Club History

Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Club

Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Club, often known as “Easts” or “Beasties,” was formed at a meeting in Paddington Town Hall, Sydney, Australia, on March 22, 1900. It is the oldest district rugby union club in Australia. The club is based in Rose Bay, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, and their home ground is Woollahra Oval. The club has a rich history of success, with numerous premiership titles and shields across all grades, including multiple Shute Shield wins (the first in 1903). Easts have been a breeding ground for talented players, including many who have gone on to play for the Wallabies. Some of the legendary names associated with the club include H.H. “Dally” Messenger, Tony Daly, and Jason Little.
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Easts Rugby Story 1900 – 1975

Club:
Year published:
Author:
Page count:
Notes:
Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Club
1975
Eddie Kann
197 pages
Small paperback issued in 1975. However, very comprehensive and complete
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Easts Rugby Story 1900 – 1975

Club:
Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Club
Year:
1975
Author:
Eddie Kann
Pages:
197 pages
Notes:
Small paperback issued in 1975. However, very comprehensive and complete
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Easts Rugby Story 1900 – 1975 Limited Edition

Club:
Year published:
Author:
Page count:
Notes:
Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Club
1975
Eddie Kann
197 pages
Hardcover (no dust wrapper) limited edition version
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Easts Rugby Story 1900 – 1975 Limited Edition

Club:
Eastern Suburbs District Rugby Club
Year:
1975
Author:
Eddie Kann
Pages:
197 pages
Notes:
Hardcover (no dust wrapper) limited edition version