Salford winners enjoy Rugby World Cup experience

As part of Salford’s proud role as a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, free tickets were distributed to young people, families and community groups giving many the chance to experience world-class rugby for the very first time.

Among the lucky winners was Salford resident Jordan Parker, who attended with his family and soaked up the atmosphere at Salford Community Stadium. His son captured the excitement of the day on his YouTube channel, The Salford Lad, sharing their experience with the wider community.

Away from the stadium, Jordan is well known locally as a co-founder of Two Brews, a registered homeless charity that began in 2020 as a grassroots community group with the help of 10 volunteers. Operating seven nights a week, Two Brews provides hot meals and essentials for people experiencing homelessness in Manchester, and is also on call to support rough sleepers in Salford.

Now operating with over 40 volunteers, the charity also offers mentorship and assistance, signposting people to various services, which often lead to the next steps in housing and employment.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “It’s been wonderful to see so many people from Salford enjoying the Women’s Rugby World Cup. From young people attending with their schools to families and community groups experiencing international sport on their doorstep.

I’m especially pleased that Jordan and his family could be part of this, and I want to thank him for the incredible work he does through Two Brews to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Tackling homelessness remains one of our top priorities with a key focus on early homelessness intervention, and residents like Jordan are a real inspiration.”

Jordan Parker said: “I’d like to say thank you to Salford Council for the tickets. Not only did this allow me to take my son to the game and experience women’s rugby union, it also allowed me to bring along some ex-service users of our homeless charity, Two Brews, who believed in themselves and have turned their lives around.

For them, it was an experience they will never forget. These guys actually volunteer for us now and give back to the community and I am so proud of them.
It was great to see Salford full of rugby fans, and the atmosphere was insane. Thanks again.”

The ticket giveaway was part of Salford’s commitment to making major events accessible to all and stories like Jordan’s show how these moments can connect with wider community efforts and leave a lasting impact beyond the pitch.