Friday 6th July - Summer Ball Extravaganza Champagne Reception, Cocktail Bar, Stunning Buffet, Four Course Meal, Entertainment, Quality Auction and more. See posters in the club for more details.

Friday 25th May - Congratulations to the Senior Colts, Winners of the Lancs.Cup Fair Play Award
Sunday 13th May - Congratulations to all the Sections yesterday.  A great presentation day with lots of happy faces. Thanks go to Pete Anglesea from Sale Sharks for presenting the trophies and as always, Iain Stewart for organising the whole Mini, Junior and Colts Section over the past season's. A well deserved Clubman of the Year award to Jeff Laing admirably supported by his wife Amanda and Judith Rose for their fundraising efforts. Here's to a successful 2007/8 season!

Sunday 6th May - Congratulations to the Senior Colts in the Lancs. Final, 18-3 against Liverpool Collegiate  means we retain the trophy yet again! A tremendous effort by all the teams involved, playing great rugby, allowed all that attended to have a great day out.

Congratulations to the Under 8's last weekend at the Newbury Festival - 2nd Fantastic!

Thursday 19th April MRFC Club AGM - 8:00pm The AGM is your chance to see that we go in the right direction, please come this week at 8:00pm. Every member over 18 years is eligible to vote. Please attend and cast your vote for the future of our club, sections and committee members..

 Sale Sharks Rugby Camp @  Manchester Rugby Club
Ages 6 - 12
10th - 12th April 2007
(Easter Half Term) more

U15's Tour de Force - Marseille 2007 A huge amount of sponsorship being sought and fought for this years U15's Tour de Force to Marseille. Several bag packings,  the  last one last weekend was another  huge success. More are planned. Also, Amanda Laing has organised (with Jeff of course) some internet shopping avenues www.buy.at/MRC92;- do your shopping online with all the big store names, same prices, same deals but they pay us a % for the privilege! More details here if you haven't already had a sticker under your car windscreen.
Important message - Additional Sponsorship and Other Revenue to secure our Club's future and provide a  "way forward". Please read Iain Stewart and the Rugby Committee's  proposals and consider as a matter of urgency here

Silver Lining for Manchester at the EFE Finals Sunday 1st April 2007.
Lancashire RFU report here      DE Photo website  here
 In an outstanding day for Manchester at the EFE finals every finalist brought home the silverware with wins at U13, U14, U15 and U16. Those of us privileged to be there witnessed outstanding performances by all the Manchester sides both on and off the pitch. The boys arrived smartly turned out, played high quality handling rugby against good opposition who could not handle Manchester’s determination on the day. I was delighted to have 4 teams reach the finals but to win all 4 of them was a bonus I never expected in my wildest dreams.
My thanks go to the players coaches and parents of all the teams concerned. It was a hard slog getting to these finals through initial leagues and a tough knockout stages well done to you all. As the day progressed it was a delight to see the increasing support for Manchester as each age group finishing their finals stayed on to support the club in subsequent finals.
I do not believe we have ever had 4 age groups all reach their finals and certainly not win them. This was a great day for the club. As someone said in a very happy clubhouse on Sunday night we’ll need a bigger trophy cabinet.

MRFC  U13 v Leigh         49 - 0
 MRFC  U14 v Tarleton     53 - 7
 MRFC  U15 v Bolton        36 - 5
 MRFC  U16 v Waterloo   11 - 5
 Iain Stewart
 Chairman, Mini & Junior Section Manchester Rugby Club

Forthcoming Events ....
Thursday 19th April MRC Rugby AGM - 8:00pm - Very Important Meeting The AGM is a chance to see that we go in the right direction, please come this week: 8pm, Thursday 19 April : every member over 18 years is eligible to vote.
Tuesday 10th - 12th April 2007  Sale Sharks Rugby Camp Manchester Rugby Club details below

 Sunday 6th May - Senior Colts Final, this will be a tremendous day out for all, more details to follow ....

