Hereford Rugby Club is an English rugby union team based in Hereford, Herefordshire. The club operates three senior men's teams (HRFC, 1870âÂÂs and Lions), a colts team, a newly formed Ladies team and a full range of junior teams, from 6 to 16 years of age.
The first XV (HRFC) currently play in the sixth tier of the English rugby union system in Regional 2 West Midlands following relegation National League 3 Midlands at the end of the 2011âÂÂ12 season.
The second XV (1870âÂÂs) currently play in the ninth tier of English rugby union system in Counties 3 Midlands West (South) following promotion in their first season in the league system at the end of the 2022-2023 season.
Hereford Rugby Club was formed in 1870 and a history of the club from its formation until 1989 â two years after the formal start of league rugby â can be found on the club's website.