Guildford Rugby Explained

Teamname:Guildford RFC
Fullname:Guildford Rugby Football Club
Union:Surrey RFU
Founded:[1]
Location:Farncombe, Surrey, England
Ground:Broadwater Sports Club
Capacity:All Standing
Chairman:Rob Newnes-Smith
President:John 'Rocky' Allen
Coach:Chris Cracknell
From:2019
Captain:Damien Kellerman
League:Regional 2 South Central
Season:2023-24
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Url:www.guildfordrugbyclub.co.uk

Guildford Rugby Club is a rugby union team that was formed in 2003 following the merger of the adult sections of Old Guildfordians RFC and Guildford & Godalming RFC. The club is based at Broadwater, which is in Farncombe, Surrey. They are currently competing in Regional 2 South East – the sixth tier of the English rugby union system.

History

Guildford RFC formed in 2002 following a merger between Guildford & Godalming and Old Guildfordians rugby clubs.[2] The first match as a single, combined team took place in September 2003 and the inaugural season was played in the then, London Division 3SW[3] at Guildford & Godalming RFC's home in Broadwater. This is the second time that the clubs had merged, previously joining of forces in 1946. OGs broke away seven years later to form their own club and Gees – founded as Guildford Rugby Club in 1922 – switched to Broadwater simultaneously, becoming Guildford & Godalming RFC.

In addition to forming a merged men's team, the Guildford Gazelles Ladies team was also formed at this time. The Gazelles recently secured top place in the 2015-16 Women's NC South East West 1 league.

The club's 2nd XV also play at a high level in Division 3 of the Zoo Sports Shield. In 2011 the clubhouse underwent a complete refurbishment including a new bar, function rooms, changing rooms and further plans for a gymnasium and physio rooms.

Honours

Men's 1st XV

Ladies 1st XV

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rugby Club Wins Clubhouse Planning.
  2. News: 21 June 2002 . 3 July 2013 . Rugby: Clubs giveunity thumbs-up . SurreyLive . 22 July 2023 .
  3. News: 19 September 2003 . Ambitious Gs eye up promotion campaign . Surrey Advertiser . 15637 . 19.