Stuart McDonald commenced the first of his three years as President in 1994/95. An accomplished writer and artist, he has had a number of books published and some of his portraits and caricatures hang in the clubhouse. On his retirement he volunteered his services to the Club and was Chairman of Playing for three years prior to his Presidency. Anton Taylor assumed the role of Club Captain in this season, returning from a two-year stint at Sale. He was only the second ex-Colt to take on this job within the Club.

For the first time in seventeen years, the First XV won more games than they lost in 1995/96 and under the captaincy of Tony Murton, they finished third in the league, missing the second place spot on points difference. In vogue with other rugby clubs, a ladies team was formed in this season, but to date have struggled to find sufficient numbers to field a full XV and have often had to join with other teams in a similar position to make up a side. Ian Sinclair was presented with a silver salver to mark the 50th. anniversary as a member. The Club was left a substantial legacy by Ted Rostron, a member back in the '40s and '50s, and in appreciation the lounge bar was renamed in his memory.

Tony Murton continued as captain in the next season, 1996/97, again, an occurrence not seen for seventeen years. Moor also had five players from the under-1 3 side in the Lancashire County trials, with Philip Koller making it to the county representative side. Sadly, Ian Sinclair and Ian McKay both died during the season, having between them put 120 years of hard work and devotion into the Club.

The 1997/98 President, Gary Walsh, was the first to take on the position whilst still actively playing, a situation that continued into 1998/99. The Club Captaincy was held by Tony Kirkham in '97/98 and he distinguished himself by not missing a single game, something almost unknown in the modern era.