This week will see Women's Rugby take a high profile in newspapers, on TV screens , through Social Media and indeed on the Rugby pitches scattered across the country.
The Rugby World Cup will kick off on Friday night Aug 22nd at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland at 7.30pm. The game between host's England and USA Rugby will be shown live on BBC TV from 6.30pm - we will be showing the game in the Clubhouse at Trafford MV for all those wanting to watch the game in a Rugby Club.
Manchester and Salford play their part in this prestigious competition as games from pools A and B are played at the Salford Community Stadium on Saturdays 23rd and 30th of August.
Teams from Wales / Australia / Samoa / Canada / Scotland / Fiji will be based in the locality and will play out their group stage games before the top 2 teams in each group move on to the Quarter Finals.
Trafford MV and Trafford MV Women's Rugby wish all the competing teams the best of luck in their respective groups, making their nations proud and showing their full potential on the rugby pitch.
Trafford MV offers Rugby playing opportunities to Women and Girls of all ages from as early as years of age all the way through to Senior Ladies Rugby - just search out Trafford MV Women's Rugby Club or contact justinethatcher@googlemail.com
Dates for the Diary
Monday - Social Touch Rugby 7.00pm - New Players male and female welcome, speak to Squidge for info or message Wilf
Tuesday - Evening Senior training for Men's and Women's playing squads
Wednesday - Walking Rugby for Over 50's and newcomers to the game - 6.30pm - New Players welcome. Contact wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
Thursday - Evening Senior training for Men's and Women's playing squads
Saturday - Social Touch Rugby 9.00am - New Players male and female welcome, aged 12 years and above Contact Wilf Dooley 07771 913994 or wilfdooley@virginmedia.com
August 22nd - Friday - Club Golf Day - See details on separate post.
September 6th - Opening Men's 1st XV League fixture vs Liverpool St Helens away.
September 13th - First Home game of the season for Men's1st XV vs Didsbury Toc H also the final day of the 2025 cricket season.
September 12/13th - Friday/Saturday - South Of The River 2025 Beer Festival - Tickets now available from the Bar and on-line or from Wilf Dooley. Cash if you can please.
