List of rugby union clubs in Australia
List of rugby union clubs in Australia | |
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Country | Australia |
Governing body | Australian Rugby Union |
National team | Australia |
Nickname(s) | Wallabies |
First played | 25 July 1839,[1] Sydney, New South Wales |
Registered players |
82,818 (total) 38,010 (adult)[2] |
Clubs | 848 |
Club competitions | |
Audience records | |
Single match |
109,874 Australia v New Zealand, (Telstra Stadium) 15 July 2000 |
The highest level of provincial rugby union in Australia is Super Rugby. There are five Australian teams in this competition which also features teams from New Zealand and South Africa.
For most of the history of the sport in Australia, the country has had no national club competition. The first attempt at such a competition, the Australian Rugby Championship, was launched in 2007 with eight teams, but only lasted one season before the nation's governing body, the Australian Rugby Union, decided to discontinue the competition due to financial losses. The current national domestic league, the National Rugby Championship, was launched in 2014 with nine teams. From the demise of the ARC to the launch of the NRC, the top level competitions of the Shute Shield in Sydney and the Queensland Premier League in Brisbane served as the next highest level of club competition in the country. Numerous club and representative competitions serve the rugby playing community below these two competitions.
Super Rugby
National Competitions
National Rugby Championship
- Brisbane City
- Greater Sydney Rams
- Melbourne Rising
- New South Wales Country Eagles
- North Harbour Rays
- Perth Spirit
- Queensland Country
- Sydney Stars
- University of Canberra Vikings
Australian Rugby Shield
The Australian Rugby Shield is a former annual competition held between amateur representative teams from each state.
- ACT & Southern NSW Vikings
- Adelaide Black Falcons
- Darwin Mosquitoes
- Melbourne Axemen
- New South Wales Country Cockatoos
- Perth Gold
- Queensland Country Heelers
- Tasmania Jack Jumpers
New South Wales and ACT
New South Wales Rugby Union
Shute Shield
- Eastern Suburbs
- Eastwood
- Gordon
- Manly
- Northern Suburbs
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Randwick
- Southern Districts
- Sydney University
- Warringah
- West Harbour
Defunct teams:
New South Wales Country Rugby Union
Central Coast Rugby Union
- Avoca Beach
- Gosford
- Kariong
- Northlakes United
- Ourimbah www.ourimbahrazorbacks.rugbynet.com.au
- Southern Lakes
- Terrigal
- The Entrance
- Warnervale
- Woy Woy
Central Northern Rugby Union
- Barraba
- Gunnedah
- Inverell
- Moree http://www.moreerugby.com.au
- Narrabri
- Pirates
- Quirindi
- Tamworth
- Walcha
- Scone
Central West Rugby Union
- Bathurst Bulldogs
- Bathurst City
- Blayney
- Canowindra
- Coolah
- Coonabarabran Kookaburras
- Cowra Eagles
- CSU - Bathurst
- Cudal Cobras
- Dubbo Kangaroos
- Dubbo Rhinos
- Forbes Platypi
- Geurie Goats Rugby Club
- Molong Magpies
- Mudgee Wombats
- Narromine Gorillas
- Orange City
- Orange Emus
- Orange Waratahs
- Parkes Boars
- Trangie Tigers
- USO - Orange
- Wellington Redbacks
- Yeoval
Far North Coast Rugby Union
- Ballina
- Bangalow
- Byron Bay
- Casino
- Evans River
- Grafton
- Iluka
- Kyogle
- Lennox Head
- Lismore
- Mullumbimby
- Murwillumbah (The Gentlemen of Murwillumbah Rugby Union Club - "the bananas")
- Richmond Range
- Southern Cross Union
- Wollongbar/Alstonville
- Woolgoolga Whitepointers
- Yamba
Far South Coast Rugby Union
This union is officially affiliated with the ACT and Southern NSW Rugby Union instead of the NSW union.
