Welcome to the NLD RFU

The Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire (NLD) RFU is the governing body for Rugby Football Union, and is responsible for the management and development of rugby union throughout the region.

Community rugby clubs in the NLD region stretch from Glossop in the north-west, to Barton-on-Humber and Cleethorpes in the north-east, down to Stamford in the south.

As well as administering the game, organising competitions & leagues, and fielding representative teams, the NLD actively promotes:

  • Increasing the participation of mini and junior players from all backgrounds
  • Driving the growth of women’s and girl’s rugby
  • Improving the quality of coaching, refereeing and medical provision
  • Ensuring the highest standards of safe-guarding and governance
  • Adoption of rugby’s Core Values

Have a look around the site, and let us know of comments, queries and suggestions at [email protected]

Open Letter: Underage Drinking at Clubs

NLD Safeguarding have issued an open letter about a serious report of underage drinking, and the possible implications to clubs and coaches of allowing such behaviour…
U14-U18 Skill Development Programme

U14-U18 Skill Development Programme

FREE Developing England Players (U14-U18 Skill Development Programme) coaching courses are open to book…

Latest News

The RFU have published comprehensive guidance for Age Grade Out-of-Season activities…
FREE Developing England Players (U14-U18 Skill Development Programme) coaching courses are open to book…
Tupton RUFC have a new ladies team – Michelle Bird tells us how they are progressing…
FREE VOUCHERS to attend Coaching or Refereeing courses for those involved in Women’s and Girls’ rugby…
NLD Men play their second County Championship fixture of the season on Saturday 18 May at…
NLD Safeguarding have issued an open letter about a serious report of underage drinking, and the…
The Disciplinary team have submitted the following update…
Our RugbySafe team have provided the following update…

Information

This page contains links to 2023/24 results, fixtures and competitions involving NLD representative teams and NLD-affiliated…
Safeguarding children in rugby is hugely important.  It is vital they are cared for in the…
Here are links to useful Rugby playing and events calendars
The Sir Anthony Wharton Rugby Union Football Trust is a Charitable Trust founded in 1983 to…