Ã山ǿ¼é

Boys have been playing rugby at Ã山ǿ¼é since 1955 and current players enjoy some of the best facilities in NSW, with Ã山ǿ¼é boasting four fields within the College campus.

Since joining the ISA competition in 1996, Ã山ǿ¼é 1st XV teams have won the ISA 1st XV Shield on numerous occasions. Age group teams have all enjoyed a lot of success with many teams going through their competitions undefeated. The ISA Rugby Championship Shield is awarded to the most successful school in all age divisions. Points are awarded on a weekly basis for both A’s and B’s teams culminating in the champion school. Ã山ǿ¼é has won the ISA Rugby Schools Championship Shield in 2007, 2009 (joint winner), 2010, 2012, 2022 and 2023.

During the pre-season, the College has annual fixtures against notable GPS and CAS rugby schools such as St Joseph’s, Newington, Knox, Trinity Grammar and Barker College.

Touring is an important part of Ã山ǿ¼é Rugby and Opens’ teams tour overseas every two years. Previous touring destinations include UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, France and South America. In 2018, Ã山ǿ¼é sent a touring party of 42 students to the USA and played games in New York, New Orleans and Los Angeles, and in 2024 students travelled to England and Italy. The next tour is planned to be in Japan.

All boys are encouraged to play for Ã山ǿ¼é, regardless of their ability. In each age group we field a minimum of three teams so players are graded according to their ability. Each team is assigned one and in most cases two accredited coaches. Our coaching staff is made up of teachers, parents, ex students and senior students.

Ã山ǿ¼é Rugby teams are enthusiastically supported by the Ã山ǿ¼é Rugby Committee, consisting of parents and other supporters. The committee meet monthly during the rugby season and assist with fundraising, field set up and manning the wonderful BBQ in operation under Benildus Hall at each home game. Parents are encouraged to become involved in our committee.

Although Ã山ǿ¼é teams have to travel quite a distance for some games, transport is provided for away games at Bathurst and Orange.