Leicestershire Rugby Union

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.

18/06/2026
We have a number of volunteering opportunities available to support the CB with delivering rugby union for all in Leices...
17/06/2026

We have a number of volunteering opportunities available to support the CB with delivering rugby union for all in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Please click on the post for more information about the roles available and how to apply.

As we approach the AGM to elect members of the Executive Committee for the 2026/27 season, we have of roles open up for anyone wishing to volunteer and support the running of the CB. The roles do not by default, hold a position on the LRU Executive Committee, but are…

🏉 Congratulations Ben Beech!We are delighted to congratulate Ben Beech of Stamford RFC who has also been selected to rep...
10/06/2026

🏉 Congratulations Ben Beech!

We are delighted to congratulate Ben Beech of Stamford RFC who has also been selected to represent the Midlands U20s against the South West Region this Sunday!

📍 Broadstreet RFC | ⏰ Kick Off 1pm

Ben served as Vice Captain of Leicestershire U20s this season and was part of the Midlands U20s Shadow Squad — and this selection is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of his dedication and hard work! 💪

Good luck on Sunday Ben! 🔴🟡🏉

🏉 Congratulations Stan Haagensen!We are incredibly proud to announce that Stan — who has represented Leicestershire Hinc...
09/06/2026

🏉 Congratulations Stan Haagensen!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Stan — who has represented Leicestershire Hinckley Colts, Leicestershire U18s, Midlands U18s (as Captain), Leicestershire U20s (as Captain), and England U18s — has been selected to represent the Midlands U20s against the South West Region!

📍 Broadstreet RFC | ⏰ Kick Off 1pm this Sunday

Stan has had an outstanding season and thoroughly deserves this recognition. The entire Leicestershire rugby family is behind you — go and show them what you’re made of! 💪

Good luck Stan! 🔴⚪

08/06/2026

Go Justin! Whoop whoop

Some of you may have heard or read that local player, Ben Cornwall received a serious injury to his leg whilst playing i...
08/06/2026

Some of you may have heard or read that local player, Ben Cornwall received a serious injury to his leg whilst playing in his Dad's memorial game a few weeks a go.
Ben is a well loved guy from Leicester Lions Rugby Club and also a county player.
Unfortunately Ben has had to undergo surgery on the injury, and requires a number of weeks and months to rest and rehabilitate.
But Ben is self employed and with no sick pay benefits from that of an employed person.
Ben's friends have come together to create a GoFundMe page to raise funds to help Ben and his family during his rehabilitation.
Details below for how you can contribute if you wish.

Support Ben Cornwall Through His Recovery Anyone who knows Ben Cornwall knows that he is the type of p… Peter Shepherd needs your support for Ben Cornwall

The team gave their all in the final of the Division 3 County Championship today at Twickenham, but were unable to get a...
07/06/2026

The team gave their all in the final of the Division 3 County Championship today at Twickenham, but were unable to get ahead of the great performance from Hampshire Rugby Football Union who took the lead with an early try, keeping us chasing.
We were able to level up with 21-21 but with an outstanding try scored by Hampshires #11 who kicked and caught his own ball from the reset, we were always chasing.
Final score 26-40
Both teams were evenly matched and it was a final to be proud of.
Congratulations Hampshire Rugby Football Union
We also wish Alec Barradell a speedy recovery after a head injury.
Thank you to everyone who travelled to support Leicestershire and thank you to everyone behind the scenes who made the campaign possible.
G&G Travel thanks for the bus!

Half time.Hampshire Rugby Football Union lead
07/06/2026

Half time.
Hampshire Rugby Football Union lead

07/06/2026

Game on!

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