[1] The first XV were promoted to the third tier of the English rugby union system, National League 1 for the first time in season 2017–18.

Bishop's Stortford Rugby Football Club was formed in 1920 and has played at its current location at Silver Leys since 1928.

The club earned promotion to National League 2 South in April 2013.

[1] Four years later they gained another promotion, winning the National League 2 South on 22 April 2017, after beating Exmouth 60–7 away.

[2] On 30 April 2017, the club recorded its highest attendance, with 1,664 for the final league match of the season against Barnes.