Harnessing the history of service rugby

ON July 25, 1829, the Sydney Monitor reported that the soldiers of the Sydney Barracks amused themselves with a game of football – that heralded the birth of rugby union in the Australian Defence Force.

In an effort to harness the history of services rugby, the Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) intends to establish a museum cabinet to display trophies, match programs and memorabilia from past seasons.

While ASRU already has a number of items for display, they are seeking contributions from past players and committee members and would like to formally invite individuals to contribute to the display.

Photographs can be scanned and originals returned if people wish, and non-pictorial items can also be donated for temporary or permanent display.

Individuals wishing to donate items should contact ASRU marketing manager Captain James Nicholas on (02) 6265 5813 or send an e-mail to marketing@servicesrugby.asn.au

For more information on services rugby visit the ASRU web site at www.servicesrugby.asn.au

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