1886 Southern Rugby Union season

July 2019 May 2011 Goulburn 1st 16 Premiers 20x20px Gordon 1st 20x20px Sydney University 1886 Sydney Rugby Premiership 20x20px John Wood (7) 20x20px John Wood (53) May to September 15 MacGregor Cup Premiers Oxford 20x20px Randwick 1885 Southern Rugby Union Season 1885 1887 Southern Rugby Union Season 1887 The 1886 Southern Rugby Football Union season was the 13th season of the Sydney Rugby Premiership. This was the fourth competition for the Gardiner Challenge Cup which was awarded to the winners of the premiership. The football season was from May till September 1886. The season culminated in the premiership, which was won by Gordon who were newly formed at the beginning of the year. Gordon were crowned premiers by a committee of the Union. Teams For the 1886 season, the Union decided to elevate 5 Junior clubs into the senior competition. Albion, Balmain Wellington, Glebe, Parramatta and Rosedale had performed well during the previous season. In addition, they also included 3 regional clubs from Newcastle, Bathurst and Goulburn. These clubs had successfully competed against metropolitan clubs prior to their admission. A new club, exclusively for New Zealand players, was formed and successfully petitioned to be included in the senior competition. This club took on the name Gordon. Many of their players had competed previously for other clubs. After poor performance during the previous season, the St. Leonards club was not reformed and thus did not participate in the Gardiner Challenge Cup.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162815818 Football Notes. 1886-04-24 Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912) 2018-10-04 863 +ClubColorsFormedGroundCaptainAlbionc.1885Rushcutters Bay OvalGeorge FosterArformacenter|50x50pxprior to 1883NoneEC EbsworthBalmaincenter|50x50pxc.1873NoneC HawkinsBalmain Wellingtoncenter|50x50pxc.1884NoneArmitBathurstprior to 1883Railway Oval, BathurstYeomansBurwoodcenter|50x50pxprior to 1883Burwood ParkSamuel ChapmanGlebeprior to 1883Wentworth ParkBourkeGordoncenter|50x50px26 February 1886NoneJames O'DonnellGoulburn22 July 1872Eastgrove Park, GoulburnUnknownNewcastlecenter|50x50pxprior to 1883Newcastle Cricket GroundAB FordNewtowncenter|50x50pxprior to 1883MacDonaldtown ParkP AllenParramattac.1879NoneW CoatesRedferncenter|50x50px24 May 1878NoneJames CleeveRosedalecenter|50x50px|link=Special:FilePath/Rosedale_1888.svgc.1884NoneJames McMahonSydney Universitycenter|50x50pxc.1863University OvalJames MacManameyWallaroocenter|50x50px19 May 1871NoneGeorge Graham Rule Changes With the addition of regional clubs and the promotion of junior clubs, the Sydney Rugby Premiership saw sixteen teams compete for the Gardiner Challenge Cup. This increase in teams competing for the cup caused many of the senior clubs to limit their games to only those which would count towards the final results. Previous competitions between junior and senior clubs were thus rare. Growing crowd numbers saw games moving from the open Moore Park to more enclosed fields. The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW arranged for three fields to be available upon their grounds, however the third area was of poor quality. The Association Cricket Ground was made available from July. Season summary In their first season of football, the Gordon Football Club performed well against the more established senior clubs. In fifteen games, the club was only defeated once by the Balmain team. Amongst their victories during the season, Gordon had defeated Sydney University, Redfern, Burwood and Wallaroo who were amongst the best teams. Much of their success was attributed to their captain, James O'Donnell. At the conclusion of the season a committee of the union awarded Gordon the premiership with Sydney University recognised as coming second.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239315689 FOOTBALL. 1886-10-07 Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) 2019-06-08 6 In 1885, Balmain Wellington had been the premier junior club. Now in the senior ranks, the club performed well displaying improvement as the season progressed. Many of their games were played on inferior grounds with the club not once playing on the Association Cricket Ground. the club had the benefit of all of their players remaining fit for the entire season. Their game against Gordon was a highlight of the year.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239328046 FOOTBALL. 1886-09-11 Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) 2019-06-08 7 The new regional clubs that had been added to the premiership only played a handful of games. At a meeting of the Union in September, it was suggested that branch unions be formed in the Newcastle, Bathurst and Goulburn regions to deal with disputes.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71066036 Football. 1886-08-07 Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907) 2019-06-08 39 Ladder 1886 Gardiner Challenge Cup TeamPldWDLBPFPAPD120x20px Gordon151131012415+109220x20px Sydney University131102018226+156320x20px Arfoma15933010436+68420x20px Wallaroo1682609867+31520x20px Balmain Wellington1272305439+15620x20px Burwood1042403874-36720x20px Rosedale1041502843-15820x20px Balmain1135303929+10920x20px Redfern11317029124-951020x20px Newcastle620402144-2311 Glebe1034302726+112 Parramatta511302327-41320x20px Newtown112270785-7814 Albion912602977-4815 Bathurst20110213-1116 Goulburn20020429-25 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71067637 Football. GOSSIP BY " MARK." 1886-09-18 Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907) 2019-06-08 40http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71067855 Football. 