Rugby in Pocklington began in 1879 with Pocklington Rugby Club formed in 1928 following nearly half a century of teams coming and going in the East Yorkshire market town.[3] Four years later the club bought its ground at Percy Road. In 1958 the club organised its first Sevens tournament and this has gone on to become one of the country's leading tournaments. The club has won the tournament twice (1996 and 1998).[4] Since league rugby was introduced in 1987 the club has participated in the upper echelons of the Yorkshire and the north east divisions.[5] The club won two consecutive promotions in the early 2010s and after five seasons in North 1 East, in 2017 the club won promotion to the national leagues for the first time. However this proved to be a step too far. The club won just three fixtures, finishing bottom of the North Premier,[6] and was immediately relegated back to North 1 East. Five years later, the club has been relegated again and now plays in Counties 1 Yorkshire.
The club's main ground is at Percy Road. It comprises two pitches and a clubhouse. The club also has a secondary ground on Kilnwick Road, just to the east of the town. Consisting of two pitches, this ground is used primarily for junior rugby.[12]
