While obtaining his medical degree at the
University of Sydney, he joined the
University Rugby League team in 1925 and played a total of nine seasons with them between 1925 and 1933. He played second row in the
1926 Grand Final loss to
South Sydney. He later went on to captain the team during his later years as a player. He played 118 first grade games, scoring 24 tries and kicking 18 goals during his career. Ogg is the record appearance holder for the University club. He claimed five
Wooden Spoon's whilst at University as the club struggled on the field for a number of years. ==Post playing==