DUWRFC was founded in 1984. It is now the largest university women's rugby programme in the UK. Our most successful thus far was the 2018/19 season, with both the 1st and 2nd XV winning their leagues, unbeaten, and the 1st XV playing in the National Final at Twickenham. Also winning the WNL in 2022.

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DUWRFC is proud in its commitment to academic achievement and rugby excellence, providing students with top class degrees as well as elite rugby training. All players receive twice-weekly skills training and strength and conditioning.

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DUWRFC has a strong sevens programme, playing at the BUCS national tournaments, St Andrew's Sevens, Krakow Sevens and Algarve Sevens, where they face national teams such as Hong Kong. DUWRFC has now created a new sevens team to rival all others - Durham Chimera. This soon will become an invite only team for current students and alumni.

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DUWRFC takes raw talent and develops it into maturity with quality coaching, primal workouts and a true love of the sport. Teamwork, family ethos, sportsmanship - these are the hallmarks of DUWRFC.

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