East Midlands Rugby Union

Helping to promote, foster and develop the game of Rugby Union

Welcome

We are East Midlands RFU, a Constituent Body (CB) of the Rugby Football Union.

We are run by a strong team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, who are responsible for the operational running of the clubs in the CB. These responsibilities cover a wide range of knowledge, from Governance & Safeguarding to Adult and Age Grade Rugby inc developing Players, Coaches and Referees.

East Midlands, Adult and Age Grade, also run a comprehensive range of competitions as well as fielding representative East Midlands teams. All these aspects ensure that rugby is grown and developed to be the best it can be and will remain sustainable for generations to come in the heart England.

As the organisation responsible for ensuring our clubs and members are supported we’re here to help you every step of the way.

There are many ways you can get in touch with us, whether it’s to ask a question, share your news or to seek some support or advice.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to support the development and sustainability of Clubs and to grow of the game of Rugby for all players in the East Midlands area.

Message from Chris Parr, Chairman of East Midlands Rugby Union

I am proud to be Chairman of East Midlands Rugby Union, and as a former player, coach, representative coach, and, volunteer understand most aspects of East Midlands Rugby and all of its values.

We have strong grass roots with fabulous Age Grade growth in both Boys and Girls rugby and again in Adult rugby with the retention and growth of the Mens and Womens Rugby. With hosting world cup games in Northampton and the awareness of volunteers with the clubs, the growth of the Girls and Womens game has been outstanding.

I will be visiting clubs around the Constituent Body during my term as Chairman and look forward to meeting you at your club soon.

My team are here to help, and guide you with the idiosyncrasies of Club, Adult and Age Grade Representative Rugby please get in touch with them if you need to, they are always here to help.

Chris Parr, Chairman

Latest News

Samantha Jones

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Samantha Jones, East Midlands Mini and Junior Sec for 15 years, and Northampton Casuals…
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Value the Volunteer – Steve Yuill of Towcester RFC

Value the Volunteer – Steve Yuill of Towcester RFC and his wife Linda attended the Argentina game as part of the RFU VtV scheme and…
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Come along and support EM Rep U18 Boys

U18 boys are playing their 3rd and final game of the season on 21st December, at Leicester Forest East, they would love the encouraging support…
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Upcoming Events

2026 January