Norwich Medics Rugby Football Club (NMRFC):
Norwich Medics RFC is a friendly & sociable club open to all levels of ability! Whether you’ve been playing rugby your entire life or have never picked up a rugby ball before, there’s no better time to start playing the wonderful game than now at Norwich Medical School.
Norwich Medics RFC was founded in 2004 by a group of medical students who fancied playing a bit of touch, and from that day the club has grown year upon year, with the Men’s 1st XV playing in Eastern Counties 2, the 2nd XV playing in Eastern Counties 3, as well as various 7’s tournaments locally. The last (full) season was exceptional for our Men’s teams with the 1st XV finishing 3rd in the league and ending the year’s success by winning at the North Walsham 7’s festival! Our Ladies team has progressed hugely from when they started, now playing regular matches against local teams and other medical schools. The majority of girls join the club having never played before, some even swapping their ballet shoes for rugby boots – a decision they have never regretted! We are open to all no matter age, ability or background – we are not just medics, many of our players are from other courses so it’s a great way to meet new people!
Norwich Medics RFC was founded in 2004 by a group of medical students who fancied playing a bit of touch, and from that day the club has grown year upon year, with the Men’s 1st XV playing in Eastern Counties 2, the 2nd XV playing in Eastern Counties 3, as well as various 7’s tournaments locally. The last (full) season was exceptional for our Men’s teams with the 1st XV finishing 3rd in the league and ending the year’s success by winning at the North Walsham 7’s festival! Our Ladies team has progressed hugely from when they started, now playing regular matches against local teams and other medical schools. The majority of girls join the club having never played before, some even swapping their ballet shoes for rugby boots – a decision they have never regretted! We are open to all no matter age, ability or background – we are not just medics, many of our players are from other courses so it’s a great way to meet new people!
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NMRFC is known not only for its fantastic performance on the pitch but also its top-class men’s, ladies’ and mixed socials throughout the year! The club has been responsible for the most infamous of all medic socials with an attendance of over 500?! The year culminates in our biggest event, the annual Chairman’s dinner, a chance to watch some champagne rugby, put on your suits and gowns and raise money for our two charities: Blue Skye thinking and The Norfolk Hospice.
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So, don’t worry if you’re new to the game, a lot of us have been in the same position. Whether you want to get fit and have fun at the same time, have a great time at uni and meet lots of other medics, doctors and health professionals, NMRFC is a great opportunity to get involved! We train every Wednesday at 6:30pm with matches on the weekends (Men’s play on Saturday, Ladies on Sunday). We also offer a social membership to those that don’t fancy playing but want to support the club and come along to socials. If you have any questions or would like to know more about Norwich Medics RFC, don’t hesitate to contact us at medicsrugby@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @norwichmedicsrfc.