For nine players Wednesday 11 April 2012 was a very special days has they won their first cap for representing the Royal Navy Rugby Union. Six new caps were awarded at kick off and three more as replacements. Further information … Read More
Formalities were Observed As ever the Marine Nationale staged an excellent occassion. Amiral OLiver Lajous and Royal Navy Rugby Union President Admiral Sir Trevor Soar were presented to the teams and after the Quenn and the Marseillaise we were ready. … Read More
First many thanks to my guest correspondent,Tim Bailey, for the following: RAF Back Home The RAF returned to its roots for the first time since 1924; it was the first time since that date that they had played their Inter … Read More
When ‘Freddie’ Fredrickson leads her team on to the pitch today she should be firmly aware that the game is likely to be won and lost in her own domain – the back row. Alongside the Combined Service capped captain of … Read More
The Royal Navy team selected to play the Marine Nationale at RC Toulon’s Stade Mayol has been announced and can be found here. The team is an exciting blend of experience, youth and those new to the famous Navy Blue … Read More
This week two great stalwarts of Navy Rugby had their leaving runs as they left the Naval Service and embarked on adventures new. ‘Diamond’ Jim Hunter Jim Hunter is the current holder of Navy Rugby’s Soapy Watson Memorial Trophy and … Read More
They have seen a lot of Ben Clarke at the Recreation Ground, Bath. The former British Lion and 40 cap England International had two stints playing for the club during which time he was also Captain. However at well over … Read More
HMS Sultan squeezed past HMS Heron 14 – 13 in an enthralling cup final at Burnaby Rd. Their two early tries to take a 14 – 3 lead were enough as they defended with great commitment and always looked to … Read More
Before I ask the next question in the quiz the eagled eyed amongst you will note that Bob Armstrong’s Select XV has now been posted and can be viewed by clicking here. For those of you who know Bob you … Read More
The capped Navy player who was also a full England International with the Chariots claim to fame is Captain Geoffrey Sladen DSO DSC Royal Navy. He has been added to the Navy Great Players page and all his details can … Read More