The University of Oxford RFC was founded in 1869, fifteen months before the creation of the Rugby Football Union. The first Varsity Match was played in February 1872 in Oxford at 'The Parks', the following year the return game was played in Cambridge on Parker's Piece. In 1874 it was decided that the game be played on a neutral ground.
The University of Oxford RFC was established in 1869, fifteen months before the formation of the Rugby Football Union. The first Varsity Match took place in February 1872 at 'The Parks' in Oxford, and the following year, the return game was played on Parker's Piece in Cambridge. In 1874, it was decided that the match should be contested on neutral ground.