💥💥Team announcement 💥💥
Another huge weekend at Douglas Valley with both teams again at home and looking to build on last weeks double.
1st XV host league leaders
@EcclesRugby
2nd XV host
@WidnesRufc
Both Kick off 14.15 pm.
The futures bright!!
Wigan Junior section cleared up at the Lancashire Cup Finals day today at West Park winning both their finals.
The U14’s beat Preston 15-5 and the
U16’s beat Widnes 17-5. Enjoy the celebrations lads 💪
Bone shaking experiences now consigned to the pitch at DV, phase 1 of the road improvements now complete
Thanks to all our amazing members, supporters, sponsors and
@Sport_England
who made this possible
The club is looking great ahead of tonight's Captains Dinner!
Looking forward to a top night, celebrating what a great year the club has had at all levels!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Congratulations Mr Clarke! As a club we've always tried to play a part in growing
@lancashirerugby
so its great to see a man who loves his rugby at all levels be given this honour!
We're very proud of you, but you've still got to cut the grass!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Well there's not been a lot to report on recently, but today marks a changing in the guard!
Thanks again to
@l33roysilk
for your leadership over the past few years, and congrats to
@adam_dwyer13
on officially taking on the armband!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Congrats to
@TarletonRugby
on their Cup final win today! Our boys pushed until the very end and can hold the heads high after the 37 - 32 result
We are so proud of all the work our 2s have put in this year! Here's to next season!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#Rugby
#RugbyUnion
Presenting our new club President, Mr Graham 'Sam' Heeley
Sam has been a member of the club for decades, with both his sons representing the Colts and Seniors
Sam takes on the role from Alan Hodgkinson who everyone at the club would like to thank!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Well it's Monday, and most of us are back in work, but our boys are working with a smile after an amazing weekend in Berlin!
We came, we saw, and we drank all your beer! Up the Wigan Tour Pigs!!!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#Berlin
#PigsOnTour
Massive congratulations to the Wigan boys selected for the Lancashire Royals 2019/20 Squad. Kilian Wallace, Adam Dwyer, Connor Matthews and Sam Gee
#upthepigs
#ohlankylanky
Here's a quick shot of the Wigan boys from today's
@lancashirerugby
Royals 24-21 victory against Anti Asassins!
Congrats to all those involved!!!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Quick update on
@BradleyMakinson
. He is completely fine and out of hospital. Turns out he'd always wanted a ride in a helicopter.... thank you
@NWAirAmbulance
for tour amazing help, do you know if he left his banter on the back seat? He can't find it anywhere.
Great to see a
@lancashirerugby
U20's win against Yorkshire over the weekend! Also great to see the Wigan contingent involved in county rugby again!
Congrats to Josh Jones on representing his county 🌹🌹🌹
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#Lancashire
#Rugby
Great start to the new season!
1st XV, 2nd XV, and our Colts all getting well earned results!
Let's have a great week of training to carry on the momentum!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
We can't tell you how proud we are of
@Jossparker02
and Billy Sheridan!
Both lads have made the big step up this year to 1st XV rugby, and now they can be proud to pull on the
@lancashirerugby
shirt!
Make sure you show them what Wiganers are made of!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Great to hear about the
@lancashirerugby
U20's dramatic last minute winner today!
Also great to see the Wigan lads involved all smiles! Big congrats to Josh Jones on his appearance today!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#OhLankyLanky
A tough day at the office today against
@FyldeHawks
their right edge in particular proving too strong for the travelling contingent. Despite the score there where plenty of things to take into the start of our
@LancsRULeagues
next week at
@aldwinians_rufc
💥💥Team Announcement 💥💥
We are excited to announce our final squad of the year….
It’s been a long season for the lads, with many reasons to celebrate along the way…. But we really could not have wished for a better way to finish it off…
A legend has left our sport and our rugby community. RIP Des Seabrook, you'll be dearly missed
Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this sad time
Great day at the Douglas Valley as we hosted the
@lancashirerugby
Royals against the AA's, and we're proud to have 9 of our lads on the pitch with more helping behind the scenes!
Top work boys!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Like you all needed reminding.... 👀
Looking forward to welcoming
@OrrellRUFC
to the Valley tomorrow
Make sure you get down and support the boys!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Big weekend of rugby at the Douglas Valley as we host both Cup and League games against
@Burnley_RUFC
and
@OSJrufc
in what are sure to be great spectacles or rugby!
Make sure you get down for what is to be another great day at the club!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#Rugby
#Wigan
Well what a season we've had at Douglas Valley
Our Senior teams have both won their leagues and had deep cup runs, plus
@WiganRUFCJnrs
have been fantastic too!
Thanks to the players, the volunteers and the coaches who make our club special!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#Winnersaregrinners
Douglas Valley plays host to league action once more after an 18 month absence with the 1st XV hosting the early league leaders
@DidsburyRugby
Our 2nd XV are starting their campaign in the
@LancsRULeagues
on the road to
@aldwinians_rufc
.
Match Sponsor: Wigan Beer Company
There may have been no senior rugby yesterday but we've still got a lot to shout about!
Well done again to our magnificent 2nd XV who have taken the league by storm!
Everyone at the club is so proud of the work done by
@Davepaton72
and
@mikevrobbo
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Good first hit out against
@OrrellRUFC
, after leading for 60 minutes injuries took there toll and Orrell finished strongly to win 35-26. Hoping for speedy recoveries to
@wigansmoggy
and
@jon_blan
Things just keep getting better! Congrats to Dave, Mike and Debbie for being recognised by
@lancashirerugby
for all the hard work they put in!
We've said it before, but without all our volunteers our club wouldn't exist!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#Volunteers
What an exciting weekend of
#Rugby
we have in store as our undefeated 1st XV and 2nd XV welcome
@OrmskirkRugby
and
@KLRUFCInfo
to the Douglas Valley for what is sure to be 2 fantastic and tough games!
Make sure you get down to cheer all the boys on!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
‼️Rugby’s back‼️ First preseason game of the year against
@OrrellRUFC
this Saturday! 14:30 K.O at
@OSJARLFC
. Final tuning up with
@sonoffife
tonight at DV from 19:00
A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped yesterday and for everyone who attended!!!
It was great seeing all of our players, members and friends again!
See you again soon
#WeAreWiganRUFC
‼️WEEKEND LINE UP‼️
The 1st XV travel to
@clitheroerugby
knowing only a BP win will do to keep the chance to finish as league winners in their own hands.
The still undefeated mighty 2nd XV welcome
@TraffordMv
in the semi final of the Robinsons Brewery Cup!
Congratulations to
@seanol13
, calling time on a magnificent 19 year career!
He's been a massive figure in the local rugby scene in Wigan for both codes 💪
Enjoy hanging the boots up, if you ever fancy a go at the 15 a side please give us a shout 😉
#WeAreWiganRUFC
#Warriors
Both teams are at home this week, with confidence from recent wins!
Our 1's will be in for a tough game against
@aldwinians_rufc
Meanwhile our 2s welcome
@GreenGoldRugby
to the valley after an impressive victory in the return fixture
Come and support the lads!
#WeAreWiganRUFC
Killian Wallace
@killwallace
has just completed his 3rd and and last season as club captain. All
@WiganRufc
would like to thank Killian for all of his hard work and commitment. He has led from the front and his immense talent has helped others improve. Thanks Skip
What is a Rugby club without its volunteers?
The answer is nothing! Thank you to all those who help keep our club running for the community!
#WeAreWiganRUFC