There are 3 rugby clubs for women and girls in York:
York RI RUFC
Website: https://yorkri.rfu.club
New Lane,York,
YO24 4NT
Training sessions:
- Tuesdays - adult women's training, 7.00pm to 8.30pm
- Wednesdays - adult mixed touch rugby, 6.45pm to 8.00pm
- Sundays - adult women's ad hoc training and games as well as junior mixed training at 9.30am to 10.30am
Read more about the York RI RUFC Women's Team
York RUFC
Website: www.yorkrufc.co.uk
Clifton Park,Shipton Road,
York,
YO30 5RE
Training sessions:
- Tuesdays - adult mixed touch rugby, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Wednesdays - adult women's training, 7.15pm to 8.30pm (free pizza after), as well as junior girls (under 12s to under 16s), 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Thursdays - adult mixed touch rugby, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Sundays - adult women's games
Read more about the York RUFC Women's Team
Read more about the York RUFC Girl's Team
Nestle Rowntree RUFC
Website: nestlerowntreerufc.co.uk
White Rose Ave,New Earswick,
York YO32 4AG
Nestle Rowntree RUFC have launched their junior section, starting with a Girls U14 Team.
Strive 25 - T1 rugby sessions
The main goal of Strive 25 - T1 Rugby programme is to increase the involvement of girls and women in rugby, following the 2025 Rugby World Cup tournament.
We aspire to engage individuals who may not have previously viewed rugby as a suitable sport for themselves, particularly focusing on beginners and those returning to the game.
Our commitment lies in creating an atmosphere filled with fun, fitness, and friendship.
Free sessions are being held across the city:
- Mondays from 7.30pm to 8.00pm - York Sports Club (York RUFC), Clifton Park, Shipton Road, YO30 5RE
- Wednesdays from 6.00pm to 7.00pm - New Earswick Rec, Hawthorn Terrace, YO32 4BL
- Fridays from 10.00am to 11.00am, starting Friday 17 October 2025 - York St John University Sports Park - Haxby Road YO30 8TA
Book a place at one of the Strive 25 sessions.