Royal Navy Cricket Club

The Royal Navy Cricket Club is a cricket team representing the British Royal Navy and based at the United Services Recreation Ground, Portsmouth, Hampshire. The club was formed in 1863, although cricket is recorded as having been played by seamen since at least the 17th century.

Between 1912 and 1929 some of the Navy's matches had first-class status, particularly those against other branches of the services, although they also played Cambridge University, MCC, and - in 1927 - the touring New Zealanders. Additionally, in both 1910 and 1911 a combined Army and Navy side played a first-class fixture against a combined Oxford and Cambridge side.

The inter-services competition against the Army and RAF still continues, although it no longer has first-class status. Another competition, the Navy Cup, is competed for within the Navy itself. In the 21st century, the Navy has also set up a women's cricket team.

Further information can be found on  royalnavycricketassociation.com

See also
 British Army cricket team
 Royal Air Force cricket team
 Combined Services cricket team

External links
 Cricket and the Royal Navy from the Royal Navy website
Scorecard Oracle on CricketArchive
United Services Recreation Ground on CricketArchive

Category:English club cricket teams
Category:Former senior cricket clubs
Category:1863 establishments in the United Kingdom
Category:Military sport in the United Kingdom
Category:Military cricket teams
Category:Sports clubs established in 1863