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BREAKING THE LINE: HOW THE FIRST WOMEN'S VARSITY MATCH CAME TO BE
I spoke to the first Women’s Captain and Founder of OUWRFC, Heather Lawrence, where I learnt how the Women’s Varsity Match came to be.

Grace Gibson
Feb 28, 20257 min read


2025 OXFORD BLUES VARSITY CAPTAINS
With just over a week to go until the Big Day, we hope that you’ve already secured your tickets . If not, secure them now to support...

Grace Gibson
Feb 25, 20255 min read


R.M.Williams Becomes 2025 Varsity Matches Headline Sponsor
R.M.Williams has announced its role as the headline sponsor of the 2025 rugby Varsity Matches between Cambridge University and Oxford...

Ian Kench
Feb 25, 20253 min read


JAPAN U19S MATCH PREVIEW
The final match of this season is one for the history books as another international team comes to Iffley Road; the Japanese U19 team...

Grace Gibson
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Blues use 'Happy Feet' to win against Penguins
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...

Ian Kench
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Men's Blues v Navy Match Report
In a pulsating encounter at Iffley Road, the Royal Navy showed their class to emerge victorious in a back-and-forth battle, eventually...

Ian Kench
Feb 18, 20252 min read


BLUEMAN Vs PENGUINs
This year, the face-off between the Men*s Blues and the Penguins returns to its traditional spring calendar placement on Wednesday at...

Grace Gibson
Feb 17, 20252 min read


WOMEN*S BLUES V BIRMINGHAM (BUCS CUP)
The Oxford University Women*s Blues kicked off their final match before Varsity under the grey skies of Iffley Road, facing Birmingham in...

Grace Gibson
Feb 15, 20252 min read


PANTHERS AWAY V NORTHAMPTON, WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY
High off last match’s sweeping victory against the Tabs, the Panthers travelled to Northampton, eager to continue their winning streak in...

Grace Gibson
Feb 15, 20252 min read


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

Zed Nott
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Blues take Battle of the City, winning 45-8
Saturday night brought torrential wind and rain to Iffley road, along with over 2,000 Blues and Brookes fans, who, braving the adverse...

Ian Kench
Feb 10, 20254 min read


Blues Match previews for Wednesday 12th November (Navy & Birmingham)
After an incredible Saturday down at Iffley Road with over 2,000 spectators enjoying a day of local and international rugby, this...

Ian Kench
Feb 10, 20252 min read


LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL RIVALRIES AT IFFLEY ROAD
This Saturday 8th February, exactly one month before The Varsity Matches , Iffley Road will see Les Crunches and the Battle for the City....

Grace Gibson
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Men*s Blues v Rams RFC Match report
Oxford University RFC delivered a commanding performance under the Friday Night Lights at Iffley Road, overcoming a determined Rams...

Ian Kench
Feb 3, 20252 min read


Lynn Evans on The Varsity Matches
Lynn in the OURFC changing rooms in 2019, all photographs from Alex Mead's book 150 Years of Oxford University Rugby Football Club ...

Grace Gibson
Feb 3, 20253 min read


WATCH THE 6 NATIONS AT OURFC | Join the OURFC Fantasy League
OURFC is proud to be hosting viewings of many of this year’s Six Nations series, beginning this Friday with the opening match as France...

Ian Kench
Jan 29, 20253 min read


READING RAMS TO VISIT IFFLEY RD
In their second home game of 2025, the Men*s Blues will take on local, table topping National One team Rams on Friday 31st January at...

Ian Kench
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Major Stanley's 2025
Major Stanley's 2024 was a massive success, with around 700 sat down for a formal lunch in our marquee, and almost 1,000 more spectators...

Ian Kench
Jan 27, 20251 min read


WOMEN*S BLUES V CAMBRIDGE: Match report 22.1.25
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...

Ian Kench
Jan 24, 20253 min read


Panthers v Tigers Match Report 22.1.25
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...

Ian Kench
Jan 24, 20253 min read
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