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Army Men's Development XV and U23s XV

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.

    • 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.

Mission Statement

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.

Management Contact Details

PositionNameContact
Director of U23s RugbyMaj S Richardson (Sam) AGC (SPS)Email
Team ManagerCapt J Rees (Jase) AACEmail
Head CoachMaj G Slade-Jones (Gareth) RAPTCEmail
Assistant CoachCapt V Tiko (Viliamu) REME
Forwards CoachSgt R Reeves (Ricky) RE
Backs CoachTpr L Roper (Levi) QDG
S&C CoachSSgt J Atherton (Jim) RAPTC

U23s 2023 Season Fixtures and Results

Pending approval by HQ Army Sport, the proposed fixtures for the 2023/24 season are;

DateOpponents/EventVenueResult
07-08 Sep 23TrialsWinchester
20 Sep 23RMASRMAS KO 1430hrsWON 13- 0
27 Sep 23REME Dev XVBasingstoke RFC KO 1900hrsWON 32-0
21 Oct 23Camberley U22'sCamberley RFC KO 1300hrsWON 26-15
05 Nov 23Berkshire RFCAldershot KO 1400hrsWON 69-3
10 Nov 23RA Dev XVSandhurst KO 1400hrsWON 68-8
22 Nov 23Inter Service - Royal Navy U23sPortsmouth KO 1900hrsLOST 10-15
29 Nov 23Inter Service - Royal Air Force U23sAldershot KO 1900hrsWON 19-9

The historical results of the U23s Inter Service Championship can be viewed here.

Dev XV 2023/24 Season Fixtures and Results

Pending approval by HQ Army Sport, the proposed fixtures for the 2023/24 season are;

DateOpponents/EventVenueResult
18 Nov 23Oxford GreyhoundsIffley Road KO 1400hrsWON 45-12
29 Nov 23RAF DevHazlewood RFC KO 1500hrsWON 54-0
24 Jan 24British PoliceStourbridge KO TBC

U23s 2021 Inter Service Champions

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