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Rugby Union Clubs UK — The Complete Directory
The UK Rugby Club Directory is the most comprehensive free listing of rugby union clubs across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. With 470 clubs featured — from Premiership giants to grassroots community sides — this directory gives players, parents and supporters everything they need to find, research and connect with the right rugby union club for them.
Finding a Rugby Union Club Near You
Every one of the 470 rugby union clubs in this directory has a full profile page featuring the club's location, contact details, training information, teams and age groups, and facilities. Whether you are an experienced player relocating to a new area or a complete beginner looking to take up the game, use the search above to find rugby union clubs near you by town, city or region. Most clubs run open training sessions and welcome prospective members for a free trial before committing to full membership.
Women's and Junior Rugby Union
Women's and girls' rugby union has grown significantly in England, Scotland, and Wales over the past decade. The RFU reports that women's and girls' rugby is the fastest growing area of the game, with more clubs than ever offering dedicated women's sections. Junior rugby — covering mini rugby from age 5 and junior rugby through to under-18 level — is a cornerstone of most clubs in this directory.
Find a Rugby Union Team Near You
Whether you want to join a rugby union team for the first time or move to a new club, start with your area. We have dedicated pages for Surrey, Essex, the South West, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff. In addition, our guide to the rugby union league structure explains every level of the English game.
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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.