Briars Rugby Club is a renowned sports club based in Sydney, Australia. The club has a rich history, dating back to its inauguration on August 7, 1918, when fourteen boys aged from 9 to 13 years met at Bob Clark's disused fowl-yard. The club was the brainchild of Jack Stone, who served as its first President.
Briars Rugby competes in the Sydney Rugby Union competitions across various categories, including Men's (21+), Colts (17-21), Women's (17+), and Junior Boys and Girls (5-17). The club is proud to celebrate 100 years of Briars Rugby, from 1923 to 2023.
The club has achieved several notable feats, including one of their players achieving their NRLW dream and the women's rugby team winning in Borneo. Briars Rugby has been featured in Green and Gold Rugby's Club Corner, showcasing the club's recognition and accomplishments.
The club emphasises the benefits of playing rugby in Sydney, highlighting the camaraderie and teamwork it fosters. They welcome individuals of all skill levels and ages, from beginners to experienced players, and pride themselves on providing game time for all players who train.
Briars Rugby's training sessions are held at Rothwell Park in Concord on Majors Bay Road in Concord NSW. The club offers training for different categories, including Seniors & Colts (U21) on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, Women's 7s on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and Juniors on Thursdays at 5:30 pm.
The club encourages those interested in joining to reach out via email at info@briarsrugby. Com, Instagram at instagram. Com/briarsrugby, or Facebook at facebook. Com/briarsrugby.
The club is also reachable by phone at (02) 9743 1907.
Briars Rugby Union, affiliated with the NSW Suburban Rugby Union Competition since 1923, embraces the motto “Virtus Animusque Praesens,” which translates to “Virtue and Presence of Mind. ” The club welcomes individuals of all shapes and sizes, with any skill level, and is always on the lookout for coaches, managers, and other rugby enthusiasts to support the team.
The club is located at the corner of Ian Parade and Wellbank Street in Concord, NSW. Their mailing address is PO Box 137, Concord, NSW, 2137.
For more information about the club, its history, training grounds, home ground, clubhouse, old boys network, playing for Briars, insurance claims, and privacy policy, interested individuals can visit the club's website or contact them directly.
Briars Rugby Union is a vibrant and inclusive club that offers a welcoming environment for all those passionate about rugby, whether they are players or supporters. Through its century-long legacy and commitment to teamwork and camaraderie, Briars Rugby Club continues to thrive and excel in the Sydney Rugby Union competitions.