Hull RUFC

{{Short description|English rugby union club, based in Kingston upon Hull}} {{For|the city's other rugby union club|Hull Ionians}} {{Use British English|date=June 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Infobox rugby team | teamname = Hull | image = Hull rufc logo.png | image_size = 150 | countryflag = ENG | union = Yorkshire RFU | fullname = Hull Rugby Football Club | nickname = | shortname = | countryflagvar = | founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1992}} | location = Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England | region =  | ground = LTS Leisure Ferens Ground | capacity = 1,500 (288 seats) | chairman = David Piercy | president = Jeremy Saunt | captain = Alexander Heard | top scorer = | caps = | url = {{url|https://hullrugbyunion.com/| hullrugbyunion.com}} | league = National League 2 North | season = 2024–25 | position = 11th  | pattern_la1 = _black hoops | pattern_b1 = _redshoulders | pattern_ra1 = _black hoops | pattern_sh1 = | pattern_so1 = _redstripe | leftarm1 = ff0000 | body1 = 000000 | rightarm1 = ff0000 | shorts1 = 000000 | socks1 = 000000 }}

'''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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hullrugbyunion.co.uk/about/history |title=Club website history page |access-date=14 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214023609/http://hullrugbyunion.co.uk/about/history |archive-date=14 February 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2015, after six seasons in National League 2 North, Hull were relegated to the northern regional leagues.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/day-defeat-seals-Hull-RUFC-s-relegation-fate/story-26392363-detail/story.html |title=Last-day defeat seals Hull RUFC's relegation fate |newspaper=Hull Daily Mail |date=27 April 2015 |access-date=31 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616115442/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/day-defeat-seals-Hull-RUFC-s-relegation-fate/story-26392363-detail/story.html |archive-date=16 June 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2019 the club won the North Premier (tier 5) league title for the first time, making a return to National League 2 North<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hullrugbyunion.com/2019/03/17/c-h-a-m-p-i-o-n-s/|title=Yorkshire or the Greek Islands|publisher=Cambridge Rugby Club (Pitchero)|date=3 November 2017|access-date=31 March 2019}}</ref> 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 tier 3 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hullrugbyunion.com/ground-details/|title=Ground Details|date=12 March 2017 |publisher=Hull RUFC (Pitchero)|access-date=31 March 2019 }}</ref>

==Honours== * National League 2 North champions: 2021–22 * North Premier champions: 2018–19 * North 1 v Midlands 1 promotion play-off winner: 2008–09<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.englandrugby.com/fixtures-and-results/competitions/northern-division/2008-2009/group/12782 |title=North v Midlands Play Offs 2008-09 |publisher=englandrugby.com |date=25 April 2009 |access-date=25 November 2015 }}</ref> * North Division 2 East champions: 2003–04 * Yorkshire 1 champions: 2001–02 * W S Fowler Challenge Trophy Sevens winners: 2005–06 * Yorkshire Cup winners: 2012, 2018 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://hullrugbyunion.co.uk/about/history |title=History |access-date=14 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214023609/http://hullrugbyunion.co.uk/about/history |archive-date=14 February 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==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== * Phil Murphy * Tevita Vaikona * Motu Tony * Maea David * Neil Spence * Thomas Minns

==Current standings== {{2025–26 National League 2 North}}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{official website}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hull Rufc}} Category:1992 establishments in England Category:Rugby union teams in England Category:Rugby clubs established in 1992 Category:Sport in Kingston upon Hull Category:Rugby union in Yorkshire