The ARU Academy – is the proving ground for new and emerging talent where players will be able to represent the Army and compete for a place in the Senior XV.
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- The Development XV – the Development XV is where emerging talent yet to make the Senior XV is assessed, nurtured and developed to generate a depth of player and skill set to sustain the Senior XV.
- The U23 XV – as per the Development XV but for players who meet the U23 player eligibility and can have experience of Inter Services Rugby as part of their development pathway to the Senior XV.
To develop young soldiers and officers to be rugby players capable of performing at the very highest level they can achieve in order to secure the cultural legacy of the Army Rugby Union.
Pending approval by HQ Army Sport, the proposed fixtures for the 2025/26 season are;
| Date |
Opponents |
Location |
Result |
| 17 Sep 25 |
QRH |
Aldershot KO 1900 |
Lost 14-35 |
| 24 Sep 25 |
Bristol University |
Cancelled |
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| 01 Oct 25 |
RAMs |
Aldershot KO 1930 |
Lost 21-57 |
| 15 Oct 25 |
RMAS |
Aldershot KO 1900 |
Won 48-14 |
| 22 Oct 25 |
Cambridge RFC |
Cambridge KO 1945 |
Lost 25-21 |
| 31 Oct 25 |
Cardiff Met |
Cardiff KO 1930 |
Won 28-0 |
| 19 Nov 25 |
Royal Navy U23s |
Portsmouth KO 1900 |
Lost 14-16 |
| 05 Dec 25 |
Royal Air Force U23s |
Cardiff Arms Park KO 1900 |
Lost 17-26 |
The historical results of the U23s Inter Service Championship can be viewed here.
Pending approval by HQ Army Sport, the proposed fixtures for the 2025/26 season are;
