About Us | Guildfordians RFC (GRFC)

We are a very welcoming and friendly rugby club in the heart of Guildford playing on Stoke Park providing rugby for all from the age of 3 to 103 years old. We were founded in 1931 as Old Guildfordians the Old Boys club of the Royal Grammar School (RGS) and more recently became Guildfordians Rugby Football Club (GRFC). We are proud to be an Rugby Football Union (RFU) accredited club and affiliated to Surrey Rugby and Harlequins our local premiership club.

We strongly believe that rugby is a safe, enjoyable and worthwhile activity for everyone, if you have never played rugby before our coaches will be more than happy to introduce you to the game and that you will enjoy if for life.

New members are always welcome, if you would like to join us as a player, coach, supporter or sponsor please get in touch. You can be sure of a warm welcome at the club, all new members are entitled to 3 free taster sessions so that you can give rugby a try.

We are always happy to answer any questions, these can be referred to any of our volunteers via our Teams pages (links below) or on our contacts page.

Upcoming Events and Senior Fixtures

Men : 26th December @ 11:00 - Men: Boxing Day Special - Away at Effingham & Letherhead 11:00 KO

Event Date & Time : Thursday 26th December 24 @ 11:00
Event Type : Fixture

Women : 29th December @ 12:00 - Women: U23 Women vs Farnham U23 Women (Away)

Event Date & Time : Sunday 29th December 24 @ 12:00
Event Type : Fixture

Women : 5th January @ 14:00 - Women: Cranfordians Women vs Didcot Ladies (at Cranleigh RFC)

Event Date & Time : Sunday 5th January 25 @ 14:00
Event Type : Fixture

Men : 11th January @ 14:00 - Men: Senior Men vs Raynes Park -- Home 14:00 KO

Event Date & Time : Saturday 11th January 25 @ 14:00
Event Type : Fixture

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Our Rugby Values

TEAMWORK

Teamwork is essential to our sport. We welcome all new team members and include all because working as a team enriches our lives. We play selflessly: working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field. We take pride in our team, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play. We speak out if our team or sport is threatened by inappropriate words or actions.

RESPECT

Mutual respect forms the basis of our sport. We hold in high esteem our sport, its values and traditions and earn the respect of others in the way we behave. We respect our match officials and accept their decisions. We respect opposition players and supporters. We value our coaches and those who run our clubs and treat clubhouses with consideration.

ENJOYMENT

Enjoyment is the reason we play and support rugby union. We encourage players to enjoy training and playing. We use our sport to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build life skills. We safeguard our young players and help them have fun. We enjoy being part of a team and part of the rugby family.

DISCIPLINE

Strong discipline underpins our sport. We ensure that our sport is one of controlled physical endeavour and that we are honest and fair. We obey the laws of the game which ensure an inclusive and exciting global sport. We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sport and upholds its values. We observe the sport's laws and regulations and report serious breaches.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Sportsmanship is the foundation upon which rugby union is built. We uphold the rugby tradition of camaraderie with teammates and opposition. We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous in victory and dignified in defeat. We play to win but not at all costs and recognise both endeavour and achievement. We ensure that the wellbeing and development of individual players is central to all rugby activity.

To find about Our Rugby Core Values