Good luck & a good news story for a change. (Just waiting for the doom mongers to point out the proximity of the M62).

Good to see another ambitious club. They'll overtake Salford in no time.

Is there any link there with the old Broughton Rangers, who were based in East Manchester for a time before they folded?

What league do they play in? Why do they need such a large ground if they are an amateur side?

Is this an attempt to get them into SL eventually? Who is backing them financially?

Apologies if it's in the article, it won't open for me.

Good luck, big potential market in Manchester, looking forward to seeing their progress!

There is no direct link in terms of founder members with Broughton Rangers, later named Belle Vue Rangers.

However, there's a huge nod to the history of RL in Manchester and the naming of 'Rangers' is to honour that history. The club is looking to build upon the history and hopefully bring professional Rugby League back to Manchester.

Currently in North West Mens League divison 4. Whilst the team is currently amateur, the club is being run as pretty much a semi-pro club. The stadium is a statement of intent for where we want to go, the club isn't there to make up numbers in NWML, we want to climb the ranks. The stadium also gives a great foundation to do that, attracting interest that would otherwise not be there.




That's the plan but there's a lot of work that needs to be done between then and now. The club has a wealthy board of businessmen and women and some very passionate RL backers. The club is looking to run self-sufficiently and this season we've covered our running costs through bringing in sponsorship. As you can imagine with a large stadium, the running costs aren't inconsiderable so the sponsorship that has been brought in is a big commitment to the club by local business'.

Yep, a strong team in Manchester can only be a good thing for Rugby League!

Thanks, let me know if you fancy sponsoring some RLFANS advertising boards.

Thanks for the comments, the first home league fixture is on Friday 20th March!

All they need now is to get sheik mansour hooked when he is walking into the stadium next door and the sport will really take off!

Good Afternoon!

Thank you very much for the kind comments above, it's heart warming to see the support for Manchester Rangers, not just from local people but clubs across the country. We have great ambition at the club and we want to make Rugby League a powerhouse in the city of Manchester, whilst keeping to our traditions and having a family and community focus.

Our next home game is on Friday 15th May with a 19http://i61.tinypic.com/bx5sh.jpg" >

Here is an interview in today's MEN paper with our current Head Coach and Ex GB prop Steve Molloy. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... on-9099486

Here is an interview in today's MEN paper with our current Head Coach and Ex GB prop Steve Molloy. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... on-9099486

6.6 miles.

Good Evening folks, just a quick update with regards to our game this Friday! We are hosting the playoff final for the Manchester regions champion schools spot, this will take place between Wright Robinson High School and Trinity High School. The two sides will fight it out for their place in the national competition, the game kicks off at 17:30 as a curtain raiser to our main event which kicks off at 19:30!

More details above!