The Eastwood District extends from the Parramatta River at Meadowbank to the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry. The Club currently plays at TG Millner Field. On 25 November 2020, the Club announced that it had secured approval for its new home ground at the Old Pony Club in Fred Caterson Reserve, Gilbert Rd Castle Hill [1]
Rugby has been played in the Northern Districts of Sydney since the latter part of the 19th century. In the 1890s a number of local sides existed, playing at a variety of venues, the main one being Brush Farm in Eastwood. Interestingly, a Rugby Union Club was also formed in Castle Hill around this time (in 1894) and they also played in Blue and White[2]
With the outbreak of the Great War, senior rugby was suspended with many of the players enlisting, a number paying the supreme sacrifice.
Following W.W.1, the strength of Rugby in Eastwood and in Epping was centred around the respective Young Men's Institutes which fielded junior and senior sides in the Suburban Competition. At this time, Epping played at Epping Oval and Eastwood played at Eastwood Oval. Epping won the Kentwell Cup in 1926 and Eastwood won the Burke Cup in 1927.
Following further success in the 1930s, momentum was building to seek admission into the District Competition. The outbreak of the Second World War caused a deferral of this plan until 1946 when a successful application was made for inclusion in the District Competition from the beginning of the 1947 Season. This was following the amalgamation of the Eastwood and Epping Clubs. As a result, the Eastwood District Rugby Union Football Club was formed and it has played in the Sydney District Competition ever since. Initially the new club's home ground was the Top Oval in Eastwood. In 1963, EDRUFC moved its home ground to TG Millner at Marsfield.
The Club has won a number of minor grade and Colts competitions over the years but did not win the 1st-grade major premiership trophy until 1999. In an historic win, the Club won the Shute Shield for the first time by defeating Sydney University in the Grand Final.
Since formation, the Club has produced numerous players who have played International rugby. Eastwood has a strong junior base which has won many NSW Junior Rugby Union State Championships.
The Charcoals (the "burnt out Woods") for players over 35 was formed in 1983 and have played ever since. They have made many overseas tours and are regular participants in tournaments all over the country[3]https://www.facebook.com/charcoals/
Eastwood players who have at some time played some level of International rugbyedit
Name
International Country
International Year
International Type
Club when Selected
Notes
Adrian McDonald
AUS
1983
Wallaby*
Randwick
Alan Skinner
AUS
1969
Wallaby
Eastwood
Andrew Cairns
AUS
1990
Wallaby*
Eastwood
Ben Alexander
AUS
2008
Wallaby
Northern Suburbs (Syd)
Benn Robinson
AUS
2006
Wallaby
Eastwood
Bill Cavubati
FIJ
1995
International
Bill Young
AUS
2000
Wallaby
Eastwood
Brett Papworth
AUS
1985
Wallaby
Eastwood
Daniel Manu
AUS
1995
Wallaby
Eastwood
Darren Junee
AUS
1989
Wallaby
Eastwood
Dick Taylor
AUS
1966
Wallaby*
Eastwood
Doug Keller
AUS
Wallaby
Drummoyne
Graeme Bond
AUS
Wallaby
Northern Suburbs (Syd)
Ian Robertson
AUS
1975
Wallaby
Eastwood
Ian Williams
AUS
1987
Wallaby
Eastwood
Ian Williams
JAP
1993
International
Jai Ayoub
CRO
International
Eastwood
James McGregor
AUS
2023
7s
Eastwood
James Stannard
AUS
7s
Jeff Reid
CAN
2003
International
Eastwood
Jeremy Paul
AUS
1998
Wallaby
Canberra Vikings
John (Jack) Shute
AUS
1922
Wallaby
Wests
The first Wallaby from the Eastwood District. Living in Rutledge Street at the time but playing for the local district Club - Western Suburbs, Jack Shute was selected for NSW in games that since 1986 have been recognised as Test Matches.
Eastwood's First Life Member and President.
