A Brief History of Tyldesley Rugby Union Football Club: 1881 Club formed after meeting of local businessmen and rugby players from other Clubs decide to move from Garrett Hall to Tyldesley and become Tyldesley Football Club. 1887 England International William Buff Berry joins from Kendal Hornets 1895 Tyldesley beat Widnes at Warrington to win the Lancashire Cup in front of 15,000 spectators 1895 Tyldesley are one of the founder Clubs of the Northern Union Later to become Rugby League 1911 Tyldesley successfully reapply to the RFU after cost prove to much a burden in the Professional game 1926 Landowner and Club President Mr. William Hesketh Ramsden gives the Well Street ground in trust to the Club 192728 Centre Guy Wilson plays for England and goes on the British Argentine Tour. 193945 Seven Club Members killed during WW II. 1950s Over Seventeen players turn professional, including two pairs of halfbacks in the same season 195960 Both the First XV 1053 and the Second XV 1089 score 1000 points in a season 196566 A young Brian Ashton plays for Tyldesley prior to a first class career with Orrell, Fylde & England 1981 Tyldesley lose 2018 to AntiAssassins for the Club centenary celebrations. 1985 Founder Members of the pilot national league system the GIROBANK LEAGUE 1991 The First XV make it to the National Cup QuarterFinals. 1992 The Second XV score 1109 points to set a new Club points record 1995 The Third XV score 1123 points to set a new Club points record 1996 Club internet Web Site launched 1998 Talks begin over possible relocation to a new ground on Astley Street 1999 Tyldesley beat Leigh 2827 to win the Sean Grainey Memorial Cup for the first time 2001 Tyldesley beat Vickers in a Promotion Playoff in June Scoring 1049 points during the season in the process. 2001 Tyldesley beat Leigh to retake the Sean Graney Memorial Cup in a 1911 victory 2001 New Ground at St.Georges Park is opened by Lancashire County RFU President Bill Chappell on 17th November with Oldham the first visitors.

Address: St. Georges Park, Astley St., Tyldesley, Manchester, Lancashire, M29 8HG
Telephone: 01942 882967
Website: http://www.tyldesleyrufc.co.uk/