Rugby

Old Whitgiftian Rugby Football Club (OWRFC)

The Old Whitgiftian Rugby Football Club is a welcoming community club that invites players of all abilities to join. Spectators are always welcome to come and support the teams. To play rugby for OWRFC, membership with Whitgift Sports Club is required, offering access to exclusive benefits such as discounted bar prices and reduced rates for hiring club facilities. For more details and membership information, please visit the Membership section.

The OWRFC 1st XV currently competes in Surrey 1. You can view their latest results and standings by clicking here.

The 2nd XV (Wanderers) play in Surrey Conference South. Their results and standings can be found here.

Match Details

Matches take place at the clubhouse on Saturday afternoons from mid-September to mid-April. Kick-off times vary throughout the season:

- 3 PM (September, October, March, April)

- 2:30 PM (November, February)

- 2:15 PM (December, January)

For Saturdays when England home international matches occur, kick-off will be at 11 AM. The club is based in South Croydon and boasts excellent facilities, including a state-of-the-art floodlit training area.

The main OWRFC website provides comprehensive information, including fixtures, results, match reports, photos, announcements, and contact details for club officials.

Players Wanted for the 2023/24 Season

OWRFC is seeking players of all abilities. Training sessions take place every Tuesday. Interested players can contact Club Captain Andreas Dracoulis at dracnam@gmail.com.

Junior Rugby

Over 200 boys and girls aged 6 to 16 participate in Junior Rugby, held on Sunday mornings during the season. Parents are encouraged to support the teams during competitions and enjoy the clubhouse facilities. Junior Rugby membership also includes Parent Associate Social membership of Whitgift Sports Club. For more information about junior rugby, please contact the Head Coach or visit the Whitgiftian Junior Rugby website.