Manchester Village Spartans RUFC are heading to Brisbane to compete in the Bingham Cup, the world championship of inclusive rugby. Backed by the largest fundraising campaign in the club’s history, a 25-player squad will represent…
Manchester Village Spartans’ Club Captain was invited down to Surrey earlier this week to attend the England Rugby squad’s training session – courtesy of the RFU and Honda – as a thank you for all cj_manc‘s hard work volunteering and…
In honour of 'Coxy' and with the permission of his family, Steve, Brad, Peppa and Brett, we are honoured to reproduce this fantastic tribute to the big gentleman.
Check out this nice little piece about our fabulous and growing Inclusive Touch Rugby section by @the.manc on Tik Tok – featuring brief interviews with a splattering of Spartans. Thanks to Ben and team for your on-camera work! As our new…
Here is the booklet for players and members outlining the events over Manchester Pride Weekend that we’ll be gathering as a club for. Please message Christian, Dein as a player (or supporters@villagespartans.co.uk if you are a Club…
Read the match report for The Transmanian Devils' first rugby match and the first in Europe for a wholly Trans team - hosted by Manchester Village Spartans, buddy club and pioneers of LGBT+ sport equality.
With Karl Ainscough-Gates standing down after three years of working for IGR, the position of Treasurer is now open for the remaining period of his term. If you wish to stand for this post, please email trustees@igrugby.org with your self…
Two Spartans appear on BBC Radio's Rugby Union Weekly Podcast, talking about our involvement in Sport Relief' Try For Change and the club history and impact on players of all sexualities on and off the field.
There certainly seemed no better way to kickstart a busy Bank Holiday weekend for the Spartans than by popping down to Bar Pop to watch seven stunning Spartans transform themselves
Rob came to the club with such enthusiasm and energy he was impossible not to notice. He brought that energy on to the pitch and matched it with skill and passion for the sport, reflected in him being made Man of the Match in his first…
I’ve wondered what to write here for quite a while now and I’ve been reading some of the wonderful tributes from your friends below. I’m not sure how much I can add to the beautiful things that have been said, but I will say this. Your…
I’m so sad Rob. I will miss you, you were lovely and a kind soul and so cute and had an amazing smile and a contagious warmth! Thank you so much for your friendship, checking how I was doing recently when I had covid, chatting about rugby,…
It’s took me a long time to find the words to say to you and I still can’t understand why you where taken away so soon We both joined the Spartans around the same time, you was very good at making a first impression, all it took was smile…
I was saddened and shocked to hear of Roberts death. He was an unforgettable character with a big personality to match his physical presence. Hi warm smile, ready wit and generous nature cheered up many a cold outdoor session and will stay…
If I recall the first thing I ever said to rob was “that’s hot” when he told me how tall he was. We instantly hit it off and became good friends within a short space of time. The first night out was an absolute blast upstairs in bar pop…
Rob, You always knew how to put a smile on my face. I’ll miss confusing you with my Northern Irish accent and you correcting my very bad Spanish. You really were one of a kind. Until we meet again. ❤️ Glyn x
Today, the Spartans say goodbye to David Smyth, our club's first coach and an instrumental character in the development of what has become IGR International Gay Rugby.