The School of Engineering RFC is a social rugby team of more than 90 active members. Around half are students in the College of Engineering and Physical sciences, over the last few years the Club has grown to welcome anyone from any course across the University. We regularly play other local university and club sides, including Mosely, Harborne and even Rolls-Royce. Closer to home we hold annual matches against both the University’s 2nd and 3rd XV, and the Med School’s 1st and 2nd XV, along with a very popular game and social with “Old Boys” who’ve graduated from the Uni.
We’re a tight-knit group with a strong inclusive ethos, welcoming all abilities from those who are seasoned played to anyone who’s not picked up a rugby ball. We have two permanent teams who compete weekly, and a casual team, training twice a week with an added fitness session. We’re really proud of our Club and our community’s so strong we’re the only College club to have won “Sports Team of the Year” at the EPS Societies’ Awards twice!
If you’re interested in joining, take a look at our website, e-mail us on uobengineersrfc@gmail.com or follow uobengineersrfc on Instagram and Twitter.
EPS Societies' Awards Won:
- Sports Team of the Year 2015/16
- Sports Personality of the Year 2017, Matthew Soanes
- Sports Team of the Year 2017/18
- Sports Team of the Year 2020/21
- Description
- A triumphant year for Engineering RFC with even more wins under their belt as well as a new alliance to tackle their rivals, UBRFC. Samraj lets us in on what makes Engineering RFC the 'best club in the world'!
- Date:
- 12/07/2021
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- Needless to say, this term and year as a whole haven't gone as anyone of us would've hoped. But that hasn't stopped the School of Engineering RFC from making the most of it! Their Chair, Samraj tells us more.
- Date:
- 17/12/2020
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- Our student groups are so unique that we have our own Fair so you can meet them! In the week of 12-16 October we introduced you to our incredible student groups with the first Virtual Fair. Watch the recordings here.
- Date:
- 22/10/2020
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- The start of second term saw the Engineering 1st XV begin their run of games at our new home ground Avery Fields. Club Captain Pat Dore tells us more.
- Date:
- 03/06/2020
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- It's been a very busy term for the Club but without doubt our most successful as we continue to improve both on the pitch and off it as we increase the events we organise and opportunities we provide to our players.
- Date:
- 17/12/2019
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- The School of Engineering RFC had an amazing year strengthening their two teams, organising doubleheaders, their annual old boys fixture and their brand new black tie ball. Chairman Guy Grimwood shares more with us.
- Date:
- 29/03/2019
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- This semester has been exciting for the School of Engineering RFC: becoming more inclusive with an alumni and Rolls Royce game to come next term! Club Chairman Guy Grimwood and Captain Alex Claxton tell us more.
- Date:
- 21/12/2018
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- The 2017/18 season has been a successful one for the School of Engineering RFC with the whole Club building on the hard work of last year, 45 returning players and 30 new members. Club Chairman James Twist tells us more.
- Date:
- 12/04/2018
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- The School of Engineering Rugby Club has had one of the most successful years ever in our history with a massive 72 members and an atmosphere that cannot be bettered. Chairman James O'Neill tells us more.
- Date:
- 07/04/2017
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- In November, the School of Engineering RFC travelled to the University of Granada, Spain for our first international fixture. Club Chairman James O'Neill tells us more.
- Date:
- 21/12/2016