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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Events
Find out information about upcoming events in the Illawarra District Junior Rugby Calendar
Illawarra Rugby Union is excited to announce the launch of the Try Rugby 7s Program.
The program will run at 4 locations in Term 3 for Boys aged 10-12 years and Girls aged 10-13 years.
See the information below:
Program: Try Rugby 7s
Delivered by: Qualified coaches from NSW Rugby Union
Duration: 5-weeks x 1 hour sessions
Locations: Woonona, Wollongong, Kiama and Shoalhaven
Cost: $50 per participant
Age Groups
Boys aged 10–12 years
Girls aged 10–13 years
Experience Level:
No rugby experience required
Open to all abilities
Includes: Free Illawarra Rugby Hat
Term 3 – Weeks 1–5
20 July – 21 August 2026
Shoalhaven Rugby Club
Day: Wednesday
Boys (10–12yrs): 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Girls (10–13yrs): 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Term 3 – Weeks 1–5
20 July – 21 August 2026
Woonona Shamrocks Rugby Club
Day: Friday
Boys (10–12yrs): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Girls (10–13yrs): 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Term 3 – Weeks 6–10
24 August – 25 September 2026
Kiama Rugby Club
Day: Monday
Boys (10–12): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Girls (10–13): 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Term 3 – Weeks 6–10
24 August – 25 September 2026
Wollongong Vikings Rugby Club
Day: Friday
Boys (10–12yrs): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Girls (10–13): 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Registerations are OPEN:
1. Download the Rugby Xplorer app and create an account it you dont have one already.
2. Search 'Illawarra Try Rugby' and then select 'boys' or 'girls' and then desired location
3. Select participant and register.
We look forward to a big term of rugby!