Rugby Union
The Intramural Rugby Union programme at Newcastle is one of the largest of its kind in University Sport.
Where and when
The season runs from October to June. All fixtures are played midweek, mainly on Wednesdays from 14:00 onwards, with one Tuesday evening game per week at our city pitches at Cochrane Park and Heaton.
League and cup competition format
Each team plays each other once in a league format before the league splits in two to form the Championship and Plate with teams playing each other once more in their qualified league to crown the overall league champions.
A cup competition runs alongside the league campaign, as well as a 10s tournament as a curtain raiser to the league and 7s tournament to conclude the season. This gives your team extra opportunities to claim some silverware and an intramural title.
At the end of the season, league, cup, 10s and 7s champions come away with a shiny crystal trophy and winners medals, as well as a place in Intramural history.
Northumberland Rugby Football Union
At Newcastle University we have a strong partnership with Northumberland Rugby Football Union. All teams are affiliated to NRFU with qualified referees assigned to every game. If you are interested in becoming a referee please contact us for more information.
Looking to join a team?
Teams will run pre-seasons, open training sessions and trials in Freshers Week and early October- all new players looking for a team should contact the captains directly via the contacts tab listed below. It is still possible to join a team once the season has started, you should contact the captain to discuss if a team has space for additional players.
Find out more
For more information on Rugby Union, contact:
Tom Brearley, Intramural Sport Officer
Telephone: 0191 208 8548
Email: tom.brearley@newcastle.ac.uk
Captains Contact Details 2023/24
| Agrics 1 | Jamie Dibble | j.dibble2@newcastle.ac.uk | 07895 769635 |
| Agrics 2 | Noah Harling | n.harling2@newcastle.ac.uk | 07938 104 360 |
| Armstrong | |||
| Cheeky Ladies | Freddie Schofield | f.schofield2@newcastle.ac.uk | |
| Engines | Ben Hampden Smith | B.Hampden-Smith2@newcastle.ac.uk | 07365 804 315 |
| Dafydd Davies | d.davies6@newcastle.ac.uk | 07484 923 620 | |
| Law Blacks | Finn Lynch | f.lynch3@newcastle.ac.uk | 07443 536 934 |
| Medics 1 | Felix Arp-Petersen | F.arp-petersen2@newcastle.ac.uk | 07754 401 948 |
| Medics 2 | Felix Arp-Petersen | F.arp-petersen2@newcastle.ac.uk | 07754 401 948 |
2023 - 24 Season
Registration for the Intramural Rugby Union league will open in August 2023.
Registration operates on a first come first served basis with space for 8 teams. The registration fee is:
• £150 per team
To secure a place in the 2023/24 league please email denis.murphy@newcastle.ac.uk
League fixtures will start week commencing Monday 9 October 2023
To participate in the league, all players must be Sports & Fitness Centre Members (Sport or Sport & Fitness)
New players should contact our teams directly for information on training and trials.
Contact
Denis Murphy
Participation & Fitness Manager
Email: denis.murphy@newcastle.ac.uk
Intramural Rugby at Newcastle University is played on an extensive portfolio of outdoor sports grounds which provide excellent venues for Intramural training and matches throughout the season.
Cochrane Park Sports Ground
Etherstone Avenue
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7JX
3 rugby pitches on 3G
1 rugby pitch on grass
Heaton Sports Ground
Cartington Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5QQ
2 rugby pitches on grass
As captain of an Intramural Rugby Union team, you are expected to manage and co-ordinate the following team responsibilities.
Registration
- Complete the relevant Sport & Fitness Centre registration forms.
- Pay the £150 league registration fee.
Pre-season
- Attend the organsied captain’s meeting - detials will be emailed to team captains at the strt of term.
- Submit your squad list to Participation & Fitness Manager (Denis Murphy) before your first league fixture. Failure to do this will result in a £25 fine.
- Ensure all your squad members are Sport & Fitness Centre members (Sport or Sport & Fitness). Any non-members will be ineligible to play.
- Forward all your squad members a copy of the league rules.
Weekly duties
- Check the weekly e-mail for up to date information on venue, kick-off time, opposition, referee, or any changes.
