Old Blues RFC
| Full name | Old Blues Rugby Football Club | |
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| Union | Surrey RFU | |
| Founded | 1873 | |
| Location | Motspur Park, Merton, London | |
| Ground(s) | Dornan Fields | |
| President | Andrew "God" Cosedge | |
| Coach(es) | Buster White | |
| Captain(s) | Stephen Newmark | |
| League(s) | Surrey 2 | |
| 2017-18 | Relegated from Surrey 1 (10th) | |
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Founded in 1873, Old Blues RFC is one of the world's oldest rugby union clubs. As of the 18/19 season the 1st XV competes in RFU Surrey 3 following their relegation from Surrey 1 and the 2nd XV competes in Surrey Combination 1 North. Both sides play home matches in Motspur Park, South West London.
History
Originally composed of former pupils of Christ's Hospital (known as "Old Blues"), Old Blues Rugby was founded two years after the Rugby Football Union itself and the year after the very first Oxford University vs. Cambridge University Varsity Match was played. This makes the Club one of the oldest clubs in the World. The first match was played in November 1873 against the Christ's Hospital 1st XV, on a field in Palmer's Green. The School Won.
The club is now open to all comers welcoming players from all over London and Surrey operating two senior teams during the season and a Vets (35+) team on select weekends. During the off season the club tours annually and enters several 7's tournaments in the Surrey and South London area.
Training on Wednesdays 19:30 - 21:00 lead by Head Coach Buster White.
Club honours
- Surrey 3 champions: 2008-09
- Surrey Bowl winners: 2009
- Surrey 2 champions (2): 2009-10, 2016-17