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Brighton Grammar has a rich and proud rugby history, having competed in the 1st Division of the Victorian Schools’ Rugby Union for over 50 years. The rugby program is one of the main winter sports elected by the boys, where teams are fielded from Year 7 – Year 12.

Since the arrival of the Melbourne Rebels, Rugby at Brighton Grammar (and across Victoria) has benefitted from an influx of players and coaches which has significantly improved the level of rugby, as well as its exposure. Brighton Grammar has had numerous state representatives, as well as age-group international representatives over the years, with the number of players being recognised at interschool and interstate level steadily increasing.

Tradition and ritual plays a huge role within Rugby at the school, with a 1st XV cap being one of the most sought after pieces of regalia – boys are awarded their cap for their “run-on” start in the 1st XV.

The last five years have seen remarkable success for the school’s 1st XV:

  • 2020: No Competition (COVID-19)
  • 2021: VSRU Runner’s Up
  • 2022: VSRU Grand Finalist, Runner’s Up
  • 2023: VSRU Grand Finalist, Runner’s Up
  • 2024: VSRU Grand Finalist, Premiers (for the first time since 1984)

Brighton Grammar continues to produce numerous state and age-group international representatives, with notable players including:

  • 2018: Josh Canham (Melbourne Rebels, Queensland Reds, Barbarians RFC)
  • 2021: Frank Ralogaivau (Melbourne Rebels U/19s, Fiji U/19s)
  • 2022: Dylan Roberts (Melbourne Rebels U/19s)
  • 2023: Xander Iosefo (Melbourne Rebels U/19s)
  • 2024: Jackson Jury (Melbourne Rebels U/19s, Australian Schoolboys U/19s)

For more information, or any inquiries, about Rugby at Brighton Grammar, please contact the Director of Sport Rob Cooper.

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BGS Rugby Parents Group

The BGS Rugby Parents Group is a supporter group for all current rugby players and their families, as well as Old Boys, Past Parents, Staff, and others interested in rugby at BGS. It has particularly strong support from the Old Boys and is one of our longest standing parent support groups.

Rugby parents are very active, assisting with coordination of the annual Rugby pre-season ritual, Boot Camps, as well as hosting legendary Saturday morning BBQs.

 

Parents can get involved by joining the committee, becoming a year level representative, or by simply being a member and meeting every Saturday to support their son.

 

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