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About the Club
About York Rugby Union Club
York Rugby Union Club is a rugby union club in York, North Yorkshire, founded in 1928. It is a City of York's premier rugby union club, playing at Clifton Park with a long history in Yorkshire rugby.
York Rugby Union Club is one of 10 rugby union clubs we list in North Yorkshire.
At a Glance
York Rugby Club at a glance
York Rugby Union Club is a rugby union club in York, North Yorkshire, founded in 1928. In 2026-27 its first XV plays in Regional 1 North East, level 5 of the English rugby union league structure. It is also known as York Rugby Club, York RFC, York Rugby Football Club or York Rugby.
| Official name | York Rugby Union Club |
|---|---|
| Also known as | York Rugby Club, York RFC, York Rugby Football Club, York Rugby |
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | York, North Yorkshire |
| Founded | 1928 |
| League (2026-27) | Regional 1 North East (level 5) |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | See Join & Contact |
| Area guide | Rugby clubs in North Yorkshire |
League confirmed from England Rugby, 31 October 2026.
Our Story
History of York Rugby Union Club
York Rugby Union Club formed in 1928, in the years between the two World Wars.
1928
Founded
90+
Years of History
Local Rugby
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Join & Contact
Join or Contact York Rugby Union Club
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Quick Answers
York Rugby Union Club FAQs
What league does York Rugby Union Club play in?
In 2026-27 York Rugby Union Club's first XV plays in Regional 1 North East, level 5 of the English rugby union league structure. See how the leagues work.
Where does York Rugby Union Club play?
The club calls York, North Yorkshire home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was York Rugby Union Club founded?
York Rugby Union Club was founded in 1928.
How can I join York Rugby Union Club?
Ask the club about its next training session. The Join & Contact section on this page shows the best way to reach York Rugby Union Club.
Which other rugby union clubs are near York?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Harrogate RFC, Skipton RFC and Middlesbrough RFC. Each has its own profile below.
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