Watch: How to watch all key Inter Service rugby union RAF v British Army v Royal Navy matches live
The highly anticipated Army v Navy rugby union match is set to take place at Twickenham Stadium this Saturday, and fans can catch all the action live on the Forces News YouTube channel. With over 100 years of history and a fierce rivalry between the two teams, this fixture has become a staple in the military calendar.
The first Inter Service match between the Army and Navy at Twickenham Stadium dates back to 1920, with the Navy emerging victorious. Since then, there have been 95 matches played, with the Navy winning 27 times and the Army victorious 64 times. The women’s teams also made history by playing at Twickenham for the first time in 2022, with the Army dominating the fixtures.
In 2023, the Royal Navy men’s team secured a historic win at Twickenham, breaking a streak of Army dominance. Players to watch out for in this year’s matches include Jack Johnson from the British Army men’s team and Sam Matavesi from the Royal Navy men’s team. Courtney Pursglove and Rose Dixon are key players for the British Army and Royal Navy women’s teams, respectively.
Fans can tune in to the live coverage of the matches on the Forces News YouTube channel, starting at 13:45 UK time. Highlights of the matches will also be available on forces.net and the BFBS Sports Show YouTube channel. Serving personnel can watch the action on the BFBS TV service, while RugbyPass TV will also be broadcasting the matches.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of the Army v Navy rugby union matches and watch all the key moments live this Saturday.