Oxford University Rowing Clubs is a federation of the Oxford University Boat Club (OUBC), the Oxford University Women's Boat Club (OUWBC), the Oxford University Lightweight Rowing Club (OULRC) and the Oxford University Women's Lightweight Rowing Club (OUWLRC). It responsible for organising inter-collegiate contests and overseeing the conduct of College rowing.
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