RNRU Royal Navy Rugby Union

The first match of the season for the Royal Navy Rugby Union Mariners was against Devonport Services Rugby Football Club.  A short notice change of venue to Keyham did not upset the players; an actioned packed match eventually resulted in a narrow win for the Sporting Blues. It was a cold January evening in the heart of Plymouth when the RNRU Mariners gathered for their game against Devonport Services Vets.  Players new and old travelled through the snow dusting which covered the south of the country.  It is always hard in the first game but having fun running with the ball in hand was the main aim of the evening.  With the Rectory not playable Keyham Sports ground w...

The final of the 2018/19 Inverdale Challenge competition saw the Royal Marines travelling from the South West to take on the Royal Navy Eastern Region team at Burnaby Road.  Although on paper the Royal Marines were by far the stronger side, the team from the East made them work hard for their victory.   The final score was Royal Marines 39 - 10 RN East but the score line did not reflect the quality of the game.  In particular the RN East pack were very capable. This means the Royal Marines have won the Inverdale Challenge competition 10 times in its 23 year history.  Full match report to follow . Teams list: Royal Marines 1. LCPL A Wilman 2. LCpl J Myburgh 3. Mne...