Oxford is gearing up for the arrival of its second Premiership opposition of the season in Harlequins, who return to Iffley road for another season. In this, the second instalment of Friday Night Lights for the Dark Blues, Iffley Road is expected to be packed out once again come 7:15pm on Friday 30th

By Milly Gladstone #436 The stadium was buzzing for the Blues’ first home game against Brunel 2s. With Red Bull and Pizza Hut taking over the Pavilion, the atmosphere was electric, and the Blues were ready to go, warming up in anticipation of what would be a brilliant game. The Blues charged through the tunnel and onto the pitch to receive the kick-off from Brunel. They put up a strong first battle, defending their territory with early breaks from Leila Wang-Gaouette and Anna

OURFC is proud to continue the strong links between Oxford and Richmond with this Saturday’s fixture, the fifth Ian Williams Memorial Match, commemorating the life of a Dark Blue stalwart, beloved by all, Blue #1188 Ian Williams.

Iffley’s turf is fresh, rough and ready for the Women*s Blues to make their first home runout of the season this Wednesday against Brunel 2s. A string of challenging away games has put our Blues through some intense preparations to face off against the London side. Following multiple long but spirited bus journeys home to Iffley, the Blues (and our various coach drivers) breathe a sigh of contentment as the promise of Wednesday floodlights and home soil draws near. Equally ex

Oxford University Rugby Football Club (OURFC) are delighted to announce a new partnership with The Oxford Wine Company for the 2026–2027 season. The partnership brings together two organisations with strong roots in Oxford and will see The Oxford Wine Company become an important part of the Club’s matchday hospitality, events and wider offering throughout the season. A multi-award-winning independent wine merchant, The Oxford Wine Company has been part of Oxford life for more

The Whippets made the short trip down to Henley RFC on the 10th of October to kick off OURFC’s 26/27 campaign. Warm ups and unit splits were led by Captain Dougie McWilliam who handled the forwards and halfback combination of Henry Williams and Roly Narayan Hull for the backs. The boys displayed an impressive amount of posession early doors, getting up to 14 points through powerful carries over the Henley try line, using weapons like Dom Crestani burrowing through the Henley

We are thrilled to announce the Michaelmas Women*s Blues Fixtures for the 26/27 season. Fresh off their Durham preseason tour and having travelled to Exeter last week for their first game of the season, Captain Mel Morley is working to prepare both new and old players as the Dark Blues embark on their journey into the 26/27 season of BUCS Premiership South. Week 0 – Exeter 2s Term began with an away game against the newly promoted Exeter 2s. Coming against a new team to the l

Friday 16th October, 7:15pm Iffley Road is stocking up on tiger food in preparation for the Men's Blues' season opener, as the Leicester Tigers come for tea in search of victory next Friday. After hosting 2,000 spectators for St. Edwards vs. Abingdon in September, week 1 of Michaelmas term opens the Oxford sporting calendar by welcoming to Iffley Road the first of various Prem Rugby sides to take on the Dark Blues this season, and welcoming back University students and Oxford

Oxford University Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Red Bull for the 2026/27 season, bringing together two organisations with a shared passion for sport, performance and creating unforgettable experiences. The partnership represents an exciting step forward for OURFC and will see Red Bull support the Club throughout the season, bringing activations and experiences to Iffley Road while working closely with OURFC to capture content ar

Oxford University Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with AlphaSights for the 2026/27 season. The partnership will connect AlphaSights with OURFC’s Men’s and Women’s players and the wider Oxford University community, creating opportunities for students to engage directly with the AlphaSights team and learn more about careers within the organisation. AlphaSights is a global leader in knowledge on-demand, connecting investors and business leaders wit

Before the term starts, both the Women's and Men's squads have been fortunate to pre-season tour. The Men's team headed south to France & Spain, thanks to the incredible hospitality of Pepper Advantage. Conversely, the Women's team went north to Durham to train with a former Blue and the Durham University Team. You can read more about these tours respectively by clicking the following links.

Alex Wilkinson starts as scrum-half for premiership club Harlequins F.C. OURFC are delighted to announce that Blue #404 and former captain Alex Wilkinson (affectionately known as Wilko) recently made her PWR debut after having been signed to the professional side of Harlequins F.C. While studying Economics & Management at Keble college, Wilko played Blues throughout her three years at Oxford and was an extremely dominant force to be reckoned with on the Dark Blue side. In her

Oxford University Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce a new official partnership with Leda Group, strengthening a long-standing relationship between the two organisations. Leda Group have been valued supporters of OURFC for a number of years, and the new partnership will see that relationship develop further throughout the 2026/27 season, with Leda supporting the club both on and off the field. A major part of the partnership will see Leda Group become the Main Marqu

Yesterday, OURFC's office staff had an great afternoon out where they were hosted by local Oxfordshire business Lamb Catering, for a tasting session to decide upon the menu for our Major Stanley's event on the 2nd December 2026. Technical Director Ed Snook and CB and RFU Coordinator Will Roddy tucking in! This year the office staff have expanded to six members for the 26/27 season, made up of Estelle Onwuka (Head of Operations), Ed Snook (Technical Director), Scott Hall (Head

This Thursday afternoon OURFC had the pleasure of hosting ALL4MND at Iffley Road for a well deserved pit stop during their gruelling 400 mile bike ride from Southampton to Ipswich. 26 cyclists, largely made up of players from Ipswich RFC, stopped off at the club for a welcome break of refreshments and a fitting OURFC welcome. ALL4MND is a charity venture fighting against Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND is a progressive neurological condition that causes degeneration of the m

Oxford University Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with St. Edward’s School, Oxford, bringing together two historic Oxford institutions through rugby, education and the development of young people. The partnership will build on the existing connection between St. Edward’s and OURFC, providing pupils and prospective students with opportunities to experience Oxford University, engage with OURFC players and staff, and gain a greater insight into com

On Friday 25th September 2026, St. Edwards School, Oxford (affectionately known as Teddy’s), and Abingdon School are enacting the newest chapter in an Oxfordshire Rugby rivalry, with Iffley Road as its backdrop. The hotly-anticipated fixture between the two kicks off at 6:45pm, and gates will open at 5:30. Last year’s fixture, in the opening round of the National Cup, resulted in a 40-15 win for Abingdon, so Teddy’s will be out for blood in what promises to be a fiery matchup

Oxford University Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce a new partnership with Chandlings Prep School, strengthening OURFC’s connections with schools across the local Oxfordshire community. The partnership will provide Chandlings pupils with opportunities to engage with Oxford University Rugby both at school and at Iffley Road, creating new experiences around rugby while introducing young players to the history and environment of OURFC. As part of the partnership, OURF

n.b Women* s Blues fixtures are being finalised and will be published in the coming weeks. We are thrilled to announce the Michaelmas Men's Blues Fixtures for the upcoming 26/27 season. While Reed Prinsep prepares his team for the pending season, Iffley Road prepares for seven bumper fixtures. Familiar foe, and friendly faces, this term showcases the best rugby talent, in Oxford and beyond. For tickets and more info, click on the following pictures Week 1 - Leicester Tigers

Building on the success of the inaugural Corporate Clash in 2025, OURFC once again opened the gates of Iffley Road to the local business community for an afternoon of touch rugby, networking, and in true British fashion, sweltering sunshine. Brining together six local businesses, the Corporate Clash 2026 welcomed corporate employees, students, and supporters alike in the name of rugby. The afternoon offered an opportunity to step away from the office, get onto the pitch and c