NSW Suburban Rugby Union

NSW Suburban Rugby Union There are around 7500 players and 55 clubs competing across 6 divisions, making "Subbies" the largest centrally administered rugby competition in the world.

The New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union (NSWSRU) is affiliated to the New South Wales Rugby Union and runs the competition affectionately known as "Subbies" rugby. NSWSRU is truly the grassroots of the game in Sydney. The NSWSRU selects representative sides to compete against Queensland Suburban, for the Barraclough Shield, and New South Wales Country. Matches played by suburban or sub-district c

lubs began in 1869 as the City and Suburban competition. Some of the original clubs were Petersham (who still exist today), Manly Federals, the Warrigals and Wentworth. Most of these clubs fielded one team and the competition received coverage in the Sydney Morning Herald under "Other matches". The competition became known as the New South Wales Suburban Rugby Union in 1990. In 1993, the second division of the district competition was absorbed into Subbies and in that year 18 clubs contested the Kentwell Cup. Today the top three Divisions each have ten clubs and promotion and relegation is based on club championship results down to Third Division promotion. Drummoyne, Mosman, University of NSW and Hornsby are former district clubs now competing in Subbies.

Division 1 Prelim finals kicks off this weekend đź‘Š Catch all the action live on NSW Rugby TV đź“şSUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN
04/09/2026

Division 1 Prelim finals kicks off this weekend đź‘Š Catch all the action live on NSW Rugby TV đź“ş

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN

Huge congratulations to our 15 newly minted Premiers!All across Sydney, across five Subbies Divisions, 30 teams battled ...
02/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our 15 newly minted Premiers!

All across Sydney, across five Subbies Divisions, 30 teams battled it out in grand finals to see who would take home the silverware.

We applaud, acknowledge and thank all the clubs, teams, volunteers, supporters, coaches and, of course, the players for being part of Subbies 2026.

And we wish the Div 1 clubs still in the midst of their finals good luck on Saturday.

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.

After an extraordinary game of footy, running in excess of 100 min, Newport have snatched the Barraclough Cup from UNSW ...
29/08/2026

After an extraordinary game of footy, running in excess of 100 min, Newport have snatched the Barraclough Cup from UNSW in the last seconds of extra time.

If we hadn’t seen it, we wouldn’t have believed it! Suggest you watch the replay on NSW Rugby TV! 📺

Congrats Newport. You’ll be talking about this one for a while.

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.

The Clark Cup belongs to Lane Cove Old Ignatians, who have defeated Knox 34-24 in this afternoon’s grand final at Eric T...
29/08/2026

The Clark Cup belongs to Lane Cove Old Ignatians, who have defeated Knox 34-24 in this afternoon’s grand final at Eric Tweedale Stadium.

The Diddy will be pumping!

Well done LCOI!

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.

Balmain are the Jeffrey Cup premiers for 2026, defeating Sea Lice 31-20 this afternoon at Manly Oval.Congrats Balmain!!S...
29/08/2026

Balmain are the Jeffrey Cup premiers for 2026, defeating Sea Lice 31-20 this afternoon at Manly Oval.

Congrats Balmain!!

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.

The Nth Cronulla Sea Lice colts are the new owners of the Radford Cup, pipping Balmain 19-17 in today’s Big Dance at Man...
29/08/2026

The Nth Cronulla Sea Lice colts are the new owners of the Radford Cup, pipping Balmain 19-17 in today’s Big Dance at Manly Oval.

Well done. Celebrate well. (And responsibly.)

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Hornsby, after a low-scoring, tight tussle with Wakehurst/Old Barker, are the 2026 Farrant Cup Premiers! Well done Horns...
29/08/2026

Hornsby, after a low-scoring, tight tussle with Wakehurst/Old Barker, are the 2026 Farrant Cup Premiers! Well done Hornsby!

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.

UNSW have the Stockdale Cup in the trophy room after besting Forest 24-17 in this year’s grand final at Concord Oval. We...
29/08/2026

UNSW have the Stockdale Cup in the trophy room after besting Forest 24-17 in this year’s grand final at Concord Oval. Well done to the students.

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.

Oatley bring home the Joy Johnson (Green) Cup for 2026 by defeating Mac Uni 41-19 in today’s decider at Manly Oval. Enjo...
29/08/2026

Oatley bring home the Joy Johnson (Green) Cup for 2026 by defeating Mac Uni 41-19 in today’s decider at Manly Oval. Enjoy the celebrations, ladies!

SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.

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Kingsford, NSW
2032

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