Iffley Road rugby football ground
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Former namesThe New Football Ground
LocationIffley Road, Oxford, England
Coordinates51°44′41″N 1°14′31″W / 51.7446°N 1.2419°W
OwnerOxford University
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| Former names | The New Football Ground |
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| Location | Iffley Road, Oxford, England |
| Coordinates | 51°44′41″N 1°14′31″W / 51.7446°N 1.2419°W |
| Owner | Oxford University |
| Capacity | 5,500[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
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Iffley Road rugby football ground is a playing-field in Oxford, England. It is the home of Oxford University Rugby Football Club and between 2013 and 2016 was the home of semi-professional Oxford Rugby League. It is close to the Roger Bannister running track.
The land was originally bought in 1876 and was used as a cricket ground until Oxford University Cricket Club moved to the Parks in 1881.
Oxford Union RFC bought the field from Christ Church in the 1890s for £1,000. It was called the New Football Ground, and the cricket pavilion continued to be used by the new owners. Oxford University A.F.C. shared the facilities until they moved to a neighbouring field in 1921.
