 Success in elite sport – within an academic environment Durham University Rugby Football Club is one of the oldest sporting clubs in the University, dating back to the foundation of the University in 1832, and has a proud tradition, with many successes in the UAU and BUSA competitions. Many international players have come through DURFC including England captains Phil de Glanville and Will Carling to name but a few. Since their separation from Newcastle in 1967, thirty-five Durham players have won international honours. In recent times Durham Alumni, Will Greenwood, Tim Stimpson, Duncan Hodge, David Walder and Charlie Hodgson have all represented their countries. Three Durham players have also captained England and five have played for the Lions. The University Club provides playing opportunities for four elite teams participating once a week and the Colleges Club field 28 distinctive teams on a weekly basis. Saturday fixtures include participating in a Student League. The 2nd and 3rd XVs consistently dominate their section of the BUSA competitions. |
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Ted Wood named Local Hero 2008Last week Club President Ted Wood was named overall Local Hero of 2008 as part of the Northern Echo’s award night to show appreciation for the outstanding men and women involved in grassroots sport in the North-East. READ MORE...Congratulations Mr ColwellSteve Colwell, long-time servant of Durham University RFC, has been appointed to the position of Manager of England Students (North). This appointment is just reward for the huge number of hours Steve has given over to the coaching of student rugby READ MORE...
Congratulations Mr Wood Club President Ted Wood was this week named as a finalist in the 2008 Northern Echo Local Hero Awards – in the Category of “Leading Light”. Read More...... Winning Wednesday (22nd October 08)All the teams recorded wins this week,with the 1st XV beating Leeds 1sts 65-24, 2nd XV crushing Manchester 3rds 112-5 and 3rd XV beating Manchester 2nds 24-21, for more details go to the fixtures page HERE.
Durham 3rd XV in 2008 BUSA Plate Final
DURFC Launch New Web SiteUniversity have today unveiled their new website, which they hope will become the interactive portal for players, alumni, and club supporters.....more
Durham Students to Tour France with England CountiesTwo members of DURFC, Alistair Simmie (St. Cuthberts) and Daniel Cooper (formerly St. Chads), have been called up to represent the England Counties XV in the inaugural FIRA/AER Festival to.....more
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