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Macclesfield 51 – Sandal 32 By David Wilkinson Our last coming together was to be the last game before the ravages of Covid, in what became a seminal game for the Macclesfield players; a very muddy pitch played into the…

The last time we played Sandal was a seminal moment for Andy Appleyard’s team; it was February 2020, we were sitting pretty at the top of table but it was an ugly day at Priory Park. I recall speaking to…

By David Wilkinson The North Premier had a rest week on Saturday, which I understand is based upon player’s welfare, in the return-to-rugby, following the long period of non-contact rugby during the Covid pandemic. The break will certainly benefit some…

Macclesfield 22 – York 21 By Stephen Branch On Saturday, the Club hosted The President’s lunch, and was privileged to welcome Dylan Hartley, England Captain between 2016 and 2018 and England’s most capped hooker of all time. Dylan achieved 97…

PRIORY PARK BAR MANAGER  £22,000 – 26,000 per annum +Bonus Opportunities Macclesfield RUFC, Priory Park Sk10 4AE Job Purpose: Oversee and Manage the day-to-day running of the Macclesfield Rugby Union Football Club Ltd (MRUFC) bars and ensure the smooth operation…

Preston Grasshoppers 42 – Macclesfield 14 A large crowd at Cross Green was assembled to welcome Macclesfield for what was expected to be a very competitive game. Macclesfield were forced to rearrange their pack with the absence of Meek and…

Macclesfield College has partnered with Macclesfield Rugby Union FC to provide young people with the opportunity to study whilst playing rugby. The Rugby Academy, which is open to 16-19-year-olds, is now taking applications for those wanting to start their Level…

By David Wilkinson The pre-match hype billed this contest as ‘The game of the season’, 1st versus 2nd, a win for either side setting them up for the rest of the season. But what unfolded deep into the 2nd half,…

For the year ending 30th June 2021 In accordance with the rules of Macclesfield RUFC Ltd members are advised of, and invited to attend, this meeting which will be held in the Priory Suite at the clubhouse, Priory Park, Priory…

Northwich 0 – Macclesfield 90   By David Wilkinson Northwich, along with Burnage and York were promoted into the North Premier league for this season back in May 2020, a worthy prize for previous results but, for some, not necessarily…