One of the earliest recorded matches was against Durham School, on 2 November 1875.

[2] Ted Wood previously served as director of rugby.

[3][4] Durham were crowned BUCS Super Rugby champions[5] for the 2019/20 season under captain Ben Fowles, the Covid-19 pandemic stopped the team from going to challenge for the BUCS Super Rugby Cup Final.

Following the cancelled Covid-19 season, Durham again won the BUCS Super Rugby league title for the 2021/22 season[6] under captain Fred Davies.

[7] Flags represent country capped by in international competition.