Clash of the Services: Fixtures Announced for the 2025/26 Inter Service Rugby Championship

Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force set for a season of military might and rugby excellence across four competitions.

The 2025/26 Inter Service Rugby Championship returns with a full fixture list spanning U23s, Masters, Women’s, and Men’s competitions, as the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force prepare to renew one of rugby’s most fiercely contested rivalries.

With matches scheduled across some of the country’s premier rugby venues, this season promises to deliver the explosive combination of military precision and sporting excellence that has made the Inter Service Rugby Championship a highlight of the rugby calendar.

Key Fixtures

Royal Navy v Royal Air Force 
U23s – Venue TBC – 12 November 2025
Masters – Venue TBC – 17 April 2026
Women’s – cinch Stadium – 18 April 2026
Men’s – cinch Stadium – 18 April 2026

Army v Navy
U23’s – Portsmouth – 19 November 2025
Masters – Venue TBC – 1 May 2026
Men’s – Allianz Stadium – 2 May 2026
Women’s – Allianz Stadium – 2 May 2026

Royal Air Force v Army
U23s – Cardiff Arms Park – 5 December 2025
Masters – Kingsholm Stadium – 15 May 2026
Women’s – Kingsholm Stadium – 16 May 2026
Men’s – Kingsholm Stadium – 16 May 2026

Championship Preview
The season kicks off in November with the U23s competition, showcasing the next generation of Armed Forces rugby talent, before building to the climactic matches at Kingsholm Stadium in May 2026.

Commodore Sarah Oakley, Acting Chair of the Royal Navy Rugby Union commented: “The Inter Service Rugby Championship represents the very best of military sport. These players bring the same dedication, teamwork and fighting spirit they demonstrate in service to every match. The quality of rugby and the atmosphere these fixtures generate is truly special and the skill level and competitiveness across all our championships continues to rise year on year.”

For updates and announcements:
Website: www.interservicerugbychampionship.co.uk
Facebook: @interservicerugbychampionship
Instagram: @interservicechamps