The story of Fylde Rugby Club is one we take immense pride in. It all began back in July 1919, when the club’s existence was decided quite literally by the flip of a coin. On July 25th, a group of Manchester businessmen gathered at the Ansdell Institute to determine whether they should establish a rugby or a football club. The coin landed in rugby’s favor, and from that pivotal moment, Fylde Rugby Club was born.
From those modest beginnings, our club has grown into a nationally respected institution, recognized not only for our achievements on the pitch but also for our enduring contributions to English rugby as a whole. Over the years, we’ve cultivated a strong brand name synonymous with excellence, integrity, and passion for the sport.
Today, Fylde Rugby Club stands as a cornerstone of our local community, bridging generations through a shared love of rugby. We are proud to nurture talent from grassroots to senior levels, inspiring players of all ages to embrace the sport’s values of teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship. Whether cheering from the sidelines, lacing up boots for the first time, or representing Fylde on a national stage, our story continues to reflect the spirit of community and resilience that has defined us since 1919.
 
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A fine, gutsy show by Fylde Snr Colts saw them edge out Sedgley Park Colts in the semi-final of the Joe McDonough U18 Trophy at Park Lane on Sunday by 24-31 points. They move on to face Liverpool St Helens Snr Colts in the Final at Heaton Moor RUFC on
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[Posted courtesy of Lytham St Annes High School] 23rd March 2026. Today, we were proud to welcome two hugely influential figures in the world of rugby. Bill Sweeney and Sir Bill Beaumont visited the school to see first-hand the strength of our sporting partnerships. As CEO of England Rugby, Bill
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Sun, prosecco, congas and tries at the Woodlands In a great day for rugby, Fylde and Otley fought out a game which remained in the balance for almost the entire contest. A big crowd of 910 – of the 20 National League fixtures the highest of the day shaded only
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The Blackpool Gazette’s Gavin Browne caught up with Joint Head Coach Chris Briers in mid-week. [This is reproduced courtesy of the Gazette]. ————————————- Chris Briers is targeting a full 80-minute performance as Fylde RFC look to make it three consecutive National Two North wins on Saturday. Having snapped a seven-game
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Fylde make four changes in their starting line-up to face Otley at the Woodlands on Saturday (ko 15.00). In the pack, Chris Rudkin returns at tighthead prop and Ben Dorrington at flanker. In the backline, Ben’s brother, Jordan, takes his place on the wing and Tom Forster at centre. Amongst
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The Ben Trend Memorial Walk, Saturday 18 April 2026 Ben Trend was a fine local rugby player (a Blackpool RUFC and Fylde 1st teamer) and an outstanding, versatile sportsman who died at the age of 30 in a tragic accident in South Africa in 2010. Ben’s family set up a
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Fylde’s highly popular, talented prop forward, Peter Altham, has announced his retirement from rugby after suffering injury earlier this season. He has graced Wharfedale, Fylde, Preston Grasshoppers and then back to Fylde in 2022, running up 363 club appearances as well as representing Lancashire, England Deaf and the Barbarians, in
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Darlington Mowden Park 38 v Fylde 52: report by Simon Taylor A resurgent Fylde backed up their return to winning ways with an away day 5 pointer in a high scoring and highly entertaining game. A try fest with attacks on top and defences sometimes porous saw them outscore the
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