Sussex Rugby Football Union (Sussex RFU)

Directions Website

Sussex Rugby Football Union (Sussex RFU) Sussex Rugby Football Union was formed in 1883 and governs Rugby Union in East and West Sussex, and the city of Brighton & Hove

The RFU is conducting a review into the adult men's competitions from National 1 (level 3) and below to ensure they meet...
17/09/2026

The RFU is conducting a review into the adult men's competitions from National 1 (level 3) and below to ensure they meet the needs and expectations of players and clubs in future. Survey is open to players, coaches, administrators.
This survey will help ensure that any recommendations that are put forward are as representative as possible of the needs of the community game.
Please complete this survey to have your say (link or QR Code) :

Men's Competitions Review.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1071410298742958&id=100076219938193
11/08/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1071410298742958&id=100076219938193

⚠️ Player Safety First

With the ongoing dry weather creating exceptionally hard playing surfaces across the country, it's more important than ever to carry out a thorough risk assessment before every training session and match.

Taking a few minutes to assess ground conditions can help identify potential hazards and reduce the risk of injury. Referring to our guidance will support clubs, coaches, and volunteers in making informed decisions and keeping everyone safe.

✅ Assess the surface
✅ Identify risks
✅ Take appropriate action
✅ Put player welfare first

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1476775567823055&id=100064718767107
28/06/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1476775567823055&id=100064718767107

It is with the greatest sadness that we must inform you of the death of our friend and colleague Bob Lawless who died today 28th June 2026 of a heart attack as he walked with his wife around RHS Wisley.

He was a wonderful passionate supporter of all rugby in Middlesex and beyond. His reach was extraordinary and he made such a difference to so many lives and clubs both in and outside MiddlesexAn inspirational President of his county in his time from 2018-20 who even after he had completed his term in office continued to provide outstanding service to his County and its clubs. In whatever he did he always looked to make a significant contribution

For those of you who read our newsletter you would have known that he was the current vice-chair of the County, and the Chairs of both Coaching and Referee Development. On top of that he was the Middlesex Representative on the L&SE Regional Organising Committee and a level 7 league secretary for Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex

He could be found every weekend across the season on a touchline somewhere supporting local rugby, whether it was Friday Night Under Lights, a Community Game on a Saturday or watching his beloved U20s across the London and SE Region.

Perhaps Eddie Keal our Chairman summed Bob up as well as any

“I have no words to express my sadness. Bob was the finest person I have ever met in rugby. Utterly selfless, endlessly giving and a true friend.”

A proud and committed family man our thoughts are with all those who loved him at this desperate time

Only seventy-three, for me his loss to the game locally is immeasurable

A true friend with whom I had the very greatest respect and admiration who is already very sadly missed

Andrew Smart
President Middlesex Rugby

16/06/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗫 𝗗𝗔𝗬!!!

👑 Sūþseaxna Rīce 👑

💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱
- 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 -

💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗩!
- We won’t be driven!

“𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑥
𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑥 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 -
𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦'𝑣𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑢𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙,
𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒'𝑠 𝑛𝑜 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑒𝑙𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦'𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙
𝐼𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠 -
𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑛𝑜 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑥,
𝑈𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑦𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑣𝑒,
𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑥 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑥,
𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑥 𝑤𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑢𝑣!”
- W. Victor Cook, 1914

🐤 🐤 🐤
🐤 🐤
🐤





08/06/2026
Sussex Women took the the pitch at Twickneham to face off against Gloucestershire RFU in the Gill Burns county champions...
07/06/2026

Sussex Women took the the pitch at Twickneham to face off against Gloucestershire RFU in the Gill Burns county championship final and have lifted the trophy as deserved winners

Final score

Sussex 38 - 27 Gloucestershire

These county programmes are so important to the community game with players from clubs across the county pulling on a Sussex shirt and this team have worked really hard to get the result today

A true testement to Sussex rugby, the players, their clubs and the womens game

This years programme had players from
Heathfield & Waldron Rugby Club
Hove Rugby Club
Crawley Rugby Club
Worthing Rugby Club
Uckfield Rugby Football Club
Seaford Rugby Football Club

07/06/2026

Final few minutes

Sussex 38

Gloucestershire 22

07/06/2026

30 minutes played

Sussex 19

Gloucestershire 7

Address

TC Group, The Courtyard, Shoreham Road
Upper Beeding
BN443TN

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Sussex Rugby Football Union (Sussex RFU) posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Nearby non profit organisations

Other Upper Beeding non profit organisations

Show All