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Sydney University Football Club, founded in 1863, is the oldest club now playing rugby union in Australia,[1] and as such is nicknamed "The Birthplace of Australian Rugby" or simply "The Birthplace". The club was a member of the inaugural Sydney club competition in 1874, along with Balmain, Newington College and The King's School. The club currently competes in the NSWRU competition and has claimed the Tooheys New Cup and senior and colts club championships in both 2005 and 2006.[1] They were also runners-up in the Shute Shield in both 2005 and 2006.

Club information

Club Name: Sydney University Football Club
Nickname: The Students
Founded: 1863
Home stadium: University Oval No.1, Sydney University
Head coach: Damien Hill
Club Captain:
Uniform colors: Blue & Gold
Premiership Titles: , 1924, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1937, 1939, 1945, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1961, 1962, 1968, 1970, 1972, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007

Club history

The club is officially known as "Sydney University Football Club" because it was the first club of any football code in NSW. According to one sources, the club also played Australian rules football in its early history, making it the first NSW club in that code as well.[2]

Its nicknames have also included "Quizkids" and "Varsity".

International representatives

Current Wallabies playing for the club include Daniel Vickerman, Phil Waugh, Brendan Cannon, David Lyons, David Fitter, Julian Huxley, Alister Campbell and Al Kanaar. In all, 102 Sydney University players have been selected to play for Australia.[2] The first Australian representative was H.A. Marks in 1899 and the most recent was Julian Huxley against Wales in 2007. Their most famous Wallaby would probably be Nick Farr-Jones, Who had a long representative career (including World Cup success).

Current Super 14 players

References

  1. ^ Croker, Graham. "Silverware stays at University". Sydney University Football Club website. Retrieved 2006-09-04.
  2. ^ "Australian Reps" at Sydney University Football Club website
  3. ^ "Rep Players" at Sydney University Football Club website
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