Rejuvenated after the Christmas break, our rugby union sides return to the pitch this weekend.
ADM Premier Division:Burnley v Aldwinians, Didsbury Toc H v Wigan, Eccles v Widnes, Fleetwood v West Park, Liverpool Collegiate v Oldham, Liverpool St Helens v Ormskirk
ADM Division One:Birchfield v Ashton, Bury v North Manchester, Clitheroe v Marple, Colne & Nelson v Dukinfield, Old Bedians v Liverpool Medical School
North One West: Bowdon v Stockport, Douglas v Broughton Park, Firwood Waterloo v Carlisle, Glossop v Wilmslow, Kendal v Altrincham Kersal, Manchester v Birkenhead Park, Penrith v Vale of Lune
Manchester United’s unbeaten start under Michael Carrick came to an end against Newcastle last week, losing 2-1 courtesy of a late strike from William Osula.
Manchester City faced a tough FA Cup draw away at St James’ Park against Newcastle on Saturday, a team we’d already played four times previously this season across all domestic competitions.