CLUB NEWS
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.
Spartans 1XV v Didsbury 3XV
A NORWIRUL Division 4 East match report by Tyler from the Spartans’ 1XV at Sale Sports Club
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
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 31.03.21 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manchester Village Spartans RUFC
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
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
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.
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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.
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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
Test & Trace Login
TEST & TRACE LOGIN To complete the required Covid-19 Self-Assesment form before training you must be logged in. If you’re not automatically redirected upon login,
Spartans kick start the Isolation NHS Marathon
We’ll be getting Manchester’s mamoth 13-hour Isolation NHS Marathon up and running from 11am tomorrow with a fitness session for everyone!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – CORONAVIRUS / COVID19
Please read our club announcement concerning the cancellation of all forthcoming club fixtures, training and social events.
Results Sat 14th March
Our 1XV Halbro Northwest Intermediate League Division 3 South fixture away at Capenhurst ended with the home side’s 1XV winning 52:26 in a good match over
Important Club Notice: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Please read the following important information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). Last updated Friday 13th March at 11:18am.
Pioneers’ Cup stays with KXS
The trophy will stay in London for the Steelers 25th birthday.
PHOTOS 2XV v TYPHOONS
This week’s fixtures saw several players returning to the field after injury or unavoidable abscence which was a welcome boost – it was great to
PHOTOS 2XV v CONGLETON
The 2XVs were the Spartans in action bringing the excitement of the game to the spectators on the sideline today at Sale Sports Club. Although
Statement of support for Village Manchester FC
Manchester Village Spartans RUFC would like to express our solidarity with Village Manchester Football Club after multiple incidents of homophobia and discrimination were aimed at
RESULTS 18TH JANUARY 2020
A strong Newcastle Ravens squad took home the victory today at Sale Sports Club with an final result in the IGR UK League match of
RESULTS 11TH JANUARY
Manchester Village Spartans 1XV v Leek 2XV at Sale Sports Club A depleted, injury-hit 1XV played an exception 2nd match against Leek’s 2XV today at
Give O2 Touch or Union Rugby a try.
We’re an RFU-Accredited Rugby Club and were one of the world’s first Gay and Inclusive Rugby Clubs having been established back in 1999. This January
Spartans step up for MCR World Aids Day Re-Run
Spartans’ players, supporters and their friends across Manchester’s Gay Village, truly embodied the theme of this year’s World Aids Day, providing ample proof that ‘Communities
RESULTS SAT 7TH DECEMBER
Check out the results for both our Union teams after a great day of rugby.
Results Sat 30th November
Check out the result from this great match versus the Vets at Congleton Rugby Club on Rainbow Laces day 2019.
Introducing the Worldwide Roar
We’re pleased to support our friends at Sport Allies who wanted to let us know all about the launch of the Worldwide Roar. Warwick Rowers relaunches
Spartans support Alaska and Willam on stage
Click to read more about how the Spartans were invited up on stage at the Manchester leg of Race Chaser Live tour.
Results Sat 23rd November 2019
Today’s match at home for the 1st XV ended in a 19:54 win to the visitors Capenhurst RUFC who move up into 2nd position in the
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OUR 20YR HISTORY
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