Ipswich Rugby Club has launched a recruitment drive calling for new players across all its teams at the Humber Doucy Lane ground. The drive covers senior men’s and women’s sides, colts, and junior and mini sections as the club looks to grow membership and strengthen squads. The announcement comes ahead of the club’s summer party on 6 June 2026.
The club fields multiple men’s teams, including a 1st XV, 2nd XV The Magpies, 3rd XV The Mighty, U21 and Uni Returners XV, plus a Colts squad. Women’s rugby ranges from the Womens XV and Womens 2XV to Athenas youth sides for players aged U12 to U18, while junior and mini rugby covers U6 to U16. Those pathways mean residents can join at nearly any age or experience level and progress through the club’s teams.
Founded in 1870, the club highlights its long local history and uses the motto Running in tries since 1870. Anyone in Ipswich interested in playing can contact the club on 01473 724072 or find details via the club’s website. Prospective players should call or visit the site to discuss training times and the best team to join.
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