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From our blog
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FUNCTION VENUE
If you are looking for somewhere to hold a function, then the University Clubrooms could be the place for you. It’s a large single story venue with room for up to 150 guests that can be broken up into numerous areas. It is situated in Upper Riccarton, amongst the Ilam Fields, so there are no…
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Join the UCRFC Coaching & Management Team in 2026
The University of Canterbury Rugby Football Club (UCRFC) is now inviting expressions of interest from passionate and committed individuals who want to be part of our coaching and management teams for the 2026 season. Whether you’re an experienced head coach, an aspiring assistant or positional coach, or someone with a knack for leadership and logistics in…
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AGM ANNOUNCEMENT (UPDATED)
The University of Canterbury Rugby Football Club will now be holding its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Monday 14 July 2025 at 6pm, at the clubrooms. Please note the revised date for this meeting. An updated agenda is provided below, along with the minutes from the 2024 AGM and the Club’s Strategic Plan. Motions for the…
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NEW ZEALAND UNDER 20’S
A massive congratulations to our three representatives in the New Zealand Under 20s team to tour of Australia for the Rugby Championship and, if selected again, the World Rugby U20 Championship. Cooper Roberts: (Centre/Wing) Ex Marlborough Boys College, Cooper has already played for NZ U18’s Barbarians and NZ Universities. Xavier Treacy: (Lock) Ex St Kevins…
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CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT NOW
Rugby Xplorer is the new system for registering to play rugby in 2025. NZR has moved on from Sporty to Rugby Xplorer which is a rugby specific digital platform designed to improve member experience. All players will need to create a player profile, which will stay with them as they move through all stages of…
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PRE-SEASON 2025
Our pre-season will start on 3rd February and is open to anyone looking to play at UC this season, colts, premier or women. We’ll be operating from field 1, Ilam Fields, at 6.00pm. If you don’t arrive in town until the halls open, that’s OK. We’ll see you when you get to Christchurch and are…
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SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL
After only 8 appearances and scoring 5 tries for Saracens (UK), after leaving in 2024, Fergus Burke has been named in the Scotland International squad to challenge for the Six Nations. Fergus qualifies for Scotland through his Glasgow born grand-father, meaning he was immediately available for selection. With options to join England also, he has…
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RUGBY MANIA – 1ST MARCH
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any bigger…. Rugby Mania comes along!Rugby Mania will bring together all Colts eligible players on one day to register, trial & celebrate together before the season starts. They’ll be Film crews, RedBull Reps, DJ’s & Pig’s on the spit to help entertain you throughout the day/night…. oh yeah……
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DIRECTOR OF RUGBY
UC Rugby would like to introduce Dan O’Brien, our new Director of Rugby. Dan has been our Premier Men’s rugby coach for the last three years. He now steps up into a new role of Director of Rugby, to support the development of coaches & players within our systems. He’ll be working across all areas…
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SE7ENS WINNERS!
Well the season just keeps giving. Another trophy in the cabinet. This time for our Premier Men Seven’s team. Congratulations to the team & management for taking out the Canterbury Seven’s title in style. After an unbeaten day one, where they took on Sydenham, New Brighton, Christchurch & Sumner, we moved into finals day on…
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