With the new coaching team of Aaron Booth (attack coach), Andy Quigley (defence coach) and Jamie Kingdon (strength and conditioning coach) now in place it is time for Trafford MV to start making their plans for the 2025/26 season playing level 7 rugby in Counties 1 ADM Lancashire & Cheshire of Northern Division.
Planning begins on Tuesday July 1st with a Players Meeting at 7.30pm - this is an opportunity for current and prospective players to meet the coaches, listen to their thoughts for the season ahead and also to pose their own questions to the coaching team. One emphasis will be on youth player development following the appearance in 1st XV rugby of several promising young players and the retirement of some key players. This is a chance for young players to get a grip on a 1st XV shirt and make a position their own.
Following on from this introductory meeting pre-season proper begins on Tues July 8th at 7.00pm when the coaches will get the players onto the training pitch to put them through their early paces. The interest in this first training session will be the first big indicator to the coaches of their playing squad and their players ambitions.
We have seen what our coaches can do on the playing field over recent seasons and we now need to see how the players take to the challenges set to them by the coaching team. The club will be busy on the recruitment front looking for new local talent or for players new to the area or players seeking a new challenge.
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Trafford MV will be fielding 3 senior men's teams once again this season with plentiful playing opportunities at all levels of the game.
The 1st XV fixtures have now been released and following pre-season friendlies yet to be announced the players making the 1st XV squad can look forward to opening their League season on Sat Sept 6th with an away game at Liverpool St Helens. Their opening home League game will be against Didsbury Toc H on Sat Sept 13th when players and spectators will also be able to enjoy the clubs South Of The River Beer Festival.
If you are interested in playing rugby for Trafford MV men's teams at any level then please get in touch with Jamie Butler at mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk to express your interest.
Dates for the Diary
Monday - Social Touch Rugby 7.00pm - New Players Welcome speak to Squidge for info or message Wilf
Wednesday - Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Saturday - Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players aged 12 years and above welcome Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994
July 26th - Saturday - £45 Ticket price includes discounted ticket in the Tattersall enclosure and return coach trip. Please note - late booking increases the chance of ticket price increase the closer to race day due to dynamic ticket pricing at Chester races contact Jamie Butler or mensrugby@tmvrfcc.co.uk
August 9th - Saturday - TMV's very own 'Star's In Their Eyes' - Tonight Matthew who are You going to be ?????
August 22nd - Friday - Club Golf Day - See details on separate post.
September 6th - Opening 1st XV League fixture vs Liverpool St Helens away.
September 12/13th - Friday/Saturday - South Of The River 2025 Beer Festival - Save the Dates for a great TMV event. Volunteers needed to help in planning / setting up and for the event days themselves. Please message Wilf if you would be willing help out. Desktop design skills for producing Program / Tickets and Posters would be a great help - Thanks in anticipation. Also event and barrel sponsor's required please contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com if you want to be part of a great event.
