Hull RUFC

For the city's other rugby union club, see Hull Ionians.

Hull
Full nameHull Rugby Football Club
UnionYorkshire RFU
Founded1992; 33 years ago (1992)
LocationKingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Ground(s)LTS Leisure Ferens Ground (Capacity: 1,500 (288 seats))
ChairmanDavid Piercy
PresidentJeremy Saunt
Captain(s)Alexander Heard
League(s)National League 1
2023–248th
Team kit
Official website
hullrugbyunion.com

Hull Rugby Union Football Club is one of two rugby union clubs based in Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. They currently play in National League 2 North.

History

The club was formed in 1992 as a result of two clubs – Old Hymerians RUFC and Hull & East Riding RUFC (1989). The club initially played at the Old Hymerians ground at Haworth Park (capacity 1,200) until the 2008–09 season when they moved to their current home; the Ferens Ground located at Chanterlands Avenue. The club has progressed up the rugby union pyramid, beginning life in the old North East 2, and won promotion to National League 2 North in 2009. In 2009 a women's team was founded and the women and girls section is continuously growing.

In 2015, after six seasons in National League 2 North, Hull were relegated to the northern regional leagues. In 2019 the club won the North Premier (tier 5) league title for the first time, making a return to National League 2 North and in 2022 the club were champions of National League 2 North, winning promotion to National League 1. This was the first time the club had reached the national level of the English club game.

Ground

The Ferens Ground is next to Hull Sports Centre, on Chanterlands Avenue, about 2.5 miles from Hull Paragon Interchange and the city centre, with parking available both in and around the ground. Capacity is around 1,500, most of which is standing but there is also seating for up to 288.

Honours

Roll of honour

Presidents

  • S. Saunt (1992–95)
  • L. J. Sheppard DFC (1995–97)
  • R. H. Gore (1997–99)
  • A. B. Wilkie (1999–01)
  • J. L. Beal (2001–03)
  • M. A. Harness (2003–04)
  • A. B. Wilkie (2004–05)
  • R. C. Lewis (2005–07)
  • G. Lound (2007–09)

Chairmen

  • R. P. Ashton (1992–94)
  • J. L. Beal (1994–96)
  • M. A. Harness (1996–98)
  • R. C. Lewis (1998–00)
  • R. Gibbin (2000–02)
  • G. Lound (2002–05)
  • A. B. Wilkie (2005–08)

1st XV captains

  • D. A. Walters (1992–93)
  • W. P. Hazelton (1993–94)
  • M. Lockton (1994–96)
  • R. L. Beal (1996–97)
  • J. M. Oxley (1997–98)
  • R. L. Beal (1998–00)
  • W. P. Hazelton (2000–01)
  • L. McKenzie (2001–03)
  • M. David (2003–04)
  • G. C. Martinson (2004–05)
  • J. D. Barkworth (2005–06)
  • C. Kendra (2006–07)
  • C. Murphy (2007–08)

Notable players

Current standings

2024–25 National League 2 North table
Pos Team
 Pld W D L PF PA PD TB LB Pts Qualification
1 Leeds Tykes 17 16 0 1 585 333 +252 15 1 80 Promotion place
2 Sheffield 17 16 0 1 607 320 +287 14 1 79
3 Lymm 16 15 0 1 595 371 +224 15 0 75
4 Fylde 16 10 0 6 506 432 +74 10 3 53
5 Wharfedale 17 9 0 8 448 466 −18 12 1 49
6 Tynedale 17 7 3 7 445 531 −86 11 2 47
7 Chester 17 7 0 10 499 539 −40 9 4 41
8 Hull Ionians 17 5 0 12 506 479 +27 11 9 40
9 Preston Grasshoppers 17 6 1 10 452 540 −88 9 4 39
10 Hull 17 6 0 11 416 535 −119 8 3 35
11 Sheffield Tigers 17 4 1 12 375 444 −69 8 8 34
12 Otley 16 5 1 10 379 514 −135 6 3 31
13 Billingham 16 5 1 10 372 474 −102 6 2 30 Relegation place
14 Harrogate 17 2 1 14 403 610 −207 9 7 26
Updated to match(es) played on 2 February 2025. Source: National League Rugby
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
  1. Number of matches won
  2. Difference between points for and against
  3. Total number of points for
  4. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
  5. Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Club website history page". Archived from the original on 14 February 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Last-day defeat seals Hull RUFC's relegation fate". Hull Daily Mail. 27 April 2015. Archived from the original on 16 June 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Yorkshire or the Greek Islands". Cambridge Rugby Club (Pitchero). 3 November 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Ground Details". Hull RUFC (Pitchero). 12 March 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
  5. ^ "North v Midlands Play Offs 2008-09". englandrugby.com. 25 April 2009. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  6. ^ "History". Archived from the original on 14 February 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  7. ^ "National League 2 North". NCA Rugby.