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 amateur level. The club has good facilities including a gym, physio room and a floodlight 3G training pitch as well as 4 grass pitches.  Next season our Women's team will celebrate thier 30th year by competing for promotion in NC2.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, ambitious, motivated, player-focused Women’s Rugby Head Coach to build a competitive squad and lead the development of a pathway to transition homegrown players from our girls teams into our women’s team.

Full details on the requirements and responsibilites of the role can be found here  Download

Interested candidates should submit their Rugby CV together with a short email of application, covering experiences to date and the impact you will have on those you coach to club chairman, Chris Gaffey, chrisgaffey@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

  • 26/27 Registration and Membership now open

    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

  • 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

Facebook