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Match Previews: Major Stanley's XV
Both Major Stanley's teams this year boast a mix of International experience, Championship performers and former Blues. Representing the Stanley's XV is huge honour and this year both the Women's and men's teams are looking to beat the Blues for the first time since the women's game became part of the history in 2019, on the 100th anniversary of the Major Stanley's game. Both teams boast former OURFC captains. In the men's side Tom Osborne (2022/23), Jack Glover (2023/24), Lo
Ian Kench
Dec 23 min read


Greyhounds v Welsh Accies moved from Iffley Road to University Parks
Due to the amount of rain, we have unfortunately had to move the match this afternoon from Iffley Road to University Parks with kick off still at 2pm: ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/GVm1dRkg2s2mKix36 ). Post match food will still be in the Pavilion after the match
Ian Kench
Nov 291 min read


Celebrating at Stanley’s: Ces Shaw and the 1975 Varsity Match Squad 50 Years On
The 103rd Major Stanley’s will kick-off the festive period on Wednesday 3 rd of December at Iffley Road. Major Stanley’s inaugural match took place in 1919 in honour of Major RV Stanley, an Oxford local who took an interest in OURFC, becoming the club’s representative on the RFU committee from 1907 to 1923. Stanley, known fondly as ‘Uncle’ by those who knew him, made a lifelong commitment to the club and served as almost every role on the club committee. Before the Men*s and
Marged Williams
Nov 285 min read


Major Stanleys 2025
On Wednesday 3rd December the Oxfordshire community will descend on Iffley Road for the 2025 edition of the historic Major Stanley's fixture . The pre-game hospitality lunch has sold out, as has both East and West Stand seating. There are still a small number of Standing tickets available so get yours before the day is sold out! This year the event is a fitting nod to Major R V Stanley, also known as 'Uncle' , who has done so much for OURFC. Thank you to Horus , College & Cou
Ian Kench
Nov 272 min read


Kick off tonight brought forward to 6:45pm
Due to the forecasted freezing temperatures later tonight, we have taken the decision to move kick off forward to 6:45pm. Gates will open at 5:30pm and we advise getting to the ground early to ensure smooth entry into Iffley Road. There are no tickets available on the gate. Match day information: SCHEDULE 5:30pm: Gates open, bar open, food trucks begin serving. • We strongly recommend that you arrive early to ensure you are seated for kick off. Last year abo
Ian Kench
Nov 212 min read


Oxford University Rugby Football Club are delighted to announce College & County as the official shirt sponsor of the Women’s Major Stanley’s team for the 2025–2026 season.
College & County are OURFC’s longest-standing partner, proudly supporting the club for over 15 years. Throughout this time, their commitment has gone far beyond sponsorship having played a pivotal role in helping the club grow, supporting both the Major Stanley’s event and OURFC’s wider community and alumni engagement. This partnership represents a genuine and lasting relationship built on shared values of professionalism, integrity, and community spirit. Scott Hall, Head of
Scott Hall
Nov 181 min read


BATTLE FOR THE CITY IS BACK!
Battle for the City returns! On Friday 21 st November local bragging rights are put on the line as OURFC Men*s Blues take on OBURFC Men’s 1XV in an epic Friday Night Lights at Iffley Road. The most anticipated match of term kicks-off at 7:15pm and tickets are available here. The last Battle for the City saw both teams battling torrential rain as well as each other on a cold February night. Despite temperamental weather conditions the OURFC Men*s Blues took a comfortable vict
Marged Williams
Nov 182 min read


MATCH REPORT: WOMEN*S BLUES VS SWANSEA
[Written by Izzy Hedges, Mansfield College] After a tough battle against Hartpury 2s last week, the Women*s Blues returned to Iffley road with energy, resilience and physicality, ready to take on Swansea. There was an electric atmosphere both on and off the pitch with the Blues dominating Swansea and coming away with a 45 – 0 win. The match began with intensity seen in the dominant tackles sending Swansea back into their own half. A dropped ball by Swansea was quickly picked
Marged Williams
Nov 143 min read


Oxford University Rugby Football Club are delighted to announce a partnership with RWK Goodman as one of our Major Stanley’s Sponsors for the 2025 event.
rwk goodman are proud supporters of OURFC, and their backing of our 103rd Major Stanley’s event plays a key role in helping us grow what has become one of Oxford’s biggest winter sporting and social occasion. Scott Hall, Head of Partnerships at OURFC, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Simon and the rwk goodman team as partners of OURFC this season. rwk goodman are a firm that stand for professionalism, integrity, and community impact which are values that align perfectly w
Scott Hall
Nov 142 min read
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