John Bain
AUS
1953
Wallaby*
Eastwood
JG Bain was the Club's first Wallaby
John Ballesty
AUS
1968
Wallaby
Eastwood
Justin Harrison
AUS
2001
Wallaby
Canberra Vikings
Ken McCurrach
AUS
1973
Wallaby*
Eastwood
Lachie Anderson
AUS
2017
7s
Eastwood
Lachie Anderson
AUS
2023
Australia A
Eastwood
Lachie Turner
AUS
2008
Wallaby
Eastwood
Leroy Houston
AUS
Wallaby
Eastwood
Mark Nawaqanitawase
AUS
2022
Wallaby
Eastwood
Marty Roebuck
AUS
1991
Wallaby
Eastwood
Matt Dunning
AUS
2003
Wallaby
Eastwood
Matt Gonzalez
AUS
2022
7s
Eastwood
Matt Hodgson
AUS
Wallaby
Eastern Suburbs (Syd)
Matt Mostyn
IRE
1999
International
Matthew Burke
AUS
1993
Wallaby
Eastwood
Michael Icely
AUS
2022
7s
Eastwood
Michael Kovacic
SVN
International
Eastwood
Michael Mathers
AUS
1980
Wallaby
Eastwood
Mitch Lees
ENG
England A
Eastwood player who moved to the UK and was selected for England A.
Nathan Spooner
AUS
1999
Wallaby
Eastwood/Brothers QLD
Nic Dolly
ENG
2021
International
Eastwood colt moved to the UK and was selected for England
Nic White
AUS
2013
Wallaby
Queanbeyan
Peter Fitzsimons
AUS
1989
Wallaby
University(Syd)
Peter Miller
AUS
1997
7s
Eastwood
Phil Clements
AUS
Wallaby
Parramatta
Richard Harry
AUS
1996
Wallaby
University(Syd)
Rod Moore
AUS
1999
Wallaby
Eastwood
Ross Cullen
AUS
1966
Wallaby*
Eastern Districts (Brisbane)
Eastwood 2nd Grade Hooker (behind Dick Taylor) moved to Brisbane and was selected for 1966 Wallaby tour
Sam Cordingly
AUS
2000
Wallaby
Eastwood
Scott Fava
AUS
2005
Wallaby
Eastwood
Scott Gourley
AUS
1988
Wallaby
Eastwood
Scott Staniforth
AUS
1999
Wallaby
Eastwood
Sean Mooney
AUS
1976
7s
Eastwood
Sione Tahaafe
Tonga
1987
International
Steve Tuynman
AUS
1982
Wallaby
Eastwood
Stuart Gregory
AUS
1968
Wallaby
University (qld)
Tannous Ferris
LBN
International
Eastwood
Tim Anstee
AUS
2016
7s
Eastwood
Tim Kelaher
AUS
Wallaby
Randwick
Tom Pauling
AUS
1936
Wallaby
Wests
Around 1930 TP Pauling played sub-districts for Eastwood in the Burke Cup. After being near to Wallaby selection the following year he had to wait until 1936 to make his debut when playing for Western Suburbs. He was coached at Eastwood by JL (Jack) Shute
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations April 2021 Learn how and when to remove this message Eastwood Rugby is the Premier Rugby Club covering North West Sydney and plays in the Sydney Premier Rugby competition Eastwood RugbyFull nameEastwood District Rugby Union Football ClubNickname s The Woodies WoodsFounded1947LocationNorth West SydneyGround s TG Millner Field Marsfield New South WalesDirector of RugbyJohn ManentiCoach es 1st Grade David TelferLeague s Sydney Rugby Union 20233rdTeam kitOfficial websitewww wbr woods wbr rugby The Eastwood District extends from the Parramatta River at Meadowbank to the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry The Club currently plays at TG Millner Field On 25 November 2020 the Club announced that it had secured approval for its new home ground at the Old Pony Club in Fred Caterson Reserve Gilbert Rd Castle Hill 1 Contents 1 Honours 2 Club history 3 Junior Clubs https www woods rugby juniors 4 Golden Oldies 5 Eastwood players who have at some time played some level of International rugby 6 Current provincial representatives 7 Life Members 8 References 9 External linksHonours editShute Shield Titles 1999 2002 2003 2011 2014 2015 Australian Club Champions 2 2015 2016Club history editRugby has been played in the Northern Districts