Sport in Guernsey - Rugby Union

Rugby Union

Guernsey RFC was founded in 1928 and competes in the English leagues. Guernsey players are eligible for inclusion in the Hampshire Rugby Football Union County team who compete for the County Championship Shield

Guernsey RFC 2nd XV and the only one other senior team in Guernsey, St. Jacques RUFC, which was founded in 1978, compete in the Jersey League.

  • Guernsey competes for the Siam Cup annually against Jersey.

The trophy awarded its winner is the second oldest rugby honour contested after the Calcutta Cup.

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