We are delighted to confirm that nominations for the 2026 Lancashire County Women's Squad are now open.  Player details can be submitted using this link Nomination Form 2026. To be eligible for nomination players must be playing for a Lancashire Club, College or University and/or resident in the County.

Lancashire Womens Trials and Training Sessions will all be held at Broughton Park FC, Manchester, M21 7TL.  Please ONLY submit the nomination form if you are available to commit to ALL Training and Match dates.

The team will be competing in the Gill Burns County Championship with the aim of reaching the final at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. 
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Kate Bennetta, Lancashire Womens Manager womensrugby@lancashirerfu.com 

Trials

Sunday 29th March 2026  14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 1st April 2026  20:00 - 21:45
Wednesday 8th April 2026  20:00 - 21:45

Training 

Wednesday 15th April - 20:00 - 21:45
Wednesday 22nd April - 20:00 - 21:45
Wednesday 29th April - 20:00 - 21:45
Sunday 3rd May - 10:00 - 12:00
Wednesday 6th May - 20:00 - 21:45
Wednesday 13th May - 20:00 - 21:45

Matches

Sunday 10th May v Northumberland - HOME at Firwood Waterloo RFC - Kick Off 14:00
Saturday 16th May v Yorkshire - AWAY at Hull Ionians RFC - Kick Off 13:00
Sunday 31st May - Semi Final (TBC)

Photo - Lizzy Terry

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