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UK Rugby Club Directory
Rugby Teams & Clubs in the UK: All 637 Clubs
Search every rugby union, rugby league and rugby business across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Browse the full list of UK rugby teams below, or search by club name, town or county. Every club has its own profile with its ground, history and contact details. Want to understand the levels first? Read our guide to rugby leagues in the UK.
637 clubs found
The full list of rugby clubs in the UK
Our list of rugby clubs covers every level, from PREM Rugby and Super League to amateur community teams. Each listing shows the club's code, town and county and the year it was founded. Clubs are sorted so the best-known appear first. Use search or the area pages to narrow the list down to local rugby clubs.
| Nation | Rugby union clubs | Rugby league clubs |
|---|---|---|
| England | 355 | 99 |
| Wales | 64 | 2 |
| Scotland | 44 | – |
| Northern Ireland | 6 | – |
Directory counts on 1 November 2026, excluding rugby businesses and a small number of clubs based overseas or in the Channel Islands.
The busiest counties in our directory are:
- West Yorkshire: 61 clubs, mostly rugby league
- Greater London: 55
- Greater Manchester: 32
- Devon: 22
- West Midlands: 21
How to choose a local rugby club
Choose a local rugby club by distance first, then training nights, then playing level. A club you can reach in 15 minutes is one you will keep going to. Check that it plays the code you want and runs a team at your level. Clubs with three or more adult teams suit beginners best.
Questions worth asking a club before you join:
- How many adult teams do you run, and which one would I start in?
- When are training nights, and is there a coach for newcomers?
- What does membership cost, and is there a trial period?
- Do you have a women's, veterans or touch rugby section?
- For parents: which age groups do you run, and are coaches DBS-checked? (In Scotland, PVG-checked.)
Rugby teams in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Rugby teams in England play in RFU leagues (union) or RFL competitions (league). Welsh, Scottish and Irish clubs play in their own union's leagues. Each nation also has professional teams in the United Rugby Championship. Every club on this page links to a profile, and English union clubs show their confirmed league.
- England: rugby union clubs, rugby league clubs and the RFU league structure
- Wales: Cardiff rugby clubs and all Welsh clubs
- Scotland: Edinburgh rugby clubs and all Scottish clubs
- Northern Ireland: Ulster Rugby and IRFU
Rugby club finder: other ways to search
Besides this directory, each governing body runs an official club finder. England Rugby's covers RFU-affiliated union clubs, and the RFL, WRU, Scottish Rugby and IRFU each list their own clubs. Our directory brings both codes and all four nations together in one place, with area pages and full club profiles.
When to use which:
- Want official fixtures and league tables? Use the governing body's site. Our English club profiles link straight to each club's England Rugby fixtures page.
- Want to compare clubs in one area, across both codes? Use our area pages or the search above.
- Want contact details? Check the club profile. If we don't hold any, the profile links to the best official source.
How to find a rugby club in three steps
To find a rugby club, search this list by your town, shortlist the two or three nearest clubs, then contact them about their next training session. Most clubs let newcomers train before joining, and every profile here shows the club’s code, ground and contact details.
- Search by town or county using the box at the top of this page, or open your area page.
- Check the code and level. Rugby union is 15-a-side; rugby league is 13-a-side. A club’s profile shows its league, so you can pick a competitive or a social side.
- Get in touch. Use the contact details on the profile and ask when the next training night is. Our guide to finding a rugby club near you covers what to ask.
Names of rugby teams: professional and community clubs
This list of rugby teams covers 637 names of rugby teams and clubs in the UK. It includes every professional British rugby team, from PREM Rugby and Super League clubs to the URC sides in Wales and Scotland, plus hundreds of community rugby football teams. Use the filters to sort the list.
List of professional rugby teams in the UK
This list of professional rugby teams covers both codes and every home nation. Professional rugby teams make up only a small share of the 637 clubs.
