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, Girls and Junior teams to be confirmed in the next week or so. 

We’re looking forward to welcoming back all our players and coaches for pre-season training and many of you are already enjoying Touch Rugby on Saturday mornings (and Walking Rugby on Monday nights). 

Player registration for the new season is now open on the RFU GMS (Game Management System) and, to make life easy with just a few clicks, it will be possible to renew your annual Eccles RFC club membership at the same time. 

Despite the rising operational costs of providing rugby, players and parents will be pleased to see that annual subscriptions at Eccles RFC remain unchanged from last season; players who are unemployed or studying at college and university will continue to benefit from discounted fees and memberships can be paid in full or  in monthly instalments when you login into your RFU GMS account.
 

Something new we are introducing for next season is our ’Supporter Membership' which we hope will be appealing to our non-playing volunteers, vice presidents, parents and spectators, who woud like to support the club and make a contribution towards funding facility improvements.

If you are ready to register and renew go to BUY MEMBERSHIP and click through to GMS.

If you need some help with player registration, membership renewal or setting up a GMS account, guidance is available on our MEMBERSHIPS page. 

If you would like to transfer your player registration to Eccles RFC, or have any other membership enquiry we can assist you with please email us at info@ecclesrfc.org.uk

news articles

  • Noel Stack RIP

    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

  • Women's Head Coach Wanted

    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

  • Colin Leigh RIP

    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

  • 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

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