Who are Orrell rugby union?
Orrell Rugby Union Football Club is a rugby union team from Orrell in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester . The club was founded in 1927, holding a place in the top-tier of rugby union from 1986 to 1997.
What is the history of Orrell?
It has been variously recorded as Horul in 1212, Orel in 1292, Orhull in 1294 and Orul in 1307 and subsequently known as Orrell-in-Makerfield. It was the extreme north-west berewick of the manor of Newton-in-Makerfield before the Norman Conquest of England .
Where is Orrell in Wigan?
Orrell is a ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The population of the ward had fallen at the 2011 Census to 11,513. The centre of the area lies 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west of Wigan town centre and serves as a predominantly residential suburb of Wigan.
What ward is Orrell in?
Orrell is a village and a ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The population of the ward had fallen at the 2011 Census to 11,513. The centre of the area lies 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west of Wigan town centre and serves as a predominantly residential suburb of Wigan.
How did Orrell become so good?
On the field, Orrell began to do very well indeed. Between 1961 and 1966 they played 139 games with only 14 defeats. In September 1968, Orrell became the first club in Lancashire to erect floodlights, enabling the club to play in mid-week.
Who was the driving force behind the Orrell advance?
Alf Swift who was Club President from 1975/77 was an early driving force behind the Orrell advance. Long before he became President, Swift was one of a group of committee men who recognised the potential of the club to compete with the best the game had to offer. He began the search for top quality fixtures, mainly in the Northwest and Yorkshire.
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