A message from our new Chair, Christian Davis
Christian Davis takes over as Chair, with one message for anyone wondering whether inclusive rugby is for them: there is always a place for you here.
Whether you’re an experienced player looking to return to rugby or a total beginner, looking to give rugby a try, Manchester Village Spartans RUFC, based at Sale Sports Club, have a place for you at our pioneering, Gay and Inclusive Rugby Union and Touch Rugby Club.
As the world’s second-ever LGBT+ Rugby Club and a founding member of International Gay Rugby we’ve helped hundreds of LGBTQ+ and straight players discover, or return, to rugby and we continue to recruit players regardless of their gender, sexuality or rugby experience.
You don’t have to be gay to be a Spartan. You just have to have a good attitude. Click for more info about Union or Touch and check our Club News page or Beginners’ Guide to Rugby Union.
“A positive atmosphere, good coaching.”
“A great way to get fit.”
“Good fun great exercise.”
“Fitness. Teamwork. New skills. Social. Fun.”
It cannot be a more positive experience.
“A big part of my life for the last 5 years.”
“I love what it’s done for me and life in Manchester.”
MANCHESTER VILLAGE SPARTANS CLUB SURVEY
SEASON 2026-2027
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Sheffield VulcansChristian Davis takes over as Chair, with one message for anyone wondering whether inclusive rugby is for them: there is always a place for you here.
Mark Bingham died at 31 after storming the cockpit of flight United 93 and preventing Al-Qaeda terrorists from crashing into the US Capitol Building. Our very own IGR legend discusses his impact in today’s Observer.
Outgoing chair Joshua Sanderson-Kirk on the club’s first ever Bingham Cup silverware, six wins from six in Brisbane, and a letter from the president of the Rugby Football Union.
Christian Davis takes over as Chair, with one message for anyone wondering whether inclusive rugby is for them: there is always a place for you here.
Mark Bingham died at 31 after storming the cockpit of flight United 93 and preventing Al-Qaeda terrorists from crashing into the US Capitol Building. Our very own IGR legend discusses his impact in today’s Observer.
Outgoing chair Joshua Sanderson-Kirk on the club’s first ever Bingham Cup silverware, six wins from six in Brisbane, and a letter from the president of the Rugby Football Union.
Manchester Village Spartans, pioneers of gay and inclusive rugby, are through to the Hoagland Bowl final at Bingham Cup 2026 in Brisbane, where they will face Charlotte Royals’ Appalachian Thunderkatz, 14 years after the Royals made their Bingham debut in Manchester.
