THE HOME OF HARTPURY RFC
Hartpury 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 and Wales, 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 excited by fresh options ahead of Ealing test
Hartpury RFC head coach, Mark Cornwell, was left scratching his head after Saturday’s defeat at Richmond, not specifically at the result itself, but at the manner in which his team succumbed. After a resolute performance the previous week, in which they saw off the challenge of newly-promoted Coventry, there was…
Hartpury announce James Dun arrival on dual-registration from Bristol Bears
Hartpury are very pleased to announce the arrival of promising back row forward James Dun, who has joined the club on dual registration from Premiership club Bristol Bears. Dun, son of former Bristol skipper and England international Andy, will be immediately available for the Red & Blacks and could feature…
Richmond RFC 38 – Hartpury RFC 12
Hartpury scored first and last in this game, but in between it was largely a tale of woe for Mark Cornwell’s side, as they struggled to make the most of ideal conditions at the Richmond Athletic Ground. Richmond played well and took the chances that were on offer to pick…
Hartpury settled ahead of Richmond trip
Hartpury are largely unchanged – from the team that started last week – for the visit to Richmond RFC (Saturday 29th September, 3pm). As expected, lock forward and skipper, Simon Linsell, has yet to recover from a shoulder knock sustained in the 23-17 victory over Coventry. There is experienced cover,…