Oxford R.F.C.
Full name | Oxford Rugby Football Club | |
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Union | Oxfordshire RFU | |
Founded | 1909 | |
Location | Oxford, Oxfordshire, England | |
Ground(s) | North Hinksey Park, North Hinksey Village | |
Chairman | John Brodley | |
President | Martin Walsh | |
Coach(es) | Dominic Matthews and Tom Wells | |
Captain(s) | Ben Reed 1st XV | |
League(s) | Counties 2 Tribute Berks/Bucks & Oxon North | |
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Official website | ||
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Oxford Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Oxford. The club was founded in 1909 as "Oxfordshire Nomads RUFC".[1]
History
The club was established in 1909 as "Oxfordshire Nomads RUFC".[1] The club wound up in 1919 after 18 members were killed in the World War I, but Oxfordshire recovered and were back to field two years later.[2] The club changed to "Oxford RFC" after a merger in 1948,[2] and moved to Southern Bypass, in 1951.[3]
During the seventies the club were known as Oxford City RFC and competed in the
Current situation
The club runs 2 Senior teams, and a Colts. The 1st XV currently play in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon 2 North which is towards the bottom (level 8 out of a possible 11) of the RFU League Pyramid. This is following demotion from BBO Premiership in the 2019/2020 season, and then unfortunately losing out on promotion to Oxford Quins 2nd XV in the 22/23 Season, and High Wycombe in the 23/24 Season.
Oxford RFC 1st XV regularly play against many other local 2nd and 3rd XV's as part of their league season (23/24 Season including: Banbury RFC 2nd XV, Tring RFC 2nd XV, Oxford Quins 3rd XV, Witney 2nd XV). Despite this, and rightfully so, Oxford RFC still approach each week with great enthusiasm and a positive rugby ethos. They play their home games at North Hinksey Park in North Hinksey Village. The club colours are Green, Black & Silver Hoops.[6]
Honors
- Oxfordshire RFU County Cup winners (11): 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
- Bucks/Oxon 1 champions: 2000–01
- Southern Counties Cup Winners 2017–18
- Berks/Bucks & Oxon 2 North Champions: 2021 - 2022
References
- ^ a b Oxford RFC history (archived, 8 Mar 2013)
- ^ a b RUGBY UNION: Oxford history worth a read by Ed Mezzetti on Oxford Mail, 19 Dec 2007
- ^ "Rugby Union in Oxford". Oxford Mail.
- ISBN 0362-00221-5.
- ^ "Rugby Union". ESPN.
- ^ "South West Rugby Union". South West Rugby.co.uk/.