Tuesday 8th May - U13's Tour de France - Perpignan 2007
Tour Fund Raiser Estee Lauder presents an evening with Christine Cartwright at Hoopers Department Store, Wilmslow 7:15pm onwards. Enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment with Christine and her team of beauty and make up consultants.Sample the exclusive range of products available. Receive advice and tips on make up and beauty treatments from the experts.
Benefit from a “GIFT WITH PURCHASE SCHEME”  Relax and enjoy the evening with our complementary wine, soft drinks and nibbles.
TICKETS ARE PRICED AT £5. AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE U13’S PERPIGNAN TOUR MAY 2007, AND WILL GUARANTEE ENTRY TO THE EVENT ON THE NIGHT. AN EXCELLENT WAY TO SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE. for more details;- TICKETS: call 07773528925, or email jacqdav@tiscali.co.uk
or here

 

Results .... All four Junior sides have won through their respective Lancashire Cup/Plate competitions. Senior Colts are overall winners yet again. Under 16's won away at Preston Grasshoppers 21 12, 2 tries from Rob Chance and one from Chris DeWeever, also Chris kicked 3 conversions. "We were awesome against a very good Preston side watched on by Alex Keay" said coach, Frank Kaminiski. Fleetwood next game away in the semi

Congratulations also to Chris Deweever on joining the Sale Academy. Chris, one of our U16's has representative honours with North of England. This takes the current tally of Manchester players with Sale Academy to four.


Cheadle Hulme Cricket Club  - NatWest CricketForce Sat 31st March - Sun 1st April 9:00am onwards. The Cricket Section at our club have joined forces with the ECB, NatWest and Stockport Council to secure  funding to improve not just cricket but the whole club estate. We are are the only club out of 1000 around the country to have been chosen to spearhead this initiative. Manpower is all we are asking for so if you've nothing doing those days .... Free food for all volunteers, games, bouncy castle for the kids. Adults just turn up with paintbrushes, spades etc more information here or contact Bob Bailey on 0161 439 9648; 0161 330 4738.
 http://cheadlehulme.play-cricket.com  www.ecb.co.uk/natwestcricketforce/

 

U15's Tour de Force - Marseille 2007 Update 1st March  .... here
Now to the next event: Friday 16th March : "There's been a murder! "

3 Course Meal, Murder Mystery Play performed by your very own under 15's, auction and disco.
Tickets available now from Jon Davis, Andy Judith Rose and Amanda Laing. Price £22
Please encourage as many friends and relatives to support as possible.
See attached Murder Poster. here

Please do all you can to support the website purchasing scheme, We understand that Tesco are now members so if you buy produce from them anyway and simply switch over to buying via our link you automatically raise funds at no extra cost to you.  http://www.buy.at/mrc92
 

There is now a separate News, Diary, Contacts & Information Page here for all information regarding the tour 1st -3rd June. £200 raised from the clothes collection, great work and we haven't stopped yet, another collection is planned for March - let's treble it this time!


U16's Success at County Selection
Chris DeWeever and Rob Chance have played for Cheshire this season and Chris has been selected for the final North of England squad. Congratulations. See  MRC M&J Roll of Honour Board

U15's Success at County Selection
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected to represent their County this season:-
Sam Davis and Lewis McKay at Lancashire
Matt Batterbury, Matt Lister and Ben Spencer at Cheshire. 
Also congratulations to Edward Laing and Patrick Whitehead who continue to represent Greater Manchester and Sam Borders who represents Cheshire East at District level. See MRC M&J Roll of Honour Board

Many thanks to Land Rover for their generous sponsorship of our Mini Rugby Festival this year. I believe it to have been a success not only for us but also for Land Rover and their public relations company FastTrack. I hope they will both continue to be a dominant feature in sponsoring Mini & Junior Rugby Festivals throughout the coming seasons across the United Kingdom and beyond. Very professional and accommodating companies to deal with. Thanks once again.

 

U13's Tour de Force - Perpignan 2007
 Tour Fundraising - Race Night on Saturday  starts at 7pm (after the England game) – loads of great prizes to be won.


Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December - ALL home games are off. Please contact your Age Group Coach for any alternative training or games.

31st October - 2nd November SALE SHARKS RUGBY CAMP at St James RC High School here
Sunday 15th October - Midi Rugby Festival
Sunday 8th October  - Mini Rugby Festival - Sponsored by LAND ROVER
Sunday 24th September - U13's EFE Match Report here
 Dan Cottrell's Better Rugby Coaching here

2006-7 Season - Fixture List  here
2006-7 Season - RFU Youth Registration Form here ALL age group players need to RFU registered
2006-7 Season - MRC Information & Renewal Forms as below:-

Renewal Letter Renewal Intro MRC membership M & J Membership Combined Medical & Photo Consent

 

Land Rover - Sponsors of Manchester Mini & Junior Rugby Festivals 2006
Land Rover are delighted to be the title sponsors of this year’s Manchester Mini Rugby Festival on Sunday 8th October 2006. Representatives of Guy Salmon Land Rover Stockport will be at the festival showcasing their full range of vehicles, including the seven seater Discovery 3, whilst offering all supporters the chance to win some superb prizes. All the prizes and medals are going to be handed out by Andy Titterrell, the Sale Sharks and England hooker on the day.

