Rotherham Phoenix RUFC was formed in 2005 to bring back amateur rugby to Rotherham Rugby Club. Phoenix started playing in the Yorkshire Merit Table in the 2005/6 season, finishing a creditable 2nd in the league, thereby gaining entry into the Yorkshire league. They now play in Yorkshire League 3. A 2nd XV was introduced in the 2008/9 season and this has prospered with the team playing in the Yorkshire Merit Table. Junior rugby in the club has developed in parallel with the growth of the senior section. From a handful of players at the first training session in 2005 the junior section has grown to encompass four junior teams over 12 years of age. Finally a Veteran’s team (over 35's) was introduced in the 2013/14 season for those old enough to know better! Rotherham Phoenix RUFC is part of Rotherham Rugby Club Limited, a non profit company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital.
