UNDER 18 SUPER SUNDAY

Sat 06 Dec 2025 11:30

This Sunday 7th December we have a double whammy of Lancashire rugby with both our U18s and U18s Girls in action. If you want to see the future senior talent of the county, the full fixture details are published below.  All support is welcomed. 

Following squad nomination, selection* and training in November, the Lancashire U18 Girls will open their campaign at Lymm RFC this Sunday 7th December when they face Cheshire U18 Girls, in a 2.30pm Kick Off.  Caitlin Greatbatch (Manchester) will Captain the team, with Rugby Tarling (Eccles) and Orla Cahill (Eccles) appointed Vice-Captains. 

*Players from Lancashire Clubs and Schools/Colleges are eligible for selection. Players attached to Premiership Academies and the England Rugby U18 Girls North Player Development Group (PDG) are not eligible for selection. For more information on the team and thier fixtures email Team Manager, Justine Thatcher lancashiregirls18@gmail.com

Following county nominations and trials in October, and selection* in November, the Lancashire U18 Male squad sigalled their intent with a 34-0 triumph over Durham two weeks ago. This Sunday 7th December, in thier second outing of the season, the lads will face Northumberland U18s, at Preston Grasshoppers RFC, in a 3.00pm kick off. 

*Players from Lancashire Clubs and Schools/Colleges are eligible for selection. Players attached to Premiership Academies are not eligible for selection. Following the completion of  3 County Games some players may be invited to attend the England Rugby North U18 Assessment and, if successful, will get the chance to play against the other 3 RFU Divisions (London, Midlands and the South West) in the New Year.  For more information on the team and thier fixtures email Team Manager Gavin Butterworth Lancashire U18 Team Manager

MATCH PROGRAMME:  Download

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 …