reunited in a U20
@lancashirerugby
3-10 victory over
@YRFU_Official
this afternoon. Great result lads. They've grown a bit since U16s eh Sam? 💪
#HomeGrown
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A BIG THANK YOU to all our parents for your continued support in 2019.
Especially those who have the strength of character to stick with it when they become big daft Colts 👏🏅
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