March 2020

Cancellation of Inter Service Rugby Competition 2020

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Cancellation of Inter Service Rugby Competition 2020

It is with much regret that the Royal Navy Rugby Union announces the cancellation of the Inter Service Rugby competition for 2020, due to the continuing situation with the Covid-19 virus .  We know that the whole service rugby community, including all servicemen and women, our supporters and sponsors are as disappointed as the players who were looking forward to representing their Service, and stepping out at Twickenham, The Stoop and Kingsholm. Everyone who has already purchased tickets will be entitled to a full refund (minus booking and delivery fee) which will be automatically processed in the coming weeks, so there is no need to contact them.  However, if you hav...

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United Services Portsmouth RFC Appoint New Director of Rugby – Nick Parker

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United Services Portsmouth RFC Appoint New Director of Rugby – Nick Parker

United Services Portsmouth RFC are delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Parker as the new Director of Rugby. Nick has been involved in rugby in Portsmouth for 15 years so is no stranger to the game and the local rugby scene.  Currently also DoR for Portsmouth University he has over 20 years of coaching, coach development and sports development experience. He has been a stalwart of the RFU Game Development Course Delivery Workforce and on the Students RFU National Committee with a spell at the Canterbury Rugby Football Union in New Zealand.  He has coached in high levels clubs in the UK, New Zealand and Australia he is a knowledgeable and innovative sports coach and ...

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Army v Navy 2020 - Official Statement

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The Army v Navy event due to take place on Saturday 2nd May 2020 has been cancelled due to the ongoing situation with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). All customers that have purchased stadium and/or car parking tickets will receive a refund for the ticket value*. If you have ordered via Army Rugby Union Corps, please contact the Corps reps directly via arutickets.com For purchasers from the below ticket vendors, your refund** will be processed automatically in the coming weeks therefore there is no need to contact your ticket vendor; Army Rugby Union (general sale): englandrugby.com Royal Navy Rugby Union: navyrugbyunion.co.uk RFU (family packages & easy a...

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Navy v RAF 2020 - Official Statement - Event Cancelled

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The Navy v RAF event due to take place on Saturday 18th April 2020 has been cancelled due to the ongoing situation with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). All customers that have purchased stadium and/or car parking tickets will receive a refund for the ticket value*.  The Army v Navy match due to take place at Twickenham Stadium on 2nd May 2020 has also been cancelled therefore you if you have purchased the 'Two match Inter Services bundle tickets' both match tickets will be cancelled & refunded*. Your refund* will be processed automatically in the coming weeks therefore there is no need to contact your ticket vendor. If you have any specific questions about your or...

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12 Try Thriller as Vikings Edge Navy by a Point with Last Kick Winner

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12 Try Thriller as Vikings Edge Navy by a Point with Last Kick Winner

Tries, Penalty Tries, Cards, Thrills and Spills.  This topsy turvy match had it all and more!  At the end heart break for a valiant Royal Navy side who produced their best performance of the season as they continue to build towards the Inter Services 2020. If a try within the first two minutes is the start of dreams, then to lose to the last kick of the game is the script of nightmares.  In a match that started at a frenetic pace there was so much good from the Royal Navy that they can leave Richmond FC satisfied that they are on the right track and the positive column outweighs the negative one.  However, they need to learn from the Richmond’s rolling maul, wh...

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