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    Syston RFC
    Full nameSyston Rugby Football Club
    UnionLeicestershire RU
    Founded1887; 139 years ago (1887)
    LocationQueniborough, Leicestershire, England
    Ground(s)Barkby Road (Since 1989)
    Fosse Way
    PresidentAndy Ward
    CoachAlex White
    LeagueRegional 1 Midlands
    2024–251st (promoted to National League 2 West)
    Official website
    www.systonrfc.co.uk

    Syston Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union team based in Queniborough, Leicestershire. The club run four senior sides, a vets, colts and all age groups from under-7 to under-19.[1] The first XV currently play in National League 2 West, at the fourth tier of the English rugby union system, following their promotion from Regional 1 Midlands at the end of the 2024–25 season.

    History

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    Syston RFC was formed in 1887 when a number of players who lived locally or who attended nearby Barrow Grammar School came together to form the club.[2] The club had various homes over the years in Syston and their first real home was on the Fosse Way in Syston where the foundations for the current Club were firmly laid. With a permanent home at Fosse Way the club's fortunes began to improve, and by the late 1960s the club was beginning to flourish as the local schools took to playing rugby and a steady stream of players was assured.

    The club regained its level 5 status in 2011 after the 1st XV gained promotion as champions from Midlands 1 East into National League 3 (Midlands). The club had not played at that level for a decade.

    Honours

    [edit]

    Notable players

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    Syston RFC has a history of developing young players with the club providing players for the County representative sides at all age groups for many years. A number of these players have gone on to play for Leicester Tigers in the top flight of English club rugby with some going on to represent England at full international level and Paul Dodge, also becoming England Captain and a member of the 1980 British Lions squad who toured in South Africa.

    Current standings

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    2025–26 National League 2 West table
    PosTeam
    		PldWDLPFPAPDTBLBPtsQualification
    1Camborne141301538306+23211164Promotion place
    2Luctonians141103460255+20512157
    3Barnstaple141004401378+2311051
    4Hinckley14806459407+5211245
    5Cinderford14806425384+4110244
    6Taunton Titans14608460440+2011742
    7Hornets14806406377+298141
    8Lymm14707439448−98238
    9Chester14617420478−589237
    10Redruth14608364402−388234
    11Old Redcliffians14509338372−347431
    12Exeter University144010453545−928125
    13Loughborough Students143110380513−1339225Relegation place
    14Syston142012353591−2388016
    Updated to match(es) played on 20 December 2025. Source: National League Rugby [3]
    Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
    1. Number of matches won
    2. Number of matches drawn
    3. Difference between points for and against
    4. Total number of points for
    5. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
    6. Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled

    Notes

    [edit]
    1. ^ County Cup wins also include 1912 victory by Syston Street Old Boys who were an earlier incarnation of the club.
    2. ^ 1990–91 title was when league was known as Midlands 2 East.

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ "Club website". Systonrfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
    2. ^ "Syston Rugby Clubhouse - History". Systonrfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
    3. ^ "National League 2 West". NCA Rugby.
    [edit]
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Syston_RFC&oldid=1312387352"

      Syston RFC
      Full nameSyston Rugby Football Club
      UnionLeicestershire RU
      Founded1887; 139 years ago (1887)
      LocationQueniborough, Leicestershire, England
      Ground(s)Barkby Road (Since 1989)
      Fosse Way
      PresidentAndy Ward
      CoachAlex White
      LeagueRegional 1 Midlands
      2024–251st (promoted to National League 2 West)
      Official website
      www.systonrfc.co.uk

      Syston Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union team based in Queniborough, Leicestershire. The club run four senior sides, a vets, colts and all age groups from under-7 to under-19.[1] The first XV currently play in National League 2 West, at the fourth tier of the English rugby union system, following their promotion from Regional 1 Midlands at the end of the 2024–25 season.

      History

      Syston RFC was formed in 1887 when a number of players who lived locally or who attended nearby Barrow Grammar School came together to form the club.[2] The club had various homes over the years in Syston and their first real home was on the Fosse Way in Syston where the foundations for the current Club were firmly laid. With a permanent home at Fosse Way the club's fortunes began to improve, and by the late 1960s the club was beginning to flourish as the local schools took to playing rugby and a steady stream of players was assured.

      The club regained its level 5 status in 2011 after the 1st XV gained promotion as champions from Midlands 1 East into National League 3 (Midlands). The club had not played at that level for a decade.

      Honours

      Notable players

      Syston RFC has a history of developing young players with the club providing players for the County representative sides at all age groups for many years. A number of these players have gone on to play for Leicester Tigers in the top flight of English club rugby with some going on to represent England at full international level and Paul Dodge, also becoming England Captain and a member of the 1980 British Lions squad who toured in South Africa.

      Current standings

      2025–26 National League 2 West table
      PosTeam
      		PldWDLPFPAPDTBLBPtsQualification
      1Camborne141301538306+23211164Promotion place
      2Luctonians141103460255+20512157
      3Barnstaple141004401378+2311051
      4Hinckley14806459407+5211245
      5Cinderford14806425384+4110244
      6Taunton Titans14608460440+2011742
      7Hornets14806406377+298141
      8Lymm14707439448−98238
      9Chester14617420478−589237
      10Redruth14608364402−388234
      11Old Redcliffians14509338372−347431
      12Exeter University144010453545−928125
      13Loughborough Students143110380513−1339225Relegation place
      14Syston142012353591−2388016
      Updated to match(es) played on 20 December 2025. Source: National League Rugby [3]
      Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
      1. Number of matches won
      2. Number of matches drawn
      3. Difference between points for and against
      4. Total number of points for
      5. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
      6. Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled

      Notes

      1. ^ County Cup wins also include 1912 victory by Syston Street Old Boys who were an earlier incarnation of the club.
      2. ^ 1990–91 title was when league was known as Midlands 2 East.

      References

      1. ^ "Club website". Systonrfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
      2. ^ "Syston Rugby Clubhouse - History". Systonrfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
      3. ^ "National League 2 West". NCA Rugby.
      • Official club website
      Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Syston_RFC&oldid=1312387352"