- Batemans Bay
- Braidwood
- Broulee
- Sharks
- Ulladulla
- Vincentia
Illawarra Rugby Union
- Avondale
- Bowral
- Bundanoon
- Camden Rams camdenrugby.com.au
- Lions Rugby
- Kiama
- Shamrocks
- Shoalhaven
- Tech Waratahs http://www.techwaratahs.rugbynet.com.au
- [University http://www.malleebulls.org]
- Vikings http://wollongongvikings.rugbynet.com.au/
- Wollondilly
Mid North Coast Rugby Union
- Coffs Harbour
- Foster/Tuncurry
- Hastings Valley
- Kempsey
- Manning River
- Nambucca River
- Old Bar Beach
- Port Macquarie
- Gloucester Cockies
New England Rugby Union
- Glen Innes
- Robb Rugby Club- http://robbrugby.rugbynet.com.au/
- St Alberts College
- The Armidale Rugby Club (Blues)
- Guyra Ghosts
- Barbarians R.U.F.C.
Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union
- Singleton
- Nelson Bay
- Waratahs
- Wanderers
- Merewether Carlton Rugby Club
- Hamilton Hawks
- University
- Maitland
- Lake Macquarie
- Southern Beaches
- Muswellbrook
- Pokolbin
- Southern Lakes
- Griffins
Southern Inland
This union is also affiliated with the ACT union instead of a NSW body.
Western Plains Rugby Union
- Bourke Rams
- Brewarrina Brumbies
- Cobar Camels
- Coonamble Rams
- Gulargambone Galahs
- Bogan Bulls (Nyngan)
- Walgett Rams
- Warren Pumas
New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union
First Division
Second Division
- Barker Old Boys
- Blue Mountains
- Forest
- Hills
- Hunters Hill
- Newport
- University of NSW
- Waverley
Third Division
- Beecroft
- Brothers
- Epping
- Hawkesbury Valley
- Kings Old Boys
- Oatley
- Old Ignatians
- Redfield Old Boys
- St Ives
- UWS Hawkesbury
Fourth Division
- Blacktown
- Briars
- Canterbury
- Colleagues Convicts
- Macquarie Uni
- Rouse Hill
- Sydney Harlequins
- Sydney Irish
Fifth Division
- not contested
Sixth Division
- North-West
- Chatswood
- Collaroy
- Dee Why
- ICMS
- Lane Cove
- Manly Savers
- Merrylands (TBC)
- Roseville
- Terrey Hills
- Wakehurst
South-East
- Alexandria
- Engadine
- Burraneer
- Clovelly
- Fairvale/Lansvale
- Maccabi
- Menai
- Wollondilly
Australian Capital Territory (including areas of southern New South Wales)
ACT and Southern NSW Rugby Union
ACTRU Premier Division
- Easts
- Gungahlin Eagles
- Queanbeyan Whites
- Canberra Royals
- Tuggeranong Vikings
- Uni-Norths Owls
- Wests Lions
The following teams compete in first and second division competitions
- Boorowa Rugby Club
- Bungendore RUFC
- Cooma Rugby Club
- Crookwell Rugby Club
- Defence Academy Rugby Club
- Goulburn Rugby Union
- Hall Rugby Club
- Harden RUFC
- Jindabyne Rugby Club
- RMC Rugby Club
- Taralga RUFC
- Yass RUFC
South Coast Zone
- Batemans Bay RUFC
- Bega Valley RUFC
- Bermagui-Cobargo Sharks RC
- Bombala Rugby Club
- Braidwood RUFC
- Broulee Dolphins RUFC
- Milton Rugby Club
- Narooma & Districts Whales RC
Southern Inland Zone
- Albury-Wodonga RUFC
- Cootamundra RUFC
- Denilquin Drovers
- Griffith RUFC
- Hay Cutters
- Leeton Phantoms RUFC
- Rivcoll Red RUFC
- Riverina ADF Rugby Club
- Temora RUFC
- Tumut RUFC
- Wagga Agricultural College RUFC
- Wagga City RUFC
- Wagga Waratahs RUFC
- Young RUFC
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Rugby Union
Darwin Club Rugby
'A' & 'B' grade competition:
- Casuarina Cougars
- Darwin Dragons
- Palmerston Crocs
- South Darwin
- Swampdogs
- University Pirates
Central Australian Rugby Union
- Alice Springs Dingo Cubs
- Devils Rugby Union Football Club
- Alice Springs Eagles
- Kiwi Warriors RUFC
Katherine Rugby Union
- Barbarians Rugby Union Football Club
- Brahmans Rugby Union Football Club
- Pirates Rugby Union Football Club
- Tindal Lions Rugby Union Football Club
Other teams
- East Arnhem Rugby
East Arnhem Rugby runs a junior rugby competition between April and August. While not part of a regular competition, East Arnhem Rugby provides competition for Senior Players by entering in 7's Tournaments.[3]
- Jabiru Bushratz
Previously part of the Darwin Club Rugby B grade competition, the Bushratz are currently not fielding a team.
