Roll up. Roll up. The genuine 35+ seasoned veteran article. The real vets deal. Eccles Elephants vs Ashton on Mersey, Eccles RFC, Gorton St, Friday 12 November, 7.30pm KO. The floodlights will be dazzling and the beer (and rugby) will be flowing! Get your coat on and get down to the club to enjoy an amazing spectacle as men who should know better put on a show of old tricks #ElephantsNeverForget #FridayNightLights #TrunkyRugby
Sat 04 Jul 2026 23:50
Kicking off the 2026/27 season, Eccles will face Aldwinians at Gorton Street on Saturday 5th September, in the first round of the John Burgess Lancashire Cup. Eccles RFC v … view
Fri 03 Jul 2026 10:09
It is with great sadness that the club has to announce the passing of Noel Stack a former player and club member. Noel joined the club in 1972 and played for 5 seasons leaving in 1977 … view
Wed 01 Jul 2026 19:31
The 2026/27 season is on its way and picking up speed. League fixtures for the Mens 1XV, 2XV and 3XV are now published on the website and we expect fixtures for our Womens, Colts, … view
Tue 30 Jun 2026 09:44
Eccles RFC are a progressive community rugby club in Greater Manchester with over 400 active players and an ambition to play attractive, competitive rugby at the highest possible … view
Thu 18 Jun 2026 20:13
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former Eccles player Colin Leigh, who passed away on Friday evening , 8th June, at Royal Bolton Hospital. … view
