ABOUT CUARFC
The Cambridge University Australian Rules Football Club (CUARFC) prides itself on fostering a strong and inclusive community for al players of varying skill level. Many of our players have never played before, and we welcome both Cambridge University students and nearby residents.
The history of Australian rules football in Cambridge dates back to the 1850s when Tom Wills, the cerator the sport, was a student at Cambridge University. Whilst studying here, he experienced the various forms of 'football' played in England. On returning to Australia, he then invented the rules of the game with the aim of keeping fit during the cricket off season! CUARFC was then founded in 1908, with the first Varsity game on 18th March 1911. No records exist of a further Varsity until 1921, when the game became a regular fixture. The first women's varsity was played in 2018, resulting in a draw.
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The pinnacle of the season is the annual Varsity match played by both the Men+Nonbinary and the Women+Nonbinary sides. Varsity games are a full 18/side for Men+NB or 16/side for Women+NB. During the Winter months, both teams compete in the 9/side National University League. We additionally regularly by competing against European countries in the Fitzpatric Cup and by organising an annual football trip.
Women + Non Binary
Men + Non Binary
Sponsors & Supporters
Our sponsors and supporters do so much to help CUARFC and we couldn't be more grateful. See our amazing sponsors below, along with our affiliated groups and causes that are close to our hearts.
