Rugby Union

In pictures: A Saturday to remember for Army v Navy fans

NAME Stu Cross Army Rugby CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — British Army Rugby team captain Capt Stu Cross leads his team as they arrive at Twickenham (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Jarrard Hayler Navy Rugby CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Team captain of the Royal Navy Capt Jarrard Hayler arrives at Twickenham ahead of their clash with the Army (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Army v Navy walk out Twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Players from the Army and the Navy walk out from the iconic Twickenham tunnel ahead of the game (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Setareki Raumakita scores try Army v Navy CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Marine Setareki Raumakita bagged the Navy's first try to give the Navy the lead before half time (Picture: Alligin Photography).

Name Cameron McDonald scores hat trick at Twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Sapper Cameron McDonald became the Army's only try scorer after scoring a hat-trick at Twickenham (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Army v Navy Twicknham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — The Navy held all the cards in the second half, leading the Army up to the final whistle (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Jarrard Hayler scores try at Twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Team captain Jarrard Hayler scored the Navy's last try to seal the deal for the navy blues' claim on the Babcock Trophy (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Fans at Army v Navy Twickenham NAME Jarrard Hayler scores try at Twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg .jpg — A total of 51,859 fans attended the Army v Navy clash at Twickenham (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME AET Jordan Gott was named Babcock Player of the Match CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — AET Jordan Gott was named Babcock Player of the Match after successfully converting six penalties (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Navy win Babcock Trophy CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Team captain Jarrard Taylor lifts the Babcock Trophy in the Navy's first win since 2010 (Picture: Alligin Photography).

It was a Saturday afternoon to remember for military sports fans as the best rugby players from the Army and the Navy assembled at Twickenham Stadium for the biggest amateur rugby rivalry in the UK.

The home of English Rugby saw 51,859 fans walk through the doors to watch the Army vs Navy games, an amazing turnout despite planned rail strikes impacting people's travel plans to Twickenham.

Fans were treated to a spectacle in the men's game after the Navy landed a historic victory against the Army.

The Navy, led by team captain Jarrard Hayler, defeated the reigning champions with a 22-39 victory in what is their first Babcock Trophy and Inter Services victory since 2010.

NAME Army v Navy Twickehman CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Players from the British Army and the Royal Navy line up for the national anthem ahead of their clash at Twickenham (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Navy Team Captain Rose Dixon Twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Navy team captain Leading Hand Rose Dixon skippers the Navy in their clash against the Army at Twickenham (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Navy celebrate first try in 10 years CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — The Navy celebrates after Lieutenant Olivia Critchley-Peddle scored the Navy's first try against the Army since 2013 (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Army v Navy women Twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — The Army asserts their dominance after scoring 11 tries against the Navy (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Courtney Pursglove hat trick Twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Private Courtney Pursglove scores a hat-trick at Twickenham against the Navy (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Bethan Dainton scores fourth try CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Bombardier Bethan Dainton scores her fourth try of the game against the Navy (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Army Captain Jade Mullen scores try CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Team captain Staff Sergeant Jade Mullen scores the Army's last try to seal victory for the reds (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Bethan Dainton Babcock Player of the Match CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — Bombardier Bethan Dainton receives her award for Babcock Player of the Match after scoring four tries (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Amry women win inter services at twickenham CREDIT Alligin Photography Date 13052023_0.jpg — Team captain SSgt Jade Mullen lifts the Babcock Trophy and celebrates with her teammates (Picture: Alligin Photography).

NAME Army women celebrate Twickenham win CREDIT Alligin Photography DATE 13052023.jpg — All smiles for the Army women after their 67-5 victory over the Navy (Picture: Alligin Photography).

In the women's game, the Army continued to carry over their dominance in this fixture in only their second-ever meeting at Twickenham Stadium.

Four tries by Bombardier Bethan Dainton and a hat-trick by Private Courtney Pursglove helped the Army to a 67-5 victory over the Navy.

The Navy women won't walk away from this game discouraged after a try by Lieutenant Olivia Critchley-Peddle ended the navy blues' 10-year wait for a try against the Army.