Tag: Rugby

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 […]

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“I didn’t expect us to hit it so quickly” – Eccles Rugby Club exceed £1,000 Movember target in cause which focuses on men’s mental health

Eccles Rugby Club has exceeded their £1,000 Movember target just as the month has come to a close. The fundraiser, […]