NEWLY-PROMOTED Tyldesley RU start pre-season at their new St George's Park ground on Tuesday, July 10 starting at 7pm.

Club coach David Sivill will be putting all players through their paces prior to the start of the new season in August. All playing members both old and new are asked to attend.

Tyldesley second team will also be aiming to win something this season as they compete in the newly formed Second XV Merit League.

The first visitors to SGP will be neighbours Leigh on August 25 when the local rivals meet in the annual Grainey Memorial Cup game held over from last season. Tyldesley kick off their league campaign on September 8 at Rochdale.

Tyldesley's Mini & Junior Section are still training every Wednesday at 6pm and Sunday at 11am on Astley Street Park. New players aged 6 and upwards are welcomed. The Under 17s are looking to strengthen their squad for their first venture into league rugby in the Lancashire & Cheshire Junior Colts League.