About Melbourne University RFC
Mebourne University Rugby Football Club is a well established club (since 1909) with strong support for new members, including beginners. We take our rugby seriously and we play to win, but we’re also here to have fun.
The club plays in the Victorian Premier Division. We field First, Second, Third, Fourth, Colts (U21) and “Gents” teams.
Our home ground in Parkville is centrally located and easily accessible from the university, the city and inner suburbs. We have fine club rooms with a bar, Foxtel and regular club house lunches.Map
The club has a strong coaching team that creates a learning environment suited to bringing the best out of new and emerging players. Coaches include Paul Webster (Head Coach), Wallabies Matt Cockbain, Dave Fiter, and Strenght & Conditioning Coach Stu Livingston.
Student members are eligible for the annual Australian University Games competition. Most past players would say this was the highlight of their rugby career.
During the summer the club runs a Touch Competition, for men and women on Wednesday evenings at the club’s home ground in Royal Park. There is also less formal pre-season touch on Wednesday nights during November and December at Royal Park.
Rugby Scholarships
Two $1,000 rugby scholarships will be offered for 2008. They are to assist in the educational and career development of MURFC rugby players. Applicants must be studying in 2008 at Melbourne University or any other post-secondary institution. If you are interested, download:
- detailed Scholarship information,
- application Form A for secondary students intending to commence post-secondary education in 2008, or
- application Form B for current Colts or Senior level players who will be post-secondary students in 2008.
Applications should be faxed to 03 9225 8680. For further information contact Campbell Thomson, Chairman Peter Hone Rugby Scholarship Fund, by email at thomson@aickin.com.au or by phone on 03 9225 8876 or 0413 028 686.
MUSA sports scholarships and grants are available to MU students. Applications close on 28 March. For more information and an application form, refer to the website http://www.sports.unimelb.edu.au/sport/scholarships_grants.html
The club has a proud history and we welcome new players and supporters to enjoy and contribute to its future.
