Welcome to Cardiff University RFC
Cardiff University delivers a comprehensive rugby programme providing players with the opportunity to develop their rugby talent while studying for their degree. Rugby is a focus sport at Cardiff University with a dedicated member of staff responsible for the management and delivery of the complete rugby programme.
This role is undertaken by Martyn Fowler, the Head of Rugby who is responsible for the development of rugby at Cardiff University.
All the aspects of Club life can be viewed on the sub pages on this site; Playing, Development, Social etc simply click on any of the subpages and enjoy. All font highlighted will lead to Images, Videos and documents outlining what we offer and in some instances what we have achieved;
The club currently runs four men's teams that compete in the BUC's Leagues, with the flagship of the club being the 1ST XV who compete in the BUCS Premier South League. The club also runs a ladies squad which is very much expanding and improving year on year.
Commitment to the Rugby Club can be tailored to meet an individuals academic or external rugby needs.
The highlights of the club calendar are the Annual Welsh Varsity Match, which again returns to the Millenium Stadium in May of 2012, The Hong Kong 10's, the USA tour and the fixtures with the Medics RFC.
The 2011/12 season promises to be another big year in the club, with 2 squads having been promoted to higher leagues last year they'll both be looking to stake a claim at solid places in this new territory.
Playing Eligibility:
Enrollment for sports club membership at Cardiff University takes place annually.
Any student registered at Cardiff University is eligible to join a Cardiff University Sports Club.
Membership of a Cardiff University Medics Sports Club is restricted to those students taking a course within a medical academic school.
For further information please contact the Athletic Union.
If you are interested in further information on the Rugby programme at Cardiff University, then please contact the Head of Rugby:
Martyn Fowler:
Email: FowlerM2@cardiff.ac.uk
Telephone: 029 20 781538.