How rugby clubs are supporting Lancaster’s local community

Rugby clubs in Lancaster and Morecamble are doing their bit both on and off the pitch. While excelling at rugby, they are also helping the community by inspiring young people, bringing residents together, and supporting local businesses. 

So, with that in mind, let’s take a closer look at how clubs such as Vale of Lune and Lancaster Lionesses are contributing to the wider community.

Inspiring women in the area

One of the most notable ways in which local rugby clubs in the area are supporting the community is by encouraging women and girls to get involved with rugby. 

The Lancaster Lionesses are a fast-growing, competitive women’s rugby union club achieving strong league results. Their recognition has been growing rapidly since they emerged in 2023, and it's proving incredibly influential for women in the area who are thinking of getting involved in sport.

They’re getting to witness a local success story in the making, giving them something to work towards and female heroes to look up to and seek inspiration from. 

Developing youth talent 

Another significant way local rugby clubs are contributing to the community is by developing clear pathways for young people. Local clubs and school initiatives are introducing youths to the sport, allowing them to develop their sporting skills and physical fitness from an early age, giving them more opportunity to succeed in the sport.  

Alongside sporting pathways, it’s also helping them learn the importance of teamwork, determination, and resilience, all of which are essential skills and characteristics that will help them get ahead when they enter the working world. 

Boosting local businesses 

Local businesses are also benefiting significantly from rugby clubs in the region. Not only can they take advantage of additional footfall and spending on match days, but by sponsoring grassroots teams, they also gain visibility and show locals that they are committed to improving the local community. Rugby clubs offer more than just entertainment 

Rugby clubs in Lancaster are inspiring women, giving young people more opportunities for success in both rugby and in life, and boosting local businesses, proving that rugby is more than just a sport.  So, whether you’re watching a grassroots rugby club in the area, checking out the current URC fixtures, or watching a major tournament, you might look at the game a little differently now you know just how much of an impact it can have off the field.