RNRU Royal Navy Rugby Union

The Royal Navy Rugby Union took the opportunity at the International Defence Rugby Competition final to thank ESS for their significant contribution to making the tournament such a success. ESS, who are long standing supporters and current shirt sponsor of the RNRU, were also sponsors of IDRC 2015. Without their generous support the RNRU Vice President, RAdm Keith Beckett acknowledged that the tournament would not have been such a success and nor would the RNRU be able to promote rugby union throughout the Royal Navy and Royal Marines as effectively as they do. As a mark of the Union’s continued appreciation a framed Royal Navy IDRC 2015 playing shirt was presented to Mick Hickm...

Having been named Royal Navy player of IDRC 2015 by the Senior XV squad, openside flanker Jarred Hayler, makes his debut this evening for the Royal Navy U23 XV as they travel to Bedford for their final fixture before the 2015 Inter Services tournament.  The side will be captained by centre Greg Loydall. At the final of IDRC 2015 the Royal Navy Senior XV took time out to nominate some award winners from their campaign.  The awards were presented by Gavin Vaughan-Evans, Under Armour’s Director for Wales and South West England.  The Royal Navy U23XV were represented with two out of the three awards presented.  Joe Burton was named best newcomer to the Senior XV ...