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The Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU) was formed in 1907 [3] to administer the playing of rugby union in the Royal Navy.It fields a representative side that competes in Inter-Service Competitions most notably the annual Army Navy Match, although a side representing the Royal Navy predates the formation of the union by at least twenty-eight years.
The Royal Navy Rugby League team is a British rugby league team representing the Royal Navy. They play their home matches at the United Services Recreation Ground in Portsmouth, Hampshire. [1] They were founded in 1997 following an increase in support of rugby league by members of the Royal Navy. [2]
The above statistics do not include the matches before the first official match in 1907. 1907 was the first official Army Navy match played after the formation of the Army Rugby Union in 1906. The Royal Navy Rugby Union did not form until the 1907/08 season. [2] Other information; Current sponsor: Babcock International
The first squad compete at Level 8 and still play at the Burnaby Road United Services Recreation Ground. In the season 2014–15 the club won the Hampshire 1 League with an unprecedented 18 wins out of 18 and gained 18 try bonus points. The club is still backed by the Royal Navy Rugby Union. [3]
The ground is used in its dual capacity as a rugby venue by United Services Portsmouth Rugby Football Club, [3] who have played there since 1882. [4] The Royal Navy Rugby Union also use the ground for their home matches. The end names are the Railway End to the north and the Officer's Club End to the south.
A commander in the Royal Navy, Meredith was head of Navy Sport and Physical Training for the Royal Navy Rugby Union. He also served as the sole team selector and was influential in establishing a colts team. From 1970 to 1973, Meredith held the position of secretary. [7]
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Hallaran, a second row forward, gained 15 Ireland caps between 1921 and 1926. He also played at various times for the Barbarians, Edinburgh Wanderers, Lansdowne, Surrey, Royal Navy and United Services. A capable boxer, Hallaran was officers' heavyweight champion of both the Grand Fleet and Royal Navy. [2]