Balfour Rugby Club was formed in 1899 when George Tulloch was elected the president and Jack McGrath the secretary of a newly formed rugby club; Balfour. The first Balfour team played in 1900 and is referred to as the Balfour Originals. They have produced 5 All Blacks; Tom Lynch, Rex Orr, Robin Archer, Ken Stewart and Ash McGregor.