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.
Hartpury University 12 – Nottingham Rugby 6
Hartpury and Nottingham played out a tight game in appalling conditions at the ALPAS Arena on Friday night, writes Jenny Bates. Under the circumstances, neither team could create a try, Hartpury coming out on top thanks to a strong all-round effort and an impressive performance from fly-half Joshua Bragman, who…
Hartpury relatively settled ahead of Friday’s visit by Nottingham Rugby
Hartpury will keep a settled look for the visit of Nottingham Rugby to the ALPAS Arena on Friday night. The back division is completely unchanged, with young wingers Nick David and Toby Fricker both being praised by DoR, John Barnes, after last week’s trip to Newcastle Falcons. There is some…
Hartpury upbeat despite Falcons scoreline
45-7 might look like a mauling, but there were plenty of ‘take-aways’ from last Friday’s game at Kingston Park that will instil confidence into the Red & Blacks ahead of an important home fixture with Nottingham Rugby. Three tries in the closing minutes took the score away from the realms…
Newcastle Falcons 45 – Hartpury University RFC 7
Hartpury made the long trip up north to face Newcastle Falcons on a clear and brisk evening under the Friday night lights, writes Jenny Bates. This game was always going to be a tough one, facing an ex-premiership side whose team included a large contingent of players with international and top-flight…