It was a sunny bus ride to gates of Kent where Hove Vets were invited for a fixture against Dartfordians RFC Clashing with six nations super Saturday we were short of a few players with a back line being made up predominantly of forwards we lined up against Dartford teams that seem to have a plethora of substitutes and not a grey hair amongst their youthful backline As the game started we were very quickly down a couple of quick tries from our defensive line being eased throu

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

Sometimes writing a match report is difficult as a game can be less about a score and more about what the sport and spirit of rugby is about. Pulborough came to Hove today on the back of a heavy defeat to Hove in the league and knew they would be facing a squad that has not been beaten in league or cup at home for over two years, but 15 players from Pulborough pulled on a shirt this morning and gave us a game. From the outset Hove proved a handful and put on a pretty dominant

A game of two halves, grit and determination. Hove changed their fortunes from earlier in the season whose only defeat was at the hands of UckHeath at their home ground, to wrestle their way to winning the game 12-10 in the final play. A cagey first half saw UckHeath run two tries downhill on Pitch 4 and taking an early lead, scoring within the first 5 minutes of the games and then again before the 10 minute mark. Once awake and alive, the Hove defensive efforts kept the oppo

Hove dominated and won hands down last time they faced Horsham, so on Sunday our Hove girls walked onto the pitch.. late again and looked frankly complacent but were soon to learn their lesson. Horsham came on hard and had scored the first try before we had even woken up properly, perhaps the changing room pit stop after training needs to be changed before the game or something added to make the girls ready from the off. The support for both Horsham and Hove on the side lines

University of Cambridge Women’s Rugby have confirmed that Ex Hove player and fresher Erin Fuller  will start at Number 4 in this Saturday’s historic Varsity Match against University of Oxford at the StoneX Stadium. Selection to start in the Varsity Match is a significant achievement for any player, but it is particularly rare for a first-year student. Erin’s inclusion in the starting XV marks a remarkable milestone early in her university career, and she will earn the prestig

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

In a game which started with 2 strong run away tries from Worthing, Hove problem solved, began to put the game plan in place and fought back to get their 19-17 win. The weather and muddy pitch combined to make the ball slippery and running a real effort, with both sides preferring to give the ball to their big hitters where possible. It was a game of real grit and competition, with the scoreline trading back and forth throughout the game. Worthing really turned up; carried an

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

February, a great month for rugby! We get closer to the business end of the season and we have the start of the Men's 6 nations Championship, which, as usual, you can watch at the club. This kicks off on Thursday 5th Feb with France vs Ireland which the club and kitchen will be open for. A special mention goes out to Helen and the rest of Dele’s family to thank them for the fund set to donate to the club, in Dele's memory. As you'll have seen from tributes on our website and

Hove Rugby Club is delighted to announce that six players from our Under 16 squad  have been selected to represent Harlequins U16s  this weekend, as they face Exeter Chiefs  on Saturday 24th January 2026 . This is a fantastic achievement for both the players and the club, highlighting the strength of our junior programme and the dedication shown by the squad throughout the season. Congratulations to Our Selected Players The following Hove players have earned their place in th

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

After a restful Christmas break, Hove U12 girls welcomed Horsham to the Rec, for their first home game of the season. Despite the chill in the air, the maroon and blues were pumped up and ready for the match. A strong opening defensive effort was not quite enough to stop Horsham scoring the opening try, but some swift hands put Emma into space, which was all she needed to display her blistering pace and tie the scores (her first try of the season). The first half ebbed and

Hove U16 Girls travelled to Worthing RFC to face a strong combined Worthing/Horsham side and delivered a commanding performance that underlined the squad’s growing confidence, cohesion and physicality. From the opening whistle, Hove set the tone with strong defensive line speed and intelligent breakdown work, allowing them to control both territory and possession. The forwards laid an excellent platform, repeatedly winning collisions and generating quick ball, which allowed t

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

New Year’s Day at Hove Rugby Club can mean only one thing: The Hangover Trophy . Once again, this much-loved tradition delivered a fantastic mix of rugby, camaraderie, and generosity, providing the perfect way to kick off the year. The day began with the future of the club, as our minis and youth sections took to the pitch for training around the club. Despite the date on the calendar, energy levels were high and spirits even higher, setting the tone for what would be a memor

Happy New Year to you all from Dean, the Exec Committee and I, we hope you had an enjoyable Christmas break.  It was fantastic to see so many of you at the Hangover Trophy, both on and off the field. It was the best turn out we’ve had for several years with players, parents, friends and family from all sections. The weather was obviously a huge help on New Year’s Day and we’re now getting into that difficult period where training and games can be postponed or cancelled due to

To ensure ongoing consistency and integrity in the way the club's Executive Committee runs the club, we would like to invite our members to apply to be on The Hove Oversight Committee.   Oversight Committee at a glance:   Purpose and responsibilities: The primary function of The Oversight Committee is to review and monitor the way the club is run and provide independent review of the conduct of the Executive Committee.   The Oversight Committee reviews the decisions of the Ex

We have teamed up with  Shiraz Persian Restaurant  in Hove to give every player at Hove, the chance to win a meal for 2 every month. We've had some awesome action shots submitted for the Exec vote, and the winner has been chosen! - Scroll through to find the winner of this months meal up to the value of £80 at Shiraz Persian Restaurant!