RNRU Royal Navy Rugby Union

The Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU) is looking for a committed, enthusiastic and flexible individual as full time Rugby Development Officer (RDO) to join it’s small team of individuals who directly support all Rugby Union activity within the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Closing date: Thursday 23 February 2023

On a dull Wednesday evening the Mariners prepared for their second fixture of the ‘23 Inter Services campaign, travelling to Plymouth to face a Devonport Service RFC over 30s side at Keyham Sports Facility. A squad of 24 was named with the coaches sneaking onto the bench, adding depth and skill to the line-up. Head Coach Oliver James has been working hard on the player combinations, and this game was focused on this developmental plan. The first half started with a bang! WO2 Valemei charged over the line after the first 2 mins after running a great supporting line off LH Paul Saberton, but the lead did not last long as Services kept up the pressure and attacked the Mariner&rsquo...

On a bitterly cold day at Lympstone, those individuals who were brave enough to be on the open field that is the CTCRM pitch were treated to a fantastic game of rugby. The Royal Marines side welcomed their familiar foes from the Fleet Air Arm for an Inverdale Challenge match that did not disappoint. In an interesting twist both sides played their best rugby when they were playing up the slope and against the wind which just goes to show that having the elements at your back isn’t always a huge advantage. The RM started the first half with those elements and quickly got into their work, some multi-phase play in the face of some powerful first up tackles resulted in Rory O&rsqu...

On Wednesday night in Portsmouth, Navy Rugby saw their first representative fixture of the year take place. After the deluge, the thunder, the lightening, and a training session on Temeraire’s 4G the Mariners took on the HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH on the grass of Burnaby Road. It was a tough game on the legs and by the end the players were having the cramp stretched out all over the field. The stormy conditions and a bog-like pitch put the stresses on the teams and on a couple of occasions the blustery wind took the box kicks a good five metres behind the kicker. The first half saw QNLZ take the lead, but the Mariners’ determination snatched a draw from the mouth of defeat. The m...