As the official vehicle of England Rugby and Premier Rugby, Land Rover will be giving parents the unique chance to win a coaching clinic from their main rugby ambassador, Josh Lewsey. Their child’s team will be coached by the British Lions and England star at a location of their choice as he passes on the skills that he has acquired from some of the finest coaches in the world. To add to this fantastic prize the whole team will receive an exclusive set of Land Rover rugby kit.

Also on offer at the festival will be a 2006-07 Sale Sharks signed shirt and the chance to go off-roading at a local Land Rover Experience Centre. Two places at a Sale Sharks Premiership Rugby Academy camp will also be up for grabs. All supporters need to do is head for the Land Rover display or approach one of the Land Rover staff around the ground and complete one of the forms. The lucky winners will be announced at 3.00pm.

The Manchester Mini Rugby Festival is the first of several festivals around the country that Land Rover will be supporting this season. As part of Land Rover’s continued sponsorship within rugby, all twelve Guinness Premiership clubs receive a Discovery 3 to support their work in the community. Grassroots rugby remains a particular focus for Land Rover as it strives to not only to support the top echelons of the sport, but also provide funds to support its future development. The Premiership Rugby Academy is a major new initiative supported by Land Rover where kids are coached at camps by top coaches from the Guinness Premiership clubs. for more information please visit www.rugbycamps.com.

 To arrange a test drive with Guy Salmon Stockport please call 0161 474 7799 or visit www.guysalmon.stockport.landrover.co.uk

Transfer of the MRC/RFU CCC (Club Coaching Coordinator) As always intended, Alec Moores is standing down after the inaugural year of CCC's for the RFU & Manchester RFC and is pleased to handover to Stu Giles, U13's coach. We wish him every success and thank Alec for his contributions in this key liaison role which he has filled to the great benefit of the club. I know from discussions with others in Lancashire how much his contribution has been recognised. Alec will be continuing his many and varied other contributions to the Section for which I on behalf of all of us thank him.
Iain Stewart
Chairman, Mini & Junior Sections
 Monday 12th June The Trafalgar Cup Returns! Won by the Under 15's in Marseille, Congratulations!
Friday 30th June  Rugby Summer Ball - . more details here
Parade of Champions - Sale Sharks Photos
I have spoken to the printers today and they will have the official photographs for the clubs by Monday at the latest. If you could liaise with myself or Pete Anglesea (pete.anglesea@salesharks.co.uk) how you would like the photo presented to the club.
In addition, after parents see the photos, they are available to purchase at £5 per photo from us. If you have any interest please contact us and we will process the payment as we would normally for a ticket or rugby camp.
Thank you once again, and I look forward to seeing some of your teams
at a Sale Sharks Rugby Camp this summer

Cheers
Rob McEvoy, Sale Sharks
 

April 23rd Congratulations to the U7's & U12's in winning the Wilmslow Tournament this weekend. Well done! Same again next weekend at Rochdale?

 April - Scrummy, aka Tom Bamford
Working with these players over the years you develop a close bond. We were all shocked by the injury in training at Kings Macc to Tom Bamford known to us all as scrummy. Tom clashed heads with another player as they bent to pick up a ball. He was a very promising player having had a fantastic season. The accident happened a month ago 2 weeks of which he spent on a life support machine in intensive care. He is now in a recovery ward and making progress. We go to visit him and the team have taken him a signed shirt. We will continue to support him as he slowly relearns his motor actions and help him  recover his memory. The support we have had from other Colts teams has been both touching and a great boost to these young players who like scrummy have their whole lives ahead of them. Scrummy is never out of our thoughts.

Important Notice to ALL Players, Coaches, Parents & Spectators -
"Please, can we with immediate effect stop as coaches and parents questioning the referee’s decision in matches whether friendly or otherwise. The referee probably has a better view of the game and what took place than we have and these individuals referee on a voluntary basis for the love of the game. Without referees there would be no game. The link here  takes you to the RFU's decision on the recent U16's Ormskirk and Sedgley Park game and the dire consequences they will suffer. 

