OURFC are delighted to announce that on Saturday 5th April, 1400 kick off, the Blues will host the Croatian National team (ranked 56th in the world) at Iffley Road. This will be the second fixture the Blues have played against International opposition in season 2013/14 after their narrow loss to Russia (ranked 19th in the […]
Month: March 2014
2014 Cuppers Update
The 2014 Cuppers Competition was badly affected by the bad weather in January and February and as such so only the Bowl Final was been played during Hilary Term with Balliol running out comfortable winners 35 points to nil over Magdalen, despite the latter enjoying home advantage. The remaining two finals will both be played […]
Virginia Military Institute Tour to Oxford
The Virginia Military Institute, USA enjoyed a good week in Oxford on their overseas tour to the UK last week, under the guidance of Coach Wayne Howe and Manager Col Looney with a party of 25 players. Due to the back-log of Cuppers fixtures they were unfortunately only able to pay one match against a […]
Blues Defeat Bristol in High Scoring Match
The Blues finished the term in style with a fine 33 points to 25 victory over Bristol at Iffley Road on Friday night. Bristol started much the stronger and opened the scoring with a try out wide after just 9 minutes from wing Ryan Edwards, who impressed all night with his direct running and nimble […]
Blues Squad To Face Bristol
The Blues are missing a number of key players for their final match of the Hilary Term against Bristol on Friday night at Iffley Road, kick off 7.30pm, but they are still fortunate enough to be able to name eight Blues in the starting XV including the powerful Varsity front row. Bristol are bringing a […]
OUWRFC Star On Total Rugby TV Show
OUWRFC appeared on Wednesday night’s ‘Total Rugby’ – the IRB’s magazine show televised weekly on Sky Sports. The coverage includes interviews with Captain Tatiana Cutts (Keble) and goal kicking centre Esther Gosling (St Hilda’s), as well as highlights from last Saturday’s victorious performance in the Varsity Match from Iffley Road. To view the footage, please […]
OUWRFC Enjoy Double Varsity Success
On a perfect day for rugby, OUWRFC were successful in both Varsity Matches at Iffley Road on Saturday afternoon – the second year running they have done the double, the Panthers overcoming the Tigers 29 points to 14 and the Blues edging home in a thriller 17 points to 12. With an early morning kick off, […]
Friday Night Rugby At Iffley Road – England Students v Wales Students
On Friday 7th March, OURFC are delighted to announce that Iffley Road will play host to the prestigious Student’s International Match between England and Wales. kick off at 7.30pm. Entrance is just £5 for adults and £2 for concessions (over 60’s, under 18’s, students & OURFC supporters club members). Please note there will be no […]