- Rugby union, England (PREM Rugby): Bath Rugby, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester Rugby, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Red Bulls, Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks and Saracens.
- Rugby league, England (Super League): Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers, Huddersfield Giants, Hull FC, Hull KR, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Leopards, St Helens, Wakefield Trinity, Warrington Wolves, Wigan Warriors and York Knights.
- Rugby union, Wales and Scotland (URC): Cardiff Rugby, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets, plus Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors.
- Rugby union, Northern Ireland (URC): Ulster Rugby.
Community British rugby teams
Most names on this rugby teams list are community clubs. They run men's, women's and junior teams and play in local leagues. In practice, these are the clubs most people mean when they search for local rugby teams.
RFU find a club vs this rugby club finder
The England Rugby "find a club" tool (often called the RFU team finder) covers RFU teams in England only. This rugby club finder covers rugby union and rugby league across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Use both: find rugby clubs here, then confirm details with the club.
| Tool | Covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| England Rugby find a club (RFU) | RFU teams in England | Checking a club is RFU affiliated |
| RFL club finder | Rugby league clubs | Official rugby league clubs |
| UK Rugby Club Directory | 637 union and league clubs across the UK | Comparing local rugby teams side by side |
To find a local rugby club quickly, type your town into the search above, then shortlist two or three clubs. British rugby teams outside England are included too, so this works as a list of professional rugby teams and community clubs across the UK. UK rugby league clubs are listed alongside union clubs; for league only, see rugby league clubs in the UK.
City and county guides: rugby union clubs in London, Manchester rugby league teams, rugby union teams in Leeds and local rugby league teams in Hull.
Frequently asked questions
How many rugby clubs are there in the UK?
Across both codes and all four nations there are well over 2,000 rugby clubs. Our directory lists 637 of them and grows every month. Clubs can register for free.
What is the difference between a rugby team and a rugby club?
A club is the organisation; a team is one side it fields. A typical community club runs several adult teams (1st XV, 2nd XV and so on), a women's team and mini and junior age-group teams.
How do I find a local rugby club?
Search by town at the top of this page, or open your area page. Shortlist the clubs closest to you and contact them about the next training session.
What leagues do English rugby clubs play in?
English rugby union clubs play in the RFU pyramid: PREM Rugby, Champ Rugby, the National Leagues, Regional 1 and 2, and the Counties leagues. See our league structure guide.
Is there a list of all rugby teams in England?
No single list covers both codes. England Rugby lists RFU-affiliated rugby union clubs and the RFL covers rugby league. Our list brings both together: 637 UK clubs, including 355 English rugby union clubs.
What are the names of the professional rugby teams in England?
In rugby union, the 10 PREM Rugby clubs are Bath, Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Gloucester, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Newcastle Red Bulls, Northampton Saints, Sale Sharks and Saracens. In rugby league, 12 English clubs play in Super League.
How many rugby league clubs are there in the UK?
This list includes 101 UK rugby league clubs, mostly in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cumbria. See our rugby league page for the full list.
Can I use the RFU team finder to find England rugby clubs?
Yes. The England Rugby find a club tool, often called the RFU team finder, lists RFU teams and England rugby clubs. It does not cover rugby league, Wales or Scotland, so use this list for those.
Where can I find local rugby teams and rugby football teams near me?
Search your town in the box above to see local rugby teams. Every rugby football team on this list has a profile with its location, the code it plays and how to get in touch.
Is there an England rugby teams list for club rugby?
Yes. Filter this list to England to see English club rugby from PREM Rugby to local Counties leagues. England club rugby makes up 449 of the 637 clubs on our England rugby teams list.
Which rugby union teams in the UK are on this list?
All 470 rugby union teams in the UK that we hold are on this list, alongside 101 rugby league clubs. Filter by Rugby Union to see only union clubs.
What is the fastest way to find a local rugby club?
Type your town into the search box, then open the two or three closest results. To find a local rugby club with the right teams for you, check each profile and contact the club before training.