If we do not respect the referee on the line as adults, how can we expect the players to do so on the pitch?. One of the things rugby teaches is respect for others and their contribution."

Iain Stewart
Chairman, Mini & Junior Sections

Saturday 25th March - Just a reminder that the next main MRC Tour 2006 to France  "fund raising do" is this coming Saturday from 8-00pm. Tickets are available ( £5 each ) from your individual Team Captain and from behind the bar. Please make sure you support the night and bring as many other people along as you can.
The last do before Xmas had 186 people there and was a great night. We also took some much needed revenue over the bar.There will be a live band playing in addition to the disco until Dorris decides to shut the bar. Thanks, KP.

Sunday 19th March - Minis & Juniors -  Directions to Lymm  here

The Family Night Disco -  Raised over £530 for club funds. Many thanks to all the M&J, Colts, Coaches, parents & friends that supported it. Special thanks go to Alison Forrest-Hilton, Judith McPhee, Kim Green & Carol Sbaiti. Well done for a superbly organised event.

March 5th - Results - Congratulations to the U14 and U15s Teams who have reached the EFE CUP and Plate Semi final stages after closely fought matches against good opposition from Fleetwood and Aspull.

They will meet either Preston Grasshoppers or Blackburn at U14 in the Cup and Sedgley Park or West Park at U15 in the plate at Grove Park on Sunday 19th March to play for a position in the finals. The U13’s Cup run where they reached the top 8 in Lancashire regrettably came to an end against a very strong Vale of Lune side. Getting to the last 8 in the county is impressive guys there is always next year.
 

The Colts, winners of the Lancs & Cheshire League won a thrilling match 19:14 against strong opposition from Middlesborough. This puts them in the last 16 in England playing in the divisional semi final. Details to follow. See below for more Colts information.

Wednesday 15th March - Junior Colts Lancashire Cup Quarter Finals - MRC Colts v West Park, venue is Broughton Park. KO 19:00hrs. Support from all MRC members & players would be more than welcome. This is a team that is really going places! We now have England, Ireland & several county players sourced from this formidable pack and held together from the age of 13 by coaches;- Simon Ramsden-Smith & Hugh Magee, and a shed load of their parents in other supporting roles. Please come on down  to Broughton Park and lend your support. And then to celebrate a sure win ...Friday 26th May, see below.

Jonathan Sheard - As some of you will know Jonathan was taken ill on Sunday morning and admitted to hospital. I am very pleased  to say I spoke with Jonathan at home this morning. He is returning to hospital today for tests and will have to work on his recovery. I have told Jonathan that he must focus on his own health at present and not concern himself with Rugby. This places a lot of pressure on Stuart Wilson who also coaches U13s. This is the time when we all need to rally round to help Jonathan and U13s.

Iain Stewart

Under 12's Sponsored Walk - 3 Peaks Challenge for Dublin Tour Funds - Congratulations to the coaches and squad members in completing it's sponsored walk on Sunday 19th Feb. The "Three Peaks Challenge" was set by Neil and Stu, coaches of the U12's in an attempt to help raise funds for it's up and coming Dublin tour  which will have hopefully raised over £500. Photos and report here

Colts Results - In a hard fought match on Sunday Colts ground out a 19-8 win against a strong Sandbach side. This win secures Colts an unassailable 3 points  lead in Lancashire & Cheshire Junior Colts League A with one game to go against second place team Leigh on 26th February . As a result of this Manchester enter the National competition for the top 32 teams in England. Well done guys. Thank you to the many members of M&J who were there on Sunday to support Colts.

Sunday 19th - U12's 3 Peaks Challenge in aid of Dublin Tour Funds - start 9.30am Meet at the club - drive to Bollington and take on the Cheshire 3 peaks - White Nancy, Teggs Nose and Shuttlingslow - approx 10 Miles - bring packed lunch and warm and waterproof clothes - should finish at 2-3pm - Spike - if you want to join us and meet the team you're more than welcome.

