Broughton Park RUFC

Play at Manchester 2012 will take place between 1st and 3rd June 2012 at Broughton Park RUFC in South Manchester. Broughton Park is only a short 15 minute journey from Manchester city centre.

Founded in 1882, Broughton Park RUFC is one of the largest and best-known clubs in the North West of England.

At Broughton Park, you will find:

• Five playing pitches plus all practice pitches
• A tented village including team accommodation
• Modern grandstand with seating for supporters
• Bar and merchandising area
• Catering facilities
• Welcome tent
• Medical and press centre

Getting to and from Broughton Park RUFC

If you’re an officially registered player or supporter, transport to and from Broughton Park on practice and playing days is provided.

If you want to get there by public transport, it’s easy. By Metrolink tram: take the purple line in the direction of St Werburgh’s Road. Alight at St Werburgh’s Road and Broughton Park RUFC is a short 10 minutes walk away. Further information from: www.metrolink.co.uk

Please note there will be very limited parking at Broughton Park RUFC.

Play format

Play will take place between 1st and 3rd June 2012. Group stages will be all day Friday and Saturday morning. Quarter-finals are scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Semi-finals and finals (including the championship match) will happen on Sunday.