West Park Leeds RUFC

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A thriving Rugby Club with a full, Mini, Junior, Girls, Ladies and Senior Men's sections. The club was founded in 1959 by masters and parents of West Park School and the Headmaster, Mr TL Mathews was the first President. In the early years the school facilities were used but a move to Tinshill Recreation ground and headquarters at the Welcome Public House were effected in 1966 and in 1969 the club

achieved its first honour, winning the Yorkshire Shield. Inspired by this success the club sought to acquire a ground of its own and in 1970 arrived at the Sycamores Bramhope. The members voted to change the name to encompass the new location and thus West Park Bramhope was created

During the 70s and 80s many successes were enjoyed including good runs in the Yorkshire Cup as well as several semi-final and final defeats in the Shield. The elusive win was not to come until 1989-90 when finally the Shield was seized again twenty years after the first win. The advent of Leagues had now arrived and to compliment the Shield win the championship of Yorkshire 1 was also achieved. In the same season that Yorkshire President, R Jessop officially opened the new stand the semi-final of the Yorkshire Cup was reached crowning arguably the finest season in the club's history. Overall, the club has achieved five promotions, a record that stands comparison with almost any club in the county. In Spring 2004 the club became registered as a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC). In the summer of 2005 the membership voted to change the club name to West Park Leeds RUFC, as part of the development strategy. In June 2006 the members voted overwhelmingly to merge with Leeds RUFC - the amateur club formed by the mergers of Headingley & Roundhay from which Leeds Tykes eventually emerged - to form a new amateur club, WEST PARK LEEDS RUFC, allowing the realisation of funds from the sale of the Chandos grounds. In September 2006 the prestigious Community Rugby Seal of Approval was achieved thanks to the prodigious work of Alan Simpson and a dedicated band of helpers. In March 2007, in accordance with the recommendation of the governing body, the club became registered as an Industrial & Provident Society, acquiring limited company status. In the Spring of 2007 building work began on the development of vastly improved facilities, including a new club house, terracing, extensive floodlighting & a state of the art all weather pitch at the Sycamores. The new state of the art building was completed in the Summer of 2008 creating a set up and facilities that are second to none in the County and beyond. The cramped 1960's clubhouse has been replaced with a spacious two-storey state of the art building. The clubhouse has 10 dressing rooms, a gym, officials, physio and doctors rooms downstairs. The social areas upstairs include a lounge bar, kitchen and dining area, audio-visual areas, committee rooms, offices and a shop. 240 covers can be accommodated in the function room. The process began when Headingley and Roundhay merged in September 1992 to form Leeds RUFC. In 1997 a planning application was submitted to the council for residential development at Chandos Park. The outcome was determined in May 2007, which released the £5m to fund the transformation. In turn Leeds merged with West Park Bramhope to form West Park Leeds.

07/09/2026

💙🏉 THIS PHOTO IS WHAT A PATHWAY LOOKS LIKE.

U12s. U14s. U16s. Ladies.

Different stages of the journey, but all wearing the same badge.

Following Wednesday night's break-out sessions, we managed to get everyone together for this brilliant photo with Alia and Hannah from our West Park Leeds Ladies section.

And we think it captures something very special about girls and women's rugby at West Park Leeds RUFC.

Our youngest players can look at the older girls and see their next step.

Our U14s can look towards the U16s.

Our U16s can look at our Ladies players.

And every girl can see that growing up doesn't have to mean growing out of the game she loves.

There's somewhere to go.

There's another team waiting.

There's another shirt to pull on.

And one day, there may even be another generation looking up to her.

That's why having a genuine pathway from girls rugby into women's rugby matters so much.

This isn't four separate groups.

It's one rugby family.

🖤💛💙 One Club. One Pathway. One West Park.

Game On! 🏉

04/09/2026

💙🏉 ONE DAY, THEY COULD BE THE WOMEN INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION.

There's something incredibly powerful about a young girl being able to look across the training pitch and see where her own rugby journey could take her.

On Wednesday night, our West Park Leeds Girls didn't just have another training session.

They learned from women who have already made that journey.

💪 Alia, West Park Leeds Ladies 1st XV ho**er, joined our forwards for a specialist masterclass, helping them develop their technique, confidence and understanding of the game.

🔥 Hannah, our Ladies scrum-half, worked with the backs, sharing her experience and helping the girls take another step forward in their development.

And the girls absolutely loved it.

But this is about so much more than rugby skills.

Every time one of our Ladies players steps into a Girls session, our younger players get to see something important.

What's possible.

They see women still playing the sport they love.

They see a pathway from girls rugby into senior women's rugby.

And perhaps, without even realising it yet, they're seeing the women they themselves could become.

Our hope is that throughout this season, more of our Ladies players will work with the Girls section across every position.

Because maybe, years from now, some of the girls in these photographs will be the senior players coming back to Wednesday-night training.

Passing on what they've learned.

Encouraging another nervous young player.

