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12th December 1933 – 1st November 2025 Portsmouth RFC are sorry to announce the passing of their oldest club member Roy Harris. The word legend… Read more: ROY HARRIS – RIP

Click on the link below for The News tribute to KR. Ken Reilly’s funeral will be held at St Thomas’s Cathedral, Old Portsmouth at 10… Read more: Ken Reilly

So with the rain once again taking it’s toll on the pitches at Rugby Camp all the Mens teams played away on Saturday. The first… Read more: News Round Up

by Simon Newsham We had a clean sweep throughout the senior club this weekend, victories for all three mens teams on Saturday and The Valkyries… Read more: Weekend Round Up 17/18 February

It was a very busy Saturday at Rugby Camp with the visit of a coachload of Welshmen from the Rhonnda, whilst the firsts took on… Read more: Weekend Round-Up

After being in front at Havant the 1st fifteen eventually succumbed to Havant’s pace in the backs, going down right at the end narrowly by… Read more: Weekend Round Up

It is with great sadness we have to report the death of former club man and referee Kevin Ricketts after a long illness. Kevin was… Read more: Kevin Ricketts

We’re extremely sad to announce the untimely passing of Dr Richard Tyrrell! Dr Dick was a stalwart of the club and will be missed by… Read more: Dr. Richard Tyrrell

Bt Simon Newsham As the dust settles on Rugby World Cup semi final weekend or not, as every refereeing decision is pulled apart by the… Read more: Weekend review 21st/22nd October 2023

By Simon Newsham It was a tough weekend for the senior men, the firsts went down 18-13 at Andover bringing an end to their excellent… Read more: Weekend Review 14th/15th October 2023

By Simon Newham The First xv left it late against Eastleigh at Rugby Camp (see Jim Dixons report) but it was a fantastic end to… Read more: Weekend Review 7th/8th October 2023

By Simon Newsham On Saturday the First XV had a cracking 14 – 42 win at Alton, see Jim Dixons report on the news page.… Read more: Weekend review 30th Sept/1st Oct

By Simon Newsham The first XV hosted Trojans on Saturday watched by a large crowd in the sunshine and ably supported by our U10s who… Read more: Weekend Update 24th-25th September 2023

The next session will be on Wednesday, 30th August at 7pm at Rugby Camp. Before you look to participate, please message John Vaughan on 07881… Read more: WALKING RUGBY AT PORTSMOUTH RFC

Fellow members Second Calling notice – Portsmouth Rugby Club – AGM 2023 – Tuesday 4th of July at 20:00 The meeting will begin at 8:00… Read more: PORTSMOUTH RFC – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 – TUESDAY 4th JULY

The winners of the June draw were: Mark Witcher – £50 and Jacqui Bailey – £30. To sign up and be included in the draw… Read more: 100-Club

For many years now, retired PRFC Vets have been running the line for all 1st XV’s matches, home and away. These ageing dinosaurs require some… Read more: TOUCH-JUDGES REQUIRED FOR SEASON 2023/2024

As I sit and reflect on the last season of rugby at the camp I’m reminded why I coach .  It’s the people, always the… Read more: Reflections on season 2022/2023 by Matt Wake – Head Coach

Congratulations to Portsmouth RFC players, Edward Frazer and Henrie Thorne (No’s 4 & 1 shirts), who made their debuts for Hampshire under 17’s away at… Read more: HAMPSHIRE RECOGNITION FOR u17’s PLAYERS

After sixteen seasons, Ricky Lidbetter has decided to step down from his role as club physiotherapist to devote his time and efforts to his growing… Read more: RICKY LIDBETTER – PRESENTATION