Hampshire RFU is delighted to announce the appointment of Gemma House as its new Director of Youth Rugby, following an open recruitment process. Gemma brings a wealth of experience and a fantastic skill set to the Hampshire RFU Management Board. Having previously served as Vice Chair and Youth Chair at Locks Heath Pumas RFC, she […]
Hampshire RFU is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Gillings as Schools Rugby Manager for North Hampshire, strengthening our investment in schools rugby and creating further capacity to grow the game across the county. The appointment has been made in partnership with Queen Mary’s College (QMC), Basingstoke, which will employ and host the role […]
Hampshire RFU congratulates thirteen girls selected for this season’s U18 England Player Development Group (PDG) – a fantastic achievement reflecting their hard work, dedication and continued development. Ella (Trojans), Caitlyn (Trojans), Una (Trojans), Kristelle (Basingstoke), Evie (Trojans), Aiofe (Trojans), Jess (Trojans), Fi (Trojans), Lily (Havant), Saffi (Trojans), Sophie (Trojans) Charlie (Havant) and Jemima (Portsmouth). Their […]
A new chapter for schools rugby in Hampshire has begun. Hampshire Rugby Football Union is delighted to announce that Hampshire Schools Rugby Football Union (HSRFU) has formally merged into Hampshire RFU, following unanimous support from HSRFU members and confirmation from England Schools Rugby. The merger creates a single organisation to lead and support schools rugby […]
Hampshire RFU has welcomed the appointment of Andy Dunkley as the first Chair of the RFU’s new South Central Regional Growth Partnership Board, as the new regional structure designed to support the growth of community rugby continues to develop. The South Central Board is one of seven new Regional Growth Partnership Boards being established across […]
Hampshire RFU will align our Merit League and local Age Grade competitions with the RFU’s decision to delay the start of the competitive community rugby season until the week commencing Monday 21 September. While Hampshire RFU has responsibility and a degree of autonomy over these competitions, we believe aligning with the national position is the […]
Six months ago, many rugby clubs were looking anxiously at waterlogged pitches. Three years ago, frozen ground caused widespread disruption to fixtures. And now, unusually dry conditions have left pitches exceptionally hard and raised a different set of concerns around player welfare. None of these challenges are new. Weather has always affected community rugby. What […]
While the 2025/26 season may have drawn to a close on the pitch, planning for the future is already well underway. Last weekend, Hampshire RFU’s U16 Player Development Group (PDG) coaching team was represented at the RFU Foundation Phase PDG Conference by Rhys O’Leary, who joined coaches and player developers from across England at the home […]
While much of the country settled down to watch England take on Argentina, more than 70 club representatives, volunteers, players and award winners gathered at Romsey RFC for Hampshire RFU’s 2026 Annual General Meeting and Awards Evening. The evening combined the formal business of the Union with a celebration of another outstanding year for rugby […]
More than 120 volunteers from across Hampshire gathered at Totton College for the Hampshire RFU Conference 2026, bringing together coaches, Club Coaching Coordinators, Safeguarding Officers, Rugby Safety Leads and Youth Chairs for a day of learning, collaboration and sharing best practice. This year’s conference introduced a new format, bringing together several key volunteer roles under […]
