RAF calling on spirit of 2018 winners in Inter Service decider against British Army

It's been six years since the Royal Air Force were crowned Inter Service men's champions, but could they break that rut when they take on the British Army at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester?

In preparation for the fixture, the team have been training on a similar type of pitch at Stourbridge Rugby Club and have their sights set on defeating the Army to win the trophy.

"We've got a massive opportunity to go and win the Inter Service this year and put 2024 in the history books," said team captain Flying Officer Alex Stanley.

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The Air Force, who were narrowly beaten by the Royal Navy in Plymouth, have been boosted with the news that Bath star Corporal Josh McNally will be available for both of this year's matches.

Cpl McNally was a title-winner in 2018 and hopes to bring his triumphant experience to a new generation.

"Winning the IS [Inter Service] is still one of my greatest achievement," said Cpl McNally, who won an England cap against the USA in 2021.

"It was a real achievement from where we'd been and I think we're so close to that. This group is so close to that."

You can watch both the men's and women's RAF v Army Inter Service rugby union clashes live on Forces News on Saturday - find out more here.