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About the Club
About Loughborough RFC
Loughborough RFC is a rugby union club in Loughborough, Leicestershire, founded in 1877. It is an East Midlands university town club distinct from the students, competing in the Midlands leagues.
It is one of nine rugby union clubs we list in Leicestershire.
At a Glance
Loughborough Rugby Club at a glance
Loughborough RFC is a rugby union club in Loughborough, Leicestershire, founded in 1877. In 2026-27 its first XV plays in Counties 2 Midlands East (North), level 8 of the English rugby union league structure. It is also known as Loughborough Rugby Club, Loughborough Rugby Football Club or Loughborough Rugby.
| Official name | Loughborough RFC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Loughborough Rugby Club, Loughborough Rugby Football Club, Loughborough Rugby |
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Founded | 1877 |
| League (2026-27) | Counties 2 Midlands East (North) (level 8) |
| Ground | The Clubhouse Derby Road Playing Fields Off Cotton Way Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 5FJ |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | Email – see Join & Contact |
League confirmed from England Rugby, 31 October 2026.
Our Story
History of Loughborough RFC
Loughborough RFC dates from 1877, during rugby's first great expansion.
1877
Founded
140+
Years of History
Local Rugby
Rugby Union Clubs in Leicestershire
In total, Leicestershire has nine rugby union clubs in our directory.
- Hinckley RFC · Hinckley
- Leicester Tigers · Leicester
- Leicester Tigers Women · Leicester
- Loughborough Lightning · Loughborough
- Lutterworth RFC · Lutterworth
- Market Harborough RFC · Market Harborough
- Melton Mowbray RFC · Melton Mowbray
- Wigston RFC · Wigston
Join & Contact
Join or Contact Loughborough RFC
To ask about training, junior sections or volunteering, contact Loughborough RFC directly using the details on this page.
Contact Details
Loughborough RFCThe Clubhouse Derby Road Playing Fields Off Cotton Way Loughborough Leicestershire, LE11 5FJ
Email: loughborough.rugbyfc@gmail.com
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Details checked 31 Oct 2026 from englandrugby.com.
Quick Answers
Loughborough RFC FAQs
What league does Loughborough RFC play in?
In 2026-27 Loughborough RFC's first XV plays in Counties 2 Midlands East (North), level 8 of the English rugby union league structure. See how the leagues work.
Where does Loughborough RFC play?
The club calls Loughborough, Leicestershire home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was Loughborough RFC founded?
Loughborough RFC was founded in 1877.
How can I join Loughborough RFC?
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Loughborough?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Leicester Tigers, Loughborough Lightning and Leicester Tigers Women. Each has its own profile below.
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