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WELCOME TO ALDWINIANS RUFC!
The clubs main web site is www.aldwiniansrufc.org.uk That site is currently under development bringing up to date information to Aldwinians members of all categories ,young and old , and also to visitors.
There will be s ections covering all activities within the club which currently spans rugby played by all age groups,Aerobics,Old Tyme Dancing,American Line Dancing ,a range of social functions and external hires.
Keep visiting the site to monitor latest information
Let us have your thoughts and ideas for other areas we can provide information on.
These pages within the RFU Community website will be populated with selected information
Contact Trevor Hulmes email Trevhulmesoffice@aol.com or Paul Lyons Paul.lyons1@virgin.net
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ENGLAND HELP US CELEBRATE ERIC EVANS DAY
ERIC EVANS M.B.E. (1921-1991)
Old Aldwinians , Sale , Lancashire , England , British Lions
Eric captained England 13 times,from the hooker position, between 1956-1958.He led his country to the Grand Slam in 1957 and the Championship in 1958.In all he represented England 30 times.He was a proud Aldwinian who returned to be President of the club between 1960-1966 whilst continuing his first class playing career with Sale.
On 23rd July 2002 Eric was honoured by Tameside Council with the unveiling of a large blue plaque secured to the exterior of Aldwinians clubhouse to mark his contribution as an Audenshaw man to Rugby Union and for his charitable works.. The ceremony was completed by Erics daughter Louise and the President of the Rugby Football Union, Derek Morgan. Over 250 guests were invited to the celebration and subsequent hospitality which was also attended by the England 7's squad.
The squad had agreed to mark the event with their first local training session at Audenshaw Park in preparation for the M2002 Commonwealth Games.The session was advertised around local clubs and schools and over 700 people attended the morning training activities.
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CLUB RUGBY ACHIEVEMENTS & INFORMATION
SENIOR -
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North West 2 Division Champions 1996-97
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North West 1 Division Champions 1998-99
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NPI Intermediate Cup Winners 1999
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Rugby World Team of the Year 1999
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Lancashire Trophy Winners 2001
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North Lancs 1 Champions 2005-06
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North Lancs/Cumbria Champions 2006-07
COLTS-
- U18'S Lancashire Cup Winners 1991 & 2002
The club currently field four sides in league competition:-
The 1st XV currently compete in North 2 East 2007-08 Season
2nds, 3rds & 4ths all play in the Miller Homes leagues and a 5th team is able to be fielded for friendly fixtures.
There is representation at all Mini and Junior age groups from 7-18
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ERIC EVANS TRIBUTE
Visitors to Aldwinians can view the blue plaque as they approach the main entrance of the club.
The Eric  Evans Lounge contains a number of Erics International shirts and a selection of photographs of him in action at Twickenham
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M2002 COMMONWEALTH GAMES RUGBY 7'S
The club was selected to host 4 visiting nations taking part in the Games-England(on 23rd July only-see separate article)) , South Africa , Canada , and Cook Islands.From 23rd July through to the start of the Tournament on 2nd August these nations trained twice a day on the grounds and used the clubhouse facilities which had been meticulously prepared by a team of club volunteers.
They were joined at various times by other nations- Samoa, Australia, Sri Lanka and Fiji to take part in training matches.The photo captures Canada and Australia enjoying a rare hot summers afternoon session-their endeavours being watched by club members and visitors.
As a token of appreciation various countries(6) presented the club with their national 7s shirts which are now on display in the club.Our objective is to build up a full wall of the 16 M2002 7's shirts.If anyone can help us to obtain the Wales,Scotland,New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, Kenya,Malaysia,Trinidad & Tobago,Tonga please get in contact.-
Trevhulmesoffice@aol.com
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PRESIDENT PHIL KNOWLES AND RFU PRESIDENT DEREK MORGAN
After the plaque unveiling , the Aldwinians President Phil Knowles passes an M2002 ball to RFU President Derek Morgan.
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