[5] In 2009, Thurrock T-Birds made it to the promotion playoffs in Championship 2 South East but lost in the final.

[7] In doing so, they became the first Essex based team to play at the top level of English rugby union.

[8] In 2013, they finished bottom of the Women's Premiership which meant they took part in the promotion-relegation playoff against Aylesford Bulls Ladies.

[4] Thurrock T-Birds have provided players for the England women's national rugby union team.

Mercedes Foy, Emily Scott and Georgia Cook all played for England women and Thurrock.