Mar 2020
The RFU have today announced the end of the 2019/20 season for rugby union. Leicestershire Rugby Union have regrettably also taken the decision to cancel the majority of remaining county events in line. The Government and Public Health England have advised social distancing to slow the spread of the virus and protect essential services so…
Mar 2020
The RFU have issued a statement regarding all rugby activity following the latest health and Government advice Rugby activity includes club training, league and cup matches plus rugby education courses from 17 March until 14 April subject to continued review. Full statement can be found HERE With this, all rugby in Leicestershire will be suspended…
Feb 2020
The Hinckley Hares are a walking rugby team with members from 40 to 80, comprising of men and women. Some are ex-players, and others have never played before. The group are continuing to grow in numbers as more people are enjoying keeping fit, making new friends out in the fresh air and socialising in the…
Feb 2020
Did you know that Leicestershire & Rutland has it’s own Masonic Rugby Club? The Light Blues are based at Vipers RFC and are the current holders of the Masonic Challenge Cup which is played across the UK.The Light Blues have recently formed a new Freemasons Lodge “The Union of Rugby Lodge” that will meet at…
Feb 2020
Details taken from Hinckley RFC website: The funeral proceeding for Dave will be held at Countesthorpe Crematorium on Thursday 20th February at 11am. The wake will be held afterwards at Hinckley RFC. Please note there will probably be a lot of people in attendance so you are advised you arrive in a timely manner.
Jan 2020
Every year Leicestershire Rugby Union prepare a local rugby plan for how we support and grow the game and to do that, we need to know what you think. Please spare a few minutes to complete the survey and have your views help us form the future of grassroots rugby in Leicestershire. Thank you for your…