Finally, at long last, the fixtures for the 2021/22 season have been released. For all rugby union fans in east Yorkshire, there are two fixtures that stand out this season. And that's the derbies between Hull RUFC and Ionians. Because of Covid, we were denied the chance to welcome Ionians to Chants Ave and to… Continue reading Fixtures for 2021/22 season released
It is with deep regret that Hull RUFC announce the death of Chris Leake, who sadly passed away on Easter Sunday. Chris loved rugby union and was one of our Vice-Presidents at the club and we will miss him. Chris was eight days short of his 80th birthday. Chris was a professional journalist who had… Continue reading R.I.P. Chris Leake
Did you used to play rugby and miss playing the game? Or do you just want to do something outdoors after spending the majority of the last 12 month stuck at home, working (or pretending to)? We have the thing for you. Every Wednesday night at our home pitch at Chants Ave, we will be… Continue reading Fancy a run out at rugby? Come down and give it a go
Hull RUFC director of rugby Gary Pearce remains optimistic that a new season can get under way as planned in September. Rugby, like many sports, took time out as the world came to terms with dealing with Covid-19. But there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel as restrictions continue to be… Continue reading Pearce remains positive ahead of new proposed season
It is with great sadness that Hull RUFC announce the death, on April 2nd, of Ron Gibbin, one of the outstanding members of our club, after a long illness. Ron played a prominent part in the formation and progress of our club following the merger with Old Hymerians RUFC in 1992 and his input since… Continue reading Norman Angell reflects on Ron Gibbin’s life
