Oakham Rugby Club
Oakham Rugby Football Club was formed at a meeting called by several masters from Oakham School on January 19th 1923.
Headquarters were at the Crown Hotel and players changed in some farm buildings at Barleythorpe where bathing facilities were a cattle trough, 3 six foot tin baths and a boiler. Matches were played in a field at Barleythorpe.
First game in September 1923 was against a Stoneygate side, result Oakham 33, Stoneygate 0!
No games were played during the War years of 1939 to 1945 and during 1945 to 1950 Melton and Oakham players formed a combined team.
v Oakham resumed in September 1950 with headquarters at the Railway Inn in Station Road and played on the Old Agricultural Showground (opposite side of road to our present site).
Oakham fielded a 2nd XV for the first time in 1955.
The club moved to the present Agricultural Showground in 1966 and built their first Clubhouse at a cost of £1,700. An extension was added and improvements made in 1975 at a cost of £3,000.
The Mini section was formed in 1978 and has continued to grow to its present size of over 100 members.
A new Clubhouse and improved facilities opened in 1992.
The ladies section formed 1994/1995 and was promoted after a successful 1999/2000 season.
Recently the under 16's had a spectacular 43-3 win against Stamford, Well done lads!
The club are also huge supporters of the England team and even though England are unfortunately out of RWC, Oakham show great pride and support for the players.
The Oakham blazer
Perry recently had the opportunity to work with the Oakham committee in the creation of a representative Club blazer. The chosen design featured black, gold and white stripes with a complimentary gold lining and embroidered crest.
Oakham Blazer design
Oakham Crest
Oakham lining
For any club blazer enquiries please contact info@perryclub.co.uk or call 01132389525 directly.
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