North Torrens Dragons Rugby Union Football Club

North Torrens Dragons Rugby Union Football Club Family friendly rugby union football club. In 1945 the club became the first to win the first grade premiership undefeated. A family friendly club.

THE HISTORY OF HOW NORTH TORRENS CAME TO FRUITION

WEST TORRENS

West Torrens were formed in 1943 as a junior team in an attempt to keep the game alive during the war. Interestingly in 1945 clubs using the West Torrens name claimed the South Australian rugby, football and soccer premierships. In 1952 the club won both both the first and reserve grade premierships and only missed on on a clean swee

p after forfeiting from the third grade preliminary final. The club won another premierships in 1961. The club experienced some lean years until 1981 when they made their first grand final appearance in twenty years. This was followed up in 1988 with a first grade premiership and the 1989 sevens titile. During the 80s the Eagles were known as a team that played with flair. The 1988 premiership is immortalised in the club by a nude premiership picture. Unfortunately the club soon went into decline and were relegated to second grade for the first time after finishing winless in 1996. The annual report of 1997 said the club was being 'held together by veterans' which highlighted how the clubs player base had eroded. During the 1998 season the club merged with North Adelaide to form the modern day 'Dragons'. The best known West Torrens player is Henry Dijiksman who became the first player to win three Don Smith Medals (1988, 1992-93) and also captained the state. Notable representative appearances include Wayne Brennan (1 Conversion) and Robbie Sen in South Australia's win over Fiji in 1976 at Norwood Oval. Dijksman and Don Harris (1 try) played in South Australia's win over Zimbabwe in 1987 at Bailey Reserve. Lynton Moore became the last player from the club to represent South Australia in 1996 against Canada. West Torrens were originally based at Hindmarsh Oval (now Hindmarsh Stadium). Unfortunately in 1959 the club was forced off Hindmarsh Oval. Other than playing the occasional home game at West Beach the club remained homeless until 1974. In 1970 the club secured a lease on some land at Dry Creek which was ready to host its first game in 1974. Some speculate that relocating to the excellent facilities in the industrial area of Dry Creek was one of the causes of the decline in senior and junior players. NORTH ADELAIDE

The original North Adelaide club was formed as North Adelaide Baptist in 1933 by members of the Adelaide club. The club quickly dropped its church affiliation but disbanded just after the war. In 1952 old North's supports with the help of boys from the Nailsworth school revived the club. North's have had two successful eras where they claimed back to back premierships: 1958-59 in Division Two and 1981-82 in Division Three. Interestingly in 1997 North's finished fourth and last in their division but still claimed the premiership. Early games were played in North Parklands and players had to deal with animals which grazed on the area. North's moved to Shutter Reserve in 1966 but had to share it with many other sports. In 1998 the club relocated to Dry Creek and eventually merged with West Torrens to form North Torrens

Mark Sowter, now a Dragons stalwart and son of club founder John Sowter, is the only North Adelaide player to claim any first division awards after twice being named the South Australian Rugby Union best tackler. North Adelaide

1997 Division 2B Premiers (25-6 v Woodville)

NORTH TORRENS DRAGONS

The new club experienced early success with a grand final appearance in 1999 followed by a premiership in 2000. In 2003 an influx of players saw the club compete in reserve grade for one season. Unfortunately decline soon set to the point of the club's future being in doubt. In 2004 the club even considered relocating. A remarkable off field performance in 2011 saw the debt erased despite the team finishing last. We are looking to increase our playing stocks and are hoping to build from the ground up by having juniors and 2 senior teams plus a women's team. If you haven't played before or experienced come and play rugby with The North Torrens Dragons.

🌮 MEXICAN PARTY NIGHT AT THE DRAGONS! 🐉Stick around after our home game next week for a massive night at the club! We’re...
13/05/2026

🌮 MEXICAN PARTY NIGHT AT THE DRAGONS! 🐉

Stick around after our home game next week for a massive night at the club! We’re trading the rugby boots for sombreros as we host our Mexican Party Night on May 23, 2026.

The festivities kick off at 5:00 PM at the clubhouse.

What’s On the Menu? 🌯

🌮 Tacos & Nachos to fuel the post-match hunger.
🍹 Sangria and Margarita Specials flowing all night.

The Entertainment 💃
♣️ Games All Night: Keep the competitive spirit going off the field.
📷 Photo Booth: Capture the best (and worst) outfits of the night.
🇲🇽 Best Dressed Prize: There is a prize for the Best Dressed Mexican, so don’t hold back on the costumes!

For more info, contact the club at 0406 349 419 or email [email protected].

See you there, Dragons! 🐲🌶️

10/05/2026

North Torrens Dragons played Barossa Rams yesterday up at Barossa, with Barossa coming out winners at 28-14. A hard physical game, but some great tackling by the Dragons. Great to see some players back out and also great to see so many Dragon supporters out cheering on the boys, especially for a away game. Next week we play Old Collegians at Tregenza at 2pm. Hope to see all our supporters at Tregenza.

10/05/2026

On behalf of the North Torrens Rugby Union Football Club, we wish all the mothers out there a very happy Mother’s Day!

