Wigan R.U.F.C.


Wigan R.U.F.C. are a rugby union team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Founded in 1913, they are based at Douglas Valley on the far edges of the Haigh Estate. Senior training nights are Tuesday and Thursday with Junior training on Wednesday at 6.30pm.
The club has great social facilities across 3 rooms that are all available for hire. There is also a commercial standard kitchen for use in providing catering.
Wigan has produced world famous talent that includes among others the late Mike Gregory, Joe Lydon and Andy Gregory who went on to forge careers at the top of Rugby League, and the likes of Dave Cusani and many others who gained international and county honours at Rugby Union. In 2016/17, for the first time in the clubs 104 year history they finally have mini, junior and colts teams playing in every age group, with an added bonus of an U5’s and 6’s training team. In total, mini and junior playing membership is now over 200, there are 30 qualified mini and junior volunteer coaches.
Wigan RUFC are the current RFU Junior and Mini Section of the Year, and has been awarded RFU Kids First Champion Club December 2017, demonstrating the strength of the club at all levels.

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