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 […]
Hampshire RFU, on behalf of Hampshire Schools RFU, proudly hosted its inaugural Year 5/6 Schools Touch Rugby Festival, bringing together 140 children from across the county for a fantastic celebration of rugby, teamwork and participation. Following local School Games competitions, 12 schools from across Hampshire were invited to take part in the pilot festival, creating […]
Hampshire RFU 37 – 36 Oxfordshire RFU Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 3 Semi-Final On another scorching afternoon at Havant RFC, Hampshire RFU Senior Men secured their place in the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 3 Final with a dramatic 37-36 victory over Oxfordshire RFU. While not quite matching the scoreline of last weekend’s encounter […]
Over the weekend, Hampshire RFU faced Surrey Rugby across three competitive county fixtures, played in challenging hot conditions. Hampshire Men Secure Semi-Final Place On Saturday 23 May at Havant RFC, Hampshire Men secured a thrilling 51–48 victory over Surrey to book their place in the semi-final of Division 3 in the Bill Beaumont County Championship. […]
Hampshire RFU U17 vs Sussex On Sunday 17th May, Hampshire U17 travelled to Horsham to face Sussex U17 in perfect conditions for a fast-flowing game. From the kick-off, Hampshire dominated possession and territory, but outstanding Sussex defence prevented them from turning pressure into points. Moving into the second quarter, Hampshire regrouped and finally broke the […]
