Rugby League Clubs UK

Rugby League Clubs in the UK — From Super League to Community Level

The UK Rugby Club Directory lists all 101 rugby league clubs across England, giving you a complete picture of the game from the elite Super League through to grassroots community clubs. Whether you are looking for a rugby league team near you, searching for a junior section for your child, or simply want to follow your local side, this is the most comprehensive free rugby league directory in the UK.

The Structure of Rugby League in England

Rugby league in the UK operates across a clear pyramid of competitions. At the top sits the Betfred Super League — the elite 12-club competition featuring sides such as Wigan Warriors, St Helens, Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC. Below it, the Betfred Championship provides a second tier of professional and semi-professional clubs. The League 1 competition sits below the Championship, and beneath that lies the vast community game, overseen by the Rugby Football League (RFL) and its network of regional competitions.

Rugby League Clubs Across England

The game's heartland remains in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester, where communities have followed their local rugby league teams for generations. However, rugby league clubs are increasingly active across a much wider geography — with clubs in London, the Midlands, Wales, and beyond. The RFL's strategy to expand the game nationally has seen new clubs established in areas traditionally associated with rugby union.

How to Find a Rugby League Club Near You

Searching for a rugby league club near me or a local rugby league team? Finding one is straightforward using this directory. Every club listed has a full profile page showing the club's location, contact details, teams and age groups, facilities, and training information. Use the search box above to find rugby league clubs near me by name or town, or scroll through the full list of 101 rugby league clubs below. Most clubs offer free trial sessions for new players — contact the club directly to find out about your nearest training night.

Rugby League Teams by Area

Rugby league teams are concentrated in the North of England, so we have built dedicated pages for the biggest rugby league cities. For example, see Leeds rugby clubs and Hull rugby teams. For how the competitions fit together, read our guide to UK rugby leagues.