Your Community Club in Ince
The heart of Ince-in-Makerfield since 1926. Sport, community events, venue hire, and a warm welcome for everyone in Wigan.
More Than a Sports Club
Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club has been at the heart of Ince-in-Makerfield for nearly a century. Formed in 2001, the club brought together Rose Bridge Open Age Rugby League (established in 1926), Ince St Williams Junior Rugby — both with rich local heritage — and Ince Bowling Club.
Today, we are a thriving community sports club in Wigan, bringing people together both on and off the field. Whether it's rugby league on the pitch, a Scout group meeting in the clubhouse, a family celebration in our function room, or simply a friendly face behind the bar — The Bridge is a place for everyone.
From junior rugby league for children as young as 18 months through our Mini Bridgers programme, to Ince Rose Bridge LDRL, Junior Rugby, the Pantheresses girls teams, Open Age sides competing in the National Conference League, and Masters Rugby — sport is at the core of everything we do. But we're just as proud of the wider role we play in the community. Proud winners of the 2025 Believe Club of the Year Award, we remain committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone across Ince, Wigan, and beyond.
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View Our Facebook Page Or follow us on InstagramUpcoming Home Fixtures
H Varty’s 90th Birthday vs Full Day of Celebration
H U15s Pantheresses vs Waterhead
H U16s Pantheresses vs Driglington
H Open Age vs Rochdale Mayfield
H U9s Blacks vs Culcheth, Halton and St Judes
H U9s Reds vs Burtonwood and St Pats
H U11s Juniors vs Pilks Recs Amber
H U14s Juniors vs Chorley Panthers
H Open Age vs Clock Face Miners
H Greenmount Pantheresses NINES vs Festival
Upcoming Events
Bingo Night
Eyes down at 8pm. Great prizes, dabbers provided. A fun, relaxed night at The Clubhouse with something for everyone.
Open Age Match Day
Come and support Ince Rose Bridge open age rugby league team. Bar open before and after the game. Atmosphere guaranteed.
Mini Bridgers Training
Fun-first rugby training for our youngest players. Qualified, DBS-checked coaches. All children aged 4-7 welcome — no experience needed.
Quiz Night
Teams of four, £2 per person. Great prizes, cheap drinks, and a proper community night out at The Clubhouse. All...
Host Your Next Event With Us
Looking for a function room to hire in Wigan? Our clubhouse is perfect for weddings, birthday parties, wakes, christenings, meetings, and private events. Fully licensed bar, competitive rates, and a 55-space car park on site.
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Yes! Our function room at Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club is available to hire for weddings, birthday parties, wakes, christenings, corporate events, and private functions. We have a fully licensed bar, 55-space car park, and competitive rates. Get in touch via our contact page for availability and pricing.
Ince Rose Bridge ARLFC runs rugby league teams from under 6s right through to open age. We welcome boys and girls of all abilities. Our junior section covers under 6s through to under 18s, with our first team competing in the National Conference League. No experience needed — come along to a training session and give it a try.
We're located at Pinfold Street, Higher Ince, Wigan, WN2 2DZ. The club is in the heart of Ince-in-Makerfield with a 55-space car park on site. We're easily accessible from the A577 and just a few minutes from Wigan town centre.
Yes, there is an active Scout group based at Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club. The group welcomes young people and meets regularly at the clubhouse. Contact the club for current meeting times and how to sign up.
Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club has a function room for hire, a fully licensed bar, grass rugby league pitches, a big screen TV for watching live sport, a pool table, darts board, an outside area, 55-space car park, and full disabled access. We are a welcoming community hub with something for everyone.
Membership is open to everyone. Pop into the club or get in touch via our contact page for details on membership options. Whether you're interested in rugby, social events, or just want a friendly local club, you're welcome at The Bridge.
Absolutely. As a community-run club and registered charity, we rely on volunteers to keep things going. Whether you can help with coaching, events, fundraising, matchdays, or behind the bar, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch via the club or our social media channels.
Interested in sponsoring Ince Rose Bridge? Get in touch