Originally the Royal Navy Rugby Union was run through a general committee which was chaired by the President with the Secretary undertaking the bulk of the administrative requirements. However in 1974 the committee structure was streamlined and the role of Chairman was introduced. John Jacobson was the first Chair of the Royal Navy Rugby Union.
| Year | Navy Rugby Chairman |
|---|---|
| 2022- | Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse OBE |
| 2021-2022 | Captain Roger Readwin Royal Navy |
| 2018-2021 | Captain Andy Kellett Royal Navy |
| 2014-2018 | Brigadier Ewen Murchison DSO MBE Royal Marines |
| 2011-2014 | Captain Chris Alcock OBE Royal Navy |
| 2009-2011 | Commodore Rob Thompson Royal Navy |
| 2006-2009 | Commodore Jim Patrick Royal Navy |
| 2004-2006 | Commodore Tim Harris Royal Navy |
| 2001-2004 | Commodore David Pond Royal Navy |
| 1998-2001 | Commodore Jeff Blackett Royal Navy |
| 1994-1998 | Lieutenant Colonel Roger Williams Royal Marines |
| 1991-1994 | Captain Tony Hallett Royal Navy |
| 1986-1991 | Rear Admiral Douglas Dow ADC |
| 1985-1986 | Captain Mike Pearey Royal Navy |
| 1982-1984 | Rear Admiral A Austin Lockyer MVO |
| 1980-82 | Captain John Jacobsen Royal Navy |
| 1976-80 | Rear Admiral Ted Horlick Royal Navy |
| 1974-76 | Captain John Jacobsen Royal Navy |