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Rugby League

Rugby League is a fast-paced, physical sport that emphasises strength, speed, and strategic teamwork.

Rugby League is known for its intensity and thrilling gameplay and it offers a unique challenge distinct from Rugby Union, making it an exciting choice for both newcomers and seasoned rugby players.

The Oxford Brookes Rugby League Club features a Men’s Team that competes in Tier 1 of the Southern Southern British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Leagues. Each academic year, they also face off against Oxford University in the much-anticipated Derby Day fixture.

The club welcomes players of all abilities and encourages those with a Rugby Union background to give Rugby League a try. The team is led by Head Coach, Joel Hopkins, a former Oxford Brookes Rugby League student-athlete who has been guiding the squad for several years. 

The club trains and plays out of Oxford Harlequins RFC.

Want to join?

You can reach out to the club directly on social media to find out more and get involved:

You can meet the Rugby League Club and all our Student Sports Clubs at the Sports Fair on Wednesday 18 September 2024, during Freshers Week at Brookes Sport, Headington.

Most clubs hold trials and taster sessions after the Sports Fair. If you miss the Sports Fair or want to join later in the year, feel free to contact the club directly via social media.  

In the meantime, stay updated or learn more about sport and active wellness at Oxford Brookes, by following us on Instagram (@BrookesSportOxford) or contacting the Student Sport Team at sport@brookes.ac.uk 

Rugby League Club at the 2022 Sports Fair
Rugby League Team

TEAMBrookes Membership Fees

The cost of joining any Student Sports Club is £160 for the 2024/25 academic year, which equates to approximately £6.15 per week of the sporting calendar. This fee is required for each Sports Club you compete for. This cost includes the essentials required to play your sport and access appropriate support.

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Exemptions and fee waivers

Those in receipt of a Brookes Bursary or International Hardship Award for 2024/25 are exempt from paying the £160. If this applies to you, please complete this application form and provide the required confirmation. 

Those selected as TEAMBrookes Sports Scholars are also waived of the requirement to make the £160 payment, as part of the performance support provided.

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