Hampshire RFU would like to clearly set out its position on the upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM) and the Governance and Representation Review (GRR2), based on both our experience through the process and ongoing engagement with our clubs. Supporting Clubs in a Challenging Landscape Our role as a Constituent Body (CB) is to support our […]
Hampshire RFU was proud to support the recent visit of the Community Rugby Trophy Tour – the Red Roses Rugby World Cup trophy, which visited a number of clubs and events across the county this last week. The tour provided a special opportunity to engage players, clubs and schools, while highlighting the continued development of […]
Hampshire’s Girls U16 England PDG delivered an impressive performance on the road this weekend as the county’s teams travelled to face Essex in their third playing opportunity of the programme. Both Hampshire sides secured victories, but the focus of the day extended beyond the results. Players were encouraged to put their recent training into practice, […]
The second month of the revenue generation pilot, funded by the RFU, has already delivered tangible commercial improvements across participating Hampshire RFU pilot clubs. Through hands-on engagement, supplier consolidation, and enhancement of key offers (bar and hot beverage), early results are showing stronger gross margins, reduced input costs, and increased operational confidence among club volunteers. […]
CB Representative Programme – Game 3 | 15th January 2026 | Petersfield RFC The Hampshire U18 Girls concluded their CB Representative Programme with a spirited performance against Surrey U18 Girls on Sunday, 15th February, at Petersfield RFC. Despite earlier concerns about the weather and pitch conditions, the game went ahead thanks to the outstanding efforts […]
As we enter the final stages of the season—with rearranged fixtures, weather-affected pitches, and cup competitions placing extra demands on clubs and volunteers, Hampshire RFU wishes to acknowledge the tremendous effort being made across the county to keep rugby being played. However, alongside these pressures, we have also seen an increase in incidents of unauthorised […]
Hampshire RFU is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Powder Monkey Brewing, who will become the official sponsor of the Hampshire RFU Board and our Lead Volunteers. This partnership brings together two organisations united by shared values of community, commitment, and continuous improvement. Powder Monkey Brewing, based in Gosport, is built on a deep respect for […]
An amazing weekend of rugby, smiles, and muddy fun showcased the incredible depth and spirit of girls’ rugby across Hampshire, from the newest and youngest players at the Love Rugby Festival to the talented U16s Girls on the England Pathway. At Basingstoke RFC, over 40 U8–U11 girls from Hampshire, Berkshire, and Surrey came together for […]
Hampshire RFU is excited to announce the launch of an innovative new initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of rugby leaders across the county: the Young Rugby Ambassadors (YRA) Pilot Programme. This pilot programme will bring young voices into the heart of rugby development, giving aspiring young players a platform to influence youth rugby […]
