Lancashire Rugby

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 …

ENGLAND SHINE AGAINST FIJI IN LIVERPOOL

Thu 30 Jul 2026 22:19

On a glorious July afternoon for the Lancashire Rugby Community, 50,209 packed into the Hill Dickinson Stadium, bathed in sunshine, to see England end a five-match loosing streak with an emphatic historic 8-73 win against Fiji.    S taging the game in Merseyside rather than …

ENGLAND RUGBY LEARNING IS HERE

Wed 29 Jul 2026 19:56

England Rugby is introducing a major upgrade to how they support coaches, match officials, volunteers and club officers to complete essential training, access resources and refresh their knowledge and skills.   These changes are now live and are designed to make learning simpler, …

ENGLAND RUGBY COACH DEVELOPER WANTED FOR LANCASHIRE

Sun 26 Jul 2026 16:01

Are you passionate about helping coaches to improve and create better experiences for players? An opportunity has arisen for a Coach Developer to join the England Rugby Game Development team on a fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover) from October 2026 to January 2028. This is …

U20 SEEK TO APPOINT ASSISTANT COACH

Fri 24 Jul 2026 13:29

CLUB AND CB SUPPORT MANAGER VACANCY

Thu 16 Jul 2026 19:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Club and CB Support Manager to join the RFU Rugby Development department covering the North West Region.   This is a permanent, full-time role, working closely with Regional Partnership Managers, where the successful candidate will be …

NORTH WEST RUGBY GROWTH RECOGNISED AS ENGLAND HEAD TO LIVERPOOL

Thu 09 Jul 2026 15:08

Ahead of the Fiji v England International at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool this Saturday, BBC Radio Merseyside will be interviewing Gill Burns MBE, on Thursday evening at 6.45pm, to talk about the growth of Rugby in the North West and the success of introducing young people to the game.   …

2026/27 CUP DRAW

Sat 04 Jul 2026 03:00

FIRST ROUND DRAW The John Burgess Lancashire Cup Eccles RFC v Aldwinians RUFC Firwood Waterloo RFC v Widnes RUFC West Park (St Helens) RUFC v Manchester RFC Warrington RUFC v Burnage RFC The Brian Leigh Lancashire Trophy Wigan RUFC v Aspull RFC Southport RFC v …