Billingham
Billingham are a men's rugby club founded in 1924 who play in the National League 2 North (Tier 4). Their home ground is Greenwood Road.
Last updated May 2026
Key facts
| Founded | 1924 |
|---|---|
| League | National League 2 North |
| Tier | Tier 4 |
| Home ground | Greenwood Road |
| Nearest station | Billingham |
| Local derby | Tynedale |
| Matchday pub | Clubhouse bar at Greenwood Road |
| Official website | https://www.billinghamrugby.co.uk/ |
Club history
Founded in 1924 as the rugby section of the Synthonia Sports Club at Synthetic Ammonia and Nitrates Company which later became ICI.
Training began in autumn 1923 with the very first game played against West Hartlepool Secondary School and won 8 points to 6.
The club became a force in Durham County Rugby Union particularly after the Second World War with the first XV strong through the 1950s and early 1960s.
The club moved to its current Greenwood Road home in 1996 but had no facilities at first beyond three bare pitches.
A £750000 lottery grant in December 2000 funded the opening of the new Greenwood Road clubhouse.
Recent seasons
Billingham finished 13th in the 2024-25 NL2 North season with 52 points and avoided relegation only because the RFU Championship expanded to 14 teams allowing the best 13th-placed team across all NL2 divisions to stay up.
The club entered the 2025-26 NL2 North season under head coach Dan Finney.
Billingham opened the 2025-26 NL2 North season with a 24-46 home defeat to Preston Grasshoppers on 6 September 2025.
The club hosted Rossendale at home on 15 November 2025 in its first season alongside the newly promoted Lancashire side.
Notable players
Club legends
- Adam Radwan
- Chris Hyndman
- Jack Smith
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Frequently asked questions
When were Billingham founded?
Billingham were founded in 1924.
Where do Billingham play?
Billingham play at Greenwood Road. The nearest station is Billingham.
What league do Billingham play in?
Billingham compete in the National League 2 North, tier 4 of English rugby's league structure.
Who are Billingham's local rivals?
Billingham's local derby is against Tynedale.
Other National League 2 North clubs
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