- Ensure all players wear appropriate playing kit. Boots and gum shields are compulsory. All jewellery and facial piercing must be removed before the start of the game.
- Inform the Participation & Fitness Manager of all match results with 24 hours of the match ending. E-mail the result to denis.murphy@newcastle.ac.uk
- If any of your players are taken to hospital as a result of an incident in an Intramural fixture, you must inform the Participation & Fitness Manager, via phone or e-mail ASAP after the accident.
Under no circumstances should you field a player who is NOT a:
- Newcastle University Student or Staff
- Sport & Fitness Centre Member
This offence will incur:
- lose the game
- 3 point deduction, and
- £50 fine
Contact
Denis Murphy
Participation & Fitness Manager
Tel: 0191 208 5349
Email: denis.murphy@newcastle.ac.uk
All Intramural sports fixtures at outdoor grounds will have a designated first aider. Note: a first aider may be covering multiple games so you may need to check other pitches in order to locate them.
In the event that there is no first aider available due to them treating another player for e.g. teams should inform the grounds staff of any injury or illness who will provide first aid treatment.
If an injury or illness occurs during training or friendly match in which a first aider is not provided teams should inform our grounds staff who will provide first aid treatment.
If a member of your team leaves our outdoor sports grounds and their injury or illness deteriorates resulting in attendance at a hospital, urgent care centre or doctors then we require the captain to submit the Intramural Accident Report form. This should be emailed to the Participation & Fitness Manager or handed in at the University Sport & Fitness Centre ASAP after the incident.
Following any report of an illness or injury you will be contacted by the Participation & Fitness Manager to see if any further assistance or support can be provided during any phase of recovery.
For head and concussion injuries, a SCAT test is available from the University Physio in order to determine a timescale for your return to playing sport. Costs for this will be paid for by Sports Services.
Accident Report Form
Download the Intramural Accident Report for submission.
Contact
Denis Murphy
Participation & Fitness Manager
Tel: 0191 208 5349
Email: denis.murphy@newcastle.ac.uk
| YEAR | LEAGUE CHAMPIONS | CUP CHAMPIONS | 7s CHAMPIONS | 10s CHAMPIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005/06 | Agric 1 | Agric 1 | Cheeky Ladies | N/A |
| 2006/07 | Gorilla Tactics | Cheeky Ladies | Gorilla Tactics | N/A |
| 2007/08 | Cheeky Ladies | Agric 1 | Larrikins | N/A |
| 2008/09 | Engines | Cheeky Ladies | Southern Fairies | N/A |
| 2009/10 | Cheeky Ladies | Titans | Southern Fairies | N/A |
| 2010/11 | Titans | Titans | Southern Fairies | N/A |
| 2011/12 | Armstrong | Armstrong | New Uni 1sts | N/A |
| 2012/13 | Southern Fairies | Agric 1 | New Uni 1sts | N/A |
| 2013/14 | Cheeky Ladies | Agric 1 | Agric 1 | Agric 1 |
| 2014/15 | Agric 1 | Agric 1 | The Old Guard | Newcastle University Academy |
| 2015/16 | Cheeky Ladies | Agric 1 | Super Hands | Cheeky Ladies |
| 2016/17 | Cheeky Ladies | Cheeky Ladies | Super Hands | Cheeky Ladies |
| 2017/18 | Cheeky Ladies | Agrics 1 | Cheeky Ladies | Cheeky Ladies |
| 2018/19 | Agrics 1 | Cheeky Ladies | Cheeky Ladies | No Tournament |
| 2019/20 | Cheeky Ladies | Agrics 1 | Cheeky Ladies | No Tournament |
| 2020/21 | No League | No Cup | Armstrong | Armstrong |
*New Format Introduced*
| YEAR | CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS | PLATE WINNERS | CUP CHAMPIONS | 7s CHAMPIONS | 10s CHAMPIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Cheeky Ladies | Titan Medics | Cheeky Ladies | Armstrong | Cheeky Ladies |
| 2022/23 | Law Blacks | Medics 1 | Law Blacks | Armstrong | Cheeky Ladies |
| 2023/24 |