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England Rowing

Whether you’re looking to earn your first international vest at a Home International Rowing competition or have aspirations to compete at the first Commonwealth Games since 1986, representing England is a truly unique experience.

British Rowing is responsible for the selection of individuals and crews representing England only. Teams for Scotland and Wales are selected by Scottish Rowing and Welsh Rowing respectively. See section 3a British Rowing: Articles of Association
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Home International Rowing Regatta

The Home International Rowing Regatta (HIRR) is a historic annual competition dating back to 1962 seeing the four ‘Home Nations’ of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales compete. Every race counts towards combined team trophies for Junior Women, Junior Men, Senior Women and Senior Men.

A new racing format, announced in 2020, means rowers will have a minimum of two races, with the majority racing three times. Racing takes place over 2000m for all boat classes, with the 4x and 8+ racing a second time over 500m.

HIRR Information and Selection Policy

Home International Rowing Beach Sprints

The Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS) is a new event with the four ‘Home Nations’ of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales competing.

The event is building off the rich history of its sister event the Home International Rowing Regatta, which has seen many Olympians racing for their first international representation. The event is a great opportunity to gain experience in the Beach Sprint format if you have hopes to row for England at the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

HIRBS Information and Selection Policy

Commonwealth Games, 2026

For the first time in 40 years, rowing is set to return to the Commonwealth Games in 2026 with the introduction of Beach Sprints into the multi-sport competition.

England Rowing will be present. Keep an eye out for more information on how to represent England as well as development opportunities here in the future.

The England Rowing Collection from Crewroom

Show your support this summer with Official England Rowing Merchandise, exclusively from Crewroom.

A percentage of each sale goes directly back to help reduce the cost for Athletes and Coaches on England Rowing Teams!

The England Rowing Collection Link to Crewroom

Latest News

England wins all four trophies at the Home International Rowing Regatta for third year

On a cloudy but calm day on Saturday, 27 July 2024, at Strathclyde Park, Scotland, the England Rowing Team again retained the trophies for Junior Women, Junior Men's, Senior Women and Senior Men

England Team selected for the 2024 Home International Rowing Regatta

The Home International Rowing Regatta - between England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland - takes place on Saturday 27 July at Strathclyde Park, Scotland

Want to represent England?

Entries open on 17 June on BROE for the England Rowing trial on Saturday, 13 July at The National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottingham for Home International Rowing Regatta (HIRR) selection

England Rowing announce 2024 Selection Policies and new volunteer opportunity

The Selection Policies cover the 2024 Home International Rowing Regatta, for which an Assistant Team Manager is sought, and Home International Rowing Beach Sprints

Hosts Wales show stunning form to take Home International Rowing Beach Sprints trophy

On a beautiful summer day in Saundersfoot, Wales, the hosts took home the Beach Sprint trophy for the first time at the second Home International Rowing Beach Sprints (HIRBS)

2023 England Rowing Beach Sprint team announcement

The England Rowing Beach Sprint Team will field a full team of eight rowers from across England at the second Home International Rowing Beach Sprints in Saundersfoot, Wales on 9 September 2023

England retain all four trophies at the Home International Rowing Regatta 2023

On Saturday, 22 July, in calm if rather rainy conditions at Lough Rinn, County Leitrim, the England Rowing Team became the first nation to retain the Junior Women's, Junior Men's, Senior Women's and Senior Men's trophies at the HIRR

England Rowing Team announced for the 2023 Home International Rowing Regatta

The 2023 Home International Rowing Regatta takes place on Saturday, 22 July at Lough Rinn, Ireland

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