Sunday 12th  - is a big day for Junior and Colts players based at Grove Park. The Colts play Sandbach in the Lancs & Cheshire League with a 12:30pm kickoff. Sandbach are a quality side but a win for Colts on Sunday redresses the loss they suffered to Sandbach away in the first game of the season and would mean Colts win League A. with a game in hand. If you like quick skilful rugby come and support Colts. Our best wishes go to Tom Rayner who has been called up for Ireland U18's & Irish Exiles this weekend and to Lewis Mackay who plays U14 for Lancashire against North Wales. Mini/Midi Stoke Fixture Map here
Saturday 11th  - sees the first team, after a great win away at Redruth last week,  host local rivals Waterloo followed by England’s International from 1600. Make a day of it and support your local and international team in the comfort of your club.

EFE Challenge - Manchester has achieved tremendous success in the EFE challenge with 3 out of 4 teams in the cup competition and an ever improving U15 side in the plate competition. The U15 were unlucky losers in a thrilling match against their eventual group winners Preston Grasshoppers last Sunday. As a result of winning their groups U13 and U14 are guaranteed home draws in the quarter finals. The draw for the quarter finals will be held at Preston on Thursday of this week; watch this space. The quarter finals are on Sunday 5th March. This achievement is a credit to the players, coaches and supporters at the club.
 

Sunday 12th - Mini/Midi Stoke Fixture Map here

Friday 10th February

Family Night Disco
7:00pm onwards.
Tickets £10 per Family
Tickets will be entered into a Prize Draw
(Sorry, no unaccompanied children)

Any further details you require, please e-mail me at info@manchester-rugbyyouth.com a
Club Shop - New stock for 2006, Read more

Sunday 8th Powergen & Sale Sharks Skills Clinic. Bramhall Recreation Centre. Read more

 Sunday 11th - Mini's XMAS Party, 4:00-6:00pm. Loads of Player/Coach games organised including a "Dress the Coach" one! Food, drinks and Sweet stall. You can pay on the door (£4) but it would help the food order if you could let your own age group coach know this week whether you will be attending.

Friday 16th - Junior Colts Fund Raiser - Live Music & Curry Evening 7:30pm for 8:00pm. £10 all in. For more details see Simon Ramsden-Smith or Hugh Magee. Details on the Contacts page.


Monday  28th November 2005 - Committee Meeting 19:00hrs 1860 Suite.
                                                        All M & J Coaches welcome

Lancashire Registrations - are being delayed at the moment due to the transfer to a new computer system and subsequent training. Any entries received in the last week or so will not be registered. Please bear with Sandra until this is resolved. This also affects other areas.

 FINAL CALL - Now Boarding!       Friday November 15th 2005 19:15hrs - Trafalgar Night - For the Royal Navy the celebration of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar is a highlight in the social calendar.  Commemorated in Naval Messes around the world, it is a formal occasion full of pomp, ceremony and tradition. This year is the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Friday 25th November 05 in the  Great Hall, Manchester Rugby Club at 7.15 pm 
MRC U14's and 15's invite you to join in a fantastic evening of entertainment, celebrate victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and toast the Immortal Memory of Admiral Lord Nelson.  The evening will include:
3 Course traditional ‘Trafalgar Night Dinner’, Wines and Port at the table, Live Band and dancing after dinner, Traditions and stories of the Royal Navy , After Dinner Guest Speaker &  Traditional Toast to the Immortal Memory
£35.00 per person or £300.00 table of 10. Please see here for MS Word or here for Adobe Acrobat more details and  booking details.

Saturday  3rd December 2005 - Un Club Un Tour - Main Club Tour Fund Raiser for Perpignon 2006 more details here All sports sections, club members, family & friends welcome!


Tuesday 8th November

Lance Byrne - 5th March 1960 - 29th October 2005

It is with deep regret that the details below are announced for the funeral of Lance Byrne

The service, which can be attended by anyone, will take place at 12-30pm on Tues 8th Nov at St Michael's Church, Robins Lane in Bramhall. Please consider car sharing; meet at the club 11:45.
The burial, which is only for close family and selected friends, will take place at 1-30pm at the cemetery next to the Alexandra Hospital.
The wake will take place at 1-45 pm at The Deanwater Hotel, Wilmslow Road, Woodford, SK7 1RJ. This is also an open invitation. Afterwards we will be heading back to the club for a drink.
Lance’s family have asked for no flowers and that donations be made to the Heart Foundation.

Pam has asked that all MRC associated people who attend the funeral wear their club tie, white shirt and blazer. Tribute here

 

Sunday 13th November - U15's are playing Macaabi a Jewish side with players from all over the UK and the whole event has been organised by Ian Luckett.

