Guernsey RFC

Guernsey RFC were founded in 1928 and started playing in English leagues in 1987.{{cite web |url=http://www.jrfc.je/news/preview-to-guernsey-(a)-050512.aspx |title=Preview to Guernsey (a) 05.05.12 |publisher=Jersey RFC |date=2012-05-05 |access-date=2013-03-01 |archive-date=20 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320003306/http://www.jrfc.je/news/preview-to-guernsey-(a)-050512.aspx |url-status=dead }} As a result of the high transport costs, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) funds the opposition team's travel when they play away at Guernsey as well as funding Guernsey's travel to England for league matches. Until 2010, the Hampshire Rugby Football Union also granted additional funding to help with the transport costs.{{cite book |url=http://www.hampshirerugby.com/downloads/HampshireManual/Regulation25_OffshoreTravelFund.pdf |title=Offshore Travel Fund |publisher=Hampshire RFU |access-date=2013-03-01 |archive-date=7 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207005808/http://www.hampshirerugby.com/downloads/HampshireManual/Regulation25_OffshoreTravelFund.pdf |url-status=dead }}

In 2011, Guernsey had a new clubhouse constructed which was visited by The Princess Royal during her visit to Guernsey in November.{{cite web |url=http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_guernseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=496909 |title=Guernsey graced by Royalty - Guernsey News from ITV Channel Television |publisher=Channel Television |date=2011-11-08 |access-date=2013-03-01 |archive-date=10 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111110021548/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_guernseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=496909 |url-status=dead }} In 2012, after being promoted from London 1 South, Guernsey became the only fully amateur team in National League 3 London & SE.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19266957 |title=Guernsey boss Jordan Reynolds has National Three confidence |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2012-08-15 |access-date=2013-03-01}} Guernsey host annual "ladies days" during their season.{{cite web |url=http://guernsey.isle-news.com/archives/back-by-popular-demand-guernsey-rfc-to-hold-another-ladies-day/9767/ |title=Back by popular demand Guernsey RFC to hold another Ladies Day |publisher=Isle News |date=2012-09-24 |access-date=2013-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207002245/http://guernsey.isle-news.com/archives/back-by-popular-demand-guernsey-rfc-to-hold-another-ladies-day/9767/ |archive-date=2016-02-07 |url-status=dead }}

Guernsey annually play Jersey Reds in the inter-insular Siam Cup, the second oldest rugby honour contested after the Calcutta Cup. The host venue alternates yearly between Footes Lane and Jersey's St. Peter. The Siam Cup match is viewed as a season finale by the two clubs as the match is played after the regular league season has finished.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisjersey.com/sport/2012/05/04/jersey-won%e2%80%99t-fall-into-siam-cup-trap/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411235444/http://www.thisisjersey.com/sport/2012/05/04/jersey-won%E2%80%99t-fall-into-siam-cup-trap/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=11 April 2013 |title=Jersey won't fall into Siam Cup trap |publisher=This is Jersey |date=2012-05-04 |access-date=2013-03-01}} In 2010, a Guernsey player was found guilty of assaulting two Jersey players after a Siam Cup game.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/world-europe-guernsey-13792831 |title=Guernsey rugby player avoids prison after assault |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-05-02 |access-date=2013-03-01}} Since Jersey began employing professional players they have dominated the inter island game. From 2016 in an attempt to even up the game only professional players who had been in Jersey for three years will be eligible for the annual match.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/35821735 |title=Siam Cup 2016: Only eight Jersey professionals will play against Guernsey |publisher=BBC |date=16 March 2016}}

In 2012, Guernsey's women's team applied to join the English leagues. However the Rugby Football Union rejected their application on logistical grounds and also because the RFU Council had previously passed a moratorium to not admit to the English leagues, any further teams from offshore.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19342945 |title=Guernsey women's rugby team barred from English league |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2012-08-22 |access-date=2013-03-01}}

In 2014–15 the decision was overcome and Guernsey Ladies (GLR) joined the Women's National Challenge South East South 2 league, which they won, earning promotion to Women's National Challenge South East South 1 for the 2015–16 season. In 2016-17 the Women again won the top position in their league becoming champions after winning 12 of the 14 season's matches.{{cite web |url=http://guernseypress.com/sport/2017/03/20/guernsey-ladies-prove-that-they-are-simply-the-best/ |title=Guernsey Ladies prove that they are 'Simply the Best' |publisher=Guernsey Press |date=20 March 2017 }}

