Oxford University RFC Announces three year Partnership with B4

Oxford University Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with B4, one of Oxfordshire’s leading business networks. This collaboration brings together sport, business, and community to create meaningful opportunities both on and off the field.

The partnership marks an exciting step forward for OURFC as the club continues to strengthen its position at the heart of Oxford’s business community, providing a platform for organisations to connect through high-quality events, matchday experiences, and shared initiatives.

Connecting Business Through Sport

Through the partnership, B4 and its members will gain access to OURFC full commercial and community platform, spanning events, matchdays, and meaningful business engagement opportunities.

This includes:

• Major Stanley’s – Oxford’s largest winter corporate networking event, welcoming 150 businesses

• Matchdays at Iffley Road – including high-profile Friday night fixtures against Premiership opposition, attracting crowds of 1,500–2,500

• Exclusive networking and hospitality experiences throughout the season, including pre-match events and partner activations

• Use of OURFC facilities for business events, meetings, and community initiatives

In addition, B4 will have opportunities to engage with selected OURFC events and initiatives across the year, supporting collaboration, visibility, and connection across both networks.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to leadership, excellence, and community impact, aligning two organisations that place strong emphasis on relationships and long-term value.

As part of the partnership, OURFC will become an active member of the B4 network, attending events and engaging with the Oxfordshire business community throughout the next three years.

OURFC will also support B4’s Raise campaign and the 323 Challenge, helping to drive awareness, participation, and fundraising for charities across Oxfordshire through the club’s platform, facilities, and network.

Creating Meaningful Opportunities

Beyond events, the partnership will provide a platform for businesses to engage with OURFC throughout the season from networking and hospitality to community initiatives and collaborative projects.

With access to B4’s network of over 300 businesses, combined with OURFC’s historic brand and growing commercial platform, the partnership is designed to deliver genuine, measurable value for all involved.

Scott Hall, Head of Partnerships at Oxford University RFC, said:

"We are really excited to be partnering with B4. They have built an outstanding business community across Oxfordshire, and this partnership allows us to bring that network into the heart of OURFC.

From Major Stanley’s to match days at Iffley Road, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for businesses to connect in a meaningful way. This is about building something long-term that delivers real value on both sides.”

Richard Rosser, CEO of B4, said:

"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Oxford University RFC as Platinum Members of B4 and to begin what we believe will be a highly rewarding partnership for both organisations. OURFC represents excellence, heritage and leadership values that resonate strongly with our network of business leaders. We look forward to creating opportunities for our members to connect with the club and support some exciting initiatives together over the coming years.”

About B4

B4 is a leading Oxfordshire business network, connecting over 300 organisations through events, content, and collaboration, with a focus on building strong and meaningful business relationships.

Find out more: B4 Network