Northwich 7-a-side Walking Rugby Festival report and pictures

Participating players from Moore, Manchester, Trafford MV, Hoylake, Mid Cheshire 7, Superstars and Northwich RUFC attended the inaugural Northwich 7-a-side Walking Rugby Festival in which teams played friendly matches to win trophies and medals.

The RFU draft rules for walking rugby were put into full effect for the first time in a competitive way, with more than 50 players participating.

And the event at Moss Farm raised £277.60 for the RFU Injured Players Fund.

Northwich 7-a-side Walking Rugby Festival. Picture: Neil Saunders

Northwich RUFC won five and drew one of their six games as they finished first, Mid-Cheshire 7 lost only once, Moore placed third while Manchester came a close fourth after winning three and losing three.

Northwich 7-a-side Walking Rugby Festival. Picture: Neil Saunders

Festival organiser Dominic Eyes said: “There’s a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes to ensure these opportunities at Northwich, and we’re proud to be able to go out to our community to make a difference through the power of the sport, which was great to see people of all ages being able to compete and most importantly enjoy alongside each other.

“The Northwich walking rugby group has gone from strength to strength and we’ve opened up the opportunity so that anyone can join us at Moss Farm on a Monday night.”

Northwich 7-a-side Walking Rugby Festival. Picture: Neil Saunders

While the format of walking rugby is fully inclusive to all ages, genders and abilities, its main appeal is to the older and socially isolated population.

Next session is on Monday, 6.30pm, at Northwich RUFC, Moss Farm.