Brief History of OCRFC Old
Coventrians RFC was founded in 1930 as the "Old Boys" of King Henry VIII School
, Coventry and played
its first game against Earlsdon winning 6-3. Post war activities commenced in 1946, the matches
being played on a rented pich near The Craven Arms at Binley, Coventry.
In 1959 Old Coventrians
moved into the Duncroft Avenue ground which was leased from Bablake School.
For the first time we had our own clubhouse which became noted for a friendly
atmosphere and good hospitality. In 1985 the club took up residence at
its current location in Tile Hill Lane with the purchase and development of the
former Renold Chain sports ground. The new club was officially opened by Dickie
Jeeps on 14th April 1985. The ground has since been enlarged with the purchase
of the former Co-op sports ground so that we now have 3 rugby
pitches, one with top class floodlights. At the end of 2004 the clubhouse was extended
to provide a separate players dining area and an additional function room. In
addition to the primary sport of rugby football, the club supports crown &
flat green bowling with the newly-laid greens opened in 2005.
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