Hartpury University
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Fixtures
| Premiership Rugby Cup | 11/23 14:30 | - |
Hartpury College
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Cornish Pirates
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| RFU Championship | 11/30 14:30 | 6 |
Hartpury College
vs
Caldy
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| RFU Championship | 12/07 15:00 | 7 |
Coventry
vs
Hartpury College
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| RFU Championship | 12/14 17:00 | 8 |
Ampthill
vs
Hartpury College
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| RFU Championship | 12/21 17:00 | 9 |
Hartpury College
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Nottingham
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| RFU Championship | 12/28 17:00 | 10 |
Doncaster Knights
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Hartpury College
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Results
| Premiership Rugby Cup | 11/09 13:00 | - |
Exeter Chiefs
v
Hartpury University
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L | 54-3 | |
| Premiership Rugby Cup | 11/02 14:30 | - |
Hartpury University
v
Gloucester
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L | 26-31 | |
| RFU Championship | 10/19 14:00 | 5 |
Chinnor
v
Hartpury College
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W | 19-34 | |
| RFU Championship | 10/11 18:45 | 4 |
Hartpury College
v
Cambridge
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W | 43-10 | |
| RFU Championship | 10/05 14:00 | 3 |
Bedford Blues
v
Hartpury College
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L | 35-32 | |
| RFU Championship | 09/28 13:30 | 2 |
Hartpury College
v
London Scottish
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W | 34-33 | |
| RFU Championship | 09/21 14:00 | 1 |
Ealing Trailfinders
v
Hartpury College
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L | 55-21 | |
| RFU Championship | 05/25 14:00 | 22 |
Hartpury College
v
Doncaster Knights
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W | 43-14 | |
| RFU Championship | 05/11 14:00 | 21 |
Ampthill
v
Hartpury University
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W | 36-44 | |
| RFU Championship | 05/04 13:30 | 20 |
Hartpury College
v
Caldy
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W | 57-36 | |
| RFU Championship | 04/20 16:00 | 19 |
Jersey
v
Hartpury College
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| RFU Championship | 04/13 13:30 | 18 |
Hartpury College
v
Cornish Pirates
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L | 25-30 |
Wikipedia - Hartpury University R.F.C.
Hartpury University RFC is an English rugby union club. The men's first team play in the second tier of the English rugby union league system, the RFU Championship, having won promotion from National League 1 at the end of the 2016–17 season.
The club is based at Hartpury University in Gloucestershire, England, and is made up primarily of the college's students and staff. Hartpury University share a close relationship with Premiership Rugby side Gloucester, who use Hartpury's facilities as their permanent training base and provide a small number of academy players, all of whom are current or recently departed students, to supplement the Hartpury University team. Several Hartpury University players have gone on to play for Gloucester and other professional teams. They also jointly run the Gloucester-Hartpury Women team in Women's Super Rugby.
History
Hartpury College Rugby Academy was formed in September 2000 in partnership with Gloucester Rugby, consisting of a University side that competed in the BUCS league system and under-18 teams. In 2004, The college's vision of a Saturday side came to fruition, and became known as Hartpury College RFC.
Starting in the eleventh tier of the league pyramid, Hartpury lost their first ever match in the Gloucester Three North league. That was to be the last time that the club lost a league match until 2009, when they lost to Thornbury after four consecutive promotions, an EDF Junior Vase and an EDF Senior Vase. That setback did not prevent Hartpury from gaining further promotions to National League 1. During this time the team both the level six Champions Cup and EDF Intermediate Cup at Twickenham.[] In the 2016–17 season, their third at Level 3, Hartpury created history in winning National League 1 with a 100% record — winning all thirty of their fixtures and only twice failing to secure a four-try bonus point.
As a result, the club now play in the Greene King IPA Championship. The first season saw them finish in 10th place, but comfortably clear of relegation. The finish continued Hartpury's remarkable record of having improved their final league position in every single year of their existence.
The players of Hartpury University are known for their physicality, speed, and tactical prowess, making them a challenging opponent for any team they face. With a strong emphasis on developing young talent and fostering a winning mentality, the team is always striving to improve and achieve their goals.
Off the field, the players of Hartpury University are known for their sportsmanship and dedication to their studies. As student-athletes, they excel both academically and athletically, representing their university with pride and integrity.
Overall, Hartpury University's rugby union team is a force to be reckoned with in the world of collegiate rugby, and their continued success is a testament to their hard work, talent, and dedication to the sport.