The Cossack Sword trophy was presented to the Royal Navy Rugby Union by former selector, Captain Leigh Merrick Royal Navy, to represent 'ground gained and held'. The award is highly valued because only players within the Senior XV squad are eligible to vote, acknowledging the winner's significant contribution to the team throughout the season.
Sam Matavesi joins a long list of previous highly deserving winners, including Royal Navy Rugby Union team mates, No 8, David Fairbrother; lock, Edd Pascoe; and last year's winner, flanker, Ben Fox. Although only having joined the Royal Navy in 2017, Sam has a wealth of rugby experience behind him, having played for Cambor...
The eve of the Army v Navy match is always the occasion for the wider Royal Navy Rugby Union family to come together to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of players and training support group members. This year was no exception. In the presence of the Royal Navy Rugby Union President, Vice Admiral Ben Key CBE, and Chairman, Royal Marine Brigadier Ewen Murchison DSO MBE, the representative teams of the Senior XV, the Women and the Mariners gathered for shirt presentations ahead of their annual matches against their Army Rugby opponents. The Women's shirts were presented by Emma Uren and El Perry, from Saracens Women RFC. It was a privilege for the Navy Rugby play...
This Saturday the most anticipated match in the Royal Navy Rugby Union calendar will take place at Twickenham, the home of England Rugby. At 1500 when the match kicks off approximately 82,000 supporters will be waiting to see which side will be victorious in the 101st Army v Navy match. This year the winner of the Babcock Inter Service competition has already been decided. The Royal Air Force Rugby Union proudly lifted the silver trophy after their second round Inter Service clash against the Royal Navy on 20 April at the Twickenham Stoop. Their one point victory over the Army at RAF Halton 20 - 19, followed by the 31 - 21 win over the Royal Navy, ensured their overal...
