Western Sydney Two Blues Rugby, formerly Parramatta Two Blues Rugby, is a rugby union club based in Parramatta, the second CBD of Sydney, Australia. The club was formed in 1879 and competes in the Shute Shield run by the New South Wales Rugby Union. One of the oldest clubs in the Sydney Premier Rugby competition the club has produced nineteen Wallabies over the years, starting with the great Bill Cerutti in 1936 through to the club's current, Tatafu Polota-Nau. To date Parramatta has played in eight First grade grand finals.
Two Blues captain Andrew Cox, achieving 100 first grade games in 2011, is congratulated by President Geoff Baldwin and the oldest living former Wallaby Eric Tweedale
Western Sydney Two Blues Rugby Club has enjoyed 130 years of top grade rugby in Sydney's premier competition and is one of only five clubs (Manly, Randwick, Parramatta, Gordon and Warringah) to have never been relegated from the Top Grade.
Founded in 1879 as Cumberland, the club played in a senior Competition with University, Wallaroos, Waratah, Redfern and Pirates until 1899 when the existing system was disbanded.
The Club changed its name to Parramatta and was admitted to the Sydney First Grade competition in 1934 contesting its first Grand Final in 1945, a 9–3 defeat to Sydney University. The 1950s and 1960s were lean years but the development of a strong junior competition assured a sharp improvement in standards.
Former Wallaby Rod Phelps took over as captain-coach in 1971 and for three years he improved Parramatta‘s standing in the rugby fraternity. Grand Final appearances in 1974 and 1975 showed that the club was well on its way to becoming a force to be reckoned with.
Finally with the influx of young players in this period Parramatta won its initial First Grade premiership in 1977, a 17–9 victory against Randwick under coach Peter Fenton. The Two Blues had waited 44 years to sample the sweet taste of victory but the wait was worthwhile.
The Club then played in the 1979 and 1984 grand finals going down to Randwick on both occasions but revenge would be sweet in 1985 and 1986 when the underdogs from Sydney’s west succeeded in beating the Galloping Greens to win consecutive premierships under coach Paul Dalton.
In 2018 the club identified the need to evolve and deliver greater opportunity for the game of rugby in Greater Western Sydney. The clubs members originate from all across the West with the club making the strategic decision to re-brand from Parramatta Rugby Club to the Western Sydney Two Blues to better reflect our presence in the competition, our members and playing group and to take lead for the game of rugby in Western Sydney[1]
Four of Parramatta’s favourite sons switched to League with success. Ken Kearney (a Wallaby in 1947 and 1948), Ray Price (a Wallaby between 1974 and 1976), Tony Melrose who played for the Wallabies in 1978 and 1979, and Andrew Leeds who played for his country between 1986 and 1988 all wore the Two Blues with pride and then switched to the Parramatta Eels. Leeds and Peter Kay, capped against England in 1988, were the club’s most recent Wallabies until Tatafu Polota-Nau played two Tests on the Wallabies 2005 Tour against England and Ireland.
