The Students’ RFU (SRFU) is a national constitute body of the RFU representing higher education. We are Independent Limited Company with Charitable Status which is run by volunteers. There are over 100 universities with student rugby clubs that make up the membership of the SRFU and are in turn full voting members of the Rugby Football Union.

ABOUT
WHAT MAKES UP THE STUDENTS' RFU
135 member clubs
15 volunteers & 1 part-time employee
12387 players,
70.3% male, 29.7%
female
Partnership work with
RFU & BUCS & NAMS
1800+ matches played
2024-25 season
90% completion rate
183,390 views highest social media post
OUR IMPACT 2024/25
Support for RFU player
registration in universities

England Students
Men Vs France
Universities – France
Away 24 May
University Rugby Awards
& University Rugby
Development Day
Developed the SRFU
EDI Strategy
Grant offers 21 university
clubs supported financially
78 students on funded first
aid courses
Re-established
England Students
Women's Team
Increased engagement with
Instagram including
takeovers by member clubs
PLANS FOR THE 2025/26 SEASON
Grow engagement with an expanded Volunteer Comms Team
Member engagement - University Summit & Rugby Development Day
Embed and support RFU player registration in universities
Supporting clubs with two grant offers
Working to secure the future of England Students Men & Women
HISTORY
A timeline of events that have shaped the Students' RFU.
T R U S T E E B O A R D

Phil De Glanville
President

Patrick Craig
Hon. Secretary

Rosie Williams
Women's Rep

Mark Hyndman
Chair & SRFU Council Rep

Katy Storie
SRFU Council Rep

Rob Scully
Hon. Treasurer

Shaunagh Brown
Women's Rep
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Daisy Hopkins
Student Rep

Megan Beddoe
Student Rep & Club Development Chair




