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Rugby Clubs in Birmingham

7 rugby teams in Birmingham and Solihull, from National League rugby to friendly community clubs. Compare rugby clubs in Birmingham below.

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This page lists 7 rugby clubs in Birmingham and neighbouring Solihull, so you can compare rugby teams in Birmingham quickly. In addition, every club links to its own profile with the ground and contact details.

Birmingham Moseley is the city's best-known club, with roots going back to 1873. Meanwhile, Bournville RFC play at Avery Fields in Edgbaston and recently won promotion to National League 2 West.

Community Rugby Clubs in Birmingham

Across the city, Harborne RFC and Yardley & District RFC offer friendly community rugby. For example, Yardley & District formed in 1971 when two local clubs merged. Birmingham & Solihull RFC, meanwhile, famously beat London Wasps in a 2004 cup tie.

Rugby Clubs in Solihull

Just south of the city, Camp Hill RFC play at Haslucks Green Road in Shirley, and Edwardian FC (Rugby Union) are based at the Memorial Ground on Streetsbrook Road. Both clubs date from the 19th century.

Rugby Teams in Birmingham and Solihull

Finding the Right Club

First, decide how far you are happy to travel for training. Then contact a few clubs and ask which teams have space. Because most clubs offer a taster session, you can try before you commit.

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Quick Answers

Rugby Clubs in Birmingham FAQs

What is the biggest rugby club in Birmingham?

Birmingham Moseley is the city's highest-profile club, playing in the National Leagues. Its roots go back to 1873.

Are there rugby clubs in Solihull?

Yes, there are. Camp Hill RFC in Shirley and Edwardian FC (Rugby Union) are both in Solihull.

How many rugby teams in Birmingham do you list?

We currently list 7 clubs in Birmingham and Solihull. More clubs are added regularly.

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FAQs

The RFU registers over 1,900 rugby union clubs in England alone, with a further 800+ clubs across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK Rugby Club Directory lists 470 of the most prominent clubs. Use the search tool above to find rugby union clubs near you.

Rugby union is played with 15 players per side under World Rugby rules. Rugby league is played with 13 players per side and is strongest in the North of England. Both codes are covered in this directory — use the filter buttons to search union or league clubs separately.

Almost all community rugby union clubs actively welcome adult beginners. Find a club near you using this directory, contact them via their profile page, and ask about beginner or social rugby sessions. Most clubs offer a free trial before committing to membership.

Below the Gallagher Premiership and RFU Championship, the English pyramid runs through National Leagues 1 and 2 and then regional divisions — London & SE, Midlands, North and South West — all the way to county and local league level.

Yes — most rugby union clubs now have dedicated women's and girls' sections. The RFU's Allianz Premier 15s is the top domestic women's league in England, with a full pyramid of regional and county leagues below it.