Southern Districts Rugby Club

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Southern Districts Rugby Club. This remained the club's uniform until the move to Sylvania.

Formed in 1989 by the amalgamation of St George and Port Hacking rugby clubs, with headquarters at Forshaw Park, Sylvania, south of Sydney. The new club played in red, sky blue, white and black jumpers and fielded 6 grade teams, 3 colts' sides, and an under-19XV. Accommodation is limited at Forshaw Park to 2000 but the club has enjoyed splendid support since the amalgamation. St George, founded in

1906, brought to the mix a long record of figuring prominently in 1st grade finals, but not in living memory and with only one premiership win - in 1957, when St George beat Gordon 21-3 in the Grand Final. St George showed promise of great success when it first came into the Sydney competition but was one of the clubs which suffered heavily from the decision to postpone all football for the duration of World War I. The club was forced to disband in 1915 and did not function again until 1928 when the famous Test forward Harold Judd was instrumental in reforming it. Judd coached St George 1st Grade after the 13-year break from competition and his son Bruce, a Waratah, helped him revive the club. Since winger Dan Carroll became St George's first international when he won selection in the first Wallabies for the tour of England, Wales and North America in 1908-09, 28 players from the club have won international honours, including Mick Clifford, dual international (for Australia and the All Blacks), Owen Stephens, Arthur Buchan, Alan Cameron who played 266 games for the club Eddie Stapleton 236, Terry Casey 105, Ron Graham 167 and Bruce Battishall. St George was relegated to 2nd division in 1979, but won promotion back to 1st division after only one season by beating Sydney University. St George played in single-colour jumpers to save costs, playing in purple in 1928 and in orange during World War II, but when Bill Cerutti became the club coach he recommended that it adopt the red-and-white-striped jumper of the Transvaal Club. At this time Randwick was playing in red-and-white jumpers, but following requests from St George they changed their colours. The myrtle green that Randwick now play in, was adopted from the destination boards of the trams that ran to Coogee. Port Hacking began when a group of lifesavers from Cronulla, North Cronulla and Wanda clubs tried to enter a junior league competition but were rejected because they could only muster one team. They entered the team instead, in the 1957 Whiddon Cup in the competition with Lance Turbet president, Norm Rees secretary and Allan Carruthers treasurer of what was known as the North Cronulla SLSC Rugby Club. They won the Whiddon Cup at their first attempt and the next season won the Burke Cup. After success in 2 nd division competitions over the preceding 9 seasons (the only club to win 4 grand finals), Port Hacking joined a Sydney competition expanded to 12 teams with Warringah in 1971 and won five matches in its first season. Since then Port Hacking's teething problems were overcome through the efforts of an emerging bunch of players, such as Greg Halpin and Michael Netherey, backed by the experience of Graeme MacDougall, Gary Pearse, John Lambie and John Coolican. The location of the club on the southern outskirts of Sydney gave rugby an important foothold in a fast-developing area. There were grumbles from members of both clubs when they were amalgamated but these have been forgotten as the new club moved to improve facilities at Forshaw Park. The club now fields four open Grade teams and three Colts teams competing fiercely in all competitions.

19/08/2026

Congratulations to Isaac Ratumaitavuki Kneepkens, the first ever Southern Districts player to receive the Ken Catchpole OAM Medal.

The Ken Catchpole OAM Medal is the highest individual honour in Shute shield. It recognises excellence, leadership and commitment, which is everything that Isaac embodies.

From the field to the club, this is a moment that will go down in our history books. ❤️💙

15/08/2026

What it means 🩵♥️

Long over due cap presentation to our NSW Waratahs
So proud of our clubs history

14/08/2026

The Tahs cap fest continues with one more legend.

This Saturday we are welcoming St George, Port Hacking and Southern Districts players who have donned the sky blue for the NSW Waratahs. They will each receive their official representative Waratahs cap.

We are as proud as ever to have them coming down. Make them feel welcome and be there for the 3:00pm roll call.

Photos from Southern Districts Rugby Club's post

14/08/2026

Round 18 team lists

Super Saturday for our last game of the year.
It’s shaping up to be a cracker.

Kane Doug returns to Forshaw for the first time since 2014
A massive Waratahs cap presentation at 2:50pm
Colts on a winning streak

Fourth grade 8:50am
2nd Colts 10:00am (Back Field)
Third grade 10:15am
1st Colts 11:50am
Second grade 1:15pm
Waratahs presentation 2:50pm
1st grade 3:05pm

Season wrap party to follow

14/08/2026

SUPER SATURDAY SEASON WRAP
Tomorrow LOCKED!
Kane Douglas ( #4) returns to Forshaw in the run on squad with brother Jake ( #5).
Full facilities open till midnight.
Minis from 8:00am, Rebels Kids Club 9:30am - 3:00pm.
Tahs cap preso 2:45pm-3:15pm.
Rugby from 8:50am.
Live music and DJ till midnight.
Buckets, Merch and an Asahi tap takeover.
Get amongst it!
Buccaneers Rugby Club

13/08/2026

The Tahs cap fest continues with the final batch.

This Saturday we are welcoming St George, Port Hacking and Southern Districts players who have donned the sky blue for the NSW Waratahs. They will each receive their official representative Waratahs cap.

We are as proud as Proudy McProudface to have them coming down. Make them feel welcome and be there for the 3:00pm roll call.

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

Here is the next group.

This Saturday we are hosting St George, Port Hacking and Southern Districts players who have donned the jersey for the NSW Waratahs. They will each receive their official representative Waratahs cap.

We are proud as punch to have them coming down. Make them feel welcome.
In the lead up to Saturday, we roll them out for you all to see.

12/08/2026

Wee bit late on this one. A massive congrats to these total club legends who took out MVP for the round.

Blaise Barnes found his best of the season to get us within 2 in what was a try fest across the park. A great win in 2nd Grade, spearheaded by MVP 2 in a row Dom McGrath. 4th Grade took the W early and set the tone thanks to powerhouse Jeffrey Young. Both Colts teams came away on top thanks to big efforts from Tama Williamson and Lachy Gallagher. Nice to see a new hame on the board in Daehn Nathan.

This weekend is our last game for 2027. As fans and players, make it count. Get on the hill . There's lots on across the day and night.

Go well everyone. Tough season but we rise again.

LETS GOOOOOOOOOO REBELS!!!!!!!

12/08/2026

Scott Fava has been a diligent and progressive coach for Southern Districts over the past two years. Following a restructure, Scott and the Board have agreed to a mutual conclusion of his position.

Scott will be moving on to other opportunities ahead of the 2027 season. We acknowledge his tireless effort with gratitude and wish him well for the future.

We move forward with high ambitions for the 2027 season. Further announcements will follow in the coming weeks.

Southern Districts Rugby Club Board

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