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Leicestershire Rugby Union Leicestershire Rugby Union - supporting clubs and teams playing Rugby Union across the county. The LRU supports local rugby right through from 6 to 60+ years!

Established in 1887, the Leicestershire Rugby Union (LRU) has a rich history of rugby. The union was created after a number of local clubs had begun playing and the sport was growing in popularity, with Hinckley, Market Harborough, Loughborough and Lutterworth still playing today. By 1900 there were 14 member clubs and in 1920 the LRU became a constituent body of the English Rugby Union. Following the first world war, the growth of the junior rugby clubs began and even through the second world war players continued to keep the sport alive with travelling servicemen playing for the Leicestershire Harlequins. Post war saw the the playing strip change from the Tigers red, white and green that we are all so familiar with, to a maroon jersey with the Leicestershire fox, the logo we still use today. Leicestershire were at the forefront of junior rugby and with their involvement in schools, they led the way with the RFU in creating a structure for boys aged under 13 years. Today the LRU has 32 member clubs and can boast not only high class amateur clubs, but one premiership club, one national level 1 team and 3 national level 2 teams. We have a rich history of rugby with 7 Tigers players playing for the winning 2003 Rugby World Cup team. Many local players have gone on to play on the international platform.

Are you ready to get your spook on….We are planning a Ladies T1 Halloween 🎃 Rock Up and Play spectacular event on Saturd...
06/10/2026

Are you ready to get your spook on….

We are planning a Ladies T1 Halloween 🎃 Rock Up and Play spectacular event on Saturday 31st October 2026…

Fancy dress essential!!!

The concept: Just turn up and play… it’s simple, one big team with break out short friendly games…

Timings: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Why: To have fun, make new friends and in some instances try something new….

Who’s Invited: All ladies across the Midlands East Ladies T1 League and any ladies or teams wanting to try T1…

Spread the word, spooky Saturday is on…

There will be a prize 🏆 for the best dressed lady on the day!!

Please note the change to our registered address as below.
05/10/2026

Please note the change to our registered address as below.

Results from the colts this weekend 2nd Oct- 4th Oct
05/10/2026

Results from the colts this weekend 2nd Oct- 4th Oct

Remember the pitch is for the 30 players and the ref
02/10/2026

Remember the pitch is for the 30 players and the ref

And here comes the girls. The girls leagues start this weekend, some great games to get out and watch.melkhamgirlsrugby...
02/10/2026

And here comes the girls. The girls leagues start this weekend, some great games to get out and watch.

melkhamgirlsrugby Leicester Forest Rugby Club Leicester Forest Girls Rugby leicesterforestgirlsrugby Market Harborough RUFC mhrufc fosse_falcons_rugby lutterworthrugby Lutterworth RFC marketbosworthrfc Market Bosworth Rugby Club

Lots of colts games this weekend, both in the national cup and the league.Get down to your local club for some action.Me...
30/09/2026

Lots of colts games this weekend, both in the national cup and the league.
Get down to your local club for some action.

Melton Mowbray RFC Syston RFC systonrfc Coalville Rugby Club Leicester Lions Rugby Clubleicesterlionsrfc hinckley_rugby Hinckley rugby Football ClublutterworthrugbyLutterworth RFC Loughborough RFC marketbosworthrfc Bosworth RFC Market Harborough RUFC Oakham RFC oakham_rfc leicester_forest_rfc Leicester Forest Rugby Club

A huge congratulations to the following Leicestershire players who have been selected for the Becky Essex U18 Player Dev...
30/09/2026

A huge congratulations to the following Leicestershire players who have been selected for the Becky Essex U18 Player Development Group, continuing their journey along the England Rugby pathway:

This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the commitment, hard work and development each player has shown. Everyone at Leicestershire is incredibly proud of you.

Enjoy the opportunity, embrace the challenge and continue representing Leicestershire with pride! 🌹🏉

Applications are open now.
28/09/2026

Applications are open now.

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