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
110 RFU voting member clubs & 28 non-voting
c. 17,500 members
12,800 Men
4,700 Women
5,500+ matches played per season
15 volunteers & 1 part-time employee
Close work with RFU Pipeline Team & BUCS
5,000+ Social Media Followers
OUR IMPACT 2019/20
1800+ hours volunteered
4 on-field and 4 off-field discipline matters
Payment of players regulation
Supported the Minimum Operating Standards Audit
Represented the voice of our member clubs within the RFU
£9,898 of funds granted to 13 clubs
Hosted annual Awards to recognise individuals’ contribution to the game
250 attendee to the University Rugby Conference
FISU WUC Championship
PLANS FOR THE 2020/21 SEASON
Provide Members access to Webinars
University ‘Return to Rugby’ Conference
Support the a safe ‘Return to Play’
Pursue opportunities for the University sector
Enhance SRFU Club Grant Scheme
Good Governance Review
FISU WUC Championship
HISTORY
A timeline of events that have shaped the Students' RFU.
2019
Mark Hyndman succeeds Phil Attwell as SRFU Chair and joins the SRFU as a Trustee. Phil Attwell and Phil de Glanville continue as RFU Council reps for the SRFU.
2018
Phil de Glanville was appointed to the RFU Board, as well as, remaining as Council Member for the SRFU.
2017
Phil de Glanville was appointed as the SRFU Council Rep on the RFU Council and Trustee
2016
Ian Elvin steps down as SRFU Chair, RFU Council Rep and Trustee. Phil Attwell is appointed by the Trustee Board to succeed Ian.
2015
Jonathan Webb was appointed as World Rugby Council Member for the RFU replacing Bill Beaumont who became World Rugby Chair. Jonathan stepped down as RFU Council Rep for the SRFU and Trustee
2014
Derek Morgan stepped down as SRFU President. Bob Reeves was appointed as both SRFU & RFU President and in turn stepped down as SRFU Chair and Council Member. Iain Elvin was appointed as SRFU Chair. Jonathan Webb was appointed by the board of trustee as the second council rep for the SRFU.
2012
Derek Morgan stepped down as Hon Treasurer and Trustee handing over to Stuart Wade. The AGM approved the appointment of Derek Morgan to the position of SRFU President as recommended by the Board of Trustees
2009
Ian Elvin is appointed as the second SRFU Council Member of the RFU Council. Ian replaces Vaughan Parry William, unfortunately Vaughan passed away in June.
2002
Derek Morgan stepped down as SRFU Chair and Council Rep to take up the position of RFU President. He remained involved in the SRFU as Hon Treasurer and Trustee. Bob Reeves was appointed by the board of trustees as SRFU Chair. Vaughan Parry Williams was appointed at the second RFU Council Rep for the SRFU.
2001
1995
The number of RFU Council Rep for the SRFU increased to two. Bob Reeves joined Derek Morgan as the second rep on the RFU Council to represent Higher Education Rugby Union.
1976
The first SRFU Committee took place with Derek Morgan as Chair with Brian McLelland as Secretary.
1976
Appointment of the first SRFU’s Council Member onto the RFU Council - Derek Morgan
1976
1973
The Rugby Football Union set up a specific Higher Education panel to bring together University of London, UAU, British College and British Polytechnics
T R U S T E E B O A R D
Bob Reeves
President
Phil Mooney
Vice President
Mark Hyndman
Chair
Patrick Craig
Hon. Secretary
Stuart Wade
Hon. Treasurer
Phil Attwell
SRFU Council Rep
Phil De Glanville
SRFU Council Rep