Gail Bates

Gail Bates

Gail is a huge Rugby fan, looking after marketing and events for LRU and her sons play rugby too.

Training

Inspire Leadership Programme

Applications are now open for the Inspire Leadership Programme. The programme is aimed at women aged 20-25 who are involved in rugby union, and who might currently be leading or...

Wellbeing

LRU x Andy’s Man Club

Andy's Man Club is a fantastic initiative aimed at supporting men’s mental health and well-being.

Wellbeing

LooseHeadz – Rugby’s Mental Health Charity

The mission of LooseHeadz is to save lives. They’re doing this by placing a mental health lead at every rugby club around the world & providing them with a toolkit...

Girls rugby, LRU news

Calling all Under 16 Girls

Calling all Under 16 Girls - applications are now open for the 2025/26 England Rugby Player Development Group – Foundation Stage (U16 Girls Leics).

LRU news

Welcome to our Assistant Director of Rugby

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Leon Brown to the role of Assistant Director of Rugby. Leon has become an integral member of the management team for representative...

RFU news

RFU Council Member Election

On behalf of Sue Roughley, Hon Secretary Clubs Officers have been sent the below via email in addition. The Leicestershire Representative on the RFU Council – Peter Howard – is retiring after the maximum 9 years in role and I therefore invite nominations from Member Clubs of Leicestershire Rugby Union, for this election. Nominations must […]