Rugby Lionesses

he Rugby Lionesses are the women's rugby team of The Rugby Football Club, also known as the Rugby Lions. Based at Webb Ellis Road, the club holds a unique place in the history of the sport as the "Home of Rugby Football," where the game is said to have originated. The Lionesses are the town's only ladies' rugby team, contributing to the club's diverse group of players and supporters, which includes mini, junior, and adult groups.

While information on their most recent full season is not readily available, the Lionesses compete in the Women's NC 2 Midlands (Central) league. Recent announcements from the club's website indicate that they are preparing for the upcoming season, with fixtures already scheduled for the autumn. These include home matches against Kenilworth Women II, Coventry Welsh Ladies, and Buckingham Swans Ladies III, among others.

The team is part of a club with a rich history and a commitment to fostering a strong sense of community and sportsmanship. Their presence helps ensure that the legacy of rugby in the town of its birth is carried on by players of all genders and ages.

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