Broadstreet RFC
Coventry, West Midlands
Coventry-based club competing in Midlands leagues with a friendly welcome for new players of all abilities.
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Warwickshire is where the game of rugby is traditionally said to have started, at Rugby School in the town of Rugby. This page lists the 8 clubs in our directory across Warwickshire and Coventry.
Coventry are the leading club, with Broadstreet, Kenilworth, Leamington, Old Leamingtonians and Stratford-upon-Avon across the county.
Rugby Clubs by Town
- Coventry: Broadstreet RFC, Coventry RFC, Midlands Hurricanes
- Kenilworth: Kenilworth RFC
- Leamington Spa: Leamington RFC, Old Leamingtonians RFC
- Rugby: Rugby Football Club
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Stratford-upon-Avon RFC
Rugby Union Clubs in Warwickshire
Rugby League Clubs in Warwickshire
Warwickshire rugby clubs by league
Warwickshire rugby runs from Coventry in Champ Rugby to Broadstreet in Regional 1 Midlands and Kenilworth in Regional 2 Midlands West. Leamington and Old Leamingtonians play in Counties 1 Midlands West (South). Stratford-upon-Avon and Rugby have historic town clubs. For rugby league, Midlands Hurricanes are based in Coventry.
| Club | Town | Founded | League 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry RFC | Coventry | 1874 | Champ Rugby |
| Broadstreet RFC | Coventry | 1956 | Regional 1 Midlands |
| Kenilworth RFC | Kenilworth | 1924 | Regional 2 Midlands West |
| Leamington RFC | Leamington Spa | 1875 | Counties 1 Midlands West (South) |
| Old Leamingtonians RFC | Leamington Spa | 1927 | Counties 1 Midlands West (South) |
| Stratford-upon-Avon RFC | Stratford-upon-Avon | 1896 | – |
| Rugby Football Club | Rugby | 1873 | – |
| Midlands Hurricanes | Coventry | 2019 (rugby league) | RFL Championship |
Union leagues confirmed from England Rugby team pages on 31 October 2026.
Rugby in Leamington Spa
Leamington Spa has two rugby union clubs, Leamington RFC (founded 1875) and Old Leamingtonians RFC (founded 1927). Both play in Counties 1 Midlands West (South), and both run senior and junior teams. Kenilworth, in Regional 2 Midlands West, is a ten-minute drive away for players wanting a higher level.
Old Leamingtonians are often shortened to "OLRFC" or "Old Leams". Search either name in the directory to find them. For clubs across the county boundary, see rugby clubs in Birmingham.
Warwickshire rugby clubs and the county union
Warwickshire rugby clubs play in RFU leagues and are supported locally by the Warwickshire Rugby Football Union, one of the RFU’s county bodies. It runs county cups and representative teams. The clubs on this page are in Coventry, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Rugby and Stratford-upon-Avon, 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
Rugby clubs in Warwickshire by age: oldest to newest
Our directory lists 8 rugby clubs in Warwickshire: 7 rugby union and 1 rugby league. The oldest is Rugby Football Club, founded in 1873, and 4 of the 8 were formed before 1900. Rugby, the town where the game began, has its own club in this list.
| Club | Code | Founded | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby Football Club | Rugby union | 1873 | Rugby |
| Coventry RFC | Rugby union | 1874 | Coventry |
| Leamington RFC | Rugby union | 1875 | Leamington Spa |
| Stratford-upon-Avon RFC | Rugby union | 1896 | Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Kenilworth RFC | Rugby union | 1924 | Kenilworth |
| Old Leamingtonians RFC | Rugby union | 1927 | Leamington Spa |
| Broadstreet RFC | Rugby union | 1956 | Coventry |
| Midlands Hurricanes | Rugby league | 2019 | Coventry |
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.
How to join a rugby club in Warwickshire
To join a rugby club in Warwickshire, choose a club near home, contact it and go to a training session. Rugby clubs in Warwickshire are affiliated to the RFU through the Warwickshire RFU. Coventry and Leamington Spa have the most clubs, with Kenilworth, Rugby and Stratford-upon-Avon close by.
- Coventry: Coventry RFC and Broadstreet, plus Midlands Hurricanes for rugby league.
- Leamington Spa and Kenilworth: Leamington, Old Leamingtonians and Kenilworth.
- Rugby and Stratford: Rugby Football Club and Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Contact two clubs. Ask which adult team suits your experience and when they train.
- Go along. Bring boots, a gum shield and training kit.
Quick Answers
Rugby Clubs in Warwickshire FAQs
How many rugby clubs are there in Warwickshire?
Our directory currently lists 8 clubs in Warwickshire — 7 rugby union and 1 rugby league. If a club is missing, you can register it for free.
How many rugby clubs are there in Leamington Spa?
Our directory lists two: Leamington RFC and Old Leamingtonians RFC. Both play in Counties 1 Midlands West (South).
How do I join a rugby club in Warwickshire?
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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