Running out at Twickenham is the dream for every grassroots rugby player and next month it will come true for no fewer than four of Manchester’s own.

Chris Ashton can light up England’s attack this autumn and force his way into Eddie Jones’ World Cup plans, according to Jason Robinson.

Wigan RUFC are celebrating this week after director Frank Morgan received national recognition for his contributions to rugby at the Crabbie’s National Rugby Awards.

The Aviva Premiership Rugby season may be over for another year but memories of the 2018 final will live long in the memory for youngsters from Warrington and Macclesfield after they got to experience a special day out at Twickenham Stadium.

It’s a decade-long grassroots rugby event which has seen enough young participants to completely fill Twickenham Stadium, and helped start the career of a number of professional players, including Sale Sharks double act Sam and Ben Curry.

Youngsters from Manchester Rugby Club will embark on the first step towards a dream Twickenham appearance on Sunday as the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup returns for its seminal testimonial season; celebrating its tenth year.

The North West is basking in rugby glory after two teams from Greater Manchester won accolades at the prestigious Crabbie’s National Rugby Awards at Twickenham.

Wigan RFC are celebrating after claiming the best Youth and Mini Section of the Year at Wednesday’s Crabbie’s National Rugby Awards at Twickenham.

The fairy-tale continued for Waterloo RFC’s Rhys Hulse after he joined Premiership Rugby’s biggest names at a star-studded season launch at Twickenham last week.

England legend Jason Robinson admits he is hugely disappointed that Sale Sharks’ cross-code star Denny Solomona will miss out on the chance to feature against Argentina next month.

Stockport’s rugby starlets had a day to remember as they not only rubbed shoulders with World Cup winner Jason Robinson, but played a starring role in Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Rugby final at Twickenham.