RNRU Royal Navy Rugby Union

With HMS Portland having recently completed a huge refit and OST package the Ship's rugby team finally reformed and took to the Drake Wardroom pitch for their second match in years against HMNB Devonport. But HMS Portland weren't the only ones with minimal recent rugby, the pandemic has meant very little community rugby has been played over the last two years however HMNB Devonport did take part in the Navy Cup this year and their side made up the bulk of the Western Region in the Inverdale Challenge Trophy. Both Sides showed an abundance of skill and technique throughout the 80 minutes, with HMNB Devonport  dominating from the start. With more playing time HMNB were certainly...

On a blustery night in Cambridge, the Royal Navy ground out a well earned win against the University.   More to follow

Storm Dudley blew fair winds for the Royal Navy Mariners at Keyham Sports Ground as they blew away their Devonport Services opposition 47-10. Despite the convincing scoreline the match was actually well contested but ultimately the Mariners were able to take their chances and hold firm on their line. It was the third outing for the RNRU Mariners and there was yet more new faces, although slightly depleted numbers due to operational/personal commitments and, sadly, the ever growing injury list. Whilst storm Dudley did its best to prevent a free-flowing game of rugby, the Mariners looked sharp and implemented the game plan with aplomb.  Some very strong running and a sust...

With storms approaching the UK the Royal Navy Senior Men will be hoping that a Flood doesn’t dominate their next match against Cambridge University. The UK’s second oldest university has always attracted an excellent caliber of player and in recent years it has seen ex internationals put on the famous light Blue shirt. On Wednesday night ex England international Out-Half Toby Flood makes his first appearance for the University and will line up opposite AET Jordan Gott in the Royal Navy’s second match of 2022. In his glittering 17 year career which spanned 4 professional teams in England and France, Flood played 60 times for England scoring 301 points. He came on a...

Tonight sees the third warm up match on the Mariners season against DSRFU at the Keyham ground.  Operational schedules and exercises continue to blight early preparations for the IS22 campaign.  The first west-country fixture of the season sees a few ‘new’ faces for the coaches to bring in to the fold and continue to implement the game plan.  A traditionally tough fixture will provide another stern test for the squad, let's hope that Storm Dudley does impact too much!