Burnie Emus Rugby Union Club

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Burnie Emus Rugby Union Club

The Burnie Emus Rugby Union Club is based on the North-West coast of Tasmania and is a member of the Australian Rugby Union Incorporated (ARU).

We train Tuesday and Thursday nights at Upper Burnie from 5.30pm. Men, women and juniors welcome. The Burnie Emus are a Tasmanian rugby union club based in the North-West coast of Tasmania formed in 1961. The Burnie Emus club colours are blue with patches of red and the club logo features an emu.The club competes in the Tasmanian Rugby Union competition which is a statewide competition. The club expectations are that all players and supporters act in a manner that is responsible, socially acceptable and with the best interests of both the club and the game. Live, breathe, play, rugby!

02/11/2026

Burnie Rugby Union Club meets Burnie Christmas Parade 🤝

25/10/2026

A moment for our 2026 Sponsors 👏

25/10/2026

Yesterday our Club celebrated the 2026 Gus Under Cup. Congratulations everyone who took part for a fun match to kick off the days celebrations ✨️

Last night, our club celebrated our 2026 season in style, at our major sponsor - The Beach Hotel, Burnie 💃

We are so excited to recognise & congratulate the following award winners for 2026 ✨️

🏅 Womens 2026 Awards:
Womens most improved - Sarah Noyes
Womens Best New Recruit - Dale Closter
Women's Best Tackler - Charlotte Loring
Womens Encouragement Award - Bec Sweetman
Womens coaches Award - Tammy Work
Womens Most Inspiration Award - Kaz Rupert
Womens Runner Up BNF - Claire Griffiths
Womens Best & Fairest - Leilani Zetovic & Vanessa Davies

The women acknowledged Shane Bentley, Sam Roles & Samara Bakes.

🏅 Men's 2026 Awards:
Men's Best New Recruit - Caleb Wells
Men's Most Improved - Alex Maxwell
Men's Pig Big - Levi Faatoatoa
Men's Most Inspirational - Jose Situlia
Men's Best Tackler - Jo Noyes
Men's Coaches Awards - Caleb Wells & Liz Edwards
Most Consistent Back - Bell Salima
Most Consistent FWD - Jesse Closter
Mens Runner Up Best and Fairest - Tusa Peseta
Men's Best and Fairest & 2026 Players Player - Leigh Jordan

The men acknowledged Dale Ledger, Nicole Ledger & Liz Edwards.

Club Awards 2026:
Club Person of the Year Award - Mel Weldon 🏆

New BRUC Life Membership - Brad Van Der Drift 🎖

The club recognises the following 2026 committee members - Gerry Horch, Bec Sweetman, Manisha Reeve, Austin Reeve, Bec Baillie, Brad Van Der Drift & Mel Weldon.

The club recognises our 2026 BRUC Match officials - Gerry Horch, Mark Ewington, Brett Bentley & Bec Sweetman.

The club recognises the coaching staff - Dale Ledger, Shane Bentley, Jess Flint & Charlotte Alers.

The club recognises the assistant staff - Samara Bakes, Liz Edwards, Sam Roles, Nicole Ledger, Stephen Clarke, Vanessa Davies, Connor Bryan & everyone who puts in to make our season what it is.

The club recognises the following 2026 BRUC state Representatives - Tusa Peseta, Jose Situlia, Bec Sweetman, Claire Griffiths, Vanessa Davies, Ana Vaka & Tammy Work.

The club recognises our club favorite, Bar Man Geoff D**e ❤️

Thanks for a wonderful night. Rest, enjoy your break & keep an eye out for pre season details coming soon 🤝

19/10/2026

With the upcoming AGM, it's only right that we recognise our outstanding 2026 committee members. The work they've put in as a group behind the scenes has been nothing less than monumental. We couldn't do what we do, without them 🙌

16/10/2026

Tomorrow - BRUC DOES BLEDISLOE. Lets get back together for a fun day out 💃

14/10/2026

❌ FORMAL NOTICE OF AGM ❌

3PM, 15TH OF NOVEMBER 2026.

Located at the BRUC Clubrooms, Upper Burnie Sports complex. All welcome.

Accepting nominations for all positions.

Please contact Gerry Horch for more information or Nomination forms.

12/10/2026

A FIRM REMINDER.

We invite our players, staff volunteers, and community to our annual awards & dinner. Please secure your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets will be cut off on the 21st of October 2026 - no exceptions!

Please ensure you've secured your tickets for a fun night to celebrate our season in style 💃

11/10/2026

Our lads narrowly going down to South Australia 15 - 10 in the closing game of ARS, Geelong.

We're so proud of our state team, and in particular our very Jose & Tusa. You've represented Tas with pride, integrity, and we hope you enjoyed your tour.

Congratulations to all our state rep players for 2026 - Vanessa, Ana, Claire, Bec, Tammy, Jose & Tusa.

We look forward celebrating our season & our players on the 24th of Oct, and already counting down to an incredible 2027 ✨️

10/10/2026

Our lads on the big stage!

Two tough games to open ARS.

VIC 71 - TAS 7.
ADF 42 - TAS 10.

Rest day today, & they go again tomorrow against South Australia.

Heaps to be proud of 🤝

Photos 📸 Nia Media give em a follow!

08/10/2026

BRUC DOES BLEDISLOE! 🏉

It's true - we've missed you, so we're getting the fam back together.

Clubrooms & facilities, open from 1130am.

Event Schedule
⏰ 12:00 PM: Wallaroos v Scotland Women
⏰ 2:05 PM: Men's 7s Australia v Fiji
⏰ 2:25 PM: Women's 7s Australia v New Zealand
⏰ 3:45 PM: Wallabies v All Blacks (Bledisloe Cup Test)

ALL WELCOME, KIDS, PARTNERS, MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS.

See you there! 🤝

Address

2 Southwell Street
Upper Burnie, TAS
7320

Website

https://xplorer.rugby/burnie-emus-men

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