We now have a presence on the main RFU website - here or use the icon underneath this window.
Charity News - Pete Clarke, our Under 7's & 8's Coach has been volunteered/coerced into participating in the New York Marathon next month. For more information and  the youth/sport charities he is supporting click here. Please support him, they are admirable causes we should acknowledge in any way possible. Good luck Pete!
 ....more Charity News & Job Opportunities - here

 Last Weekend - Ruthin Plus - Under 11's - News
October - Under 15's - Newsletter here ....
Under 7 + 8's 23/10 - Ruthin cancelled - now training at home

2005-6 Membership forms 1 2 3 (you need all 3)
For documents that require Microsoft Excel or Word to display you can download free Word & Excel Viewers from Microsoft here

Coaches Information Page - NEW - requires e-mail to allow access to  here
Lancashire Registration download available here in Adobe PDF format.

First Team Sponsorship - Here are some sponsorship opportunities for you or your business which can help you and the club Match Day Sponsorship - Personal Hosting - Match Day Hosting more details  here

New Section for Junior Colts - here  Latest news, views, fixtures & reports etc.

Referee Courses - Referees are key to the game of rugby. Our club and the game need more qualified refs . If you feel you can assist please book on this course. The M&J section will pay the course fees. For those of you who are looking to develop personal statements for university or want a talking point on a general CV this is a real opportunity. Iain Stewart. More details - booking form  here

Archive News 2005 ....

EFE Challenge - Under 14's Match Report here

9th & 16th October 2005  Mini & Junior Festival  Invitation Letter   Application Form

Wednesday 21st September - SCRUM CLINIC with JASON LEONARD
 FRONT ROW IN UNION FOR  PLAYERS & COACHES. Sefton RUFC, Liverpool. 7.00pm – 8.30pm
 More Info here Application forms here or from martinjones@rfu.com or www.rfu/clubs/lancashireCoach Education Levels 1 &  2 (Level2 at Wilmsow)  This is increasingly important to us as a club. It helps reduce our rates bill, improves our skill base to develop players and supports our Seal of Approval. If you are interested in coaching please identify the right coaching course from the Schedule below.  Simon Ramsden-Smith needs to know about it as coaching coordinator and Alec Moores so that we can keep a record of coaches, CRB checks & current coaching qualifications. Once cleared by Simon / Alec book direct and either pay yourself and recover money from Jonathan Sheard or get cheque in advance. PLEASE BOOK EARLY The section will pay course costs. All coaching qualifications lapse after 3 years so you may need to renew. For those with qualifications, check your certificate dates. Courses Schedule for 2005/6 here

Marseille v MRC v Oadby International Tournament Weekend - More photos from RCME's website Tournament   Twinning  Under 15's Tour - Queens Road School Fair - Mini's Rugby Trial which we are willing to attend & support for all local schools throughout the year to promote MRC & rugby in general.

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End of Season DVD compilation - We still have some copies left of the End of Season Presentation DVD of Jeff Laing's brilliant collection of digital video, stills and music compiled from many of you who sent in from all age groups, all on one DVD disk. Bargain at £7.50p

Jeff compiled & produced over 100 copies of the DVD at his own expense and in his own time. The money raised will go to pay Jeff his own minimal outlay & expenses.  The remainder will go to M & J section funds. Many thanks to Jeff for taking the time & effort to produce this excellent DVD. To secure a copy, £7.50p is required. Please contact Alec Moores or Iain Stewart, as we can arrange delivery via the club and personal cheques or check here. to contact us direct.

Now check out below for the next big event!


Saturday & Sunday 2nd-3rd July
MRC International U16's Rugby Tournament
Featuring
MRFC (Manchester)
RCME (Marseille)
Oadby (Leicester)

Please come along and show  your support for all of the above club teams  on this weekend festival of junior rugby and join us for return matches against our recently ‘twinned’ club, RCME, Marseille and Oadby from Leicester at U15/16's
 

Jumelage  Tournament & Manchester RFC -  Marseille Twinning

The signing of the formal Twinning agreement between MRFC & RCME took place on Friday 3 June at the Town Hall of the 11th & 12th Arrondissements of Marseille (6th Sector). Maurice REY ( Member of the General Council of the Department Bouches du Rhône (13) and Chairman for Sport of the 6th sector) received the delegation in the presence of Gilbert CHEVRIER (President of the Provence Regional Committee of the FFR; Vice-President of the FFR; Knight - Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur).
The Presidents of MRFC and RCME , Iain STEWART & Gilles CARASSIC, signed the document, as did Maurice REY, the latter as representative of Mr Jean Claude GAUDIN Senateur & Mayor of Marseille and Mr Roland BLUM Député – Member of Council - of the Department Bouches du Rhône (13)et Mayor of the 6th Sector, (both of whom were on an official visit to Shangai ).

