The Dings was a slum area of Bristol located between Barton Hill and Temple Meads.

The Shaftesbury Crusade, a Christian mission in the area, encouraged sporting activity in the Dings.

The club finished in the relegation places at the end of the 2003–04 season, their first in National Division Three South, but were spared demotion by the demise of Wakefield.

[5] Dings Crusaders finished as National League 2 West champions at the end of the 2023–24 season, taking the title with a game to go.

President : Raymond Bowden Vice President : Phillip Knowles Chairman : Steve Lloyd General Secretary : Ian Haddrell Treasurer : James Luck Membership Secretary : Rob Stevens Head Coach : Luke Arscott Director of Rugby : Stean Williams Club Captain : George Boulton