New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union
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The New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union (NSWSRU) is affiliated to the New South Wales Rugby Union
and runs the competition affectionately known as "Subbies" rugby. There are around 7500 players and 55 clubs competing across 6 divisions, making "Subbies" the largest centrally administered rugby competition in the world. NSWSRU is truly the grassroots of the game in Sydney.
The major trophy in "Subbies" is the Kentwell Cup
awarded to the first grade premiers of the first division competition. The NSWSRU selects representative sides to compete against Queensland Suburban, for the Barraclough Shield, and combined Australian Services.
The Kentwell Cup
was presented by W.H. Kentwell of the Mosman club in 1923 and is still presented to the first grade premiers in first division. The first winners of the Kentwell Cup out of a field of eight was Mosman. The most recent winners of the Kentwell Cup were Knox Old Boys Rugby Club in 2009. The Burke Cup was presented in 1923 by James A. Burke, a clubmate of Kentwell and is contested by second grade teams in first division. The Whiddon Cup was inaugurated in 1933 by Horace Whiddon of the Briars Club and is awarded to third grade premiers.
The competition became known as the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union in 1990. In 1993, the second division of the district competition was absorbed into Subbies and in that year 18 clubs contested the Kentwell Cup. Today the top three Divisions each have ten clubs and promotion and relegation is based on club championship results down to Third Division promotion; Fourth Division was not being contested for the 2009 season and Fifth Division increased to compensate. Drummoyne, Mosman, University of NSW and Hornsby
are former district clubs now competing in Subbies.
Most current clubs are based on a local community, links with schools or voluntary groups. Old Ignatians, St Patricks, Knox Old Boys, Waverley, Kings Old Boys and Oakhill are or were based on ex-students of schools and the Bronte and Manly Savers clubs are composed of members of surf lifesaving clubs.
Second Division
Third Division
Fourth Division
Fifth Division
Sixth Division
1st grade- Water Cup
NEW TO 2009
Sydney U21 Colts Cup
There is also the Halligan Cup which is played by 'extra' teams from clubs in each division. In 2005, 32 teams played Halligan Cup matches. There is an Under-85kg Cup which is contested by seven clubs in 2007 .The Rugby Club Cup is contested by U/19 teams, with seven sides competing in the 2007 season.
First Division (10)
Second Division (10)
Third Division (10)
Fourth Division
(Not contested for 2009 or 2010)
Fifth Division (12)
Sixth Division (14)
Halligan Cup
New South Wales Rugby Union
The New South Wales Rugby Union is the organisation responsible for the sport of rugby union in most of the state of New South Wales, Australia...
and runs the competition affectionately known as "Subbies" rugby. There are around 7500 players and 55 clubs competing across 6 divisions, making "Subbies" the largest centrally administered rugby competition in the world. NSWSRU is truly the grassroots of the game in Sydney.
The major trophy in "Subbies" is the Kentwell Cup
Kentwell Cup
The Kentwell Cup is the major trophy for the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union , colloquially known as the "Subbies" competition. It is awarded to the first grade premiers of the first division competition....
awarded to the first grade premiers of the first division competition. The NSWSRU selects representative sides to compete against Queensland Suburban, for the Barraclough Shield, and combined Australian Services.
History
Matches played by suburban or sub-district clubs began in 7669 as the City and Suburban competition. Some of the original clubs were Petersham (who still exist today), Manly Federals, the Warrigals and Wentworth. Most of these clubs fielded one team and the competition received coverage in the Sydney Morning Herald under "Other matches".The Kentwell Cup
Kentwell Cup
The Kentwell Cup is the major trophy for the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union , colloquially known as the "Subbies" competition. It is awarded to the first grade premiers of the first division competition....
was presented by W.H. Kentwell of the Mosman club in 1923 and is still presented to the first grade premiers in first division. The first winners of the Kentwell Cup out of a field of eight was Mosman. The most recent winners of the Kentwell Cup were Knox Old Boys Rugby Club in 2009. The Burke Cup was presented in 1923 by James A. Burke, a clubmate of Kentwell and is contested by second grade teams in first division. The Whiddon Cup was inaugurated in 1933 by Horace Whiddon of the Briars Club and is awarded to third grade premiers.
