As the M275 takes you in to the city there can be no doubt. On your right HMS Excellent with its waterfront and prominent sign “Royal Navy” stands guard, in front the first views of the tower cranes. Despite the modern screen of retail units and containers the historic stone wall of the dockyard is regularly glimpsed. Trafalgar Gate, modern and functional with the ships alongside Fountain Lake Jetty beyond. Unicorn Gate first swung open on its great hinges in 1779 behind which BAE Systems builds the bow to bridge sections of the state of the art Type 45 frigates. The dockyard wall gives way to the red Victorian brick of the barracks and ...
The RNRU Mariners have a new head coach for the 2013/14 season; Lt Paul Clark has been appointed after 8 years of playing for the 'senior' RNRU team. On the new appointment, the Director of Rugby, Cdr Andy Kellett commented, 'Paul’s appointment is pivotal in taking the RN Mariners forward. He has represented the Royal Navy since joining the Service and his experience and understanding of the XXXV game is second to none. I am absolutely delighted to have him onboard and look forward to working with him throughout the season.'
The RN Mariners kick off the season with a pre-Christmas match against Hereford (Away) on 4 Dec 13. This will present an ideal opport...
The Royal Navy Rugby Union proudly presents annual awards to members who make an outstanding contribution to the Union or one of its Clubs; on or off the field. It's our small way of saying a big thank you for all the efforts people voluntarily put in, week in, week out. Without them the RNRU and its clubs wouldn't be the fantastic organisation that it is. The Valuing the Volunteer scheme is similar to the RFU Presidential scheme in that it exists to acknowledge the huge amount of work that takes place behind the scenes to ensure that rugby gets played at all levels. The RNRU receives nominations from across the game within the Naval Service and this year, the awards were presented by...
