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Sydney University Football Club founded in 1863 (this date was disputed by historian Tom Hickie who argues that it was 1865) is the oldest club now playing rugby union in Australia and as such is nicknamed The Birthplace of Australian Rugby or simply The Birthplace.The club was a member of the inaugural Sydney club competition in 1874 along with the Balmain Rugby Union Football Club Newington College and The King’s School.The club currently competes in the NSWRU competition and has claimed the Tooheys New Cup and senior and colts club championships in 2005 2006 2007 2008 and 2009.