The competition became known as the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union in 1990. In 1993, the second division of the district competition was absorbed into Subbies and in that year 18 clubs contested the Kentwell Cup. Today the top three Divisions each have ten clubs and promotion and relegation is based on club championship results down to Third Division promotion; Fourth Division was not being contested for the 2009 season and Fifth Division increased to compensate. Drummoyne, Mosman, University of NSW and Hornsby
Hornsby Rugby Union Club
Hornsby Rugby Union Football Club are a rugby union team from Hornsby in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Club participates in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union competition.-History:...
are former district clubs now competing in Subbies.
Most current clubs are based on a local community, links with schools or voluntary groups. Old Ignatians, St Patricks, Knox Old Boys, Waverley, Kings Old Boys and Oakhill are or were based on ex-students of schools and the Bronte and Manly Savers clubs are composed of members of surf lifesaving clubs.
Trophies
First Division- 1st grade- Kentwell CupKentwell CupThe Kentwell Cup is the major trophy for the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union , colloquially known as the "Subbies" competition. It is awarded to the first grade premiers of the first division competition....
- 2nd grade- Burke Cup
- 3rd grade- Whiddon Cup
- 4th grade- Judd Cup
- 5th grade- Sutherland Cup
- Colts- Barbour Cup
Second Division
- 1st grade Barraclough Cup
- 2nd grade Stockdale Cup
- 3rd grade Blunt Cup
- 4th grade Richardson Cup
- Colts- Robertson Cup
Third Division
- 1st grade- Clark Cup
- 2nd grade- Farrant Cup
- 3rd grade- Campbell Cup
- 4th grade- Nicholson Cup
Fourth Division
- 1st grade- McLean Cup
- 2nd grade- Grose Cup
- 3rd grade- Walker Cup
Fifth Division
- 1st grade- Jeffrey Cup
- 2nd grade- Noice Cup
Sixth Division
1st grade- Water Cup
NEW TO 2009
Sydney U21 Colts Cup
There is also the Halligan Cup which is played by 'extra' teams from clubs in each division. In 2005, 32 teams played Halligan Cup matches. There is an Under-85kg Cup which is contested by seven clubs in 2007 .The Rugby Club Cup is contested by U/19 teams, with seven sides competing in the 2007 season.
Clubs
As of 2010 season, clubs compete in the following divisions:First Division (10)
- Beecroft Rugby ClubBeecroft Rugby ClubBeecroft Rugby Club is an amateur rugby union club which fields six Grade teams and two Colts teams in the Premier 1st Division of the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union....
| Campbelltown | Colleagues | DrummoyneDrummoyne DRFCThe Drummoyne District Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club based in Drummoyne, New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia. It's predecessor Glebe and Balmain Rugby Clubs are among the oldest in Australia and today it competes prominently in the First Division of the New South Wales Suburban Rugby...
| Forest Rugby ClubForest Rugby ClubThe Forest Rugby Club was established in 1958, to serve the community, not only as a rugby club but also to assist in the development of the youth in The Forest area...
| Lindfield | Knox Old Boys RUFCKnox Old Boys RUFCThe Knox Old Boys Rugby Union Football Club is a rugby union club which plays in Division One of the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
| Mosman Rugby ClubMosman Rugby ClubMosman Rugby Club is an Australian rugby union club. It is based is Mosman on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. Home games are played at Rawson Oval and Balmoral Oval...
| Old IgnatiansOld Ignatians' Rugby Football ClubThe Old Ignatians' Rugby Football Club is a rugby union club which plays in Division One of the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union and is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.-History:The Old Ignatians' Rugby Football Club was founded in 1969...
| St PatricksSt Patrick's Rugby ClubSt Patrick's Rugby Club are a rugby union club based in Strathfield, New South Wales. The club, formerly known as St Patrick's Old Boys, currently field six teams in the first division of the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union, known as Subbies. The club was formed in 1964 and since their...
