WELCOME TO BURNAGE RUGBY CLUB
Varley Park, Battersea Rd, Stockport SK4 3EA
The Varley Park site is perhaps one of Stockport’s best kept secrets. Spread across 11 acres, we are so much more than just a rugby club. We are home to multiple sports including hosting over 1000 children and adults every week, playing football, golf, footgolf, Aussie Rules and of course Rugby. But our facilities provide a host of community services too. Our club rooms and bars, outside patio and marquee, make a perfect venue for corporate and private functions from 50 people up to several hundred. From Christenings, Big Birthdays and Weddings to Funeral services, we have fed and watered hundreds of families and businesses here in Heaton Mersey since 1976.
With options for on-site and outsourced top class catering packages, a great selection of cask beers, fine wines and spirits at very competitive prices our community club aims to serve its community with best value and best quality in all that we do. Find out more from the links below.
are you here for the rugby?
Burnage RFC is now fully integrated with the RFU Game Management System.
If you are here for the rugby, match day results, league table positions, access to away team locations and future fixtures are available for each of our competing adult teams. Direct access to their specific team pages can be ‘jumped to’ immediately by clicking on the individual team links below.
THE CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES
THE PITCHES, THE GROUNDS & EVENTS
We run a successful club that puts its rugby first, whilst welcoming a whole host of other sports, community, education, social and commercial groups who use the Burnage RFC facility on a daily basis, 365 days a year.
ON-SITE GOLF COURSE
FOR BOTH GOLFERS & FOOTGOLFERS
This enviable woodland course (adjacent to the River Mersey) has lengthy fairways, elevated tees, tree lines, hedgerows, bunkers, and even a large water hazard.
Golfers are welcome to take advantage of the excellent facilities of the Burnage Rugby Clubhouse which serves delicious food and has a fully licensed bar.
MEET THE TEAM
William Blackmore
Chairman
Burnage RFC
Scott Redmond
President
Burnage RFC
Olly Llewellyn-Smith
Honorary Secretary
Burnage RFC
Allan Riley
Facilities, House & Grounds
Burnage RFC
Martin Birkett
Director of Rugby
Burnage RFC
David Waite
Academy Chairman
Burnage RFC
Chris Jones
Head of Rugby
Burnage RFC
Stuart Oldham
Head Coach
Burnage RFC
Henry Gong
Coach
Burnage RFC
Jordan Chappell
Club Captain
Burnage RFC
Joe Wrigley
Club Safeguarding Officer
Burnage RFC
Adam Taher
Fixtures & Referees
Burnage RFC
Mike Thomas
2nd XV Captain
Burnage RFC
Mark Kirton
2nd XV Team Manager
Burnage RFC
Margaret Hilton
Women’s Representative
Burnage RFC
Paul Wilson
Treasurer
Burnage RFC
Ryan Parker
Medical Lead
Burnage RFC
Jim Williams
Membership Secretary
Burnage RFC
Dave Wrigley
Vice-Chairman Burnage RFC
Director of Rugby
Martin Birkett
Welcome to Burnage Rugby Club
As I embark on my 26th season at the Club and my 2nd season as Director of Rugby, I remain proud to be part of this exceptional sporting community. Burnage Rugby Club is a place where deep rugby heritage meets core values of friendship and equality, and it’s an honour to be associated with such a remarkable institution.
WILLIAM BLACKMORE
CHAIRMAN
SCOTT REDMOND
PRESIDENT
OUR SPONSORS
A huge thanks to all of our sponsors, without whom grass roots rugby, football and golf here at Varley Park may not be possible. If you have an interest in becoming a commercial sponsor at Burnage RFC please contact us.
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS & CAPITAL FUNDING
Welcome to Burnage RFC Limited. I add the ‘Limited’ to emphasise how important it is that grass roots rugby clubs are run like successful businesses and we work hard to set by example just what rugby clubs can achieve to provide extended services and facilities to the communities that surround them and create a sustainable independent business model that will keep us all enjoying rugby for generations ahead.
This is another milestone year for Burnage as we will begin the 2023-24 season with our now fully operational and self-funded 4G artificial surface in use for all first team and second home games. 13 years ago, we were one of the first North West clubs to take the leap of faith with artificial grass, and I know now just how important ownership of this asset is to maintain a sustainable rugby club. The renewal of the pitch to latest RFU and FA standards and upgrades to our supporter’s infrastructure, club house and player welfare areas was another multi six figure investment and part of our perpetual investment strategy on capital projects to ensure the future of rugby here at Varley Park.
In the last year we have added an extension to our members bar, adding a further 60 person event area, that is exclusive and independent from use of the main club room. This has added scope to cater for late night away match returning players to be accommodated even if a private function is in the club house. It allows us to fully support all other sports and activities such as Footgolf and junior football, simultaneously to other club functions and adds a great resource for local businesses to take advantage of first class meeting room, sales training and team building events.
Thank you to all our members, visitors, affiliated sports clubs, participating sports people of all ages and genders, party animals and more who enjoy our inclusive and high-quality facilities. Long may it continue!
Steve Willock
OTHER SPORTS AT VARLEY PARK & CHARITY PARTNERSHIPS
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NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Staying Healthy in Body and Mind as the Days Grow Darker
The nights are getting colder and darker, and it is more and more tempting to stay on the couch in front of the telly with a brew or a can. However Christmas is coming and that means a lot of eating. So now is the time to put in the work and make sure you are still in shape when the eating season comes along.
Christenings at Burnage Rugby Club
Nine months after Christmas and New Year are September and October, and guess when the most babies are born? That’s right, September and October, so if you are having a baby around now, it’s time you started planning that Christening!
Kid-Friendly Parties at Burnage Rugby Club: Ideas and Activities
Planning a party for the little ones is a tricky task. How do you even begin to keep 30+ kids entertained for at least an hour, maybe more? Well, we’ve come up with a list of helpful ideas and activities to help you get the ball rolling.