Eccles wins National Club Award

Fri 27 Dec 2024 18:20

At the National Club Awards, held in Leicester, Eccles Rugby Football Club and Canterbury Rugby Football Club were jointed awarded 2024 RUGBY CLUB OF THE YEAR. 

Eccles RFC was a nominated finalist in 2019 and this year went a step further as a nominated finalist in 3 categories - Community Club of the Year, Innovative Club of the Year and Rugby Club of the Year.  

We're delighted to receive this accolade from such a respected, established organisation and against such a strong field of finalists including Cheltenham Rugby Club, Eton Manor RFC, Silhillians RUFC, Sandown and Shanklin RFC, Old Leamingtonians RFC and Maidstone Rugby Club.

The Awards were presented by John Inverdale and Chris Ashton. Innovative Club of the Year Award was won by the BBC Club and Community Club of the Year was won by the Leeds Irish Centre.

news articles

  • Heather Sarno Memorial Rugby Match

    Mon 20 Apr 2026 11:19

    On Saturday 16th May, Eccles will host Nottingham Casuals, as part of their Tour, to play a match dedicated to the memory of Heather Sarno.  All are welcome to join us for a 2pm … view

  • Ladies 'Tina' Night

    Sun 19 Apr 2026 20:47

    Prosecco Dancer, We Don't Need Another Prosecco, Prosecco Mary ... all your favourites in one big night Girls! We have a terrific Tina Turner Tribute Act booked for Saturday 25th … view

  • AGM 2026 Notification

    Thu 16 Apr 2026 12:27

    Members are advised that the club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 8th June 2026, starting at 8pm sharp. The AGM is an opportunity for members to hear reports on the … view

  • 2026 Lancashire Development Cup Finals

    Thu 16 Apr 2026 11:32

    Eccles RFC take pleasure and pride in hosting the 2026 Lancashire U14 U15 and U16 Development Cup Finals and look forward to welcoming the competing teams and supporters on Sunday 3rd … view

  • Eccles Girls compete in home turf county contest

    Wed 15 Apr 2026 07:51

    The club was proud to host Lancashire and Cumbria on Sunday afternoon and especially proud of our six Eccles U16 Girls who were selected in the county squad.  Lancashire overcame … view

Facebook

Gallery