Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club

Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club, often referred to as Neddies, is a rugby union club based in Nedlands, Western Australia, with several teams competing in the local RugbyWA competitions including the Fortescue RugbyWA Premier Grade.[1]

Nedlands RUFC
UnionAustralian Rugby Union
Nickname(s)Neddies
Emblem(s)Heraldic Lion Rampant
Founded1934
LocationNedlands, Western Australia
Ground(s)Charles Court Reserve
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Team kit
Official website
www.nedlandsrugby.com.au

The club, established in 1934, trains and plays its home games at Charles Court Reserve located on the banks of the Swan River in Nedlands.[2] The club has a large function centre and licensed bar facility which overlooks the rugby grounds.[3]

Coaches

Nedlands' head coach for 2019 in Premier Grade is Sam Rarasea, a former Nedlands Premier Grade player. Assisting him is Will Brock as reserve grade head coach with Mason Pomare and Mike Botes assistant coaches. Tom Fearn is coaching mentor for seniors and juniors.[4]

Honours

Premier Grade (18):

1940, 1957, 1970, 1973, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2010, 2013, 2015.[5]

Notable members

Nedlands players to have gained international caps include:[6]

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See also

References
  1. Mason, Geoff (16 July 2012). "Rugby WA: Nedlands power away for 11th on the trot". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  2. "Club Details: Nedlands". Australian Rugby. 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  3. "The River Room". 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  4. "Nedlands announce Force-filled coaching team". Rugby WA. 9 November 2014. Archived from the original on 8 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  5. "Premierships and Club Championships". Nedlands Rugby. 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  6. "International Representatives". Nedlands Rugby. 2014. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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