They play their home matches at the United Services Recreation Ground in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

[3] The ban was temporarily relaxed during the First World War to allow players from both codes to play together.

[3] Despite the temporary wartime relaxation, rugby league remained banned in the Royal Navy until 1994.

[4][5] When the ban was lifted, the British Army and Royal Air Force set up their own teams the same year.

[8] The Royal Navy also take part in the Inter Services Tournament, which had historically been dominated by the Army and the RAF.