At the home of Rugby since 1867
In 1823, the game as we know it, began in the town of Rugby.
William Webb Ellis of Rugby School it was ‘who with a fine disregard for the rules of football as played in his time, first took the ball in his arms and ran with it’. Thus, the game of rugby football was born.
With such a unique and special heritage, we are the only team in the world that can proudly call themselves…… THE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB.
We are the Rugby Football Club, a passionate and dedicated rugby club which is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and sportsmanship through our love of Rugby.
Based at Webb Ellis Road, Rugby, we are proud to be the ‘Home of Rugby Football’. Also known as the Rugby Lions, our logo of the rampant Lion is the same as that of Town House, Rugby School where William Webb Ellis was a pupil. Alongside, Town House and the England national team, Rugby Football Club are the only other team to have the honour of playing in white shirts.
Our club is composed of a diverse group of players and supporters, ranging from mini and juniors to youth and adult groups plus the town’s only ladies team called the Lionesses. We are also proud of our strong record of success, having won numerous titles and accolades in local, regional and national competitions.
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Our function rooms are available at The Rugby Football Club for all occasions, weddings, christenings, birthday parties, corporate events and company training days.
Our club is composed of Rugby teams, ranging from mini and juniors to youth and adult groups. Plus we have the town’s only ladies team called the Lionesses.
With all our teams, a vibrant clubhouse and a variety of events at Webb Ellis Road, our news page will keep you up-to-date with everything happening at The Rugby Football Club.
Upcoming Home fixtures for the 2025-2026 season. Rugby Lions are currently in Counties 2 Midlands East (South) and the Lionnesses are in Women's NC2
Rugby Lionesses
Buckingham Swans Ladies III
V
Buckingham Swans Ladies III
Rugby Lionesses
Postponed
Cancelled
Women's NC 2 Midlands (Central)
Sun
,
9
Nov 2025
15:00
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
Old Laurentians
V
Old Laurentians
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
22
Nov 2025
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
Peterborough Lions
V
Peterborough Lions
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
6
Dec 2025
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lionesses
Silhillians Ladies
V
Silhillians Ladies
Rugby Lionesses
Postponed
Cancelled
Women's NC 2 Midlands (Central)
Sun
,
14
Dec 2025
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
St Neots
V
St Neots
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
20
Dec 2025
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
Stockwood Park
V
Stockwood Park
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
10
Jan 2026
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
Rushden & Higham
V
Rushden & Higham
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
24
Jan 2026
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lionesses
Old Northamptonians Ladies
V
Old Northamptonians Ladies
Rugby Lionesses
Postponed
Cancelled
Women's NC 2 Midlands (Central)
Sun
,
8
Feb 2026
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
Leighton Buzzard
V
Leighton Buzzard
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
28
Feb 2026
14:15
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
Huntingdon & District
V
Huntingdon & District
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
21
Mar 2026
15:00
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lions
Brackley
V
Brackley
Rugby Lions
Postponed
Cancelled
Counties 2 Midlands East (South)
Sat
,
11
Apr 2026
15:00
Webb Ellis Road
Rugby Lionesses
5
Old Northamptonians Ladies
5
V
Old Northamptonians Ladies
5
Rugby Lionesses
5
Rugby Lions
3
St Ives
41
V
St Ives
41
Rugby Lions
3
Rugby Lions
7
Rushden & Higham
52
V
Rushden & Higham
52
Rugby Lions
7
Rugby Lionesses
30
Coventry Welsh Ladies
5
V
Coventry Welsh Ladies
5
Rugby Lionesses
30
Rugby Lions
13
Oundle II
65
V
Oundle II
65
Rugby Lions
13
Rugby Lions
25
Claverdon RFC
19
V
Claverdon RFC
19
Rugby Lions
25
Rugby Lionesses
62
Pinley RFC
0
V
Pinley RFC
0
Rugby Lionesses
62
Rugby Lions
5
Stockwood Park
52
V
Stockwood Park
52
Rugby Lions
5
Rugby Lions
11
Northampton Casuals
42
V
Northampton Casuals
42
Rugby Lions
11
Rugby Lionesses
37
Olney RFC
7
V
Olney RFC
7
Rugby Lionesses
37
Rugby Lions
57
Newbold 94's
14
V
Newbold 94's
14
Rugby Lions
57
With the announcement of Camden Town Brewery x The Rugby Pod x Rugby Football Club. Rugby Observer has released an article on the announcement of our big Saturday on the 4th of October.
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Our function rooms make a great choice for hosting festive parties! Whether it's for work, or simply with family and friends, our versatile spaces are available for hire.
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Rugby Lions were proud to team up with our friends at other local rugby clubs to represent England at the inaugural Amateur Rugby World Cup in France.
Rugby Observer report
