We are pleased to announce the dates for the Hampshire Spring Festivals 2024-25. Please find the details below:

The RFU RugbySafe Audit was successfully completed by ALL 38 of Hampshire’s clubs by the end of November 2024. Many thanks to everyone involved in this fantastic effort, it has provided really effective feedback to allow us to focus on ways in which we can improve player welfare even further in our clubs, where Hampshire players young and old tell us they feel they are “in safe hands”.

If you’re working pitch side medical care, chances are you’ve come across wounds that need to be treated. HRFU Head Medic, Suzi Le Voi, has created a series of wound care videos in association with Physique Management, our Official Physiotherapy Product, with some great tips for pitch side wound care including:

Please remember, we would recommend that you don’t try to treat wounds unless you are medically trained.

Following the sessions Hampshire Rugby ran in 2024, it is great to see more Hampshire Clubs now running monthly volunteer awards, recognizing and rewarding those that help support and grow your clubs.

We are excited to announce a club development session on 3rd February at Eastleigh Rugby Club. 'Orchard', who have previously delivered national webinars for us on Revenue Generation and Sponsorships development for clubs, will be running this session.

This event addresses one of the highest responded areas of need, as identified in both our region and Sussex. We hope this first event helps to address this need and demonstrates our commitment to action.

Who: U14+ coaches

When: Monday 3rd February ,1800-2100

Where: Havant RFC

What: Bath Rugby Academy are inviting local coaches to an education evening to find out more about the Bath Rugby Academy Pathway that is now operating and supporting player development across Hampshire and Berkshire. This evening is particularly aimed at u14 coaches to build an understanding of what the pathway looks like and involves before it begins at u15s. However it will also be relevant for coaches from the U13-U16 age groups. The evening will involve an opportunity to observe part of an academy training session, connect and problem solve with other local coaches, and explore the following topics via a presentation and discussion with the Junior Academy Phase Lead, Matt Lishman:

There is a nomination window open for Bath Rugby Academy U15 PDG trials which will be taking place in the evening on 26th February 2025 at our local U15 PDG sites, as well as a nomination window open for U17 players to be considered for entry into the Bath Rugby Academy U17 and U18 programme at a central trial which will take place on 20th February 2025 during the morning at Newbury RFC.

Coaches can pass on the relevant link below to players they feel should be nominated and the parent/player can completed the RSVP form directly. When considering who to send the form below on to, Bath Rugby Academy are interested in players who you feel have the future potential to be outstanding in 2 or more of our BATH areas:

In order to sign-up please use the links below.

Information regarding Club Hampshire senior fixtures are now finalised. Get them in your diary!

A polite reminder to all clubs about the importance of timely decisions regarding pitch playability. Please ensure your club communicates these decisions promptly to the allocated referee and opposition. Early updates are crucial to help players, referees and spectators plan their day and stops unnecessary and costly travel.