CLEETHORPES RUFC was formed in 1979 at Lindsey School by a teacher Ian Brown.

The objectives of the club were to promote the game of rugby in the Cleethorpes area and to provide the opportunity and facilities for the game to be played, to promote good fellowship, entertainment and social intercourse for the benefit of its members.

The first competitive game took place at RAF Waddington resulting in a close defeat. Over the years the club grew to a point where they had three senior teams and two junior teams producing talented individuals ultimately selected for representative teams at County level.

During the latter part of the last century, rugby in general saw a decline in the numbers playing the game resulting in some clubs stopping playing altogether.

Cleethorpes did not escape from this. Whilst the club could only turn out one team, the spirit in the club never wavered. Non-rugby events took place to raise monies for local charities.

A 'Calendar Girls' type of calendar followed by the 3 Peaks Challenge and more recently a Cycling/Rowing/Running marathon maintained the profile of Cleethorpes RUFC in the local community and raised its profile in the wider rugby world.

Cleethorpes RUFC committee and members are committed to the objectives laid down in 1979 by the late Ian Brown and invite anyone with a desire to play rugby to join our family.

The team plays at Lucarly's, Wilton Road, Humberston and meets for training on Thursday nights. Check out the wesite below for more details on training times.

Clee currently operate a first team, which plays in East Midlands 6, and a second string, which plays in the Merit League.

Check out the club's official website at  www.cleethorpesrufc.co.uk