News, Announcements & Upcoming Events
at Burnage RFC
10 Reasons for Choosing an Alternative Venue for Your Wedding
Planning your wedding is a notoriously difficult task and with so much pressure now on couples to find the “perfect” place prices have spiralled out of control.
Saying Goodbye with Camaraderie: A Funeral at Burnage Rugby Club
This is a venue that is suitable for everyone, regardless of a sporting connection. Set in the tranquility of 11 acres of green fields, this is a wonderfully evocative place to say goodbye.
Interview with Steve Wilock: Part 2 – Event Venue
"We have a projection screen, we have TVs, and we have great PA systems in both the corporate suite and the main room. So there's nothing that the hotel can offer that we can't offer and do very, very well and quite often at a fraction of the price."
Interview with Steve Wilock: Part 1 – Rugby
Steve, tell me a little about the history of the club and how you came to be part of it. “The club was formed in 1936-37, originally at Burnage Grammar School. Then Emerson gifted 3.5 acres of land in the mid-1970s and we moved to Varley Park, which is where we have been ever since".
Interview with John, the New General Manager of Burnage Rugby Club
Today, we are speaking with John, the newly appointed General Manager of Burnage Rugby Club, located at the heart of Varley Park in South Manchester. John has now taken on the mantle of managing Burnage Rugby Club and its grounds, not just as a sports facility but as a premier venue for corporate events.
The Ultimate Corporate Event Venue in South Manchester
Embark on an unforgettable corporate event journey in South Manchester with Burnage Rugby Football Club as your premier venue choice. Within 10 minutes of the M60, our club offers more than just a space – it is a dynamic setting primed for your business meetings.
Announcing the Passing of Andy Green
It is with Great sadness that we must report the passing of Andy Green. A great part of Burnage RFC’s recent history, Andy served as General Manager and Steward for more than 8 years, before returning to life as a pub landlord.
Important Rugby News from Burnage RFC
There has been much speculation about the status of rugby at Burnage RFC in the last couple of years. The loss of as many as 65 players through retirement, relocation, long term injury or family commitments has had a devastating effect on our ability to consistently field three Senior Teams.
Information on Footwear Requirements for new 5G Pitch
All studs must be free of sharp edges, have a smooth and undamaged surface and totally free of sharp burrs. The profile of the stud must be an even wear across the bottom of the stud.
Match Luncheons
Back in the mists of time, well actually season 2011-12, when our lovely Club first entered the National League structure, we started offering members the opportunity to take lunch prior to 1st XV home league games.
Volunteers Needed
In my perambulations around the league fixtures we have enjoyed over the last 10 years the clearest message I took from looking at the way other clubs are organised was that volunteers are the life blood of every successful club.
Car Boot This Sunday & Every Sunday until Sept 2022
Burnage Rugby Club Car Boot Sales are held every Sunday between April and September. Gates open at approximately 6:30 and places are given on a first-come-first-served basis. There's no need to book, just turn up!
