The team was founded in 1994 when the Army first recognised rugby league as an official sport and lifted a ban on it.

[2] Occasionally they have players from the Army Rugby Union cross codes to play in their matches.

[12] In January 2022, the British Army were drawn against the Royal Navy in the Challenge Cup for the first time in the competition since their inaugural appearances.

[1][19] In 2021, the women's team were members of the inaugural Super League South and reached the Grand Final.

[20] The wheelchair rugby league team was established in 2019 and compete in inter-services competitions against the RAF and the Navy.