LONDON – Former co-captain of California rugby Eric Fry represented Oxford in their victory over Cambridge in the Varsity Match at Twickenham national stadium in London. The historical match has taken place annually since 1872, and Fry is the sixth Golden Bear to achieve the prestigious Varsity Blue distinction. Fry joins former U.S. internationals Derek Asbun, Jason Law, Gary Hein, Don James Jr. and Ray Lehner in the list of Bears to earn their Blues.
 
Fry's collegiate career as a Golden Bear took place from 2005-2010. He earned four All-American selections and four national championships under head coach Jack Clark, who remains at the helm of Cal rugby today.
 
Upon graduating from Cal with a degree in economics in 2010, Fry began his successful professional rugby career. He competed on the US National Team, appearing in three rugby world cups since 2011, and earning the second-most caps in the prop position in history right behind fellow Bear and former assistant coach Mike MacDonald. More recently, Fry has been competing internationally on various professional clubs before landing at Oxford to pursue his MBA and continue his rugby career.
 
In the match today, the 140th in history, Oxford narrowly defeated Cambridge 21-17. Fry appeared in the front row of the starting XV lineup.
 
"The legend of Eric Fry just continues to grow," Jack Clark said. "We're immensely proud of him."