Cheltenham RFC
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Spa town Gloucestershire club competing in the South West leagues from their Newlands ground.
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Gloucestershire has one of England's deepest rugby traditions, centred on Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm. This page lists the 8 Gloucestershire clubs in our directory.
Below the professional game, Hartpury, Cinderford and Cleve lead a strong community scene, with town clubs in Cheltenham, Stroud and Cirencester. Bristol clubs are on our Bristol page.
Rugby Clubs by Town
- Cheltenham: Cheltenham RFC
- Cinderford: Cinderford RFC
- Cirencester: Cirencester RFC
- Gloucester: Gloucester Rugby
- Hartpury: Gloucester-Hartpury Women, Hartpury RFC
- Mangotsfield: Cleve RFC
- Stroud: Stroud RFC
All Rugby Clubs in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire rugby clubs by league
Gloucestershire rugby clubs cover every level. Gloucester play in PREM Rugby and Hartpury in Champ Rugby. Cinderford in the Forest of Dean are in National League 2 West, and Cleve in Mangotsfield in Regional 2 Severn. Cheltenham, Stroud and Cirencester play in the Tribute Ale Counties leagues.
| Club | Town | Founded | League 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Rugby | Gloucester | 1873 | PREM Rugby |
| Hartpury RFC | Hartpury | 2014 | Champ Rugby |
| Cinderford RFC | Cinderford | 1886 | National League 2 West |
| Cleve RFC | Mangotsfield | 1922 | Regional 2 Severn |
| Cheltenham RFC | Cheltenham | 1886 | Counties 1 Western North |
| Stroud RFC | Stroud | 1874 | Counties 2 Gloucestershire |
| Cirencester RFC | Cirencester | 1878 | Counties 3 Gloucestershire North |
Leagues confirmed from England Rugby team pages on 31 October 2026. Sponsor names omitted.
Rugby clubs in Gloucester
In Gloucester city, our directory currently lists Gloucester Rugby, the PREM club at Kingsholm, founded in 1873, and Hartpury just outside the city. The city also has several community clubs that we have not yet listed. If you run one, you can register it free so local players can find you.
Until more Gloucester city clubs are listed, the closest community options in our directory are Cheltenham, Stroud and Cinderford. Each is around 20 to 30 minutes away. Register a Gloucester club
Gloucestershire rugby clubs and the county union
Gloucestershire rugby clubs play in RFU leagues and are supported locally by the Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union, one of the RFU’s county bodies. It runs county cups and representative teams. The clubs on this page are in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cinderford, Cirencester, Stroud and Mangotsfield, so most players have a club within a short drive.
To check a club’s current league or find a team at the right level, open its profile or see our English rugby union league structure guide.
Sources and further reading
Gloucestershire rugby clubs by age: oldest to newest
Our directory lists 8 rugby clubs in Gloucestershire: all 8 rugby union. The oldest is Gloucester Rugby, founded in 1873, and 5 of the 8 were formed before 1900. Gloucester Rugby and Stroud both date from the 1870s.
| Club | Code | Founded | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Rugby | Rugby union | 1873 | Gloucester |
| Stroud RFC | Rugby union | 1874 | Stroud |
| Cirencester RFC | Rugby union | 1878 | Cirencester |
| Cheltenham RFC | Rugby union | 1886 | Cheltenham |
| Cinderford RFC | Rugby union | 1886 | Cinderford |
| Cleve RFC | Rugby union | 1922 | Mangotsfield |
| Hartpury RFC | Rugby union | 2014 | Hartpury |
| Gloucester-Hartpury Women | Rugby union | 2017 | Hartpury |
Founding years as listed on each club profile in the UK Rugby Club Directory, checked 4 November 2026.
In practice: an older club is not automatically a bigger or stronger one. Check each profile for the club's current league and teams, and ask the club what it runs this season.
Quick Answers
Rugby Clubs in Gloucestershire & Gloucester FAQs
How many rugby clubs are there in Gloucestershire?
Our directory currently lists 8 clubs in Gloucestershire. If a club is missing, you can register it for free.
Are there rugby clubs in Gloucester city?
Gloucester Rugby play at Kingsholm, and Hartpury is just outside the city. If you run a Gloucester community club that is not listed, register it free.
How do I join a rugby club in Gloucestershire?
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?
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