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2023

Rob Cox Tribute

In honour of ‘Coxy’ and with the permission of his family, Steve, Brad, Peppa and Brett, we are honoured to reproduce this fantastic tribute to the big gentleman.  

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2023

Touch interview on TikTok

Check out this nice little piece about our fabulous and growing Inclusive Touch Rugby section by @the.manc on Tik Tok – featuring brief interviews with

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2023

Rob Cox

It is with great sadness that the club announce the death of Rob Cox, our long-time friend and Spartans player, who passed away today. 

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John Whitaker

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

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2020

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

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2020

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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2020

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.

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2020

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.

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2019

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

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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

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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

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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

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Results Saturday 16th November

The Halbro Sportswear League Division 3 South match against Birkenhead Park Rugby Club a.k.a the Tigers) 31:19 Manchester Village Spartans 1st XV IGR UK Friendlies League

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We play rugby

If Saturday’s World Cup Final has got you thinking about returning to rugby after a break, or giving the sport a go for the first time, get in touch.

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CANCELLED: Spartans 2s v Manchester 3s

Spartans 2nd XV host Manchester RUFC 3’s in a friendly on Saturday 26th Oct at Sale Sports Club. KO 3pm following the England v New Zealand Rugby World Cup Semi-Final that kicks off at 9am and can be watched on the Big Screen at our brand new clubhouse.

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Inclusive Rugby O2 Touch Match Spartans v Typhoons - Gay Rugby - O2Touch
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Friendly O2 Touch Match – Typhoons v Spartans

The Village Spartans O2 Touch squads travel up to Preston Grasshoppers on Friday evening to play an Autumn friendly against Typhoons of Lancashire RUFC in their first friendly against another International Gay Rugby Team this season. KO 7:15pm. #02Touch #O2TouchRugby

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Spartans talk Inclusive Rugby at Freshfields

Spartans take part in a ‘Lunch and Learn’ session organised by the Halo (LGBT+) Committee at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP to present an overview of the club and help stimulate discussion around the topic of LGBT+ participation in sport.

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NIGEL OWENS TO REF RUGBY WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL

A few months after refereeing the Spartans in the 2019 Union Cup Final in Dublin, Nigel Owens is set to ref the Rugby World Cup Semi-final on Saturday between England and New Zealand in Yokohama on Saturday from 9am. Watch the match live on the big screen at Sale Sports Club. Pre-order a big Full English from manager@salesportsclub.com or order a Half-Time Barm on arrival.

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RESULTS SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER

The Spartans 1st XV came away from their away match against Knutsford RUFC with a close 17:19 win in this exciting and great match in Division 3 South of the Halbro Northwest Intermediate Leagues on Saturday October 19th moving them up in the table after this much needed and worthy win.

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New Short-Film about Spartans launches on Sky Sports

An emotive, beautifully shot, short-film has been released on Sky Sports that follows the Village Spartans on tour at The Union Cup in Dublin. Produced by Sport Allies and London Film School as part of the “Spotlight” series of films, the six-minute film is available to view on Sky Sports now.

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New Year Taster Sessions

Get 2019 off to a healthy start! We’re welcoming new players to our Rugby Union training and 02 Touch Rugby training sessions this January. Whether

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