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Leigh Leopards is a rugby league club in Leigh, Greater Manchester, founded in 1878. They are 2023 Challenge Cup winners and Super League side from Leigh, a proud rugby league town in Greater Manchester.
For many fans, the Leopards are the Leigh rugby club, although the town also has amateur league and union sides. So compare the nearby clubs below as well.
The club is one of 15 rugby league clubs we list in Greater Manchester.
Leigh Leopards is a rugby league club in Leigh, Greater Manchester, founded in 1878. In 2026 the club plays in Super League, the top tier of rugby league. It is also known as Leigh Centurions, Leigh RLFC, Leigh Rugby League Club or Leigh Rugby Club.
Leigh Leopards were known as Leigh Centurions until they rebranded in 2022, and many people still search for the old name. The club plays in Super League in 2026. For amateur rugby league in the town, see Leigh Miners Rangers and Leigh East. Leigh also has a rugby union club, Leigh RFC.
| Official name | Leigh Leopards |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Leigh Centurions, Leigh RLFC, Leigh Rugby League Club, Leigh Rugby Club |
| Code | Rugby league |
| Based in | Leigh, Greater Manchester |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Competition (2026) | Super League |
| Governing body | Rugby Football League (RFL) |
| Contact | Website – see Join & Contact |
| Area guide | Rugby clubs in Manchester |
Leigh Leopards dates from 1878, before the 1895 split that created the Northern Union. That breakaway, agreed in Huddersfield, became the game we now call rugby league.
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To ask about training, junior sections or volunteering, contact Leigh Leopards directly using the details on this page.
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In 2026 Leigh Leopards plays in Super League, the top tier of rugby league. See how the rugby league competitions work.
The club calls Leigh, Greater Manchester home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
Leigh Leopards was founded in 1878.
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Nearby clubs in our directory include Wigan Warriors, Salford Red Devils and Swinton Lions. Each has its own profile below.
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