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
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.
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.
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.
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.)
SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.
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.
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.
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.
29/08/2026
St Pats colts, for the three-peat, win the Robertson Cup grand final in a dominant display over Forest, 41-5 at Concord Oval today. Congrats Pats!
SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.
29/08/2026
Beecroft are the 2026 Nicholson Cup (colts) premiers after defeating Lane Cove Old Ignatians in today’s grand final, 22-19. Well done Beecroft’s “nuts and bolts”.
SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.
29/08/2026
Hornsby keep hold of the Joy Johnson Cup (Yellow) after defeating Sydney Irish in today’s grand final at Eric Tweedale Stadium. Congratulations! And the women’s team proved the difference in the Div 3 club championship race too, with Hornsby also taking home the Div Harris Shield this year.
SUBBIES RUGBY. SERIOUS FUN.