Need a lift to Tanunda on Saturday? 🚎 North Torrens has hired a bus to take the North Torrens gang up to Tanunda and bac...
07/05/2026

Need a lift to Tanunda on Saturday? 🚎

North Torrens has hired a bus to take the North Torrens gang up to Tanunda and back! There will be pick up and drop of spots all along the way for those who live further north. A fee of $15 to cover hire costs will incur.

10:00 - Depart from North Torrens Rugby Union Football Club in Dry Creek

10:30 - Pickup at Red Rooster Carpark in Munno Para

11:00 - Pickup at Gawler Green Shopping Centre Carpark in Gawler

If you’re interested in jumping on the bus, please flick us a message asap! 📱

🐉 Match Day: Round 6 🐉The Dragons are hitting the road this Saturday! We're heading up to Tanunda to take on the Barossa...
07/05/2026

🐉 Match Day: Round 6 🐉

The Dragons are hitting the road this Saturday! We're heading up to Tanunda to take on the Barossa Rams in what’s set to be a massive Round 6 clash.

After some hard-fought weeks, the boys are primed and ready to bring that North Torrens fire to the valley. We'd love to see as many supporters as possible making the trip to help us bring home the win!

📅 Saturday, 9th May
⏰ 12:40 PM
📍 Barossa Rams Rugby Club, Tanunda SA

Huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors who keep us moving on and off the field!

Let’s go, Dragons! 🔴🔵

🏉 Mark Your Calendars, NTRUFC Family! 🐉The season is heating up and we’ve got a massive lineup of rugby and social event...
06/05/2026

🏉 Mark Your Calendars, NTRUFC Family! 🐉

The season is heating up and we’ve got a massive lineup of rugby and social events coming your way! From away trips to themed home nights with great food, there is something for everyone at the club.

Whether you’re hitting the road to support the boys away or joining us for a feast at the clubhouse, let’s show our colors and make these rounds unforgettable!

Which event are you looking forward to most? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Tune into 89.7 PBA FM every Friday from 4PM-6PM to hear our VP - Daniel Wooster and the Local Sport Matters team talk ab...
29/04/2026

Tune into 89.7 PBA FM every Friday from 4PM-6PM to hear our VP - Daniel Wooster and the Local Sport Matters team talk about all things Dragons! We will discuss results, upcoming fixtures and more!

Such a great opportunity for such a great club! 🐉

🔥 BIG NEWS FOR LOCAL SPORT MATTERS 🔥

We’re proud to welcome the North Torrens Dragons Rugby Union Football Club to the Local Sport Matters family for the 2026 winter season! 🐉🏉

From May 1st, we’ll be bringing you weekly updates, results, and all the latest from the Dragons every Friday between 4–6PM on 89.7 PBA FM.

Make sure you tune in to catch their debut on the show and follow their journey throughout the season. It’s shaping up to be a massive year and we’re keen to have them on board!

📅 Debut: Friday, May 1st
📻 89.7 PBA FM
⏰ 4PM – 6PM

Local sport truly matters — and it just got even bigger.

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26/04/2026

Another great game from the Dragons yesterday. 52-12 against Southern Suburbs. 8 tries 6 conversions. A home game, great atmosphere, lots of supporters, and a great bunch of volunteers running the busy canteen and bar during the afternoon. Hope to see more supporters come out to support the Dragons, they are playing some very good rugby. Next week a bye , following week we play Barossa Rams up at Tanunda.

Get ready for a massive clash this weekend! 🏉It’s Round 4, and we are back on home turf to take on Southern Suburbs. Aft...
22/04/2026

Get ready for a massive clash this weekend! 🏉

It’s Round 4, and we are back on home turf to take on Southern Suburbs.

After a hard-fought start to the season, the boys are primed and ready to defend the home ground. We need the NTRUFC family out in full force to bring the noise and cheer us on to a win. See you at the Club!

📅 Saturday, 25th April
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 North Torrens Rugby Club, Dry Creek SA 5094

✨ EVENT NIGHT ✨ This Saturday the 25th of April we have our annual Shuffle Night! Buy any song of your choice for $5 or ...
21/04/2026

✨ EVENT NIGHT ✨

This Saturday the 25th of April we have our annual Shuffle Night! Buy any song of your choice for $5 or 3 songs for $10. All songs are loaded into a playlist and shuffled, If your song plays last, win a share of the pot! There is no limit to the amount of songs you are able to buy! 🎶

Drink Specials 🍻

To get your songs in early please contact Daniel Wooster

See you all on the dance floor on Saturday! 🕺

19/04/2026

Yesterday Dragon supporters were treated to a great game of rugby up at Onkaparinga Rugby Club. From the moment they ran onto the field they played great rugby, scoring the first try not long into the game. 10 tries scored, 8 conversions, the score 64-19, several of them were breakaway tries. Every player on the field yesterday played real rugby. It was a great game to watch. Well done to the team and to the coaching staff as well as the team manager and medical staff. A proud moment for North Torrens Tugby Club. Next Saturday, Anzac Day we play Southern Suburbs at home, a game not to be missed. Come down and support the Dragons and see some great rugby and enjoy some great North Torrens hospitality.

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