Quick News & press releases
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Northwich nominated as Cheshire Community club of the Year - again!
Northwich Rugby Club have again been nominated as Cheshire ‘Community Club of the Year’. Northwich won this award last year and thanks to continued community involvement within both Northwich, Vale Royal, and Cheshire in general, Sport Cheshire have nominated Northwich for this years award. Presentation of the awards will take place at the Hanover International Hotel on Monday October 4th at 7pm at a special awards dinner. Keep your fingers crossed for Northwich. More details of the event are at Sport Cheshire                       September 2004

Another Great Day at the Cheshire Youth Games (CYG) for Vale Royal Vale Royal had another great day at this year’s Cheshire youth Games on Saturday June 26th at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Many Northwich Rugby club players and coaches joined other boys and girls across Vale Royal to participate in the various Rugby tournaments as part of the Vale Royal team. Everyone had a great day out and performed throughout the tournament to come home with a second place and two third places. Medals all round then for everyone. Some photographs are printed here but you can also see coverage in the Northwich Chronicle and at the Cheshire Youth Games Web site.             June 2004

Year 5/6 Mixed Tag Squad - Silver Medalists

Girls Tag Squad - Bronze Medalists - just pipped to silver

Boys Year 9 Tag Squad - Bronze Medalists - again just pipped to silver

Summer Rugby Dates!
Just because its the closed season, it doesn’t mean we all stop for summer. Come and support us for the following events over the summer!

Cheshire Youth Games (CYG) - June 26th Macclesfield Leisure Centre
Many Northwich Rugby club players and coaches will be participating in the various Rugby tournaments as part of the Vale Royal team. Last year the Year 5/6 tag team won the cup, with the Girls and Year 9/10 boys team coming third in their events. Come and see if they can do well again this year. More information on the CYG is at the following link CYG
School Tag Tournaments
The club will again be running its’ very popular Tag tournaments for Northwich and Winsford schools. This year the dates are as follows:-
Monday July 5th  Northwich Schools Year 5/6   Moss Farm 1.30 p.m.                                           Friday July 9th    Northwich Schools Year 3/4   Moss Farm 1.30 p.m.
Friday July 16th   Winsford Schools Year 5/6     Verdin High School 1.30 p.m.
As in previous years the tournaments will be run in two tiers to make sure all teams get an equal number of games. All players will get a certificate and group winners of the second round matches will also get an award. All schools in the Northwich & Winsford areas have been invited, but if your school wants to take part and hasn’t already contacted us, please let Ken Houghton know asap on 01606 558677 or E-mail: khoughton@northwichrufc.co.uk. Local MP Mike Hall will be supporting the tournament on July 9th.
Northwich Festival - August 27th-30th
The Festival proved to be a great success last year and the organisers are planning another spectacular weekend. The Festival will take place as usual over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Please try and support one or more of the events to help the club raise funds for its all year round activities. More details are on the dedicated web site Northwich Festival.
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Alzach Pools to sponsor new Girls team!
We are very excited to announce that Alzach Pools, a local company specialising in the supply and installation of swimming pools and spas have agreed to help sponsor our new Ladies & girls teams. The new team will be starting in September 2004 and thanks to Alzach Pools, the new teams will be sporting a newly designed strip when they start playing. For more information about Alzach Pools, please visit their web site at www.alzach.co.uk . Define Food & Wines of Sandiway have also agreed to help. More information about the new Ladies & girls teams, please visit the new dedicated web site at www.northwichgirlsrugby.co.uk.                                                                                               May 2004

Annual General Meeting
Not able to make the AGM. Well here are the minutes. Questions about any issue raised please refer to Trevor Rawling.  AGM Minutes . AGM Agenda                                                             May 2004

