East Grinstead Rugby Football Club
| Full name | East Grinstead Rugby Football Club |
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| Union | Rugby Football Union |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Location | East Grinstead, West Sussex |
| Ground(s) | Saint Hill, East Grinstead |
| Chairman | Colin Dixson |
| President | Bob Russell |
| League(s) | National League 3 London & SE |
| 2016–17 | Champions (promoted to Sussex Spitfire 1) |
| Official website | |
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East Grinstead RFC was a rugby union club based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. The first XV (G-Force) played in National League 3 London & SE for three seasons, until 2015–16, a level five league in the English rugby union system. For season 2016–17 the club has voluntary dropped isx leagues to Sussex Canterbury Jack Division 2 following the resignation of the main sponsor. In addition to G-Force, East Grinstead run a second XV "Storm", a women's XV, and a range of junior and senior teams.
The club was founded in 1929 by Brian Desmond. The current clubhouse at Saint Hill was built in 1997. The club was incorporated as a company in 2009.
In the 2011–12 season, G-Force played in the London 2 South East division (a level 7 division), which they won, gaining promotion to London 1 South. In 2012–13 season they were undefeated and won promotion to the national leagues.
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Since the 1950s, East Grinstead have hosted an annual Rugby Sevens tournament, which raises money for children's charities.
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