Chorley Rugby Union Club is an English rugby union club based in Chorley, Lancashire. The club currently runs 1 senior team, the 1st XV playing in North Lancashire 2. The club emblem is derived from the Chorley Borough coat of arms and the team colours are Black and White hoops.
Full name | Chorley Rugby Union Football Club | |
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Union | Lancashire RFU | |
Founded | 1973 | |
Location | Chorley, Lancashire, England | |
Ground(s) | Brookfields Playing Fields, Chorley | |
Chairman | Ellery Hodson | |
Coach(es) | Graham Crane | |
Captain(s) | Chris Highton | |
League(s) | North Lancashire 2 | |
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Official website | ||
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For up to date training information please see the clubs social media pages.
History
editChorley RUFC was founded in 1973 and initially played their matches on the playing fields of Astley Park. In 1981 the club moved to its own ground at Chancery Road, which remains the club's current location.[1]