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Chieftains and Edinburgh UniversityRoyal Scots 7s Edinburgh – 21 May 11
The second time the Chieftains had a run out was in Edinburgh with the Royal Scots 7s competition …
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Posted: 04 July 11

Middlesex Club 7s Competition – 1 May 11
This was an early preseason event that saw the new formed Chieftains Team take the field for the first time. With the development of the squad for the season …
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Posted: 04 July 11

Army Sevens 2011 – Marchwood Dolphins Sail On
17 Port & Maritime Regiment sailed away with the Army 7s title on 25 May. The finals drew some sixteen men’s Regimental teams and six women’s …
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Posted: 26 May 11

Army are Babcock Inter Service Champions 2011
The Army ran in seven good tries against the Royal Navy in the BABCOCK Trophy match at Twickenham. All but the faintest memories of 2010…
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Posted: 10 May 11

Army Scupper Brave Navy
It may have felt like the Bani-Dani Show but above all this was an exceptional team effort forged on the Queen’s Avenue pitches on cold February nights…
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Posted: 09 May 11

Army v RAF 2011ARMY 52PTS—RAF NIL – The Army outplayed the RAF 52 pts-0 at Aldershot in what was another special night for Sapper lock Ben Hughes who won his 31st cap— an Army record…
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Posted: 20 April 11

 

ARU Seniors in PortugalOur Seniors are currently at training camp in Portugal, gearing up for their upcoming matches against the RAF and Navy.
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Posted: 04 April 11

 

REME Take Inter Corps TitleREME Take Inter Corps Title – The REME seized the Inter Corps crown by 20 pts—15 to end four years of Sapper domination. It was a stirring contest and although the REME took a 17pts lead into the changing room at the interval…
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Posted: 01 April 11

 

ARU LogoThe British Army Germany Major Units Rugby Union Challenge CUP Final
The British Army Germany Major Units Rugby Union Challenge Cup headed to Alanbrooke Barracks the home of 5 RIFLES yesterday after the Infantrymen… Read more…
Posted: 31 March 11

 

RLC 20pts - REME 10 - 30 March 11RLC 20pts – REME 10 – 30 March 11 – The RLC Women retained the Inter Corps league title when they beat the REME in a hugely competitive Final at Aldershot…. Read more…

Posted: 31 March 11

 

 Army 17 pts—Georgia 30 - 23 March 11Army 17 pts – Georgia 30 – 23 March 11 – This was hard, hard in all departments. With hindsight and a superb imagination it would be possible to suggest the Army, 20 pts… Read more…

Posted: 25 March 11

 

Jane Leonard Scores a Brace – The Sapper’s Jane Leonard scored a brace of tries for England ‘A’ against Spain at Guildford on 19 March. Playing at No7 Jane was ‘ubique’ in a supporting role ready to drive the move forward or support the tackle area. Read more…
Posted: 21 March 11

 

Army Dominate US West Point Academy – 19 March 11 – The Army Women rang the changes, serially replacing first choice players, as they overcame a spirited United States West Point Academy XV by 74pts—22. Read more…

Posted: 21 March 11

 

Premiership Cup Final – 16 March 11 – This Army Premiership Final lived up to its billing—a repeat of last years climax but with the slate clean and all to play for. Read more…

Posted: 17 March 11

 

Army (7) v Bedwas (17) – 14 March 11 - Bedwas – not quite bible black valley stuff but, nevertheless, a Welsh Principality Premiership club with huge potential for dishing out pain… Read more…

Posted: 14 March 11

 

Army Masters v Richmond Heavies – 4 March 11 – This was always going to be a interesting fixture with the Army Masters facing Richmond Heavies off the back of a good win against Kew Occasionals. Read more…

Posted: 9 March 11

 

Inter Corps League Competition – 2 March 11 – Women’s rugby is certainly the fastest growing sport in the Army. Read more…

Posted: 7 March 11

 

Army v OxfordArmy (5) v Worcester (24) – 23 Feb 11 - “A positive work in progress” is how coach Andy Sanger described the match against a Read more…

Posted: 23 Feb 11

 

Army v OxfordArmy (24) v Oxford University (8) – 9 Feb 11 – In the last 20 years the Army has only twice beaten the Oxbridge Universities, in the same season Read more…

Posted: 10 Feb 11

 

Army U20s v HampshireArmy U20s (0) v Hampshire (69) – 6 Feb 11 – The U20s Inter-County competition begins… Read more…

Posted: 8 Feb 11

 

Army v Cambridge UniversityArmy (34) v Cambridge University (8) – 26 Jan 11 – The Army opened the 2011 season with a thrilling 34-8 victory against Cambridge University Read more…

Posted: 28 Jan 11

 

Masters v PrisonsMasters v Prison – 12 Jan 11 – Masters beat the Prison Service 23-17 Read more…

Posted 17 Jan 11

 

Combined Services v SamoaCombined Services – 17 Nov 10 - Samoa thump Combined Services 25-66 at Gloucester Read more…

Posted: 22 Nov 10

 

Combined Services v BarbariansRemembrance Match – 9 Nov 10 - Barbarians ‘fleeced’ the Combined Services 46-21 at annual Remembrance Day Match Read more…

Posted: 10 Nov 10

 

Women's CorpsREME Women (27) v RLC Women (10) – 20 Oct 10 - REME Women triumph in the Palestine Cup Read more…

Posted: 2 Nov 10

 

Women's CorpsREME Women (36) v RA Women (5) – 20 Oct 10 – REME Women smash the Gunners Read more…

Posted: 2 Nov 10

 

Army U23s v Irish ExilesArmy U23s (35) v Irish Exiles (25) – 17 Oct 10 – The Army U23 had a storming first half to establish an unassailable lead against an Invitation Irish Exiles squad Read more…

Posted: 20 Oct 10

 

Masters v REME - reportMasters XV (17) v REME Vets (27) – 11 Oct 10 – A cold night in Aldershot saw the Army Masters kick off against the REME Veterans Read more…

Posted: 12 Oct 10

 

Report logoArmy U23/U20s beat RMAS 18-11 – 25 Sep 10 – in a well matched and played game. Read more…

Posted 27 Sep 10

 

Corps FestivalCorps Festival – 15 Sep 10 – The Inter Corps ‘Tens’ opened the Army competitive season in fine style at Aldershot. Read more…

Posted: 20 Sep 10

 

Click to see moreArmy 7s – The British Army were soundly beaten 29pts to nil in the semi final of the Middlesex 7s at Twickenham on 14 August. Read more…

Posted: 1 Sep 10

Features

Damu is backDamu – Runner up – Army Sportsman of the year 2010 – His superb rugby season was officially recognised… Read more…

Posted: 17 Dec 10

 

Damu is backDamu back for England 7s – His ball winning prowess and tireless cover tackling were a feature of the match Read more…

Posted: 7 Dec 10

 

Army 7s at DubaiTales from the Desert – 30 Nov – 7 Dec 10 – Diary of Army 7s Squad at the Dubai 7s Read more…
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2 Dec 10

 

Combined ServicesRemembrance Match – 9 Nov 10 – British troops selected to battle Barbarians and Samoa Read more…

Posted: 2 Nov 10

 

Army Schools SevensSouth Bromsgrove win Army Schools Sevens – This popular Army-sponsored event involved 1,260 players aged between 16 and 10. Read More…

Posted: 19 Oct 10

 

VRugbyYoung Leaders Camp – 26-27 Oct 10 – Young volunteer’s people will gather at Bassingbourn Barracks for two action-packed days Read more…

Posted: 19 Oct 10