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About the Club
About Bishop Auckland RFC
Bishop Auckland RFC is a rugby union club in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, founded in 1880. It is a County Durham market town club competing in the North East leagues.
It is one of 13 rugby union clubs we list in County Durham.
At a Glance
Bishop Auckland Rugby Club at a glance
Bishop Auckland RFC is a rugby union club in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, founded in 1880. In 2026-27 its first XV plays in Counties 1 North East, level 7 of the English rugby union league structure. It is also known as Bishop Auckland Rugby Club, Bishop Auckland Rugby Football Club or Bishop Auckland Rugby.
| Official name | Bishop Auckland RFC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Bishop Auckland Rugby Club, Bishop Auckland Rugby Football Club, Bishop Auckland Rugby |
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | Bishop Auckland, County Durham |
| Founded | 1880 |
| League (2026-27) | Counties 1 North East (level 7) |
| Ground | West Mills Playing Fields Bridge Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 7PA |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | Phone – see Join & Contact |
| Area guide | Rugby clubs in the North East |
League confirmed from England Rugby, 31 October 2026.
Our Story
History of Bishop Auckland RFC
Bishop Auckland RFC dates from 1880, during rugby's first great expansion.
1880
Founded
140+
Years of History
Local Rugby
Other rugby union clubs nearby
Compare every club, league and training night in our guide to rugby clubs in the North East.
In total, County Durham has 13 rugby union clubs in our directory.
- Billingham RFC · Billingham
- Consett RFC · Consett
- DMP Durham Sharks · Durham
- Norton RFC · Stockton-on-Tees
- Peterlee RFC · Peterlee
- Spennymoor RFC · Spennymoor
- Stockton RFC · Stockton-on-Tees
- West Hartlepool RFC · Hartlepool
Join & Contact
Join or Contact Bishop Auckland RFC
To ask about training, junior sections or volunteering, contact Bishop Auckland RFC directly using the details on this page.
Contact Details
Bishop Auckland RFCWest Mills Playing Fields Bridge Road Bishop Auckland County Durham, DL14 7PA
Phone: 01388 602922
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Details checked 31 Oct 2026 from englandrugby.com.
Quick Answers
Bishop Auckland RFC FAQs
What league does Bishop Auckland RFC play in?
In 2026-27 Bishop Auckland RFC's first XV plays in Counties 1 North East, level 7 of the English rugby union league structure. See how the leagues work.
Where does Bishop Auckland RFC play?
The club calls Bishop Auckland, County Durham home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was Bishop Auckland RFC founded?
Bishop Auckland RFC was founded in 1880.
How can I join Bishop Auckland RFC?
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Bishop Auckland?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Durham City RFC, Darlington RFC and Stockton RFC. Each has its own profile below.
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