Hertford RFC

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Hertford
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Full nameHertford Rugby Football Club
Union Hertfordshire RFU
Founded1932;91 years ago (1932)
Region Ware, Hertfordshire, England
Ground(s)Highfields
ChairmanKaren Newbury
PresidentPeter King
League(s) Regional 1 South East
2022–239th
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Official website
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Hertford Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union team based in Ware, Hertfordshire. The club runs five senior sides, the full range of junior teams and a women's section which includes three women's teenage teams. [1] The first XV currently plays in Regional 1 South East.

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History

Hertford Rugby Football Club was formed in 1932 as Old Hertfordians by a group of enthusiasts from Hertford Grammar School (now Richard Hale School). The club played at six venues until moving to their present location at Hoe Lane in 1949. In 1972 the club adopted their present name of Hertford RFC. [2]

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