Hungerford Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union club based in Hungerford, Berkshire. The 1st XV plays in the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Berks/Bucks & Oxon West league, part of the English rugby union system in the South West Division.[1] The 2nd XV competes in Counties 4 Tribute Ale Berks/Bucks & Oxon South.[2]
A first incarnation of the club formed in 1929 and played until 1939. The modern club was re-formed in 1984, initially as a Sunday side playing on Hungerford Common.[3] The club joined the Courage League structure in 1987–88 and has since competed in regional Berks/Bucks & Oxon or Dorset & Wilts leagues.[4]
Hungerford moved to Triangle Field, Priory Road, after a long-running project to secure a permanent home; the clubhouse was completed in 2008.[5] The Town Council acquired Triangle Field freehold from West Berkshire Council in 2015 and lists Hungerford RFC as the main user.[6] Two new changing rooms were officially opened at the clubhouse on 23 April 2015.[7]
Ground
The club plays at Triangle Field, Priory Road, Hungerford (RG17 0HR). Public council documents describe the site and facilities, including multiple rugby pitches and four changing rooms.[8][9]
Teams
The club runs senior men’s sides and a large minis and juniors section (mixed and girls), together with touch and walking rugby sessions.[10]
1st XV: Counties 2 Tribute Ale Berks/Bucks & Oxon West (South West Division).[11]
2nd XV (Hungerford Lions): Counties 4 Tribute Ale Berks/Bucks & Oxon South.[12]
Community
Hungerford RFC hosts development events for girls’ rugby and, in October 2024, staged Berkshire’s largest “Pitch Up and Play” day with 150 players from regional clubs.[13] In June 2025 club members completed a 57-mile charity walk to raise funds for cancer charities supporting an ex player who was diagnosed with Sarcoma.[14] The club and its volunteers were invited by the RFU to carry flags at Twickenham before England v Australia in November 2024, in recognition of youth and community work.[15] In March 2025 the club ran sessions with pupils from Oaklands School to help children with special educational needs and disabilities learn life skills through rugby.[16]
Club volunteers and juniors have also supported kit recycling through SOS Kit Aid, with a large donation day in February 2022.[17]
Notable former players
Carys Cox — Wales international; started playing mini rugby at Hungerford.[18]
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