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• 2023-24 National League 2 East - level 4
• 2022-23 National League 2 East - level 4 - 9th
• 2021–22 National League 2 South - level 4 - 10th
• 2020–21 National League 2 South - level 4 - season cancelled
• 2019–20 London & South East Premier - level 5 - 2nd promoted without play-offs
• 2018–19 National League 2 South - level 4 - 15th relegated
• 2017–18 London & South East Premier – level 5 - runners up promoted via play-offs
• 2016–17 National League 3 London & SE - level 5 - 5th
• 2015–16 National League 3 London & SE – level 5 - 6th
• 2014–15 National League 3 London & SE – level 5 - 10th
• 2013–14 National League 3 London & SE – level 5 - 5th
• 2012–13 National League 3 London & SE – level 5 - 8th

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• 2011–12 London 1 South – level 6 - 1st promoted
• 2010–11 London 2 South West – level 7 - 1st promoted
• 2009–10 London 2 South West – level 7 - 2nd‡
• 2008–09 London 3 South West – level 7 - 7th‡
• 2007–08 London 3 South West – level 7 - 4th
• 2006–07 London 3 South West – level 7 - 5th
• 2005–06 London 3 South West – level 7 - 10th
• 2004–05 London 3 South West – level 7 - 2nd
• 2003–04 Hampshire 1 – level 8 - 1st promoted
• 2002–03 Hampshire 1 – level 8 - 3rd
• 2001–02 Hampshire 1 – level 8 - 3rd
• 2000–01 Hampshire 1 – level 8 - 5th
• 1999–00 Hampshire 1 – level 8 - 8th
• 1998–99 Hampshire 1 – level 8 - 8th

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:‡ Leagues re-branded, with London 3 South West renamed London 2 South West

[http://www.englandrugby.com/fixtures-and-results/competitions/london-se-division/2016-2017/ Men's current season results]

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• 2023-24 Women's National Challenge 1 South East (South)
• 2022-23 Women's National Challenge 1 South East (East) - 6th
• 2021-22 Women's National Challenge 1 South East (East) - 6th
• 2020–21 Women's National Challenge 1 South East South 1 - level 4 -
• 2019–20 Women's National Challenge 1 South East South 1 - level 4 - 5th
• 2018–19 Women's National Challenge South East West 1 - level 4 - 3rd

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• 2017–18 Women's Championship South West 2 - level 3 - 8th relegated
• 2016–17 Women's National Challenge South East South 1 – level 4 - 1st promoted
• 2015–16 Women's National Challenge South East South 1 – level 4 - 4th
• 2014–15 Women's N C South East South 2 – level 5 - 1st promoted

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[https://www.englandrugby.com/fixtures-and-results/search-results?team=9031&season=2019-2020#table Ladies current seasons results]

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• Siam Cup champions (15 times)
• Hampshire Bowl winners: 2002
• Level 8 Hampshire 1 champions: 2003–04,{{cite web| url = http://www.grfc.gg/a/history-9374.html?page=3| title = Statistics}} promoted to level 7
• Level 7 London Division 2 South West champions: 2010–11, promoted to level 6
• Level 6 London Division 1 South champions: 2011–12, promoted to level 5
• LSE Premier v SW Premier promotion play-off winners: 2017–18, promoted to level 4{{cite web|url=https://guernseypress.com/sport/2018/04/30/reynolds-half-time-blast-does-the-trick/|title=Reynolds' half-time blast does the trick|publisher=Guernsey Press|date=30 April 2018 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/19837294 |title=Guernsey RFC coach Jordan Reynolds seeks further progress |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2012-10-05 |access-date=2013-03-01}}

• Level 5 Women's National Challenge South East South 2 champions: 2014–15, promoted to level 4
• Level 4 Women's National Challenge South East South 1 champions: 2016–17, promoted to level 3

• Luke Jones – originally played for Guernsey before moving to English Premiership team, Leicester Tigers and the Cornish Pirates.{{cite web |url=http://www.thisisguernsey.com/sport/2011/12/22/jones-earns-his-stripes-as-he-turns-out-for-tigers/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411234212/http://www.thisisguernsey.com/sport/2011/12/22/jones-earns-his-stripes-as-he-turns-out-for-tigers/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 April 2013 |title=Jones earns his stripes as he turns out for Tigers |publisher=This is Guernsey |date=2011-12-22 |access-date=2013-03-01 }}

• English rugby union system
• Rugby Football Union for Women

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