Northwich stay up!
There was indeed deep joy at Moss Farm on Saturday (April 11th) afternoon when a big crowd, which included John Blower who had secured a special pass from the spinal injuries unit at Southport, witnessed an emphatic victory against a struggling but defiant Warrington outfit. The win ensured that Northwich will play in the same league next season and if their performance on Saturday is anything to go by they could well be in the promotion stakes by this time next year.
Full story on 1st XV team page - 1st XV team                                                             April 2004

Burton Beavan to sponsor Under 16’s
We’re delighted to announce that Burton Beavan Accountants have agreed to sponsor a new set of shirts for our Under 16 Junior team. This is the first time Burton Beavan have done any local sponsorship and we very much welcome their contribution to club costs and hope for a long association with them. Photographs of the team wearing the new kit will be available soon. See the sponsorship page for more information on Burton Beavan.                                      April 2004

May Day Bonanza
Book your diaries now for the May Day weekend. Northwich and Winnington Park are organising a weekend full of activities for all the family. All activities will be in aid of the John Blower Trust and include a special rugby matches, a tournament plus a Fun day on Sunday 2nd May.
Here is the planned schedule, more details to follow :-

Saturday May 1st       Pre match lunch at Winnington Park with special guest ex England & Lions &                                           Leicester No. 8 Dean Richards
                                 RFU County Chamionship game between Durham & Cheshire

Sunday May 2nd         Eric Johnson’s 10 a-side Rugby Tournament
                                   Family Fun day with childrens’ entertainment
                                   Robbie Williams & Tom Jones Tribute Bands
For more information about the events please contact Andy Naylor on anaylor@northwichrufc.co.uk. More details about the John Blower Trust are on the John Blower web pages.
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Under 10’s win again!
On Sunday 14th Northwich Under 10’s made it a double in the Cheshire Cup. Last years winners as Under 9’s, The Under 10’s went on to beat Wirral again in this years competition at Sandbach. Well done to the team and coaches Dave Hunt & Steve Jones.  Picture of the winning squad with Andrew Sheriden of Sale Sharks.                                                                                                                  March 2004

Thousands converge on Moss Farm!
Northwich & Winnington Park Rugby club’s hailed Friday 13th’s event to host the RFU’s Sweet Chariot Tour, a resounding success. Literally thousands of fans, young and old alike were down at Moss Farm to see the World Cup. Team photographs of the night are now on display on the clubhouse. See Phil Clarke for details
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Spring Ball - Great night had by all
This season’s Spring Ball proved to be another great night. This year over 130 members and their family and friends enjoyed a four course meal on Saturday 14th at the Portal Golf Club in Tarporley. Entertainment was by local band ‘Midnight Crisis’,  helped along by wives and girlfriends of the club. Some pictures of the night have already come through, more to follow. Thanks for your support everyone.
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Girls Year 7-10 Tournament coming soon!
Northwich Rugby Club and Sport Cheshire will be hosting a Girls Tag rugby tournament at Moss Farm on February 12th. Eighteen schools across Cheshire have agreed to take part. There’s still room for more teams if your school is interested. As it is a Tag tournament there is no contact or srummages, just a great afternoon playing against other schools in the area. Spectators, parents and supporters are all welcome. Contact Phil Clarke for more details on 01606 781441 or email pclarke@northwichrufc.co.uk. or go to our new Girls Rugby site at www.northwichgirlsrugby.co.uk See  you there!
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February 13th is Northwich’s
       World Cup Day!
As part of the celebrations after Englands World Cup victory in Australia, the World Cup itself - the William Webb Ellis Trophy, is touring England. On Friday February 13th, this tour, called the “Sweet Chariot” tour will stop at Moss Farm. Yes, the cup itself will be on display in the club house. As part of this special event the club will be organising a range of activities. These will include a chance to have your photograph taken with the World Cup against the backdrop of the Telstra Stadium. As well as demonstration Tag matches for disability, Year 3/4, Year 5/6 and girls Year 7/10 teams. These matches will be taking place with floodlights on the 1st XV Team pitch. More news to follow, but put this date in your diary if you want to see the cup for real!
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