National Two (North) in 2026-27

How has the new system of play-offs affected National Two (North) ahead of the release of the 2026-27 fixtures in the next few weeks? Tynedale, who finished the 2025-26 season in 2nd place, were looking for promotion back to National One and had ground advantage over an aspiring Oundle club based in Peterborough who had finished runners up in N2 (East). But against some predictions, the Midlanders came through in a 20-29 performance. So Tyne stay in N2(N) whilst Oundle move on to challenge Birmingham Moseley for a place in National One. Another excellent win on the road was by Harrogate who visited Rossendale with a place in N2(N) next season up for grabs. The Yorkshire club was always in

Fylde can’t quite dot the I’s in Season Finale

Hull Ionians 36 v Fylde 22: match report by Simon Taylor Fylde’s 2025/26 National 2 North campaign closed out with a final day defeat to fourth placed Hull Ionians, the hosts outscoring Fylde 6 tries to 4 in an entertaining game, on a dry, sunny day and firm pitch in

Allan Foster

April 27, 2026

NEWS FLASH! Snr Colts win Final v LSH

Fylde Senior Colts concluded their season with an outstanding performance in the Final of the Joe McDonough U18 Trophy at Heaton Moor RUFC. They overcame a brave challenge by Liverpool St Helens Snr Colts by winning 58-8 with the help of 10 tries. Team Manager Ben Curran said “That’s the

Allan Foster

April 20, 2026

From Curate’s Egg to dramatic winners

Fylde 31 Rossendale 24: report by Allan Foster A “curate’s egg” is an idiom describing something as partly good and partly bad. Originating from an 1895 Punch magazine cartoon, it depicts a timid curate trying to politely reassure his bishop that his stale egg is not entirely bad, saying “Parts of it are

Allan Foster

April 19, 2026

Fylde Fail to Tame the Tigers

Sheffield Tigers 34 v Fylde 21: match report by Simon Taylor Fylde’s recent revival was nipped in the bud as they travelled back from the windswept hilltops of Dore Moor empty handed. After a poor and slow start saw them trail 17-0 after 19 minutes, Fylde battled back to lead

Allan Foster

April 12, 2026

Senior Colts reach Final by winning at Sedgley P

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

Allan Foster

March 25, 2026

FYLDE 43 OTLEY 26: match report by Will Judd

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

Allan Foster

March 23, 2026

A Roses battle to relish!

Lancashire 38 Yorkshire 18: match report by Allan Foster It was a dominating performance by Lancashire to beat Yorkshire by six tries to three, 38-18, in front of a good

Allan Foster

May 10, 2026

Fylde’s End of Season Awards

Congratulations to the following players from our End of Season Awards Night 2025/26. A fantastic evening celebrating the hard work, commitment & talent shown across every squad this season. It’s

Allan Foster

May 6, 2026

Gary Ferguson’s funeral

Please note that Gary Ferguson’s funeral will be held on Monday, 18th May, at 11.00 at St Cuthbert’s Church Lytham. His family thanks everyone who has sent such touching condolences

Allan Foster

May 6, 2026

Can Lancashire overcome the ol’ enemy at the Woodlands on Saturday?

The countdown is officially on for The War of the Roses ~ LIVE at The Woodlands!! We’re proud to host one of English rugby’s most iconic fixtures as Lancashire take

Allan Foster

May 4, 2026

It’s 4th v 6th in N2(N) to complete 2025-26 season

Fylde travel to Brantingham Park to take on Hull Ionians in both clubs’ final game of the 2025-26 season (ko 15.00). Ionians have had a very similar season to Fylde

Allan Foster

April 25, 2026

Gary Ferguson

We are very sorry to report the death of long standing & Life Member of the Club, Gary Ferguson. Gary was brought up in Wrea Green, studied at Wreakin College

Allan Foster

April 23, 2026

Roll up, roll up, all the fun of the Fair at the Woodlands!

The Fair has officially arrived at The Woodlands! We’re thrilled to announce that for the next four days, everyone ~ members & non-members – are welcome to enjoy all the

Allan Foster

April 23, 2026

Fylde make three changes in their starting line-up

Fylde make three changes in their starting line-up for the visit of Rossendale to the Woodlands (ko 15.00). In the pack, Mike Walton returns after being on the bench last

Allan Foster

April 17, 2026

Chris Farrows 250th home game, behind the lens

Chris has given his time up week in, week out, he’s there on the sidelines capturing every home game, not for recognition, but for the love of the club Chris’s

Allan Foster

April 17, 2026

The heart of Fylde Rugby Club beats on its pitches!

Every weekend, they carry the weight of the game — boots pounding, tackles landing, memories being made. From the senior sides battling it out, to over 450 young players taking

Allan Foster

April 8, 2026

Bob Barclay’s funeral

The service of commemoration for Bob Barclay will take place at St Cuthbert’s Church, Lytham, on Friday 24th April at 12 noon prior to a private cremation. Family flowers only

Allan Foster

April 8, 2026

OAKS v ANTI-ASSASSINS CANCELLED

We are sorry to report that the game between the OAKS (the alumni association of former Arnold, King Edward VII & Queen Mary Schools students) and the invitational team, the

Allan Foster

April 1, 2026