๐ฅ Exciting times.
Our Head Coach, Denny Solomona, is launching the Pasifik Skills Summer Programme in conjunction with Orrell RUFC.
We're proud to support this initiative as we build towards our Centenary Year and the legacy beyond it.
Interested in a career in the sports industry?
We are still open to applications for our September 2026 sports, football and business degrees in partnership with @EFL_Community and the @UniSouthWales!
Complete our expression of interest form here ๐
shorturl.at/4ETS3#wafc ๐ตโช๏ธ
Buy a pack and claim a free day!
Our #KelloggsFootballCamps are back this Summer.
๐ Ages 5 - 12
โฝ๏ธ Fun football sessions
๐๏ธ Ashton Leisure Centre, Dean Trust Wigan and Atherton High School
Find out more here ๐
#wafc ๐ตโช๏ธ | #EFL
What a Weekendโฆ and Weโre Not Finished Yet. Still smiling after Saturday ๐
League Champions and promotion secured โ what a moment for everyone involved in black and amber. But weโre not done just yetโฆ
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More of this on Saturday as we reach our final game of the season.
Orrell RUFC vs Ashton-under-Lyne RUFC
๐ 3:00pm | Winstanley College
Pre & post-match at Orrell Red Triangle CC
Let's make it a great day!!
#keepthefutureblackandamber
We have an exciting opportunity for girls aged 14-16 to take part in the EE Playmakers course at Wigan Youth Zone! โฝ๏ธ
The course will be held next Friday 10th April, and will run from 9:30am-4pm.
Refreshments will be provided, and participants will receive an FA qualification and have the opportunity to coach at the Youth Zone!
We have limited availability, so sign up now!
Use the link here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respoโฆ#wafc ๐ตโช๏ธ
Join us and @LeisuretecUK for a World Cup-themed Gala Evening to celebrate 25 years of Leisuretec and raise funds to support our charitable work across the local community!
To book your place, please contact:
๐ง info@leisuretecuk.com
๐ฒ 01942 522210 / 07718 957366
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Vacancy | Mental Health Officer
We are recruiting a passionate and dedicated individual to support childrenโs positive mental health and wellbeing, helping them make a successful transition from primary to secondary school.
Apply here ๐
wiganathletic.com/news/2026/โฆ#wafc ๐ตโช๏ธ
BIG GAME THIS SATURDAY ๐ค๐งก๐
This Saturday, 3rd place Orrell RUFC 1XV host league leaders Fleetwood at Winstanley College.
โฐ KO 3.00pm
๐ป Pre & post-match at Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club
Get down and back the black & amber!
#KeepingTheFutureBlackAndAmber
๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ - ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ก๐ผ๐!
Join us during the Easter Half Term at our Football Holiday Camps!
โฝ๏ธ Fun and engaging football sessions
๐ Make new friends
๐ข For children aged 5 - 12
Find out more and book your child's place here ๐
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๐๐๐๐ง๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ!
Our Learn with Latics alternative provision supports pupils to develop their confidence, life skills and re-engage with education.
Referrals must be made through schools but you can contact our staff for more information below ๐
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๐ Throughout March weโre running Cricket for Teachers events to help bring cricket back into schools for the summer term! โ๏ธ
So far 36 teachers are ready to take cricket back into their schools ๐
Only 3 spots left to join us ๐
๐ Monday 16th March โ Wigan Youth Zone
Book now๐bit.ly/Teachercpd
3rd v 1st at Orrell tomorrow! Our 1XV host league leaders Bury with Orrell sitting 3rd
KO now 2.30pm.
Orrell Red Triangle CC open from 12.30pm
๐ป Six Nations live before & after the game
Get down early and get behind the lads! ๐ค๐ #OrrellRUFC
Want to get involved in Women's and Girls cricket but not sure where to start? ๐
Our new Club Finder on the website helps you quickly find the three closest cricket clubs with a girlsโ section!
Just enter your postcode and youโll get contact details to help you get started.
๐ Try it now and find your local club: bit.ly/WandGclubfinder
Another fantastic lot added to our Online Auction!
Today we reveal The George Ford Collection โ England match and training kit from one of Englandโs leading fly-halves. Find out more and how to place your bid below. #keepingthefutureblackandamberorrellrugbyunion.com/news/enโฆ
No senior game at home this Saturday for Orrell RUFC โ you can still get your rugby fix by supporting our friends @orrellcricket
Bar open from 1pm showing:
๐ England v Ireland
๐ Wales v Scotland
๐ Wigan Warriors
Community clubs supporting each other โ see you there ๐ค๐งก
Vacancy | Youth Engagement Officer
We are recruiting a Youth Engagement Officer to support the planning, delivery and development of engaging community and school-based programmes for young people aged 8โ17!
Find out more and apply here ๐
wiganathletic.com/news/2026/โฆ#wafc ๐ตโช๏ธ
Young Volunteer Camp ๐
A fun 2โday camp for 14โ24 year olds keen to get into cricket volunteering!
Build confidence, learn new skills, and gain handsโon experience in a supportive environment.
Perfect for anyone wanting to make an impact in local cricket clubs ๐
๐ Learn coaching, umpiring & scoring, then put it all into practice supporting real games!
๐ Book here: bit.ly/4qquoD1