Play for OURFC
Planning to apply to oxford?
If you are thinking about applying to Oxford and are interested in playing rugby here, including potentially representing one of the six OURFC representative teams, this section of the website outlines what is involved and invites you to send us more information about your academic and rugby background.​
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OURFC Recruitment Assistance
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OURFC has a recruitment group, including both the Men’s & Women’s Captains, senior academics and other experienced committee members, organised to support potential players. We can offer guidance and advice on applications for courses, the chance to talk with current players, and also information on scholarship opportunities.
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If, having looked at information on courses, you would like advice on admission prospects please click the link above, giving our recruitment group information on your rugby and academic backgrounds. A member of the recruitment group will respond as soon as possible. All information will be confidential to that group.​​​​​
Eligibility to Play
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To play for an OURFC representative team you must be admitted as an undergraduate or postgraduate student on a University course, and be matriculated as a member of an Oxford college.
All courses are subject to strict admissions procedures with fixed deadlines (for undergraduate courses a year ahead of possible admission) and typically requiring extensive documentation. Admission is competitive, with unfortunately no special dispensations for athletes.
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Additional Guidance
If you would like to tackle the challenge of becoming one of Oxford’s scholar athletes please look first at the University’s admissions website https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions to see which course(s) may fit your qualifications and interests. Other key details will be the length, scheduling and cost of programmes.
oxford student?
If you are already a student at Oxford, or are starting this October (congratulations!), click the button below to register your interest in joining OURFC. Your details will be added to our mailing list, and you will be sent information in due course about training times and taster sessions. OURFC values development, and anyone who puts in time and effort to become a high-quality rugby player will have the opportunity to represent Oxford as a Blue, regardless of previous experience. Our Women*s teams are particularly keen to welcome athletes who are completely new to rugby: many of our Blues never played rugby before starting University, and we love providing opportunities for new players to develop and excel. Click below to get involved!