Senior Season kicks off with Lancs Plate at Aldwinians

Fri 30 Aug 2019 01:36

Eccles 1XV face a tough first round tie in the Lancashire Plate this Saturday 31st August, away at Aldwinians RUFC (M34 5SN) KO 3pm.

Our 2XV will entertain Aldwinians 2XV at home in a preseason friendly KO 3pm.  Our 3XV have a friendly away at Winnington Park KO 2.30pm (CW8 3AA). For those following the development of our #HomeGrown players, it'll be pleasing to see there are over 30 former Eccles Juniors and Colts involved this weekend across our 3 senior teams.  See Twitter for team selections and updates.

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