WELCOME TO THE HOME OF LANCASHIRE COUNTY RUGBY.

Tue 19 Aug 2025 22:34

Lancashire RFU is the governing body for Rugby Union in the historic County of Lancashire.

Established in 1881, we represent over 80 clubs and are proud to be 25 times English County Champions.

Our unifying purpose is to bring people together to enjoy Rugby.  We do this by organising competitions, fielding successful County representative teams and supporting our member clubs, schools and universities to grow and sustain a passionate, thriving game in Lancashire. 

On our new website, launched in August 2025, you will find guidance on regulations, discipline and safeguarding, alongside details of our members, matches, meetings and much more.  Our ambition is to build an online home for Lancashire Rugby in all its forms.  This platform is pioneering work in progress and we welcome your feedback on it.  If you can’t find what you need, or you find a glitch in its operation, please use the ‘Contact us’ tab to send a message to one of our Officers.

news articles

  • STATEMENT ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY RUGBY SEASON.

    Sun 16 Aug 2026 19:47

    For clarification. Following the decision by the RFU to move the start of the season back for Player Welfare concerns due to the unusually dry weather we can confirm the following : - Lancashire Clubs who play in the RFU Leagues at Regional 1 (NW), Regional 2 (NW), adm Counties 1, adm …

  • HARD YARDS

    Sun 02 Aug 2026 18:35

    We're getting a little more rainfall and a little less heat than the rest of England, as usual, but our unusually dry rugby pitches are still in  desperate need of water and with  drought conditions forecast to continue for several more weeks, there are a few things for clubs, players and …

  • U16 GIRLS NOMINATIONS INVITED

    Sun 02 Aug 2026 14:18

    Nominations for the 2026/27 season Lancashire U16 Girls PDG (Player Development Group) are now open. A link to the online player nomination form has been sent to club coaches.  The deadline for nominations is Saturday 29th August, 5pm. To be eligible for nomination a player should be born, …

  • O'CONNELL APPOINTED U18 MANAGER

    Sun 02 Aug 2026 10:36

    We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dan O'Connell as the new Team Manager for the Lancashire County U18 squad. Dan comes with several years experience of Team Managerment with Rochdale RUFC, at both Colts and 1st XV level, and is looking forward to taking on the challenge …

  • WEARE APPOINTED U20S LEAD COACH

    Sun 02 Aug 2026 10:34

    We are delighted to announce that Jack Weare has accepted the role of U20s Lead Coach for the County. Jack brings a wealth of coaching experience covering schools, club and county squads and he steps up from the Assistant Coach role he has held for the last 3 years with the U20s. Good luck and well …