Alton RFC
Alton, Hampshire
North Hampshire market town club with a welcoming membership and competitive rugby in county leagues.
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Hampshire has rugby union clubs from the New Forest to the Surrey border. This page lists the 10 Hampshire clubs in our directory so you can compare them in one place.
Around Southampton, Trojans and Eastleigh are based in Eastleigh, with Tottonians in Totton. Further north and east there are clubs in Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Alton, Petersfield and Havant.
Clubs near the Surrey border are also within reach of our Surrey rugby clubs.
Rugby Clubs by Town
- Alton: Alton RFC
- Andover: Andover RFC
- Basingstoke: Basingstoke RFC
- Eastleigh: Eastleigh RFC, Trojans Rugby Club
- Havant: Havant RFC
- Newport: Isle of Wight RFC
- Petersfield: Petersfield RFC
- Totton: Tottonians RFC
- Winchester: Winchester RFC
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Hampshire rugby clubs by league
Hampshire rugby runs from Havant in National League 2 East down to the Counties Hampshire leagues. Petersfield, Tottonians and Winchester play in Regional 2 South Central. Trojans, Andover and Basingstoke are in Counties 1 Hampshire, Eastleigh in Counties 2, and Alton and the Isle of Wight in Counties 3.
| Club | Town | Founded | League 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havant RFC | Havant | 1951 | National League 2 East |
| Petersfield RFC | Petersfield | 1883 | Regional 2 South Central |
| Tottonians RFC | Totton | 1948 | Regional 2 South Central |
| Winchester RFC | Winchester | 1893 | Regional 2 South Central |
| Trojans Rugby Club | Eastleigh (Southampton) | 1874 | Counties 1 Hampshire |
| Andover RFC | Andover | 1928 | Counties 1 Hampshire |
| Basingstoke RFC | Basingstoke | 1948 | Counties 1 Hampshire |
| Eastleigh RFC | Eastleigh | 1975 | Counties 2 Hampshire |
| Alton RFC | Alton | 1928 | Counties 3 Hampshire |
| Isle of Wight RFC | Newport, IoW | 1924 | Counties 3 Hampshire |
Leagues confirmed from England Rugby team pages on 31 October 2026.
Rugby clubs in Southampton
Southampton's rugby clubs are on the edge of the city. Trojans, founded in 1874, and Eastleigh RFC are both in Eastleigh, a few miles north. Tottonians are in Totton to the west. Trojans is a multi-sport club with a large junior section and is often searched as "Trojans Southampton".
- Trojans Rugby Club: Counties 1 Hampshire, founded 1874.
- Eastleigh RFC: Counties 2 Hampshire.
- Tottonians RFC: Regional 2 South Central, the highest-ranked club near the city.
Further east, Havant is the nearest National League club for Portsmouth. On the Surrey border, Farnham and Camberley are listed on our Surrey page.
Rugby clubs in Hampshire by age: oldest to newest
Our directory lists 10 rugby clubs in Hampshire: all 10 rugby union. The oldest is Petersfield RFC, founded in 1883, and 2 of the 10 were formed before 1900. Rugby clubs in Southampton and the rest of the county are all rugby union.
| Club | Code | Founded | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersfield RFC | Rugby union | 1883 | Petersfield |
| Winchester RFC | Rugby union | 1893 | Winchester |
| Isle of Wight RFC | Rugby union | 1924 | Newport |
| Trojans RFC | Rugby union | 1927 | Southampton |
| Alton RFC | Rugby union | 1928 | Alton |
| Andover RFC | Rugby union | 1928 | Andover |
| Basingstoke RFC | Rugby union | 1948 | Basingstoke |
| Tottonians RFC | Rugby union | 1948 | Totton |
| Havant RFC | Rugby union | 1951 | Havant |
| Eastleigh RFC | Rugby union | 1975 | Eastleigh |
Founding years as listed on each club profile in the UK Rugby Club Directory, checked 4 November 2026.
In practice: an older club is not automatically a bigger or stronger one. Check each profile for the club's current league and teams, and ask the club what it runs this season.
How to join a rugby club in Hampshire or Southampton
To join a rugby club in Hampshire, pick a club near home, contact it and go to training. Southampton rugby clubs include Trojans, with Tottonians in Totton and Eastleigh nearby. Rugby clubs in Hampshire are affiliated to the RFU through Hampshire RFU.
- Southampton area: Trojans, Tottonians and Eastleigh.
- North Hampshire: Basingstoke, Andover and Alton.
- Central and east: Winchester, Petersfield and Havant.
- Isle of Wight: Isle of Wight RFC in Newport.
- Contact the club. Ask about adult teams, training nights and junior sections.
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Quick Answers
Rugby Clubs in Hampshire FAQs
How many rugby clubs are there in Hampshire?
Our directory currently lists 10 clubs in Hampshire. If a club is missing, you can register it for free.
Which rugby clubs are near Southampton?
In our directory, the nearest clubs are Trojans and Eastleigh RFC in Eastleigh, and Tottonians in Totton.
How do I join a rugby club in Hampshire?
Pick two or three clubs near you, check each club's profile for where it plays and how to get in touch, then ask about the next training session. Our guide to finding a rugby club walks you through it.
Are there rugby clubs in Southampton?
Yes. Trojans RFC play in Southampton, and Tottonians and Eastleigh are close by. These Southampton rugby clubs all play rugby union.
How many rugby clubs are in Hampshire?
We list 10 rugby clubs in Hampshire, including the Isle of Wight. The oldest is Petersfield RFC, founded in 1883.
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