Club information
Parramatta Two Blues logo pre-2011
Club Name: Western Sydney Two Blues
Nickname: Two Blues
Founded: 1879
Home-stadium: Merrylands RSL Club Rugby Park (Formerly Granville Park)
(c) Denotes team captain - Most players are capable of playing multiple positions. - Squad only include players who have been named in a starting 15 or reserves bench.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Western Sydney Two Blues news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Western Sydney Two Blues Rugby formerly Parramatta Two Blues Rugby is a rugby union club based in Parramatta the second CBD of Sydney Australia The club was formed in 1879 and competes in the Shute Shield run by the New South Wales Rugby Union One of the oldest clubs in the Sydney Premier Rugby competition the club has produced nineteen Wallabies over the years starting with the great Bill Cerutti in 1936 through to the club s current Tatafu Polota Nau To date Parramatta has played in eight First grade grand finals Western Sydney Two BluesFull nameWestern Sydney Two Blues RugbyNickname s Two BluesFounded1879LocationParramatta Sydney AustraliaGround s Granville Park Capacity 5 000 1 000 seats Coach es Paul Hardwick Greg MichellCaptain s Adrian MusicoLeague s Shute ShieldGeneral ManagerCraig MorganTeam kitOfficial websitewww wbr twobluesrugby wbr com wbr auTwo Blues captain Andrew Cox achieving 100 first grade games in 2011 is congratulated by President Geoff Baldwin and the oldest living former Wallaby Eric Tweedale Contents 1 History 2 Club information 3 Office holders 4 Current squad 5 Records 5 1 Honours 5 2 Representative players 5 3 Life members 5 4 200 club 6 Juniors 6 1 Parramatta junior clubs 6 2 Notable junior players 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditWestern Sydney Two Blues Rugby Club has enjoyed 130 years of top grade rugby in Sydney s premier competition and is one of only five clubs Manly Randwick Parramatta Gordon and Warringah to have never been relegated from the Top Grade Founded in 1879 as Cumberland the club played in a senior Competition with University Wallaroos Waratah Redfern and Pirates until 1899 when the existing system was disbanded The Club changed its name to Parramatta and was admitted to the Sydney First Grade competition in 1934 contesting its first Grand Final in 1945 a 9 3 defeat to Sydney University The 1950s and 1960s were lean years but the development of a strong junior competition assured a sharp improvement in standards Former Wallaby Rod Phelps took over as captain coach in 1971 and for three years he improved Parramatta s standing in the rugby fraternity Grand Final appearances in 1974 and 1975 showed that the club was well on its way to becoming a force to be reckoned with Finally with the influx of young players in this period Parramatta won its initial First Grade premiership in 1977 a 17 9 victory against Randwick under coach Peter Fenton The Two Blues had waited 44 years to sample the sweet taste of victory but the wait was worthwhile The Club then played in the 1979 and 1984 grand finals going down to Randwick on both occasions but revenge would be sweet in 1985 and 1986 when the underdogs from Sydney s west succeeded in beating the Galloping Greens to win consecutive premierships under coach Paul Dalton In 2018 the club identified the need to evolve and deliver greater opportunity for the game of rugby in Greater Western Sydney The clubs members originate from all across the West with the club making the strategic decision to re brand from Parramatta Rugby Club to the Western Sydney Two Blues to better reflect our presence in the competition our members and playing group and to take lead for the game of rugby in Western Sydney 1 Four of Parramatta s favourite sons switched to League with success Ken Kearney a Wallaby in 1947 and 1948 Ray Price a Wallaby between 1974 and 1976 Tony Melrose who played for the Wallabies in 1978 and 1979 and Andrew Leeds who played for his country between 1986 and 1988 all wore the Two Blues with pride and then switched to the