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Cumbria plays both codes, and which one you find depends on where you live. This page lists the 19 Cumbrian clubs in our directory — 8 rugby league and 11 rugby union.

The west coast towns of Barrow, Whitehaven and Workington are rugby league country, with Barrow Raiders, Whitehaven and Workington Town backed by busy amateur clubs. Rugby union is strongest in Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith and the Lake District towns, where clubs such as Kendal and Keswick are at the heart of their communities.

Distances are long in Cumbria, so many players choose a club by training night as much as by location.

Rugby Clubs by Town

Ambleside: Ambleside RFC
Askam-in-Furness: Askam ARLFC
Barrow-in-Furness: Barrow RFC, Barrow Raiders, Furness RFC
Carlisle: Carlisle RFC
Egremont: Egremont RFC, Egremont Rangers ARLFC
Kendal: Kendal RFC
Keswick: Keswick RFC
Millom: Millom ARLFC, Millom RFC
Penrith: Penrith RFC
Whitehaven: Kells ARLFC, Whitehaven RFC (Union), Whitehaven RLFC
Windermere: Windermere RFC
Workington: Seaton Rangers ARLFC, Workington Town RLFC

Rugby Union Clubs in Cumbria

Ambleside RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1935

Ambleside RFC

Ambleside, Cumbria

Lake District rugby club competing in county leagues with one of England's most scenic grounds.

Rugby UnionEst. 1873

Barrow RFC

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Furness peninsula rugby union club competing in Cumbrian and North West leagues.

Furness RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1924

Furness RFC

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

South Cumbrian club serving the Furness peninsula, competing in Cumbrian and North West leagues.

Carlisle RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1884

Carlisle RFC

Carlisle, Cumbria

Border city club with a strong membership across Cumbria.

Egremont RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1870

Egremont RFC

Egremont, Cumbria

West Cumberland market town club with competitive rugby in county and North West leagues.

Kendal RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1905

Kendal RFC

Kendal, Cumbria

South Cumbrian club based at Mintsfeet with competitive league rugby and strong community ties.

Keswick RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1948

Keswick RFC

Keswick, Cumbria

Lake District market town club competing in Cumbrian leagues with a beautiful mountain setting.

Millom RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1895

Millom RFC

Millom, Cumbria

South West Cumbrian town club offering rugby union in a traditionally rugby league area.

Penrith RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1872

Penrith RFC

Penrith, Cumbria

Eden Valley club competing in Cumbrian and North West leagues with a loyal community membership.

Whitehaven RFC (Union) club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1929

Whitehaven RFC (Union)

Whitehaven, Cumbria

West Cumbrian rugby union club competing in Cumbrian and North West leagues.

Windermere RFC club badge

Rugby UnionEst. 1930

Windermere RFC

Windermere, Cumbria

South Lakeland club competing in the Cumbrian leagues serving the tourism hub of the Lake District.

Rugby League Clubs in Cumbria

Askam ARLFC club badge

Rugby LeagueEst. 1919

Askam ARLFC

Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria

Furness area community club competing in Cumbrian rugby league leagues.

Barrow Raiders club badge

Rugby LeagueEst. 1900

Barrow Raiders

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Cumbrian Championship club with passionate support at Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness.

Egremont Rangers ARLFC club badge

Rugby LeagueEst. 1925

Egremont Rangers ARLFC

Egremont, Cumbria

West Cumbrian community club from a traditional rugby league area, competing in the NCL.

Rugby LeagueEst. 1873

Millom ARLFC

Millom, Cumbria

West Cumbrian rugby league club from a proud rugby heritage town near the Lake District.

Rugby LeagueEst. 1936

Kells ARLFC

Whitehaven, Cumbria

Whitehaven area community club competing in the Cumbrian leagues and National Conference.

Whitehaven RLFC club badge

Rugby LeagueEst. 1948

Whitehaven RLFC

Whitehaven, Cumbria

West Cumbrian rugby league club competing in the Championship at the Recreation Ground.

Seaton Rangers ARLFC club badge

Rugby LeagueEst. 1940

Seaton Rangers ARLFC

Workington, Cumbria

West Cumbrian community club competing in the NCL and local Cumbrian rugby league.

Rugby LeagueEst. 1945

Workington Town RLFC

Workington, Cumbria

West Cumbrian League 1 club playing at Derwent Park, one of the strongest rugby league communities in the region.

Quick Answers

Rugby Clubs in Cumbria FAQs

How many rugby clubs are there in Cumbria?

Our directory currently lists 19 clubs in Cumbria — 11 rugby union and 8 rugby league. If a club is missing, you can register it for free.

Where is rugby league played in Cumbria?

Mainly along the west coast: Barrow-in-Furness, Whitehaven, Workington and the surrounding towns all have professional or amateur rugby league clubs.

How do I join a rugby club in Cumbria?

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.

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