 

County Selection 2005/06 act now ! -  Coaches should nominate players who they consider may be of County standard using the form's)  attached - U15 - U16 - Group. If any parent is of the view that their son is worthy of nomination please liaise with the age group coaches and Simon Ramsden-Smith Coaches Coordinator. Although last nomination is by 31 August if we have a player who is good enough nominate them as soon as possible. Iain Stewart
Sunday 22nd May - End of Season Presentation Day (date changed from 15th May) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Mini's and 5:00pm - 6:00pm Juniors.

EFE 05/06 & Advance Notice of 15s & 16s Trials dates -  More information here

Mini's Match Reports by George! - Read the latest here  April 10th    April 17th

Sunday - The Match  - U9's v U10's - Lads v Dads & Mums
Many thanks to all the U9's & 10's  kids, parents & guardians that played and then stayed behind  for the BBQ last Sunday after the "Proper Match". Many thanks also to Ian Forest & his team for the cooking contributions.

We made a small profit that will go to the future tour funds for the current U9/10's, maybe even next year to Sheffield. Any parent wishing to help out with the organisation of the tour will be very welcome. Watch this space as plans are being brought together!

Sunday 24th April
       U16's Final game of the season against Sedgley Park 11:00am k/o 1st Team Pitch
        U9's v U10's,  Dads n Mums v Lads 10:00am k/o BBQ afterwards
 U16's EFE Junior Challenge Cup Final - Important Information  Coach Transport Info  & Video/Camera Registration at Ormskirk (Legal requirements). Parking Information
U13's EFE Junior Challenge Plate Final, Match Report - Here, but not in the Stockport Express!
 Role of Honour board - Entries now from the Under 14's
Mini's Match Reports by George! - Read the latest here  March 13th    March 20th
Press Release - EFE Junior Challenge 20th March 2005 - here Coach transport arranged see list on Notice Boards and bar at MRC Club for details.
 Coach Development - New downloadable forms for Coach Courses at Broughton Park here
Mini's Match Reports by George! - Read the latest here  February
Role of Honour board - More entries from the U16's and U13's
Coach Development -  More info on the clinics below - Application Form - Coaching Course Schedule
"Developing Lineout Play"  Wednesday 2nd March 2005 @ Denmark Road, Manchester
"Kicking Clinic" Wednesday 9th March 2005 @ Broughton Park RUFC

First on the Role of Honour board - Amy Lees Under 14's Girls North West, more here well done Amy!
Our new Forum Board is now live! - A free message board for all Mini & Junior members to sign up to and keep in touch with everyone else, have your say on any M & J Rugby related subjects and generally enjoy! Use the "Forum Board" button on the left or click here

Role of Honour - Can all coaches please forward information to allow me propagate the "Role of Honour" page now setup This is dedicated to players across the age groups that have been picked to play outside of the club for county sides etc. The 1st entry is a girl, Amy Lees, well done to her.
EFE Challenge Draw -
Plate U13 Manchester v Leigh - Leigh played 3 lost 3 pts F 0 A 60
Cup  U14 Liverpool Collegiate v Manchester Collegiate played 5 Won 4 Lost 1 F 150 A 38
Plate U15 Manchester v Collegiate Collegiate played 5 won 2 points F & A 101
Cup  U16 Manchester v Sedgley park Sedgley played 6 won 5 points F 184 A 42
Mini's Match Reports by George! - Read the latest here  December  & January
Monday 31st January - For those that didn't receive a handout yesterday on M & J communications please see the link here  and use the Forum Message Board to give us any feedback or download a copy here.
Sunday 30th January Reminder to ALL - Please keep checking the Fixture List page as a few changes have been made recently. Don't rely on printed pages stuck on the fridge door!

