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]

What’s Coming Up…

What’s Coming Up…

Here are some RFU, NLD and other webinars, workshops and development opportunities/events scheduled over the coming months…
Club Fundraising Webinar

Club Fundraising Webinar

NLD and PitchIn Platform hosted an exclusive webinar packed with practical tips and proven strategies to help your club raise more funds…

Latest News

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to become the Lead for our Women & Girls’…
Four clubs in our area have started the NLDRFU Schools-Links initiative… coaching children in 19 schools…
27th September 2025
NLD and PitchIn Platform hosted an exclusive webinar packed with practical tips and proven strategies to…
The NLD Safeguarding team have shared the following important announcements…
24th September 2025
The 2025/26 season of girls’ rugby in NLD has got off to a flying start…
20th September 2025
Details of 2025-26 Boys’ Competitions’ rules, draw, fixtures and results are now available…
11th September 2025
Information about opportunities to become an NLD Youth Council Mentor…
Nottingham-based The Pythian Club arranged a visit to Twickenham for a group of 22 young people…

Information

This page contains links to 2025/26 results, fixtures and competitions involving NLD representative teams and adult…
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…