And inspiring the next generation of West Park girls. 💙

That's what means.

Girls ➡️ Ladies ➡️ The next generation.

🖤💛💙 One Club. One Pathway. One West Park.

Game On! 🏉

03/09/2026

TEAM MANAGER JOB #5987: GET LIFTED. 😂🏉

When you’re teaching the U16 girls how to nail their lineouts, there’s only one thing missing...

A willing volunteer. 👀

Ange and Meg were ready to lift...

Sarah was apparently ready to be lifted. 🤣

And just like that, Team Manager duties took a very unexpected turn. 😂

A practical demonstration for the U16s, a bit of trust, a lot of teamwork and hopefully a useful lesson in how to get that jumper UP! 💪🏉

But the best bit?

The U16s then went out and absolutely smashed the ex*****on. 🔥

From watching the coaches demonstrate it, to trusting each other and putting it into practice, this is what girls rugby is all about.

Learn together. Trust each other. Lift each other. Literally. 😂💙💛

And Sarah...

Maybe don’t stand too close when someone says “we need a jumper.” 🤣

👇 What should Team Manager job #5988 be?

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01/09/2026

The best part of rugby isn't winning. It's finding your people. 💙💛

Every girl deserves to find a team where she feels welcome.

A team where she can laugh, learn, make friends, challenge herself and walk off the pitch knowing she gave it everything. 🏉🔥

That's what we're building at West Park Leeds RUFC Girls U14s.

We're looking for more girls to join our squad, whether they're already playing rugby or are completely new to the sport.

Because you don't need to arrive as the finished player.

You just need to be willing to give it a go. 💙💛

If you're looking for girls rugby in Leeds, we'd love to welcome you to West Park.

🏉 U14 Girls
💙💛 New players welcome
🔥 All abilities encouraged
📍 West Park Leeds RUFC

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30/08/2026

Great to see former West Park players, 15 - Joe Carpenter & 3 Tye Raymont doing their thing at The Sale Sharks

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West Park Leeds Mens

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦

The countdown is on! One week until we kick off the 2026/27 season at home! 🏠

Here’s your starting XV 👇🔥

🎟️ Tickets start from just £5. Secure your seat today.

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x5j4P

19/08/2026

The first pre-season match for the men is home tomorrow night at The Sycamores where they welcome Roundhegians RFC
West Park Leeds Mens
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🚨 PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY 🚨

We kick things off on Thursday 20th August as we welcome Roundhegians RFC to West Park Leeds RUFC.

🆚 West Park Leeds RUFC vs Roundhegians RFC
📅 Thursday 20th August
🕖 Kick-off: 7:00pm
📍 West Park Leeds RUFC

After a few weeks of hard work in training, this is our first chance to get some game time under our belts ahead of the new season. If you're free, come down and support the lads.

Photos from West Park Leeds Mens 's post

08/08/2026

Couldn't have put it better myself 🖤💛💙

03/08/2026

PLAYER SPONSORSHIP | 2026/27 SEASON

Player sponsorship is now available for the 2026/27 season, with two great packages to choose from:

🔵 Package One – £150 + VAT per year: Covers the player's yearly membership & Includes a training T-shirt

🟡 Package Two – £250 + VAT per year, Covers the player's yearly membership & includes a full training kit

As a player sponsor, you'll also receive:

- Your company logo and name alongside your sponsored player on social media posts

-Inclusion on the club's sponsor page

- An invitation to our Sponsors' Day

- The opportunity to support a thriving local grassroots rugby club

Whether you're a local business, a family member, or simply want to back one of the lads this season, we'd love to have you involved.

To find out more or secure your player, email [email protected]

02/08/2026

👀 THEY COULDN'T WAIT...

Our U16 Girls managed to get a sneaky first look at their brand new kit... and let's just say they were VERY excited! 🤩🔥

The only downside? The girls who missed training on Wednesday have had their squad numbers picked for them! 😂

Now it's over to you...

👇 **Can you guess who's got which number?**

Drop your predictions in the comments and tag a teammate to see if you're right! 🏉💙💛

The countdown to the new season is well and truly on. We can't wait to see this team wearing these shirts with pride.

31/07/2026

🏉 Finished your rugby league season? Your next challenge starts here.

Whether you've played rugby league...

✔ Want to try rugby union
✔ Don't have an U18 girls team at your current club
✔ Fancy something new before university
✔ Want to keep playing with a great group of girls

West Park Leeds RUFC is recruiting girls going into Year 12 and Year 13 this September.

No matter your background, we'll help you develop your game.

You'll train at one of Yorkshire's best rugby facilities alongside experienced coaches in a supportive environment where every player matters.

📍 Bramhope, North Leeds

Pre-season has already begun.

Come and give it a go.

📧 [email protected]

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Leeds

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+441132671437

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http://www.westparkleeds.com/

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Leeds

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6pm - 11pm
Wednesday	6pm - 11pm
Thursday	6pm - 11pm
Friday	6pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 11pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

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