OURAA MAY NEWSLETTER Read on for a recap of a successful Varsity-Alumni weekend, pitch improvement projects, giving updates and end of season raves for the current Roses. This year’s Hall of Fame & Varsity-Alumni Weekend was dedicated as a memorial to Tim “Tarzan” Wilson, founder of the OU Rugby Club, who passed away earlier this … Read more
Dear OU Roses Alumni Association members, Varsity Alumni weekend is nearly here! The OURAA wishes the OU Roses the best of luck in their nationals qualifier next weekend–we’re proud of you and will beat you next year! Here are final details for VA weekend and a few other updates, including the Pitch Clean Up Day this … Read more
Dear OU Roses Alumni Association members,March is around the corner so please make plans to join us in Norman, especially as we honor the life of Tarzan. Read on for the latest: 1. Varsity Alumni Weekend–March 13-15Make plans to join the OU Rugby community in Norman this March for Varsity Alumni Weekend and to honor founder … Read more
Tarzan was one of the original three founders of the OURFC club in 1974. In 1975 he and Leah Ott formed the O.U. women’s team; later known as The Roses of Oklahoma RFC. He was an original coach along with Jon Woods. Throughout his time at OU, Tarzan was a vocal advocate for the women’s … Read more
Dear OU Roses Alumni Association members,Happy New Year. The OURAA has lots of activities planned for 2026 and needs your support. As always, share this newsletter and get involved. We’d love to have you. Read on to learn more about upcoming activities and ways you can support the Roses. 1. Varsity Alumni Weekend – March … Read more
Here is our schedule for 2026! Date Venue Time Home/Away Jan 31 UNT Denton, TX Feb 14 TX State San Marcos, TX Feb 28 LSU Mar 13-15 Varsity Alumni Weekend HOME Mar 28 Conference Championship Norman, OK
Our players need your help to keep the season running smoothly! From gear storage to travel costs, every contribution makes a difference. OURAA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 99-3506154), so your donations are tax-deductible. You can donate any amount via Venmo @OURAA to help us cover these essential expenses:
This past summer a team of dedicated ruggers completed an extensive renovation and remodel of the selector’s chambers. It was an undertaking that saw the foundation repaired, flooring and walls remodeled, painting, etc. The work also included taking ALL the trophies out of the trophy cases to be cleaned, repaired, and chronologically ordered. Wow! That’s … Read more
Here is our schedule for 2025! Date Venue Time Home/Away Sep 13 SNU (B) 10:00 AM HOME Sep 20 UTSA 11:00 AM AWAY Sep 27 Texas A&M 10:00 AM HOME Oct 18 UNT 10:00 AM HOME Oct 25 Texas St 10:00 AM AWAY Nov 1 LSU 10:00 AM Longview, TX* *Neutral venue – LeTourneau University.
Dear OU Roses Alumni Association members, It was great to see so many of you in Norman a few short weeks ago. We have some exciting updates and opportunities to share to help support the program. We hope you’ll read and share this newsletter with other Roses: 1. Varsity Alumni Weekend Recap – Thank You! … Read more