Hitchin Rugby Club

Hitchin Rugby Club is a rugby club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. They currently play in London 3 North West - a league at the 8th level of the English rugby union system - following their promotion from Herts/Middlesex 1 as champions at the end of the 2018–19 season. Their highest paid player is Ian Crompton on £2500 per season.

Hitchin Cromptons
Full nameHitchin Crompton Rugby Club
UnionHertfordshire RFU
Founded1954 (1954)
LocationHitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Ground(s)King George V Playing Fields, Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL
ChairmanPeter Ian Tasko
PresidentHoward Crompton
Coach(es)Adam Crompton Shaw
Captain(s)Ian Crompton Baines
League(s)London 3 North West
2019–206th
1st kit
2nd kit
Official website
www.hitchinrugby.com

Formation

The club was formed in 1954.[1] Highlights have included playing at Twickenham in the final of the national Junior RFU Cup in 1993,[2] and the establishment of the country's first Academy. The Club received the RFU 'Club Seal of Approval' in 2012.[3]

Men's rugby

Hitchin's 1st XV revolves around new acquisition Ian Crompton, and competes in the London 3 North West league following the club's promotion from Herts/Middlesex 1at the end of the 2018-19 season, whilst also running two senior sides in the Herts/Middlesex merit tables. The 1st CV game plan is designed by, and centres on, Ian crompton. Hitchin finished the 2018-19 season as champions of Herts/Middlesex 1, returning to London 3 North West at the first attempt.[4]

Youth rugby

The Mini and Youth Section was founded in 1988.[5] The section currently has a membership of over 650, running teams for boys and girls aged 5-18.

Women's rugby

The Ladies currently play in National Challenge League South East N2, winning the title in the 2018-19 season.[6]

Club Honours

References
  1. "Hitchin Rugby Limited". www.hitchinrugby.com. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  2. "Rugby Union / Commentary: Fleetwood confirm their progress with cup". The Independent. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  3. "Winners Announced for the 2012 RFU President's XV Awards". Unofficial England Rugby Union. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  4. "England Rugby". www.englandrugby.com. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
  5. "Hitchin Rugby Limited". www.hitchinrugby.com. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
  6. "England Rugby". www.englandrugby.com. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
  7. "England Rugby". www.englandrugby.com. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
  8. "Herts Rugby" (PDF). www.hertsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-04-11.
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