 Grove Park 250 Club - This is a new venture to replace the Club Lottery, which has been very successful in raising a substantial amount of money. ALL funds raised will be utilised on refurbishing and maintenance of both internal and external facilities at Grove Park.   Achievements and progress will be reported annually at the Club AGM. Join up now by downloading the application form here
 

Thursday 13th January Congratulations -  Rory Price U16 fullback has already been selected for the North and has been invited to the final England selection at U16 from 9th to 13th February. This years U16 side  plays Italy and Wales with the A&B squads playing Wales  , France & Canada. I am sure you will join me in wishing Rory further success at the selection weekend.
On the cup front the U14s and U16s have qualified for the EFE Cup competition ranking both these sides in the top eight in the county . The U15s have by coming 3rd in their league secured home advantage in the plate competition.

Well done to all players and coaches in these age groups.

The U13s have a crunch game in their league against Liverpool Collegiate on Sunday 30th January. The maths are complex

This is one of the best seasons across the board for the Juniors please turn out and support the U13s on the 30th and lets get 3 sides in the cup.

Iain Stewart - Chairman of Mini & Juniors


Christmas Under 13's Lad's n Dad's n Mum's Match photos - before,  during, more & after!

Lancashire Structured Season Fixtures 2005-6 - download/view  here

 Announcement - “ I am delighted to tell you that Rory Price, U16s fullback at Manchester, having played successfully for Cheshire has been chosen following the recent trial for North Of England. He now goes to the North training weekend 2/3rd January and on to the first England trial on 7/9th January. I know I speak for all of you when I wish Rory every success in the training and at England Trial.”
Iain Stewart - Chairman Mini & Juniors
Message & Photos from Brian Watson - Ex M&J Coach -  here

Sunday 19th December - Due to pitch status, all junior training & games are cancelled at home. U13's Cup game is still un-allocated, please contact the coaches for updates.  Training fixtures may be allocated to an all weather pitch,  venue is likely to be Peel Moat Sports Centre, Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor. Turn up at MRC as normal or contact coaches for more information. Minis should be OK on outfields for training only. For safety reasons, no pitches to be played or trained on at all.
Match Reports - by George! Our very own Poet Laureate, George Harris reveals all in his latest bumper edition Match Reports from the Under 9's here
Check out the new Manchester RFC web site at www.manchesterrugby.co.uk

Enterprise Finance Europe Junior Rugby Challenge Match Report 17th October
Location, location location - For those of you new to our away fixtures arrangements check out the Fixture List button on the left. By clicking on the away teams name it should direct you to their home page where directions can be found.
Match Reports - by George! Our very own version of John Simpson the TV news reporter aka George Harris from the U8-9's has started the season off with his usual poetic licence and humour from the war torn sidelines of the rugby pitch. Read his latest match reports here .... Littleborough report I'm sure there are more budding Kate Adie's or John Simpson's out there in the other age groups. See bottom of this page for more information on getting you and your child's  name in print and on the web!
For the new season Fixture List for 2004/5 available here

Referee? Referee! I'm sure we have all shouted it at some stage but ....played before? want to help out? can't commit to coaching or helping  every week?
Parents/Guardians male or female who would like to assist with our Mini & Junior Sections but, cannot commit to coaching full time but would be of great assistance if they could be called upon occasionally to referee our local matches after full training. Please Contact Iain Stewart to get the attached form signed off and the club will pay all the course costs. We look forward to you help.

Course Schedule - Application Form

Eat Kingsmill Bread and we swap for  Free Kit!
 We are now registered to collect tokens from Kingsmill bread products and exchange for rugby kit. A collection box, bread shaped, is in the new club shop on the 1st team pitch and we have a limited number of discount vouchers to give away in exchange.

We still need "Press Officers" to report a few lines on all our teams matches to the local press. Scribble a few lines of your son/daughters match and mail it to the address below. So simple, and we get more publicity and countywide exposure, and maybe future sponsorship for tours etc.  See note below

We will have contacts with all the regional press, Express/Advertiser MEN etc

The local press are very happy to give coverage to us but we have to tell them what happens! Each age group needs to appoint a parent/guardian to feed information to the press.
In order to make this easier, we have a self explanatory pro forma which is used to mail to Mike.Bradley@gmwn.co.uk by 12:00 on the Monday following the games with a copy to Info@Manchester-RugbyYouth.Com so that I can post to the website and the players can take pride in their achievements. Press Proforma

For documents that require Microsoft Excel or Word to display you can download free Word & Excel Viewers from Microsoft here

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