Camden Rugby Club has proudly served the Camden and Macarthur district communities for the past 45 years. Our story is one of dedication, growth, and a deep passion for rugby.

Facilities

• Clubhouse & Grandstand: The heart of our club, hosting all after-match functions and events.

• Two Playing Fields: Offering ample space for both training and matches.

• Floodlit Main Ground: Allowing for evening games and training sessions.

• Electronic Scoreboard: Ensuring fans stay updated with real-time scores.

Our History

In 1975, a group of enthusiastic rugby supporters founded Camden Rugby Club. Our first team, a third-grade squad, entered the Illawarra District Rugby Union competition, blending Camden locals, new residents with a rugby background, and University of Sydney students. Despite knowing little about the game initially, our inaugural team made it to the grand final, narrowly losing to Wollongong University.

The following year, we expanded to include both second and third-grade teams, with our second-grade team securing our first premiership by defeating Campbelltown Harlequins. This victory ignited a fierce and lasting rivalry with the Harlequins.

By 1977, Camden fielded three grades in the competition. Despite challenges with player numbers, we have never forfeited a game in any grade. Throughout the 1980s, our first-grade team became a formidable force, reaching the Illawarra grand finals in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1995, and 1996, winning in 1987 and 1995. In both 1985 and 1996, all three senior grades made the grand finals, with third grade emerging victorious each time. 1996 also marked our first Club Championship win.

Our commitment to junior rugby began with an Under 19 Colt side, reaching the semi-finals in 1996 and the Grand Final in 2005. Today, we proudly field teams from Under 8s to Under 18s, nurturing the next generation of rugby talent.

About fifteen years ago, some of our musically inclined members formed the Camden Rugby Big Band, performing at various local venues. Although the band no longer plays, it added a unique and enjoyable dimension to our club’s culture.