In October 2008, the ERFU was founded by the four existing Egyptian rugby clubs: the Alexandria Caesars, the Alexandria Gladiators, the American University in Cairo (AUC) and the Cairo Rugby Club. The ERFU was rapidly recognized by the international rugby community and is already a member of the African Rugby Confederation (CAR).
The ERFU aims to develop the game of rugby and its values at all levels throughout Egypt. It organizes the 2008/2009 Egyptian Rugby Championship and is building the foundations of the national team.