Parramatta Eels Leeds and Peter Kay capped against England in 1988 were the club s most recent Wallabies until Tatafu Polota Nau played two Tests on the Wallabies 2005 Tour against England and Ireland Club information Edit Parramatta Two Blues logo pre 2011 Club Name Western Sydney Two Blues Nickname Two Blues Founded 1879 Home stadium Merrylands RSL Club Rugby Park Formerly Granville Park Uniform colours Navy Blue and Sky Blue Premiership Titles 3 titles 1977 1985 1986Office holders EditAs of 2021 needs update President Scott Rogan General Manager Christian Burden Director of Coaching Sailosi Tagicakibau Club Captain TBA 1st Grade Captain Aleks DabekCurrent squad EditThis section needs expansion with current squad You can help by adding to it July 2016 2014 Parramatta Rugby Squad Shute Shield Props Nick Blacklock Simon Lemalu Louis Musson Gerrard Faitotua Joe DakuitogaHookers Tatafu Polota Nau Liu Taitavake Myles Hunkin Matthew Borg Aaron BlacklockLocks Evan Olmstead Adam Coleman Sakaria Noa Peter Brush Joshua Kron Ryan Aniesko Joey Wrampling Loose Forwards Andrew Cox c Daniel Tamone Maile Latukefu Rodney Ma a Josh Kaifa Matthew White Sililo Savea Jacob Masoe Aisea NamoaHalfbacks Kaleb Rech Chris Nay Daniel TullyMidfielders Sam Yakapo Tom Woods Dominic Graham Dion Taumata Back Three Quarters Taqele Naiyaravoro Tui Fa asisila Daniel Yakapo Tomu Mataika c Lani Tiatia Alex Samoa Larry Hermens Justin Paulo c Denotes team captain Most players are capable of playing multiple positions Squad only include players who have been named in a starting 15 or reserves bench Records EditHonours Edit Grand Finalists and Premiers citation needed 2000 4th Grade 1998 5th Grade 1997 5th Grade PREMIERS 1992 4th Grade Colts 1987 1st Grade Colts 1986 1st Grade PREMIERS d Randwick 30 12 1985 1st Grade PREMIERS d Randwick 19 12 1984 1st Grade Randwick defeated Parramatta 1984 3rd Grade1984 1st Grade Colts Premiers Def Sydney Uni 1982 3rd Grade 1982 2nd Grade Colts 1981 2nd Grade Colts 1981 3rd Grade Colts PREMIERS 1979 1st Grade Randwick defeated Parramatta 1979 4th Grade PREMIERS 1979 1st Grade Colts PREMIERS Joint 1978 2nd Grade Colts 1977 1st Grade PREMIERS d Randwick 17 9 1977 5th Grade 1976 3rd Grade PREMIERS 1976 5th Grade 1976 1st Grade Colts 1976 2nd Grade Colts PREMIERS 1975 1st Grade Northern Suburbs defeated Parramatta 1975 1st Grade Colts 1975 2nd Grade Colts 1974 1st Grade Randwick defeated Parramatta 1945 1st Grade Sydney University defeated Parramatta Representative players Edit International men s teams 15 a side players Australia Bob Brown Debut 1975 05 24 vs England in Sydney Aus Fullback Wallaby 575 Australia Bill Cerutti Australian Rep in 17 Tests amp made famous the number 13 Jersey in the 1920s 30s Australia Phil Clements Debut 1982 09 11 vs New Zealand in Auckland NZ Lock Wallaby 631 Australia Adam Coleman Debut 2016 Australia Patrick Cooper Played for Wallabies is 1965 Australia John Griffiths Played for Wallabies in 1982 Australia Peter Kay Debut 1988 06 12 vs England in Sydney Aus Prop Wallaby 669 Australia Ken Kearney Debut 1947 06 14 vs New Zealand in Brisbane Aus Hooker Wallaby 346 Australia Martin Knight Debut 1978 06 11 vs Wales in Brisbane NZ Centre Wallaby 593 Australia Andrew Leeds Debut 1986 09 06 vs New Zealand in Auckland NZ Fullback Wallaby 658 Australia Mick Martin Debut 1980 05 24 vs Fiji in Suva Fiji Wing Wallaby 612 Australia Adrian McDonald Played for Wallabies in 1983 Australia Tony Melrose Debut 1978 09 09 vs New Zealand in Auckland NZ Flyhalf Wallaby 601 Australia Taqele Naiyaravoro Debut 2015 Australia Rod Phelps Debut 1955 09 03 vs New Zealand in Dunedin NZ Fullback Wallaby 412 Australia Tatafu Polota Nau Debut 2005 11 12 vs England in Twickenham England Hooker Wallaby 806 Australia Don Price Forward Toured Fiji with the Australian Rugby Union Team in 1980 Australia Ray Price Debut 1974 05 25 vs New Zealand in Sydney Aus Flanker Wallaby 573 Australia Reg Sutton 1960s Australia Eric Tweedale Debut 1946 09 14 vs New Zealand in Dunedin NZ Prop Wallaby 336 Australia Malcolm Van Gelder 1960s