THE HOME OF HARTPURY UNIVERSITY RFC
Hartpury University RFC are currently one of the top 24 clubs in England and have been instrumental in furthering the development of talented rugby players studying at Hartpury. Giving Hartpury recruits the perfect opportunity to experience National League rugby as part of their development, the Saturday team have experienced a swift rise through the league system since their formation back in 2004.
Mixing youth with experience, the RFC also has excellent links with Aviva Premiership side Gloucester Rugby, whose training base is located adjacent to the first-team pitch at Hartpury. The close relationship between the two has seen a number of dual-registered players, all of who are current or recently departed Hartpury students, pulling on the red and black Hartpury jersey as well as the Cherry and Whites strip.
The RFC has also produced full internationals for England, Ireland, Wales, and Italy as well as some of the emerging rugby nations, such as Canada, Georgia and Zimbabwe. Offering talented players the chance to experience a professional rugby club atmosphere, we have established an outstanding track record of developing players alongside furthering their education.
Cornwell looking for a response after Trailfinders ‘drubbing’
“Unacceptable.” That was the verdict on the Hartpury performance in a chastening defeat at runaway league leaders, Ealing Trailfinders, according to Head Coach Mark Cornwell. “OK, we showed the ambition to go out there and try and score four tries – and they have been conceding very little so far…
Ealing Trailfinders 75 Hartpury University RFC 19
With a scoreline of 21-14 approaching the halftime interval, Hartpury might have been feeling quietly pleased with a first half effort that had seen them stay in touch with the Ealing points machine, on the scoreboard at least. But a deluge of second half tries put paid to any hopes…
New Championship Clubs Podcast launched – Episode 1 available now!
Today sees the launch of a new podcast, produced by Championship Clubs and focusing on this demanding, challenging and exciting league that we are part of. It is a highly recommended ‘listen’ for any Hartpury supporters who are interested in the wider issues of Championship rugby. All of the…
Hartpury name squad for Ealing Trailfinders challenge
Hartpury have named their squad for Sunday’s challenging trip to unbeaten Ealing Trailfinders. Club co-captain Luke Stratford sustained a jaw fracture in the opening game versus Richmond and is the most notable absentee from a squad that is otherwise in good physical shape after three matches of the Greene King…