Rugby union in New South Wales

Rugby union is one of the leading professional and recreational team sports in New South Wales. Rugby football began to be played in Sydney’s schools in the early 1860s. In the more than 150 years since, the game in New South Wales has grown to include more than 100,000 participants and the Rugby World Cup Final has been hosted in Sydney.

Rugby union in New South Wales

Rugby union is one of the leading professional and recreational team sports in New South Wales. Rugby football began to be played in Sydney’s schools in the early 1860s. In the more than 150 years since, the game in New South Wales has grown to include more than 100,000 participants and the Rugby World Cup Final has been hosted in Sydney.