1886-09-25 Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907) 2019-06-02 40 The ladder shown above was calculated using results of games published in newspapers of the period. Only games indicated as Gardiner Challenge Cup games or games between cup teams were included. Games against non-cup teams were not included. Ladders published in newspapers of the period included games against teams not included in the cup. Inconsistencies occur between the ladders published and the results recorded. This may be due to the Union altering results as a result of protests. Lower Grades In 1886, a Sydney businessman donated a cup for the development of a Junior Rugby Football competition. The MacGregor Junior Challenge Cup was open to clubs not participating in the senior competition. Fifteen clubs submitted applications to enter the competition. The competition was due to begin 24 May and run each Saturday until 1 August. Each club was balloted with a game for each weekend. It was planned that the best 8 clubs would then be matched up with another ballot.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102554892 JUNIOR CUP RULES. 1886-05-08 Globe (Sydney, NSW : 1885 - 1886) 2018-10-04 3 The final for the MacGregor Cup occurred on 4 September between Oxford and Randwick. Oxford won the match 5 points to nil to win the cup.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164378900 Football Gossip. 1886-09-11 Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912) 2019-05-27 559 Balmain LorettoCammerayClevelandDouble BayHarrowgateImperialManlyOxfordParramatta Union20x20px Petersham20x20px Randwick20px StrathfieldSummer HillSydney GrammarVictoria House Representative Games thumb|NSW Rugby Team at the Association Cricket Ground prior to their first match against Queensland. Intercolonial Matches In late July, the Gardiner Cup took a break in order to play two matches against a visiting Queensland team. When the visitors arrived in Sydney, it was obvious that they were far larger and heavier than the local players. The first match saw showers, making the ground and ball slippery. During the game, when the play was of a more tight nature, the Queenslanders were dominate. However once the play moved into being more open, the two teams were more equal. In the end an exciting game saw Queensland victors 4 points to 2.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13641874 FOOTBALL. 1886-07-26 Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 2019-07-04 5 After making some changes for the second match, New South Wales were superior to the Queensland team winning the match 26 points to 5.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13644376 FOOTBALL. 1886-08-02 Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 2019-07-04 5 #eeeeee 9th New South Wales - Queensland Intercolonial Football Match 24 July 1886 New South Wales 20px 2 - 4 20px Queensland GW McArthur JR Wood (0/1) Association Cricket Ground 4000 RW Thallon AJ Hickson, A Stacey P Roberts (0/2) #eeeeee 10th New South Wales - Queensland Intercolonial Football Match 31 July 1886 New South Wales 20px 26 - 5 20px Queensland EM Cameron (3), FA Baylis, GW McArthur, CL Tange, E Hungerford EM Cameron (2/2), JA O'Donnell (1/4), FA Baylis (1/1) GW Walker (0/1) Association Cricket Ground 5000 RW Thallon T Manson P Roberts (1/1) The New South Wales Tour of New Zealand In 1886 a team of New South Wales players were chosen and sent to New Zealand to play a number of matches against the local teams. The NSW team departed Sydney at the conclusion of the Gardiner Cup. No games were scheduled to play against a New Zealand team with games being against only local clubs. Unfortunately, the tourists did not fare well with a number of disappointing results. The merit of sending a team of young and inexperienced players was questioned and it was hoped that the results would not cause opposing teams to not value the New South Wales rugby players.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71068150 Football. GOSSIP BY "MARK." 1886-10-02 Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907) 2019-07-04 42 Team & Player Records Top 10 Point Scorers PtsPlayerTGFG 5320px John Wood7130 3820x20px Byers581 1520x20px Harris050 1520px Wiseman212 1420x20px Fred Hillyar501 1420x20px George Walker103 1420x20px Robert Warren700 1420x20px George McArthur700 1320x20px Fred Weaver311 1220x20px E Hungerford320 Top 10 Try Scorers TPlayer 720px John Wood 720x20px Robert Warren 720x20px George McArthur 520x20px Byers 520x20px Fred Hillyar 520x20px Joseph Doyle 520px Leo Neill 520x20px William Bennett 420x20px Francis Baylis 420px Jenkins Most points in a match (Team) PtsTeamOpponentVenueDate 30 20x20px Sydney University20x20px RedfernAgricultural Society Ground10 July 28 20x20px Gordon20x20px RedfernAgricultural Society Ground3 July 22 20x20px ArfomaGoulburnEastgrove24 May 22 20x20px WallarooAlbionAgricultural Society Ground29 May 19 20x20px Sydney University20x20px WallarooNorwood Park19 June 19 20x20px Sydney University20x20px NewtownAgricultural Society Ground3 July 19 Glebe20x20px RedfernRedfern Ground14 August Greatest Winning Margin PtsTeamScoreOpponentVenueDate 30 20x20px Sydney University30 - 020x20px RedfernAgricultural Society Ground10 July 28 20x20px Gordon28 - 020x20px RedfernAgricultural Society Ground3 July 22 20x20px Arfoma22 - 0GoulburnEastgrove24 May 22 20x20px Wallaroo22 - 0AlbionAgricultural Society Ground29 May 19 20x20px Sydney University19 - 020x20px NewtownAgricultural Society Ground3 July Participating Clubs ClubSenior GradeJunior Grade1st2ndAlbion Football ClubYY20x20px Arfoma Football ClubYY20x20px Balmain Rugby Football ClubYYBalmain Harrowgate Football ClubYBalmain Loretto Football ClubY20x20px Balmain Wellington Football ClubYBathurst Football ClubYY20x20px Burwood Football ClubYYCammeray Football ClubYCleveland Football ClubYDouble Bay Football ClubYGlebe Football ClubYY20x20px Gordon Football ClubYYGoulburn Football ClubYImperial Football ClubYManly Football ClubY20x20px Newcastle Football ClubY20x20px Newtown Football ClubYYOxford Football ClubYParramatta Football ClubYParramatta Union Football ClubY20x20px Petersham Rugby Football ClubY20x20px Randwick Football ClubY20x20px Redfern Football ClubYY20x20px Rosedale Football ClubY20px Strathfield Football ClubYSummer Hill Football ClubYSydney Grammar SchoolY20x20px Sydney University Football ClubYYVictoria House Football ClubY20x20px Wallaroo Football ClubYY References External links Sydney Club Rugby History. 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