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Searching for ladies rugby clubs near me? Women's rugby is one of the fastest-growing parts of the game, and most areas now have a club with a women's or ladies' team. This page lists the women's clubs in our directory and explains how to get started.

Premiership Women's Rugby

The top flight of women's rugby union in England launched as the Premier 15s in 2017 and became Premiership Women's Rugby in 2023. As a result, fans can now watch elite women's rugby across the country.

Elite Women's Rugby Clubs

Community Clubs With Ladies' Teams

Finding Ladies Rugby Clubs Near Me

Ladies rugby clubs near me are easier to find than ever, because so many community clubs now run women's teams. First, check the clubs listed above, then use the area pages below.

How to Start Playing Women's Rugby

Most community clubs welcome complete beginners, and many run social or beginner sessions for new players. So you do not need any experience to get started.

To find ladies rugby clubs near me, first check the nearest clubs using the area pages below. Then contact them to ask whether they run a women's team and when it trains.

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We are adding women's team information for more clubs. If your club has a ladies' team, claim your listing to tell us.

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Women's Rugby FAQs

Can I play women's rugby as a complete beginner?

Yes, you can. In fact, most clubs welcome beginners and many run sessions designed for new players.

What is the top women's rugby league in England?

Premiership Women's Rugby is the top flight. It launched as the Premier 15s in 2017.

How do I find ladies rugby clubs near me?

Start with the area pages on this site, then contact your nearest clubs. Ask whether they run a women's team and when it trains.

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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.