Australia Lance Walker Debut 1982 08 28 vs New Zealant in Wellington NZ Hooker Wallaby 629 Australia Stan Wickham Played for Wallabies in 1901 to 1906 Tonga Damien Fakafanua Centre Wing for Tonga in 2012 Pacific Nations Cup Tonga John Fonua Debut 2002 06 15 vs Samoa at Nuku A lofa Tonga Wing Tonga Player 472 Tonga Sitiveni Mafi Lock Flanker for Tonga Debut in the 2010 Pacific nations Cup Tonga Sateki Tuipulotu Debut 1994 07 17 vs Fiji at Nuku A lofa Tonga Fullback Tonga Player 368 Fiji Taniela Rawaqa Fullback Flyhalf for Fiji The Second Highest point scorer in Pacific Nations Cup at 103 Points Samoa Fa avaivai Tanoa i Debut 1996 07 13 Vs Tonga at Apia Samoa Flyhalf Samoa Lua Vailoaloa Halfback for the Manu Samoa in 2011 Pacific Nations Cup and non travelling reserve in 2011 Rugby World Cup New Zealand Sosene Anesi Debut 2005 vs Fiji in Albany Fullback Wing All Black 1054 Canada Evan Olmstead Debut 2011 Canada U20 Vs Georgia in Tbilisi Georgia 2nd Row Flanker No 8 Philippines Oliver Saunders Current Philippines Rugby player and Top point scorer Flyhalf Philippines Kenneth Stern Current Philippines Rugby Player Winger Other players signed to professional clubs Australia Daniel Yakapo Rugby Viadana Italy Steven Bortolussi Petrarca Padova Rugby Samoa Iese Leota Stade Montois Samoa Chris Seuteni CA Brive Tonga Sitiveni Mafi Western ForceInternational women s teams players Australia Alex Sulusi Australian women s national rugby union team Australia Chloe Butler Australian women s national rugby union team Australia Nita Maynard Australian women s national rugby union team Australia Hanna Sio Australian women s national rugby union team sevens Other Australian team representatives Australia Daniel Yakapo Australian national rugby union team sevens Australia Andrew Vatuvei Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union Australia Andrew Cox Australian Barbarians Rugby Team Australia Josh Kaifa Australian Barbarians Rugby Team Australia Mika Polota Nau Australian Barbarians Rugby Team Australia Rodney Ma a Australian Barbarians Rugby TeamLife members Edit Greg Baker Bruce Coggins Denis Garlick Frank Lawson Jack Liversedge Allan Minett Roger O Neill Morris Sutton Eric Tweedale Hilton Snow Elliott Janice Dewberry John Aquilina Patrick Dunne Peter Thompson Gary Hudson Geoff Baldwin Moala Polota Nau Andrew Cox Tatafu Polota Nau Peter Gillett Anthony Santa Privett Ian Clarke Joe Scott 200 club Edit The following players have played over 200 Grade games for Parramatta Two Blues David Bird Matthew Campton Pat Cooper Ray Elliot Graham Galloway Glen Goddard Greg Hackett Dominic King Ivan Mann Gregg Melrose David Strong Kel Black Peter Campton Mick Donaldson Paul Evans John Gardiner Andrew Gokel Terry Heffernan Peter Koen Warren Martin Allan Minnett Craig Minnett Glen Stuart Tim Calhalane Bruce Coggins Hilton Snow Elliott Geoff Ferris Dennis Garlick Jon Gorman Allan Holman Frank Lehman Peter McDonald Andrew Campton Joe Cllins Kevin Elliott Peter Ferris Paul Gledhill Noel Grant Peter Kay David Mann Keith McKinney Steven SimpsonJuniors EditParramatta junior clubs Edit Blacktown JRUFC Dundas Valley JRUFC Hills JRUFC Merrylands JRUFC Norwest JRUFC Liverpool JRUFCNotable junior players Edit Jeremy Su a Canterbury Crusaders Sam Wykes Western Force Jamal Idris Gold Coast Titans Sisa Waqa Melbourne Storm Jorge Taufua Manly Sea Eagles Leon Bott Retired Tatafu Polota Nau ACT Brumbies NSW Waratahs Western Force Leicester Tigers Sitiveni Steve Mafi NSW Waratahs Leicester Western Force Castres London IrishReferences EditThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it July 2016 Our History External links Edithttp www news com au sport rugby gold former all black soseni anesi joins parramattas two blues story fndpt9s1 1226427514708 http www heraldsun com au sport rugby gold the parramatta two blues progress to shute shield finals story fn8ouzvd 1226454443914 http parramatta advertiser whereilive com au sport story two blues future looks bright http parramatta advertiser 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