of Sydney since the latter part of the 19th century In the 1890s a number of local sides existed playing at a variety of venues the main one being Brush Farm in Eastwood Interestingly a Rugby Union Club was also formed in Castle Hill around this time in 1894 and they also played in Blue and White 2 With the outbreak of the Great War senior rugby was suspended with many of the players enlisting a number paying the supreme sacrifice Following W W 1 the strength of Rugby in Eastwood and in Epping was centred around the respective Young Men s Institutes which fielded junior and senior sides in the Suburban Competition At this time Epping played at Epping Oval and Eastwood played at Eastwood Oval Epping won the Kentwell Cup in 1926 and Eastwood won the Burke Cup in 1927 Following further success in the 1930s momentum was building to seek admission into the District Competition The outbreak of the Second World War caused a deferral of this plan until 1946 when a successful application was made for inclusion in the District Competition from the beginning of the 1947 Season This was following the amalgamation of the Eastwood and Epping Clubs As a result the Eastwood District Rugby Union Football Club was formed and it has played in the Sydney District Competition ever since Initially the new club s home ground was the Top Oval in Eastwood In 1963 EDRUFC moved its home ground to TG Millner at Marsfield The Club has won a number of minor grade and Colts competitions over the years but did not win the 1st grade major premiership trophy until 1999 In an historic win the Club won the Shute Shield for the first time by defeating Sydney University in the Grand Final Since formation the Club has produced numerous players who have played International rugby Eastwood has a strong junior base which has won many NSW Junior Rugby Union State Championships Junior Clubs https www woods rugby juniors editDural www dural rugby Northern Barbarians https www northernbarbariansrugby com au North Rocks https northrocksjuniorrugby com Redfield Rugby minis only Ryde Rugby https www ryderugby com au Central Eastwood https centraleastwoodrugbyclub com au Box Hill Boxers https www boxhilljrc com au Golden Oldies editThe Charcoals the burnt out Woods for players over 35 was formed in 1983 and have played ever since They have made many overseas tours and are regular participants in tournaments all over the country 3 https www facebook com charcoals Eastwood players who have at some time played some level of International rugby editName International Country International Year International Type Club when Selected Notes Adrian McDonald AUS 1983 Wallaby Randwick Alan Skinner AUS 1969 Wallaby Eastwood Andrew Cairns AUS 1990 Wallaby Eastwood Ben Alexander AUS 2008 Wallaby Northern Suburbs Syd Benn Robinson AUS 2006 Wallaby Eastwood Bill Cavubati FIJ 1995 International Bill Young AUS 2000 Wallaby Eastwood Brett Papworth AUS 1985 Wallaby Eastwood Daniel Manu AUS 1995 Wallaby Eastwood Darren Junee AUS 1989 Wallaby Eastwood Dick Taylor AUS 1966 Wallaby Eastwood Doug Keller AUS Wallaby Drummoyne Graeme Bond AUS Wallaby Northern Suburbs Syd Ian Robertson AUS 1975 Wallaby Eastwood Ian Williams AUS 1987 Wallaby Eastwood Ian Williams JAP 1993 International Jai Ayoub CRO International Eastwood James McGregor AUS 2023 7s Eastwood James Stannard AUS 7s Jeff Reid CAN 2003 International Eastwood Jeremy Paul AUS 1998 Wallaby Canberra