Rugby has been played in Penwith since 1870 when a team of public school boys and university undergraduates paved the way for the formation of the two clubs that amalgamated in 1945 to form the now ‘infamous’ Penzance & Newlyn Rugby Club - the ‘Pirates’. There are many other local clubs which welcome participation at all levels of ability.

More information on rugby can be obtained from:-

Penzance & Newlyn RFC (Pirates) - Sports Clubs

Westholme, Alexandra Road, Penzance. Phone: 01736-351568

St Just Rugby Club - Sports Club

Tregeseal, St Just, Penzance. Phone: 01736-788593