The Greyhounds travel to local club side Witney RFC on Sunday afternoon for a quarter-final tie in the Oxfordshire knock-out Cup for a 2.30pm kick off. Last season the Hounds reached the Iffley Road final for the first time since 1979, but unfortunately lost out to a strong Chinnor side who retained the Trophy, so […]
Month: January 2014
Blues Go Down In Close Encounter with the Army
Jacob Taylor’s captaincy began in torrid conditions at Iffley Road on Wednesday evening as the Blues hosted the British Army. Despite the continual downfall of rain and soft surface, both sides endeavoured to play attractive and open rugby. The early stages of the contest saw both sides battle for territory and possession in the middle […]
Blues Squad to Play the Army
The Blues starting XV to face the Army at Iffley Road shows just two changes from the team who defeated the RAF at Iffley Road last Wednesday. In the forwards, second row Will Rowlands (Pembroke) returns following a start for London Wasps against London Irish at the weekend, allowing Fraser Heathcote (St Edmund Hall) to […]
Former Blue Tom Mitchell Named England 7’s Captain
Tom Mitchell (Kellogg) who played at fly-half for Oxford in the Victorious 2011 Varsity Match at Twickenham has been named as the new England 7’s Captain, his first time in charge was last weekend in Las Vegas where they won the Plate Competition beating Australia 26 points to 24 in the Final. They currently stand […]
Jacob Taylor Elected OURFC Captain
Following a marathon election on Friday night, lasting over 6 hours, Rhodes Scholar Jacob Taylor (Keble) was elected OURFC Captain for 2014 making him the sixth Australian to take the role since 2000. Following in the footsteps of John Carter, who lead the club for an unprecedented three years, will be no easy task but […]
Blues Clip Wings of the RAF in Impressive Victory
The Blues started 2014 in fine style with an impressive 36 points to 16 win over the RAF at Iffley Road on Wednesday night. After three weeks of incessant rain, it was surprising to see the pitch in such good condition, but the firm surface allied with a desire from both teams to run the […]
Blues Squad to face The RAF
Tonight at Iffley Road the Blues entertain the RAF in the first fixture of their journey towards Twickenham and the 2014 Varsity Match on Thursday 11th December. With John Carter retired, it is time for the experienced players to stand up and lead the group in a new journey and fortunately coach James Wade has […]
Message From Outgoing Captain John Carter
As the outgoing Captain, it gives me great pleasure to write one final message for the program. I have spent the last few years in a highly privileged position – that is, my involvement as a member of OURFC. This Club is blessed with a magnetic force that attracts truly wonderful players, management, staff, committee […]