Second Division (10)
- Barker Old Boys | Briars | HornsbyHornsby Rugby Union ClubHornsby Rugby Union Football Club are a rugby union team from Hornsby in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Club participates in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union competition.-History:...
| Hunters Hill | Kings Old Boys | Newport | Oatley | St Ives | Uni of NSW | Waverley Rugby ClubWaverley Rugby ClubThe Waverley Rugby Union Club is a team in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union, the largest rugby union football competition in New South Wales.The club is based in Bondi in the eastern suburbs of Sydney....
Third Division (10)
- Balmain | Blacktown | Blue Mountains | Brothers | Epping Rugby Club | Hawkesbury Valley | Hills | | Merrylands | Petersham | UWS Hawkesbury|
Fourth Division
(Not contested for 2009 or 2010)
Fifth Division (12)
- Chatswood | Fairvale | Lane Cove RugbyLane Cove RugbyLane Cove Rugby Union Football Club is a rugby union club founded in 1949 and which participates in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union competition. The club is situated in Lane Cove in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The home ground is Tantallon Oval...
| Liverpool | Macquarie Uni | Notre Dame | Oakhill Old Boys | Rockdale | Rouse Hill | St George | Sydney Harlequins | Wollondilly
Sixth Division (14)
- Bankstown | Burraneer | Canterbury | Clovelly | Dee Why | Dundas Valley | Killara West Pymble | MaccabiMaccabi R.F.C.Maccabi Rugby Football Club is an amateur rugby union club that plays in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union.- History :Founded in 1969, the club participated in sub-district Premierships winning in 1973 and 1977...
| Manly Savers | Norwest | Redfield | Roseville | Seaforth Balgowlah | Terrey Hills | Sydney Grammar Old Boys Rugby ClubSydney Grammar Old Boys Rugby ClubSydney Grammar Old Boys Rugby Club, is a rugby union team that play in 6th division of New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union competition. The club is situated in Rushcutters Bay in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
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Halligan Cup
- Balmain | Beercoft | Briars | Colleagues | Colleagues Convicts | Chatswood | Epping | ForestForestA forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
| Hills | Hunters Hill | Kings Old Boys | Lane Cove | Macquarie Uni | Mosman | Petersham | UNSW | MaccabiMaccabi R.F.C.Maccabi Rugby Football Club is an amateur rugby union club that plays in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union.- History :Founded in 1969, the club participated in sub-district Premierships winning in 1973 and 1977...
| Waverley Rugby ClubWaverley Rugby ClubThe Waverley Rugby Union Club is a team in the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union, the largest rugby union football competition in New South Wales.The club is based in Bondi in the eastern suburbs of Sydney....
| Sydney Grammar Old Boys Rugby ClubSydney Grammar Old Boys Rugby ClubSydney Grammar Old Boys Rugby Club, is a rugby union team that play in 6th division of New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union competition. The club is situated in Rushcutters Bay in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
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See also
- New South Wales Rugby UnionNew South Wales Rugby UnionThe New South Wales Rugby Union is the organisation responsible for the sport of rugby union in most of the state of New South Wales, Australia...
- Australian Rugby UnionAustralian Rugby UnionThe Australian Rugby Union is the governing body of rugby union in Australia. It was founded in 1949 and is a member of the International Rugby Board the sport's governing body. It consists of eight member unions, representing each state and territory...
- Rugby union in AustraliaRugby union in AustraliaRugby union is the third most popular winter sport in Australia, with its history dating back to 1864.The principal competition in Australian rugby union is Super Rugby, which is a multi-regional competition across the southern hemisphere...