Rugby Union

Rugby Union is a popular and dynamic sport at Oxford Brookes, known for its emphasis on teamwork, strategy and physicality.

Our Men's and Women's Rugby Union Clubs welcome players of all abilities, offering numerous opportunities to compete at various levels or simply enjoy the game for fun. All teams train and play their matches at Oxford Harlequins Rugby Club.

Men's Rugby Union Teams

Oxford Brookes has 3 Men's Rugby Union Teams competing in various Midlands leagues within the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) framework.

Women's Rugby Union Team

Oxford Brookes has 1 Women’s Rugby Union Team that competes in a Midlands league within the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS).

How to get involved

There are a few easy ways to connect with us:

Men's Rugby Union, Instagram: @oburfcmen
Men’s Club Email: rugby-union-men@brookes.ac.uk
Women's Rugby Union, Instagram: @oburfcwomen
Women’s Club Email: rugby-union-women@brookes.ac.uk

You can also meet us, along with nearly 40 other student sports clubs, at the Sport & Active Wellness Fair on the Thursday of Freshers' Week. It's a great opportunity to meet the committee, ask questions and find out more about the club.

Following the Fair, we'll be running taster sessions and/or team trials.

Can't make the Fair? No problem, just get in touch via Instagram or email and we'll help you get started.

Women's Rugby Club at the 2021 Sports Fair

Club Memberships

To join this sports club, you'll need to purchase a club membership. A valid club membership is required to participate in training sessions, competitions and other club activities.

Choosing your membership

Each Oxford Brookes student sports club sets its own membership options and prices based on the activities, facilities and opportunities it offers. Many clubs provide different membership types to suit a range of participation levels, for example:

Competitive memberships
Development/intramural memberships
Recreational or social memberships

Please visit the Brookes Sport Online Shop to view the memberships available for the club you wish to join.

Club memberships are purchased on a per-club basis, so if you would like to join more than one sports club, you will need to purchase a membership for each club.

Need help choosing?

If you're unsure which membership is right for you, please speak to a member of the club committee or contact the club Treasurer before making your purchase. Refunds are only available in limited circumstances, so please ensure you select the correct membership before completing your order.

View the Sport & Active Wellness Club Membership Refund Policy →

What's included?

What is included will vary between clubs and membership types, but may include:

Training sessions
Facility hire
Coaching
Entry into BUCS and local competitions (where applicable)
Access to club activities and events

All Student Sports Club memberships also include:

The Brookes Sport Affiliation Fee (£20), which includes your personal accident insurance.
Complimentary access to the Student Move programme. Details about Student Move and how to activate your access can be found on the Student Move webpage.
Acceptance of the relevant Sport & Active Wellness terms, conditions and policies during the membership purchase process.

Please refer to the membership description for your chosen membership on the Brookes Sport Online Shop for full details of what is included, or contact the club directly if you have any questions.

Financial support

We believe that financial circumstances should never be a barrier to taking part in student sport.

Students who receive an eligible Oxford Brookes bursary may be eligible for financial support towards the cost of a club membership through the Sport & Active Wellness Bursary Support scheme.

Find out more about Sport & Active Wellness Bursary Support →