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Leeds Rugby Clubs

11 Leeds clubs across both codes, from Leeds rugby union sides to Leeds Rhinos and community rugby league. Compare them all below.

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Leeds rugby union and rugby league clubs sit side by side across the city. This page lists all 11 Leeds clubs in our directory, so you can compare both codes in one place. Then open any profile for the ground and contact details.

Leeds Rugby Union Clubs

If you want to play Leeds rugby union, start with Headingley RFC, which dates from 1878. In addition, Roundhegians RFC and Bramley Phoenix RUFC offer 15-a-side rugby in the suburbs, with a welcoming community feel.

Leeds Rugby Union Clubs

Leeds Rugby League Clubs

Rugby League in Leeds

Leeds Rhinos are the city's professional rugby league club. Meanwhile, Hunslet RLFC flies the flag for South Leeds, and amateur clubs such as East Leeds ARLFC and Stanningley ARLFC keep the community game thriving.

For clubs further afield, browse the rugby league directory. Alternatively, see all rugby union clubs.

Quick Answers

Leeds Rugby Clubs FAQs

Where can I play Leeds rugby union?

Headingley RFC, Roundhegians RFC and Bramley Phoenix RUFC all offer rugby union in Leeds. So you can choose the club closest to home.

Which professional rugby club plays in Leeds?

Leeds Rhinos are the city's professional rugby league club.

How many rugby clubs are in Leeds?

We currently list 11 Leeds clubs: 3 rugby union and 8 rugby league. More Leeds 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.