David Smyth – A Pioneer of Gay & Inclusive Rugby
Today, the Spartans say goodbye to David Smyth, our club’s first coach and an instrumental character in the development of what has become IGR International Gay Rugby.
John Whitaker
All of us at the Spartans are incredibly sad to have learnt of the passing of our former player, brother in rugby, and life long ally, John Whittaker. John battled with cancer with the same passion and determination he showed each time he pulled on our Jersey. Our incredible friend made an instant impression, with his handling […]
Encouraging Transgender & LGBT inclusion in grassroots rugby
Pioneering Manchester Gay Rugby Club aims to help grassroots rugby clubs better understand transgender and LGBT player issues. Manchester Village Spartans RUFC are producing materials for distribution by their friends in Inclusive Rugby across the UK, that seek to help all grassroots rugby clubs better understand some of the issues surrounding gender identity and a […]
Spartans getting ready for a return to rugby
As the Spartans get ready to train all together again from March 29th following the national lockdowns, we thought we’d catch up with some of the team to find out what they’ve been up to during lockdown and what they’ve been doing to help the rest of the squads get ready for their return. Our […]
Halloween Training raises £300 for Youth Charity.
Spartans’ Union and O2 Touch squads joined forces on Saturday to raise funds for Mermaids, an incredible charity that has been supporting trans and gender-diverse children, young people and their families since 1995.
Covid-19 Club Update
Updated Friday 23rd October Information for players attending Rugby Union Practice / O2 Touch Rugby training during Tier 3. We remain at Stage D on the Roadmap. RFU guidance as well as Government Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidelines and our local authority instructions are all being monitored. Where local lockdown restrictions are in place, specific local authority guidelines can […]
Club Statement about Trans* Exclusion
The Spartans fully support the statement issued by IGR International Gay Rugby in response to the alarming policy decision that was announced by World Rugby last night regarding the exclusion of Transgender Players.
1XV Rugby Coach
We’re looking to recruit a passionate First-team Rugby Union Coach to work with our Director of Rugby and train our 1XV Union Squad who compete at Level 11 in the NWIL Division 4 East.
New Player FREE* Training
We’re taking on new players from total novices to experienced competitors looking for a new club. Apply for up to 4 weeks training with us FREE* here.
Returning to training
LATEST UPDATES FROM ENGLAND RUGBY The club will be releasing some information about our own return to rugby following the successful, measured and limited restart of O2 Touch Rugby training on Mondays for existing members. Meanwhile, you can catch up on the RFU’s guidance below and also view Sale Sports Club’s latest newsletter about reopening […]