Tag: Rugby

Broughton RUFC Women Valkyries. Image Credit: Emma White

“We knock ten bells out of each other and go for a pint afterwards” – Broughton Women Valkyries have high hopes for the future of women’s rugby

Broughton RUFC Women Valkyries along with the support of Sedgley Tigers have opened their doors once again for women in Salford.

Rector Andy Salmon stands in front of the font where Webb-Ellis

Oldest church in Salford reveals rugby founder William Webb-Ellis was baptised there

Rugby fans, League or Union, will be familiar with the story of William Webb-Ellis who is credited with inventing the […]

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“It was a chance to celebrate womens rugby league” – Jodie Cunningham on the success of the Woman’s Nines competition

The inaugural women’s nines competition was held in Warrington was a huge success for the sport as it was a […]

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete" – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

“I’m not exactly built like an endurance athlete” – Salford man to walk, cycle and kayak 123 miles along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money

David Rogers, 47, a landscaper from Swinton, is challenging himself to travel the length of the 41-mile Bridgewater Canal three […]

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“We’ve all got one objective, and that’s to win promotion at the first attempt” – Swinton Lions put in final preparations ahead of new rugby league season

Swinton Lions Rugby Club finish their pre-season preparations this Sunday as they travel to West Yorkshire outfit Keighley Cougars. The […]