Hove Rugby U15s delivered an epic weekend, winning an unprecedented County Cup double across both Sussex and Surrey competitions. On Sunday 26th April the side ran out 50-12 winners against Crowborough in the Sussex County Cup hosted at Pulborough RFC. After a cautious opening 20 minutes, where Crowborough kept in touch with Hove by converting 4 penalties, Hove opened up their game and built the 50 point scoreline in a comprehensive victory. Then on Monday 27th April Hove add

With Hawks last outing in the league stages back at the beginning of February it would be fair they would be a bit rusty with little game time recently but straight from the start Hawks dominated territory and possession. Any rustiness was more down to patience, discipline and execution but when it came to effort and commitment we couldn’t have asked for more. Wave after wave of Hawks attack broke down letting ironsides off the hook and giving them an easy exit to relieve the

A tough day at the office with several regulars unavailable, but we pulled a squad together and travelled to Old Reigatian ready for the challenge. The warm-up was slow, but we grew into it with good intensity and focus. The game started scrappily, with both sides making poor decisions and throwing a few wayward passes. Old Reigatian capitalised early and went through to score. Our scrum was dominant as usual. There are still small areas to tweak, but overall it was a real po

Hove Purples 7 - Jersey 20 On Sunday 1 February, Hove U15s fielded 52 players and 3 teams in what turned out to be 3 impressive performances. First up our newly formed Purples side played an enjoyable and hard fought match against a powerful side from Jersey who play their fixtures in the top Sussex league. From the kick off the dominance of the Jersey forwards told, as they utilised their extra power. Our forwards, led by the impressive Jez and supported by Herbie, Raph, Roc

Hove Blues produced a powerful and composed performance to overcome Haywards Heath 42–21 in a hard-fought contest played in difficult conditions and in front of a loud, partisan away crowd. From the outset, the heavy, slippery pitch made handling a real challenge, forcing both sides to adjust their games. Hove, however, showed impressive patience and control. The breakthrough came from a source any forward pack would be proud of, as Gabriel peeled off the back of a well-organ

The final game of the league stages was a tense affair 30 minutes gone and the scores still 0-0 the defensive effort of both teams cancelling out the attack from the opposition. Territory was key and the Hawks were missing that little composure they always have to figure out where it was going to come from Then a long kick from Irish deep into the Hawks 22 putting us under pressure then up steps Senan, he gathers but there is no where to go all the Irish players bearing down

The Hove U13s Reds returned from the Christmas break to face a well-drilled Horsham side in the Sussex Waterfall League. While the sky was clear and dry, the pitch at the Rec told a different story, it was incredibly soft, wet, and muddy, making for a physically demanding contest where ball handling was always going to be a challenge. Horsham started with high energy, catching Hove slightly cold after the holidays. They drove over the try line twice within the first five minu

The Hove U13s Blues traveled to Chichester RFC this Sunday for a fiercely contested League encounter against a familiar rival, Chichester. The conditions were quintessential winter rugby, damp, cold, and increasingly muddy, providing a grueling test of character for both 16-man squads. Despite the deteriorating weather, the quality of rugby on display remained remarkably high as both sides fought tooth and nail for every inch of territory. Hove ignited the match with incredib

Despite the 5-51 scoreline, the match was a closer contest than the end result suggests. It was very much a game of two haves, with Hove mounting sustained pressure in the first half and competing strongly in all areas. However, we were unable to capitalise on this and went into halftime trailing by 3 tries. A lapse in concentration and a number of unforced errors in the second half saw Pullborough extend their lead, with Hove only responding with one try by Alfie Browne - a

Hove Reds continued their form in the Surrey Cup with a second win on the bounce at Esher in a hard fought and hugely entertaining match where both sides came away with a lot of credit. Recent team talks have discussed the importance of starting on the front foot and again Hove came out of the blocks fast, and dominated the 1st half, playing the match almost entirely in the oppositions half. The early exchanges were a physical arm wrestle between 2 committed packs, but the st

