Hull Rugby Union Football Club is one of two

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clubs based in

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. They currently play in

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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

in 2009. In 2009 a women's team was founded and the women and girls section is continuously growing. In 2015, after six seasons in National League 2 North, Hull were relegated to the northern regional leagues. In 2019 the club won the

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(tier 5) league title for the first time, making a return to National League 2 North and in 2022 the club were champions of

, winning promotion to

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. This was the first time the club had reached the national level of the English club game.

Ground

The Ferens Ground is next to Hull Sports Centre, on Chanterlands Avenue, about 2.5 miles from

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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.

Honours

champions: 21–22 *

champions: 2018–19 * North 1 v Midlands 1 promotion play-off winner: 2008–09 * North Division 2 East champions: 2003–04 *

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champions: 2001–02 * W S Fowler Challenge Trophy Sevens winners: 2005–06 * Yorkshire Cup winners: 2012, 2018

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

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* Maea David * Neil Spence

Current standings

Notes

References

External links

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