New England Rugby Union
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Sport | Rugby Union |
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Jurisdiction | New England (New South Wales), Australia |
Abbreviation | NERU |
Affiliation | New South Wales Rugby Union |
Headquarters | New South Wales, Australia |
President | David Clifton |
Official website | |
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The New England Rugby Union, or NERU, is the governing body for the sport of rugby union within the District of New England (New South Wales) in Australia. It is a member of the New South Wales Country Rugby Union.
History[]
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Clubs[]
The clubs that compete in the senior grade competition are:
- Glen Innes
- Robb Rugby Club- https://archive.today/20130101010711/http://robbrugby.rugbynet.com.au/
- St Albert's College
- The Armidale Rugby Club (Blues)
- Guyra Ghosts
- Barbarians R.U.F.C.
- Wright College Redmen (1958–73,1989–94, 2015- ) [1]
- Tamworth Rugby Union Sporting Club[2]
Former NERU clubs:
- Armidale City
- Armidale Old Boys
- City United (1994-2002)
- Earle Page College (1964-1984 and 1989–1990)
- Guy Fawkes Ebor
- Gwydir River Rats (Bingara)
- Hillgrove
- Page-Wright Barbarians (1985-1988)
- Teachers College (TC) - The Chalkies
- Tenterfield Bumblebees
- University College
- United Colleges - The Dirty Ducks (1974–93)
- Uralla Miners
- Walcha Rams
City-United Historical note: During the 1994 pre-season, it became clear that neither United nor Armidale City would have enough players to field four grades or be competitive. Given that quite a few of City's squad were former United players, NERU Secretary and former United President Dick Croft encouraged the two clubs to join forces, and City United was born. The new club competed strongly for the next eight years before merging with Armidale Old Boys for the 2002 season. This resulted in the new Armidale Blues Rugby Club, which combines the history and tradition of City, the professionalism and competitiveness of Old Boys, and the spirit and student depth of United.
See also[]
Rugby union in New South Wales
References[]
- ^ "Wright rugby side on the rise". 22 September 2016.
- ^ "Tamworth Magpies Rugby Club align with New England Rugby Union". 12 February 2018.
External links[]
- Rugby union governing bodies in New South Wales
- New England (New South Wales)
- Australian sport stubs
- Rugby union stubs