Hampshire

Portsmouth Rugby Club Beats Eastleigh In High Scoring Match

By

Karen McGinn
1 March 2026, 11:00 am

Portsmouth Rugby Club secured a dominant 48-12 victory against Eastleigh RFC on 28 February 2026 in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The high-scoring performance helped the team maintain its strong form in the local rugby standings.

The win included a try bonus point for the Hilsea-based side, which is awarded when a team scores four or more tries in a single game. This result helps the club as it continues to push for promotion during the final stages of the current season.

The match was part of the Hampshire Counties 2 league, which represents the eighth tier of the national rugby system. The game was held at Portsmouth’s home ground, known as The Rugby Camp.

The club was first founded in 1886 and is currently led on the pitch by captain Max Clarke. President Nigel Morgan, who also serves as the President of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), oversees the club, which remains one of the oldest sporting organisations in the region.

Eastleigh RFC, often called the Pirates, travelled from their home at The Hub in Bishopstoke Road for the fixture. The team will look to improve their results in the coming weeks under their coaching staff.

 

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