In 1961 a representative side defeated the reigning county champions Cheshire in a friendly match.

This result showed the RFU that Staffordshire were ready to be included in the County Championships and the following year they would take part for the first time, being finally awarded constituent body status in 1962.

[2] On 14 March 1970, Staffordshire won the County Championship when they upset favourites Gloucestershire 11–9 in the final played at Peel Croft in Burton upon Trent.

In 2016 Staffordshire won both of their pool games in the Shield competition, reaching Twickenham for the very first time.

[5] Despite losing the final, Staffordshire were promoted to tier 2 of the championships along with winners Hampshire, for the 2017 competition.