[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

[Written by Beth Thomas, St Peter's College] Following a tough match against Surrey 1s last week, the Women*’s Blues came into their fifth BUCS match of the season determined to win. Despite the rainy conditions, the team put out a great performance against the Bath University side, coming away with a 24-12 win. The first 30 minutes saw solid defence from both teams, with neither side managing to break through. Lilla Berry eventually spotted a gap and broke the line, being ta

[Written by Mel Morley, St John's College] Having faced a tough start to the new BUCS season, the Women*’s Blues came into their third game of the campaign (and 2 nd at home) feeling optimistic: a week of focused training, including an infusion of world cup winning spirit from guest coach Maud Muir, had the squad raring to set things right, running out against Surrey 2s. A solid squad was bolstered by the return of Blue Emma Jones (2024) at fly-half who we were all delighted

[Written by Lilla Berry, Hertford College] Under the floodlights of Iffley Road, this Wednesday the Women’s Blues kicked off their...

Match day 0 saw a large trial squad make the bus journey to Richmond for the 4th Ian Williams Memorial Match , to kick off the 25/26...

Thank you to everyone who headed down to Iffley Road last Saturday to watch one of the four Cuppers finals. The atmosphere from the crowd was fantastic and the whole day was a true celebration of college rugby. As always, but particularly as we come to the end of the XVs season, we would like to thank the people who have made this year possible: the captains, referees, medical and grounds staff without whose hard work none of this would be possible. Particular thanks also to

The 2025 Blues Varsity Matches were quite the spectacle. This season closes with a final score of 4-2 to Oxford. Whippets - Win...

Written by Tamsin White (Magdalen) The Pumas Varsity match got off to a strong start, with our very own speedy Amelie Paterson (#12)...

Written by Ruby Hancox (St Anne's) Varsity day arrived bringing sunshine, excitement, and a team of eager and determined Panthers. The...

The OURFC Whippets demolished the Cambridge University Centurions by a historic margin of 50-12 at Iffley Road. The Whippets’ victory...

In a pulsating, see-sawing Varsity match, the OURFC Greyhounds were able to hold off a late Tab resistance to finally get over the line...

Wednesday evening saw the final run out for the Men’s Blues before The Varsity Match . This was the last chance for players to stick...

In a pulsating encounter at Iffley Road, the Royal Navy showed their class to emerge victorious in a back-and-forth battle, eventually...

The Oxford University Women*s Blues kicked off their final match before Varsity under the grey skies of Iffley Road, facing Birmingham in...

High off last match’s sweeping victory against the Tabs, the Panthers travelled to Northampton, eager to continue their winning streak in...

Written by Emilia Perry-Poletti The Oxford Women*s Blues were lucky enough to host the touring side from Paris, Sciences Po, in a...

Saturday night brought torrential wind and rain to Iffley road, along with over 2,000 Blues and Brookes fans, who, braving the adverse...

Oxford University RFC delivered a commanding performance under the Friday Night Lights at Iffley Road, overcoming a determined Rams...

Wednesday was a wonderful day to be a Dark Blue. Iffley Road was brimming with support as a crowd gathered to take on the big double...

Final score: Panthers 42 - Tabs 0 Zoe Gordon fending her way to the try line The first fixture of 2025 for Oxford’s Panthers was well...