The University of Hertfordshire Rugby Club offers all students of every level the ability to play Rugby at a competitive level.
The Rugby club is based at Hertfordshire Sports Village on the de Havilland Campus, providing members with access to top-class facilities. Both the men's and women's teams train on Monday nights with additional fitness training throughout the week. The Rugby club is a main focus sport of the university and represents one of the biggest sporting programmes within the AU with 3 senior teams.
The club and it's players are proud to represent the university and are confident of cementing their place in the BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) Tier 1A league next season.
Trials are held during the first week of term. You must pre-register to attend at either the AU Sports Fair on Wednesday 29 September or the SU Fresher’s Fair on Friday 1 October where you will be given further information.
The Football Club compete in the National University League and cup programmes managed by BUCS:
- Men’s 1st - South Eastern Tier 2B and Conference Cup
- Men’s 2nd - South Eastern Tier 5B and Conference Plate
- Women’s 1st – South Eastern Tier 1A and Trophy
All teams play on a Wednesday afternoon, kick off normally 14.00. All home games are held on our high quality grass pitches at the Sports Village.
Men's: Monday, 18.00 - 20.00, New Generation Pitch 2, Hertfordshire Sports Village, de Havilland Campus.
Women's: Monday, 19.30 - 20.30, New Generation Pitch 2, Hertfordshire Sports Village, de Havilland Campus.
Both our teams are coached by highly experienced and qualified coaches.
Please contact the Club Chairman (Michael Allan) by email on Michaeljohnmcbainallan@live.co.uk or uhau.rugby@herts.ac.uk
How do I join the Athletic Union?
To take out one of our superb membership deals you need to come to the Sports Village or the Athletic Union office on the de Havilland Campus with the following:
- Student ID card
- Re-enrolment e-mail (for renewing students)
- Method of payment
- Completed student membership form
How much will it cost?
The £10 Athletic Union start-up fee must be purchased before taking out any of the bolt-ons below:
- AU start-up fee: £10
- AU 1st Representative Club bolt on: £55
- AU 2nd Representative Club bolt on: £30
- AU Semester Representative Club bolt on: £35
- AU Club Health & Fitness Annual bolt on (off peak plus): £195
- AU Club Health & Fitness Semester bolt on (off peak plus): £135
External Athletic Union membership is available. Please enquire at the Athletic Union office for more details.
