Rugby Union

Melbourne University Rugby Football Club (MURFC) is a foundation Club of the Victorian Rugby Union.

It has participated in the Victorian Premier Division since 1909. Our coaching group provides players with a first-class rugby framework, offering all players a pathway to higher grades of rugby. If you demonstrate talent you will progress through the grades and be released for representative duties if selected.

Membership

How does it work?

Development of players off-the-field, academically and professionally, is an important part of the club's philosophy. The club's home is Bren's Pavilion, on MacArthur Road, just North of the University. The club offers a number of rugby scholarships to assist in the educational and career development of MURFC rugby players. Applicants must be studying at Melbourne University or any other post-secondary institution. Development of players off-the-field, academically and professionally, is an important part of the club's philosophy. The club's home is Bren's Pavilion, on MacArthur Road, just north of the University. The club offers a number of rugby scholarships to assist in the educational and career development of MURFC rugby players. Applicants must be studying at Melbourne University or any other post-secondary institution.

How do I join?

For further info go to the Rugby website or contact Club General Manager Crystal Mayes on crystal.mayes@unimelb.edu.au or 0478 453 899


Interested in joining our club? Let us know!



Intervarsity

For Information on Rugby 7's Intervarsity opportunities, please visit our Intervarsity Page.

Training times

The season runs from April to September. Pre-season training has commenced and is conducted on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6.30pm - 8.30 pm. For information on playing and training times please visit melbourneunirugby.com.au. All are welcome at training, including after the season is underway - just turn up with your boots.

Competition details

The Club fields teams in the Victorian Rugby Union Premier Division competitions (1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV, Colts, and a "Gents" XV). Games are generally on a Saturday afternoon. The season draw and results are available at https://vic.rugby/

The Club also sends a 7's team to the annual Uni Nationals, see Intervarsity section above.

Club contacts

Adrian Garvey
President

Nick Derera
Vice President
0407 092 515

Supporting the Rugby Club

There are a number of ways that a financial contribution can be made to support the Rugby Club.

Donations to the Club cannot be used for purposes other than those intended by the benefactor.

See below for more information on each of the categories below to support:

Further information