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 […]
Hampshire RFU is pleased to publish its 2025/26 Annual Report, marking the completion of the first year of delivery against the organisation’s ambitious 2025-2028 Strategy. The report is more than a review of the past season. It represents an important milestone in Hampshire RFU’s transformation over the last two years, following a comprehensive governance review, […]
More than 90 volunteers and invited guests from across Hampshire came together at Winchester RFC to celebrate the outstanding individuals who make rugby happen across the county at the RFU’s annual Volunteer Recognition Event. Volunteers are the heartbeat of rugby, dedicating countless hours to everything from coaching and refereeing to maintaining pitches, running clubhouses, organising […]
Hampshire RFU Senior Men have been crowned Bill Beaumont Division 3 County Champions after an outstanding 40-26 victory over Leicestershire in a fast-paced and entertaining final. The triumph marks the culmination of a remarkable 2026 campaign that has ushered in a new era for Hampshire representative rugby. Built around an open nomination process, a fresh […]
