Eccles RFC

A new upgraded England Rugby Learning platform is launching at the end of July to replace GMS course bookings and bring everything into one place. It’ll be big step forward for how we support the game.

What it means for volunteers:
* Free essential courses, that will be easier to access, complete and revisit.
* Mobile-first learning – anytime, anywhere.
* Personalised content for your role.
* Clear pathway from learning → qualifications → next steps.
* Built-in tracking for compliance and progress.

What it means for clubs:
* Better visibility of who’s trained and active.
* Integrated with GMS.
* Simpler systems, less chasing.
* Less admin, better data.

To know more about it there are two upcoming webinars, to register click the link.
Feel free to share with others in your club:
Thursday 16 July from 12:30-13:30- https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gizs1QYETw-SLLOLbYJl-g #/registration
Monday 20 July from 19:00-20:00- https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZlxg36tRUGjkK4juyjMzw #/registration

Club Age Grade Chairs, Club Coaching Coordinators and those in similar roles are invited to take part in a new RFU workshop focused on Recruiting, Deploying & Developing Coaches.

There are 2 workshop opportunities in Lancashire:
Saturday 18th July at Eccles RFC, 9am start.
Monday 17th August at Ormskirk Rugby Club , 6.30pm start.

To confirm your attendance please complete this form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FMgGcSyloEi959o21DEbVQ8QuYlkxDlHoZptI0jVw0FUQU9ETTFJU0ZDMzI4VUoyRk9QQkZNS1hQTy4u&route=shorturl

If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with Delta Williams, England Rugby Coach Developer, [email protected], 07718 706577.

England should play in the North West more often!
Glorious sunshine, stacks of tries and a record-breaking victory made for a great day out for many of our club members in Liverpool this afternoon. Hopefully England Rugby can build on this performance next week against Argentina.

Eccles Fest. Saturday 15 August. Going strong in its 14th Year, and this year there will be a parent's tag rugby 7s tournament to enjoy as well as the usual food, drinks and music.

Fixtures for the women now published, with some tasty contests lined up for Sunday afternoons in NC2 North West.
Eccles RFC Ladies Rugby

Week 4 of Touch. We welcome players of all abilities. Saturday 10-12. Join us on the dance floor🕺

England Rugby is introducing a major upgrade to how it supports coaches, match officials and volunteers to complete essential training and access resources.
These changes will go live at the end of July and are designed to make learning simpler and easier to complete on mobile devices - giving volunteers more confidence in their roles and reducing the administrative burden on Clubs.
To learn more about it visit our website https://www.lancashirerfu.com/news/england-rugby-learning-update

2026/27 LANCASHIRE CUPS DRAW🌹🏆
The John Burgess Lancashire Cup
Eccles RFC v Aldwinians RUFC
Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club v Widnes RUFC
West Park RUFC v Manchester Rugby Club
Warrington Rugby Union v Burnage Rugby Club

First Round Cup Ties to be played Saturday 5th September 2026.
Semi-Final draw will be made w/c 7th September with the Semi-Finals played on Saturday 14th November 2026.

Mens 3XV League Fixtures 2026/27 Season
Some new and some familiar contests for the 3s in Division 4 East.
Cup dates TBC

Mens 2XV League Fixtures 2026/27 Season
Some tasty matches for the 2s to look forward to in Division 2 North.
Cup dates TBC.