A Nelsonian view of Navy Rugby as seen through the camera lens.
Whilst not yet in the category of Tiger Sharks or Great Whites the Navy Sharks have certainly left behind their Wild Boar Sevens lethargy and produced some much improved performances at the West Country Sevens. A full gallery of images … Read More
His place in Navy Rugby history is assured. It is unlikely that any Servicemen will ever play in more Inter Service matches in the UK. However last week Bob Armstrong clearly felt the need to add another paragraph to his … Read More
The Rugby Club Marine Nationale achieved what neither the Royal Navy or indeed the US Navy could achieve when then beat their Army opponents in the French Inter Services yesterday. Having already beaten the Gendarmes on Monday the RCMN now … Read More
After a couple of season’s break the Navy Sharks were back in action at the Wild Boar Sevens and found out first hand how much the game of rugby sevens has evolved and developed in the last couple of years. … Read More
It is sad to report that Navy Rugby Life Member Dermot Crean passed away on 29th May 2012. His las few years were a battle against Alzheimer’s but followers of Navy Rugby will remember the doc for his immense contribution … Read More
A Tribute to Josh Drauniniu I blame the chinese and their Yin and Yang philosophy. You see in the same week that Navy Rugby’s Josh Drauniniu announced his retirement from Service rugby due to his leaving the Service, HMS Diamond … Read More
The announcement this week of the fifth head coach for RN(W), Bali Salisbury, opens a new chapter of Women’s rugby in the Royal Navy. He will take the side in to its second decade of Women’s Inter Service rugby where … Read More
“I think it’s crackers that they are doing the challenge to be honest. I think they could have done something a bit easier but is nice to know that they still care and that they want to do something because … Read More
With two games being played simultaneously it was hard to follow both and though I spent most of my time watching the RN(W) side it was clear that the mariners fixture was a thrilling affair with a twist worthy of … Read More
There is one time and place at Twickenham when no captain wishes to be first – up the steps at the end of the match to receive sympathy and medals from the RFU President. After again producing an eighty minute … Read More