Sydney University Football Club
Sydney University Football Club, founded in 1863, is the oldest rugby union club in Australia, 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: Billy Millard
- Club Captain:
- Uniform colors: Blue & Gold
- Premiership Titles:
Club history
SUFC was dubbed thus as it was the first club of any football code in Australia, or at least NSW. Note that the 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, Alister Campbell and Al Kanaar. In all, 101 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 David Fitter against Ireland in 2005.
Current Super 14 players
- David Lyons
- Brendan Cannon
- Phil Waugh
- Dan Vickerman
- Gareth Hardy
- Alex Kanaar
- Winston Mafi
- Will Caldwell
- David Fitter
- Lenny Beckett
- Alister Campbell
- Digby Beaumont[3]
References
- ^ Croker, Graham. "Silverware stays at University". Sydney University Football Club website. Retrieved 2006-09-04.
- ^ "Australian Reps" at Sydney University Football Club website
- ^ "Rep Players" at Sydney University Football Club website