Lymm
Lymm are a men's rugby club founded in 1960 who play in the National League 2 West (Tier 4). Their home ground is Beechwood.
Last updated May 2026
Key facts
| Founded | 1960 |
|---|---|
| League | National League 2 West |
| Tier | Tier 4 |
| Home ground | Beechwood |
| Nearest station | Warrington Bank Quay |
| Matchday pub | Clubhouse bar at Beechwood |
| Official website | https://www.lymmrugby.co.uk/ |
Club history
Lymm RFC was founded on 14 January 1960 by a group of local young men who met at the Spread Eagle Hotel following an advertisement in the Warrington Guardian.
The club has been based at Beechwood on Crouchley Lane in Lymm Cheshire since its founding in 1960.
Reports exist of rugby being played on the Beechwood turf as far back as the 1870s predating the formal club.
Dave Berry's book Out on a Lymm chronicles the club's history from foundation to the 1989/90 season.
Lymm is a comparatively young Cheshire rugby club in league terms having been formed only in the early 1960s.
Recent seasons
Finished third in National League 2 North in 2024-25 in their second season at tier 4.
Were level-transferred from National League 2 North to National League 2 West for 2025-26.
The coaching team won the National 2 North Coaching Team of the Season award in 2024-25 with Nathan Beesley and Matty Hand named in the league's Team of the Season.
Six new players signed from north-west clubs and two from the south-east ahead of the move to NL2 West.
Notable players
Club legends
- Alex Mitchell
- Dave Strettle
- Ross Harrison
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Frequently asked questions
When were Lymm founded?
Lymm were founded in 1960.
Where do Lymm play?
Lymm play at Beechwood. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay.
What league do Lymm play in?
Lymm compete in the National League 2 West, tier 4 of English rugby's league structure.
Other National League 2 West clubs
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