Hove Blues produced a much-improved performance to secure a convincing 29–5 victory over Farnham, building on a strong all-round team display. Hove started the match well, setting the tempo early with confident ball movement and strong defence. Their positive start was rewarded when Archie R opened the scoring, finishing well after sustained pressure. The Blues continued to dominate possession and territory, and this was reflected on the scoreboard as Harry S crossed for two

The Hawks got their QUINS cup campaign off to a winning start with a hard fought and deserved win against a very strong Esher side. Despite Hove bossing the early exchanges of the game they found themselves behind midway through the 1st half, Esher scoring with their first real entry into Hoves 22. 0-7 But as we have seen of late Hawks are getting good at staying in the fight and coming back strong and before half time a powerful forward set saw Thomas muscle over to level th

A big league derby and a superb 19–3 win for Hove. Before kick off, we held a minute’s silence to honour the U14s’ biggest supporter, Dele. Isaac and the boys did him, and all of us, incredibly proud today. Having not trained for a month, there was some natural anxiety about whether the boys could step up for such a big occasion. Any doubts were quickly put to bed. From the opening whistle, Hurricanes pinned Haywards Heath in their own half for the first ten minutes and were

A 52 nil win over Horsham today, though the scoreline hides a shaky first half. We lacked structure, spilled ball and kicked when we did not need to, and Horsham pushed us. Eventually the boys settled, found shape and took control. Jimmy set the tone with direct, hard running. Jack twisted their defence and bagged a couple. Beau channelled his inner Henry Pollock, gliding through with that blond hair bouncing as he goose stepped. Ned was outstanding again, doing all the unsee

U12s have earned a place among some of the strongest young squads in the South East after being invited to compete in the brand-new Friday Night Lights (FNL) Super League , launching on Friday 21st November at Waterhall, Brighton. The competition, run in partnership with NextGen LIVE and Harlequins , brings together the top eight U12 teams across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire for three high-intensity evenings of rugby under the floodlights. With matches streamed live

This was a game against a well drilled top side who have to venture outside their own country to get competitive games. For the majority of the match the Hawks were in the game with the score 5-12 at half time and the momentum swinging slightly Hoves way. Hawks created more chances and unlike our opponents who were clinical never capitalised on the many visits into Pontycluns 22. The referee and Pontycluns coaches conceded the score wasn’t a fair reflection of the match but P

We are proud to announce that Hove U12 Boys Blues made it to the semi finals of the Harlequins Rising Stars Defender cup on Saturday, beating three hard teams: Bournemouth, Chipstead and Old Cranleighans to get there! An incredible achievement by the boys. We were beaten in the semi final by a very good Havant side, who went onto win the cup.

Hove’s U15 Reds — or perhaps The Wanderers as they’ve affectionately become known — were on the road yet again last Sunday, this time heading deep into Surrey to face a determined Farnham side. With few home fixtures to their name in recent seasons, the Reds once more packed their bags and brought their trademark resilience and flair to unfamiliar turf, running out eventual 34–12 winners to extend their three-year unbeaten streak. Early Promise and Forwards’ Firepower In idea

Blues Edge East Grinstead in Nine-Try Friendly Thriller The Hove U13s Blues welcomed East Grinstead to The Rec on Sunday for their first friendly fixture against them since last season. Despite torrential overnight rain that left the pitch very wet underfoot, the match was played under blue skies, albeit with a gusty wind blowing up the slope. With tough league fixtures later in the month, this game was an important opportunity for the coaches to try out new player combinatio

Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025 Venue: Goddington Sports Ground (Away) Opposition: Westcombe Park A Final Score (Tries): Hove 2 - Westcombe Park 7 On Sunday, the Hove RFC U13s Blues traveled to Orpington to face Westcombe Park A in a friendly fixture. This was the first time the two sides had ever met, marking the start of a promising new connection for both teams as they seek tougher opposition. Despite being hampered by a mini injury crisis, Hove fielded a determined 13-man s