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MRRCC in the News

Here are some news stories involving Mersey Rose Recreationals CC from our local (and sometimes national) news media. Opinions expressed within these articles are not necessarily those of the club.

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Liverpool World

Tom Large reports on Joe Crossley being named as one of  the MCC's Community Heroes.

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St Helens Star

Jamie Bowman's article pays tribute to Joe Crossley's contribution to cricket following recognition by the MCC.

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Merseyside Cricket Online

Tom Evans reports on Mersey Rose's reaction to the ECB's decision to ban transgender women from participating in women's cricket.

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River of Sport

Charlie Sangha takes a look at how the mainstream media represent - and sometimes misrepresent -  the LGBTQ+ community. 

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Merseyside Cricket Online

Tom Evans asks what progress on inclusion and tackling discrimination has been made since the publication of the ICEC report, and talks to players about their experiences and opinions - including Mersey Rose founder Andi Page

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Mersey Sport Live

Journalist Connor Lease chats to Mersey Rose Recs CC chairman Joe Crossley, who discusses his inclusive approach to cricket and explains how his new club is prioritising community over competitiveness.

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Mersey Sport Live

A number of clubs in the Liverpool area actively supported World Mental Health Day, including Mersey Rose Recs. Andi Page explains why mental health is every bit as important as physical health and why he believes it sports clubs can play a vital role.

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Mersey Sport Live

Holly Crebin and Sophie Marlow discuss initiatives across the Merseyside area to use sport as a means of improving mental health awareness. Includes a conversation with Mersey Rose's Andi Page, who argues that sports clubs can make a real difference.

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Merseyside Cricket Online

Award-winning cricket journalist Tom Evans asks why there is a need for an inclusive club in Merseyside.

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Mersey Sport Live

Lewis Grundell looks at the impact of Mersey Rose Recreations CC on the local community and asks what more the club has planned in relation to using cricket to facilitate inclusion and equality in the Merseyside area.

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Mersey Sport Live

Mersey Rose Recreationals' hardball captain, Andi Page, discusses the problems of homophobia and transphobia with journalist Conner Burgess, 

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Pink News

Pink News's Ali Condon explores what it is about Mersey Rose Recreationals that makes them different to other cricket clubs.

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St Helens Star

The St Helens Star confirms the award of a grant from the Merseyside-based LCR Pride Foundation for the development of LGBTQ+ sport. 

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Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Echo LGBTQ+ reporter Paul McAuley takes a look a new inclusive cricket team.

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MyGwork

The LGBTQ+ employees network reports on our club's value, ethos and vision. 

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