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About the Club
About Keighley RFC
Keighley RFC is a rugby union club in Keighley, West Yorkshire, founded in 1878. It is a North West Yorkshire club competing in county and regional leagues, distinct from the rugby league Cougars.
As one of 16 rugby union clubs we list in West Yorkshire, Keighley RFC gives local players a place to train, compete and belong.
At a Glance
Keighley Rugby Club at a glance
Keighley RFC is a rugby union club in Keighley, West Yorkshire, founded in 1878. In 2026-27 its first XV plays in Counties 1 Yorkshire, level 7 of the English rugby union league structure. It is also known as Keighley Rugby Club, Keighley Rugby Football Club or Keighley Rugby.
| Official name | Keighley RFC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Keighley Rugby Club, Keighley Rugby Football Club, Keighley Rugby |
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | Keighley, West Yorkshire |
| Founded | 1878 |
| League (2026-27) | Counties 1 Yorkshire (level 7) |
| Ground | Skipton Road Utley Keighley BD20 6DT |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | Phone, Facebook – see Join & Contact |
League confirmed from England Rugby, 31 October 2026.
Our Story
History of Keighley RFC
Keighley RFC dates from 1878, during rugby's first great expansion.
1878
Founded
140+
Years of History
Local Rugby
Rugby Union Clubs in West Yorkshire
In total, West Yorkshire has 16 rugby union clubs in our directory.
- Ackroydians RFC · Halifax
- Aireborough RFC · Guiseley
- Ossett RFC · Ossett
- Otley RFC · Otley
- Pontefract RUFC · Pontefract
- Roundhegians RFC · Leeds
- Sandal RFC · Wakefield
- Wharfedale RFC · Ilkley
Join & Contact
Join or Contact Keighley RFC
To ask about training, junior sections or volunteering, contact Keighley RFC directly using the details on this page.
Contact Details
Keighley RFCSkipton Road Utley Keighley, BD20 6DT
Phone: 01535 602174
Facebook: facebook.com/KRUFC
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Details checked 31 Oct 2026 from englandrugby.com.
Quick Answers
Keighley RFC FAQs
What league does Keighley RFC play in?
In 2026-27 Keighley RFC's first XV plays in Counties 1 Yorkshire, level 7 of the English rugby union league structure. See how the leagues work.
Where does Keighley RFC play?
The club calls Keighley, West Yorkshire home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was Keighley RFC founded?
Keighley RFC was founded in 1878.
How can I join Keighley RFC?
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Keighley?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Headingley RFC, Otley RFC and Morley RFC. Each has its own profile below.
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