Knutsford Rugby Club | Our History

Knutsford Rugby Club is a fantastic example of a community sports club that has really impacted upon its local environment. We are now in our seventh season and in such a short space of time the milestones that we have achieved are truly remarkable. These include the RFU President's XV Awards for our support to the local community, the highly prestigious RFU Whole Club Seal of Approval (we were the first club in Cheshire to achieve this status) and Cheshire East Club of the Year (2009-2010).

Our senior and junior sections are now part of the Egerton Youth Club development, which is an incredible resource for the club including our own gym and access to our own training facilities. 2010-2011 promises to be another season of amazing achievements.

[Posted by Neil Loftus, Club Chairman; July 26th 2010]

Milestones

2004 - Club created, having been formed following England's inspirational victory at the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

2005 - 1st XV play in the Miller Homes League Divsion 5 South.

2006 - 1st XV Promotion to the RFU league | 2nd XV team formed to play in Miller Homes League.

2007 - RFU Presidents XV Award for the Community. 1st XV Promoted to RFU South Cheshire 3.

2008 - RFU Seal of Approval Award reflecting the incredible success of the Junior Section. 1st XV Promoted to RFU South Cheshire 3 and 2nd XV Promoted to Miller Homes Division 4 South. Knutsford Rugby Club raise over 60k for the charity Wish Upon a Star (2005-2008).Gareth secures award from the FSA for sports equipment.

2009 - Ted Taylor opens the new Gym at Knutsford Rugby Club. RFU Awards Knutsford Rugby the Whole Club Seal of Approval (1st in Cheshire, 9th in England). Cheshire East Club of the Year. RFU Presidents XV award for the Community. Our first international rugby experience with a fabulous tournament with Knutsford's Twin Town Montmorency, France.

2010 - Junior tour to Isle of Man. Silverware for the U10/U11's. Knutsford Kasual's team have a fantastic run in the Raging Bull Cup Competition.