Queensland
Queensland Rugby Union
Queensland Premier Rugby
- Brothers Old Boys
- Easts Tigers Rugby Union
- Bond University Rugby Club
- GPS
- North Brisbane Rugby Club
- Souths
- Sunnybank Rugby Union Club
- University of Queensland Rugby Club
- Wests
Other teams
- Sunshine Coast Stingrays (operated by the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union, a regional Union)
- Previously included, the Stingrays are currently not fielding teams in the Queensland Premier Rugby competition as of 2014.
Queensland Country Rugby Union
Bundaberg and District Rugby Union
- Alloway Falcons
- Bundaberg Barbarians
- East Coast Buccaneers
- Isis Crushers
Cairns and District Rugby Union
- Barron-Trinity Bulls
- Brothers Rugby Union (Cairns)
- Cairns Old Crocs Rugby Union
- Cairns Wanderers
- Innisfail & District Rugby
- JCU Mariners
- Port Douglas Rugby Union
- Southside Crusaders Sports & Culture
- Tablelands Rugby
Central Highlands Rugby Union
- Capella Rugby Union
- Clermont Rugby Union
- Emerald Rugby
- Moranbah Bulls
- Rolleston Rugby Union
Central Queensland Rugby Union
- Biloela Rugby
- Blackwater Rugby
- Brothers Rugby Union (Rockhampton)
- Capricorn Coast Rugby
- Colts Rugby Club
- Dawson Valley Rugby Club
- Frenchville Pioneers
- Gladstone Rugby Club
- Mount Morgan Rugby
- Rockhampton Boars
- University Central Queensland Rugby
Darling Downs Rugby Union
- Condamine Rugby Union
- Dalby and District Rugby Union Football Club
- Goondiwindi Rugby
- Highfields Redbacks Rugby Union
- Roma Rugby Union
- South Burnett Rugby
- St George & District Rugby
- Toowoomba Bears Rugby
- Toowoomba Rangers Rugby
- University Of Southern Queensland Rugby
- Warwick & Districts Rugby
Mackay District Rugby Union
- Bowen Rugby
- Brothers Rugby Union (Mackay)
- City Rugby Club (Mackay)
- Kuttabul Rugby
- Proserpine/Whitsunday Rugby Union
- Slade Point Rugby
Mt Isa Rugby Union
- Cloncurry Rugby
- Euros Rugby Union
- Keas Rugby
- Warrigals Rugby
Gold Coast District Rugby Union
- Beaudesert Rugby Football Club
- Bond University Rugby Club
- Bond Pirates Rugby Club
- Casuarina Beach Rugby Club
- Colleges Rugby Club
- Coolangatta Tweed Barbarians
- Coomera Crushers RU
- Gold Coast Eagles
- Griffith Uni Colleges Knights Rugby Union Club
- Helensvale Hogs RUC
- Hinterland Celtics Rugby Club
- Nerang Bulls RUC
- Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators RUC
- Surfers Paradise Dolphins
Sunshine Coast Rugby Union
- Caboolture Rugby Union
- Caloundra Rugby Union
- Fraser Coast Rugby Union
- Gympie Rugby Union
- Maroochydore Rugby Union
- Nambour Rugby Union
- Noosa District Rugby Union
- University of the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union
Townsville and Districts Rugby Union
- Brothers Rugby Union (Townsville)
- Burdekin Rugby Union
- Charters Towers Rugby Union
- Ingham Rugby Union
- James Cook University of North Queensland Rugby Union
- North Ward Old Boys Rugby
- Ross River Redskins
- Teachers West Rugby Union
Western Queensland Rugby Union
- Barcaldine Rugby Union
- Collegians Rugby Union
- Longreach Rugby Union
Queensland Suburban Rugby Union
List does not include Queensland Premier Rugby unions that also field teams in the Suburban competitions.