Vikings John Jack Shute AUS 1922 Wallaby Wests The first Wallaby from the Eastwood District Living in Rutledge Street at the time but playing for the local district Club Western Suburbs Jack Shute was selected for NSW in games that since 1986 have been recognised as Test Matches Eastwood s First Life Member and President John Bain AUS 1953 Wallaby Eastwood JG Bain was the Club s first Wallaby John Ballesty AUS 1968 Wallaby Eastwood Justin Harrison AUS 2001 Wallaby Canberra Vikings Ken McCurrach AUS 1973 Wallaby Eastwood Lachie Anderson AUS 2017 7s Eastwood Lachie Anderson AUS 2023 Australia A Eastwood Lachie Turner AUS 2008 Wallaby Eastwood Leroy Houston AUS Wallaby Eastwood Mark Nawaqanitawase AUS 2022 Wallaby Eastwood Marty Roebuck AUS 1991 Wallaby Eastwood Matt Dunning AUS 2003 Wallaby Eastwood Matt Gonzalez AUS 2022 7s Eastwood Matt Hodgson AUS Wallaby Eastern Suburbs Syd Matt Mostyn IRE 1999 International Matthew Burke AUS 1993 Wallaby Eastwood Michael Icely AUS 2022 7s Eastwood Michael Kovacic SVN International Eastwood Michael Mathers AUS 1980 Wallaby Eastwood Mitch Lees ENG England A Eastwood player who moved to the UK and was selected for England A Nathan Spooner AUS 1999 Wallaby Eastwood Brothers QLD Nic Dolly ENG 2021 International Eastwood colt moved to the UK and was selected for England Nic White AUS 2013 Wallaby Queanbeyan Peter Fitzsimons AUS 1989 Wallaby University Syd Peter Miller AUS 1997 7s Eastwood Phil Clements AUS Wallaby Parramatta Richard Harry AUS 1996 Wallaby University Syd Rod Moore AUS 1999 Wallaby Eastwood Ross Cullen AUS 1966 Wallaby Eastern Districts Brisbane Eastwood 2nd Grade Hooker behind Dick Taylor moved to Brisbane and was selected for 1966 Wallaby tour Sam Cordingly AUS 2000 Wallaby Eastwood Scott Fava AUS 2005 Wallaby Eastwood Scott Gourley AUS 1988 Wallaby Eastwood Scott Staniforth AUS 1999 Wallaby Eastwood Sean Mooney AUS 1976 7s Eastwood Sione Tahaafe Tonga 1987 International Steve Tuynman AUS 1982 Wallaby Eastwood Stuart Gregory AUS 1968 Wallaby University qld Tannous Ferris LBN International Eastwood Tim Anstee AUS 2016 7s Eastwood Tim Kelaher AUS Wallaby Randwick Tom Pauling AUS 1936 Wallaby Wests Around 1930 TP Pauling played sub districts for Eastwood in the Burke Cup After being near to Wallaby selection the following year he had to wait until 1936 to make his debut when playing for Western Suburbs He was coached at Eastwood by JL Jack Shute Van Humphries AUS 2010 Wallaby Souths Brisbane uncappedCurrent provincial representatives editSuper Rugby Tim Anstee Lachie Anderson Tane Edmed Mark Nawaqanitawase Charlie CaleLife Members editJL Shute deceased JK McGregor deceased MC Chapman Col TG Millner deceased JS Millner deceased LJ Ferrari HA Gunns deceased JT Ramm deceased GM Landon deceased ALC Irving deceased DM Jackson deceased RJ Shield deceased WM Levy deceased BR Taylor NJ Dickie GE Mills deceased WFL Papworth B Budd GTB Palmer deceased FJ Tyrell deceased KF Smallwood deceased JC Cullen JE Haynes deceased K Milne JG Bain deceased RG ClareReferences edit New Home Ground for the Woods 24 November 2020 Castle Hill Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate 28 April 1894 Retrieved 19 December 2023 Facebook www facebook com Retrieved 19 December 2023 External links editEastwood Rugby Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Eastwood Rugby Club amp oldid 1210331571, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
