Rugby Football Lodge is No 9811 on the roll of The United Grand Lodge of Freemasons in England. Every Lodge is given a number, the lower the number, the older the lodge.

Our Rugby Football Lodge is one of 18 Masonic Lodges in the Huddersfield district, which itself is part of the Province of Yorkshire, West Riding.

The Rugby Football Lodge is a Masonic Lodge under the jurisdiction of The United Grand Lodge of England and of The Masonic Province of Yorkshire, West Riding.

There are 250,000 Freemasons belonging to 8,000 Lodges throughout England and Wales, and districts overseas.

Worldwide, the figure rises to six million Freemasons, all with their own special reasons why they enjoy Freemasonry. For some, its about making new friends and acquaintances. For others, it’s being able to help deserving causes – making a contribution to family and society. But for most, it is simply an enjoyable hobby.

Every Freemason has his own reason for joining. What’s yours?

Provides a unique environment for people from all backgrounds to learn skills, from lasting friendships, make a contribution to society and their local community, and above all enjoy themselves.

The three core principles of Freemasonry are Neighbourly Concern, Charity and Moral Standards. Masons refer to these as Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

Any man over the age of 21 may join regardless of ethnic group, political views, economic standing or religion although he is expected to have a faith.