- Ag Vet Rugby Union
- Beenleigh and District Rugby Union
- Brisbane Irish Rugby Football Club
- Easts Longhorns Rugby Union
- Everton Park Rugby Union
- Goodna Rugby Union
- Ipswich Rangers Rugby Club
- Logan City Rugby Union
- Med XV Rugby Union
- Nerang Rugby Union
- Pine Rivers Boars Rugby Union
- Pine Rivers Pumas Rugby Union
- Redcliffe Rugby Union
- Redlands Rugby Union
- Riverside Rugby Union Club
- Southern Bay Rugby Union
- Springfield Rugby Union
- St Leo's College Old Boys Rugby Union
- TC Beirne School of Law Rugby Union
- UQ - Gatton Rugby Union
- Wynnum Rugby Union Club
South Australia
South Australian Rugby Union
SA Club Rugby
- Adelaide University RUFC
- Barossa Rams RC
- Brighton RUFC
- Burnside RUFC
- Elizabeth RUFC
- North East Districts RUFC
- North Torrens RUFC
- Old Collegians Rugby Club
- Onkaparinga RUFC
- Port Adelaide RUFC
- Souths Suburbs RUFC
- Woodville RUFC
Tasmania
Tasmanian Rugby Union
- Australian Maritime College Rugby Union Club
- Burnie Emus
- Devonport Bulls
- Eastern Suburbs Roosters
- Glenorchy Stags
- Hobart Harlequins
- Hobart Lions
- Launceston Bees
- Taroona Blues
- University of Tasmania Redmen
Victoria
Victorian Rugby Union
- Victorian Club Rugby
- Ballarat Uni Rugby Club
- Bendigo Rugby Club
- Border Army RUFC
- Boroondara RUFC
- Box Hill Rugby Club
- Cerberus RUFC
- Cobram Rugby Union Club
- Deniliquin RUFC
- Echuca Moama Barbarians
- Eltham Rugby Club
- Endeavour Hills Rugby Club
- Footscray Rugby Club
- Geelong Rugby Club
- Harlequin Rugby Club
- Maroondah RUFC
- Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club
- Melbourne Uni Rugby Club
- Melton Rugby Club
- Monash University Rugby Club
- Moorabbin Rugby Club
- Northern Rugby Club
- Power House Rugby Club
- Puckapunyal Rugby Club
- Shepparton Rugby Union Club
- Southern Districts RUFC
- Warrnambool Plovers Rugby Union Club
- Wyndham City Rhinos RUC
Western Australia
Rugby Western Australia
RugbyWA Competition
- Arks Rugby Club
- Associates Rugby Club
- Bunbury Rugby Club
- Cottesloe Rugby Club
- Curtin University Rugby Union Football Club
- Joondalup Brothers RUFC
- Kalamunda Rugby Club
- Mandurah Rugby Club
- North Coast Rugby Union
- Midland Hills Rugby Club
- Nedlands Rugby Club
- Palmyra Rugby Club
- Perth Bayswater Rugby Club
- Rockingham Rugby Club
- Southern Lions RUFC
- University Rugby Club
- Wanneroo Rugby Club
- Wests Subiaco RUFC
WA Country RU
Eastern Goldfields WA Competition
- Boulder RUFC
- Bushwackers RUFC
- Esperance RUFC
- Kalgoorlie Stormers Rugby Club
- Kambalda RUFC
Great Southern Rugby Union
- Albany RC
- Denmark Brothers RC
- Dryandra-Narrogin RUFC
- Katanning RC
Northern Division RU
- Geraldton Internationals RC
- Paraburdoo RC
South West WA Competition
- Bridgetown RUFC
- Bunbury City RUFC
- Collie RC
- Dunsborough RUFC
- Leeuwin-Margaret River RUFC
Other teams
See also
- List of Australian rules football clubs in Australia
- List of cricket clubs in Australia
- List of baseball teams in Australia
- List of rowing clubs in Australia
- List of Australian rugby league clubs
- List of soccer clubs in Australia
- List of yacht clubs in Australia
- List of Australian rugby union stadiums by capacity
- List of Australian club rugby union competitions
References
- ↑ "History of the ARU". rugby.com.au. Retrieved 4 December 2006.
- ↑ International Rugby Board Website:http://www.irb.com/unions/union=11000007/index.html
- ↑ http://www.ntrugby.com.au/clubs/east-arnhem-rugby-union/
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