Yeoval Rugby Club

Club History

The Yeoval Rugby Club, also known as the Yeoval Eagles, has a notable history within the Central West Rugby Union competition in New South Wales, Australia.

The club was founded in 1948 and has been a strong presence in the Central West Rugby Union for many years. The Yeoval Eagles were particularly successful in the early days of the Blowes Cup, the top-tier competition in the region. They claimed premiership victories in 1959, 1963, 1964, and 1967. Archival news reports from the 1950s show that the club was a dominant force, even scoring decisive victories against clubs like Dubbo.

In recent times, the Yeoval Eagles have competed in the lower-tier competitions within the Central West Rugby Union, such as the Oilsplus Cup (a tier-three competition). Like many smaller country clubs, the Yeoval Eagles are an important part of the local community, providing a social and sporting hub for the town of Yeoval and the surrounding area.

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Where Eagles Soar – Vague Recollections of Rugby Union in Yeoval 1948 – 1998

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Yeoval Rugby Club

1998

Peter & Helen Tremain

132 pages

Full history with black & white photos and tables. Printed card covers

CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Where Eagles Soar – Vague Recollections of Rugby Union in Yeoval 1948 – 1998

Club:

Yeoval Rugby Club

Year:

1998

Author:

Peter & Helen Tremain

Pages:

132 pages

Notes:

Full history with black & white photos and tables. Printed card covers

Club History