Community Rugby
Community Rugby
Community Rugby
The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone.
Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions.
Saturday afternoons from April to September see the Illawarra's premiere senior code get under way. Clubs fire up their BBQ's, volunteers man the canteens, and supporters flock to clubs along the coast to support their teams in what is always exciting, and impressive competition.
Sunday mornings each winter, bring family and friends out, to rally behind their young ones in friendly, though solid competition. Warmed by a coffee and bacon and egg roll made by club volunteers, supporters gather to cheer their children on, and to watch volunteer coaches across the district help our young rugby players of the future, learn the rules, and importantly learn the art of good sportsmanship.
All of our clubs attract loyal support from the community and local business, as a result of the exciting talent and great sportsmanship on display each and every week throughout the season, and we pass our thanks on to all of those sponsors, whose support helps to keep our clubs running.
Please check our Clubs page, to find your local club. They'd love to hear from you!
If you're after more information, please contact your local club, or you can get in contact with the district by emailing secretary@idru.com.au.
The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone.
Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions.
Saturday afternoons from April to September see the Illawarra's premiere senior code get under way. Clubs fire up their BBQ's, volunteers man the canteens, and supporters flock to clubs along the coast to support their teams in what is always exciting, and impressive competition.
Sunday mornings each winter, bring family and friends out, to rally behind their young ones in friendly, though solid competition. Warmed by a coffee and bacon and egg roll made by club volunteers, supporters gather to cheer their children on, and to watch volunteer coaches across the district help our young rugby players of the future, learn the rules, and importantly learn the art of good sportsmanship.
All of our clubs attract loyal support from the community and local business, as a result of the exciting talent and great sportsmanship on display each and every week throughout the season, and we pass our thanks on to all of those sponsors, whose support helps to keep our clubs running.
Please check our Clubs page, to find your local club. They'd love to hear from you!
If you're after more information, please contact your local club, or you can get in contact with the district by emailing secretary@idru.com.au.
The Illawarra District Rugby Union club competition, comprises 13 clubs across an expansive, and geographically diverse zone.
Our long running competition, welcomes all members of the community to join teams across junior, senior and women's competitions.
Saturday afternoons from April to September see the Illawarra's premiere senior code get under way. Clubs fire up their BBQ's, volunteers man the canteens, and supporters flock to clubs along the coast to support their teams in what is always exciting, and impressive competition.
Sunday mornings each winter, bring family and friends out, to rally behind their young ones in friendly, though solid competition. Warmed by a coffee and bacon and egg roll made by club volunteers, supporters gather to cheer their children on, and to watch volunteer coaches across the district help our young rugby players of the future, learn the rules, and importantly learn the art of good sportsmanship.
All of our clubs attract loyal support from the community and local business, as a result of the exciting talent and great sportsmanship on display each and every week throughout the season, and we pass our thanks on to all of those sponsors, whose support helps to keep our clubs running.
Please check our Clubs page, to find your local club. They'd love to hear from you!
If you're after more information, please contact your local club, or you can get in contact with the district by emailing secretary@idru.com.au.
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Illawarriors Seniors
See below for all information about the Illawarriors Seniors Team
2026
Senior Illawarriors
Expression of Interest
The IDRU is pleased to announce the commencement of its Senior Representative Rugby Program leading to the 2026 Country Championships.
The Illawarriors will compete in the NSW Country Championships in May 2026 with the aim being to field sides in the following Championships:
Seniors – Caldwell Cup
Colts Under 20’s – Richardson Shield
Women’s XV
The roles that will be filled:
• Head Coach (Seniors, Colts and Womens)
• Assistant Coach (Seniors, Colts, Womens)
• Team Managers (Seniors, Colts, Womens)
If you are interested, please see the Qualifications and Expression of Interest Information
below:
Qualifications for Illawarriors Coaching and Management
Expression of Interested Information for Illawarriors Coaching and Management
2025
Mens
Illawarriors
Team
2025
Country Championship
Mens
Illawarriors
Results
Pool Games
Illawarra 26 - Far North Coast 15
Tries: Matori Atunaisa 2 Jack Hobbs 1 Eli Sinoti 1
Conversions: Mark Brandon 3
Illawarra 12 - Central North 19
Tries: Matori Atunaisa 1 Felix Connors 1
Conversions: Mark Brandon 1
Caldwell Cup 3rd v 4th Playoff
Illawarra 19 - Hunter 32
Tries: Matori Atunaisa 2 Steven Brandon 1
Conversions: Mark Brandon 2
2025
Mens
Illawarriors
NSW Country
Squad Selection
Wayne Ngatai - Wollongong Vikings
Jack Hobbs - Kiama
Felix Connors - Bowral
Eli Sinoti - Tech-Waratahs
George Miller - Shoalhaven
Casey Rameka - Wollongong Vikings