They currently play in Regional 2 North, the sixth tier of the English rugby union system, having been promoted from Durham Northumberland One at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Northern Football Club was very successful during its early history, producing several international players.

The last player capped at international level directly from Northern was Feidlim McLoughlin, who was selected to play for Ireland in 1977.

Though many players have played for Northern who have later become international players and, including Jonathan Webb, Brian Keen, David Rees and Colin White for England, Scott Hastings and Jim Pollock for Scotland, Rory Best for Ireland and Hennie le Roux for South Africa.

Northern Football Club run youth teams for Under 6s to under 17s, playing fixtures primarily throughout the North East but also travelling further afield to compete in tournaments.