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North East Rugby Clubs

Compare 25 rugby clubs in the North East, see where each one plays, and find the right club near you.

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The North East is rugby union country, with strong clubs in almost every town between the Tees and the Scottish border. This page lists the 25 clubs in our directory across County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland.

Newcastle Falcons are the region's professional side, but the heart of North East rugby is its community clubs — from Blaydon, Darlington Mowden Park and Durham City to market-town clubs in Northumberland such as Tynedale, Morpeth and Alnwick.

Use the town list below to find clubs near you, then check each profile for where the club plays.

Rugby Clubs by Town

Alnwick: Alnwick RFC
Ashington: Ashington RFC
Billingham: Billingham RFC
Bishop Auckland: Bishop Auckland RFC
Blaydon: Blaydon RFC
Blyth: Blyth RFC
Consett: Consett RFC
Corbridge: Tynedale RFC
Darlington: Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, Darlington RFC
Durham: DMP Durham Sharks, Durham City RFC
Hartlepool: Hartlepool RFC, West Hartlepool RFC
Hexham: Hexham RFC
Morpeth: Morpeth RFC
Newcastle upon Tyne: Medicals RFC, Newcastle Falcons, Newcastle Thunder
Peterlee: Peterlee RFC
Ponteland: Ponteland RFC
Spennymoor: Spennymoor RFC
Stockton-on-Tees: Norton RFC, Stockton RFC
Sunderland: Sunderland RFC

Rugby Union Clubs in the North East

Rugby UnionEst. 1955

Alnwick RFC

Alnwick, Northumberland

Northumberland market town club in a stunning castle setting, welcoming players of all abilities.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1927

Ashington RFC

Ashington, Northumberland

Northumberland mining town club competing in county and North East leagues.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1948

Billingham RFC

Billingham, County Durham

Teesside club with competitive rugby in the North East leagues and a welcoming community atmosphere.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1880

Bishop Auckland RFC

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

County Durham market town club competing in the North East leagues.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1892

Blaydon RFC

Blaydon, Tyne and Wear

Gateshead-based club with a passionate fanbase along the Tyne.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1929

Blyth RFC

Blyth, Northumberland

Northumberland coastal town club offering competitive rugby in North East leagues.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1926

Consett RFC

Consett, County Durham

County Durham steel town club competing in North East leagues with a strong working-class tradition.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1876

Tynedale RFC

Corbridge, Northumberland

South Tyne valley club competing in the National Leagues with a famous base at Corbridge ground.

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Rugby UnionEst. 2015

Darlington Mowden Park Sharks

Darlington, County Durham

Premiership Women's Rugby club from County Durham competing at the highest level of the English women's game.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1863

Darlington RFC

Darlington, County Durham

County Durham market town club with a large membership and competitive rugby at all levels.

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Rugby UnionEst. 2018

DMP Durham Sharks

Durham, County Durham

North East women's Premiership rugby club based at Maiden Castle, developing top women's rugby talent.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1869

Durham City RFC

Durham, County Durham

Cathedral city club in County Durham with a proud history and competitive rugby in the North East.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1879

Hartlepool RFC

Hartlepool, County Durham

County Durham port town club with strong local support.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1881

West Hartlepool RFC

Hartlepool, County Durham

Historic Hartlepool club that once competed in the Premiership.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1910

Hexham RFC

Hexham, Northumberland

Northumberland market town club on the Roman Wall competing in North East leagues.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1872

Morpeth RFC

Morpeth, Northumberland

Northumberland market town club competing in the North East leagues with a strong amateur ethos.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1887

Medicals RFC

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Newcastle-based club with strong links to the medical community and competitive rugby in the North East.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1877

Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

The North East's top rugby union club, based at Kingston Park Stadium and passionate about developing local talent.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1968

Peterlee RFC

Peterlee, County Durham

East Durham new town club offering rugby union and a welcoming community atmosphere.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1949

Ponteland RFC

Ponteland, Northumberland

North Northumberland suburb club competing in county and North East leagues.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1927

Spennymoor RFC

Spennymoor, County Durham

County Durham mining town club with competitive rugby in the North East leagues.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1930

Norton RFC

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham

North Teesside club competing in county and North East leagues with a welcoming membership.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1876

Stockton RFC

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham

Teesside club on the south bank of the River Tees with strong community connections and competitive rugby.

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Rugby UnionEst. 1873

Sunderland RFC

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Wearside club with strong local support in the North East.

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Rugby League Clubs in the North East

Rugby LeagueEst. 1999

Newcastle Thunder

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

North East rugby league side competing in the Championship and key to developing the game outside Yorkshire.

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Quick Answers

North East Rugby Clubs FAQs

How many rugby clubs are there in the North East?

Our directory currently lists 25 clubs in the North East — 24 rugby union and 1 rugby league. If a club is missing, you can register it for free.

Is there rugby league in the North East?

Rugby league is much smaller here than rugby union, but our directory lists Newcastle Thunder.

How do I join a rugby club in the North East?

Pick two or three clubs near you, check each club's profile for where it plays and how to get in touch, then ask about the next training session. Our guide to finding a rugby club walks you through it.

Is Your Club Missing?

We add new clubs regularly. If your club is not listed yet, register it for free so players searching near you can find it.