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Eltham Rugby Union Football Club

Locality: Eltham, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9439 9729

Address: 58 Bridge Street 3095 Eltham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.elthamrugby.com.au

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25.01.2022 We still have some wonderful trees left! Come on down and get a great tree, we do free delivery! This is our last day for tree selling for the year, make sure you don't miss out!

24.01.2022 Do you have a roof with a high ceiling? Do you need an extra large tree this year? Hurry down quickly and get yours. If you need a tree that is a bit smaller or just beautifully shaped we have them here too. Hurry down and get yours before they all go. Get in quick and support a local community club and get yourself a truly memorable tree to close out this tear

24.01.2022 A final reminder that tonight is our Annual General Meeting. This will determine the committee for 2020, our 50th year of Eltham Rugby, and is also a great opportunity to ask questions of our committee, suggest ideas or even volunteer yourself! Come on down and support your club!

23.01.2022 It was supposed to be round one for the senior 1st team and round two for the senior 2nds team this weekend for the start of the 2020 season, so the coach and leadership squad, bored in isolation put together a video to put a smile on everyones face that are also stuck in isolation and missing their rugby. Josh Guy Elijah Makoni Daniel Hall Rugby Victoria Rugby Australia Vic Masters Rugby Melbourne Rebels

21.01.2022 Coming up this Saturday is the 2nd of our pre-season games for 2021, the 50th season of rugby at Eltham. Come on down to Bridge street at 1:30pm to see our senior boys play against Box Hill! We had a great turnout last weekend, and an amazing show of support for the club, hope to see you there again.

21.01.2022 Highlights from this morning's presser with Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle, Melbourne Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson and Rebel Wallaby Matt To'omua. #HelloMelbourne #Bledisloe #Wallabies #Wallaroos

20.01.2022 We're back! Great trees and free local delivery! Come on down this weekend from 8:00am til 5pm and pick yourself a tree for Christmas! Get in fast before they sell out!

20.01.2022 Only 4 trees left! Make sure you get down and support a great local community club!

19.01.2022 Well it's that time of year again! Eltham Rugby's famous Christmas Tree sales! This is the biggest fundraiser for the club every year, so please come down and support a local community sporting club and buy a tree! We have great quality trees, some of the biggest you'll ever see! ... Free local delivery and we take cash or card! Saturday and Sunday from 8am til 4pm, starting from this weekend the 30th of November and 1st of December, the 7th and 8th of December and 14th and 15th of December.

19.01.2022 Thanks to Port Adelaide Pirates Rugby Union Football Club for giving our seniors a good hit out on Saturday for our first preseason game this year and dusting off the cob webs after a long off season. It was a great game to watch with a great friendship now formed between our two clubs. Good luck for your season ahead and we look forward to seeing you again next year in P.A

18.01.2022 From the President (2/May/2020) Hi everybody, With the bleak and wet weather hitting Melbourne, it is only natural that our thoughts turn to playing rugby, and the remarkable rejuvenating properties of a roll in the Bridge St mud! For all us trying to cope with a sports-free lockdown, there is some good news on the horizon. Pending the decision of the State Government regarding the state of emergency that exists in Victoria until May 11th, Rugby Victoria, working with other p...arties and Rugby Australia, has developed a plan to deliver a rugby season this year, with early July targeted for the kick-off. I have attached the updated modelling for this to happen, where three options are presented, with a key factor being ground availability in October for finals, an issue being worked on through discussions between all sporting codes, councils and the State government If you have a look at the fine detail on the spreadsheet, you will see that there is a staged return to full contact. If given the green light on May 11th, Stage B would be initiated (no more than 10 per training group), and would operate over two 14 day cycles. If all goes well, we would then move to Stage C, where full-contact team training would be allowed. Concurrently, we will be working to develop our club policy around hygiene, an area that Rugby Vic is actively developing protocols for with the assistance of medical experts. My apologies for the detail and documentation we will provide a summary of information in due course and any updates as they come to hand. There is light at the end of the tunnel! Tim

18.01.2022 The Eltham Rugby Clubs 50th year is less than a month away for a year of celebration . The Eltham senior squad pre-season training for 2020 starts Tuesday January 14th. This is also an invitation to any under 18 and under 16 players for 2020 who wish to join in to help with fitness prior to the home and away season getting underway. Please bring runners, boots and a water bottle. Looking forward to seeing last years players, returning players and new players .... Regards Coaching staff.

17.01.2022 Pierre and his family are much loved members of Eltham Rugby club, any donations would be greatly appreciated. https://www.gofundme.com/f/29q8qrafpc

15.01.2022 The club will be open from 7pm this Saturday to watch the Rugby World Cup Final between South Africa and England. Come on down and enjoy the game with some great atmosphere. Who are you going for?!

15.01.2022 Real Talk: John Eales with James Lye Friday 28th August 5-6pm AEST via Zoom / Facebook Live... We have been doing it tough in Victoria with the lockdowns in place. Therefore it gives us great pleasure to bring you something special. Next Friday John Eales will be joining us to have a chat with James Lye. Grab a drink and join us and John takes us down memory lane including Bledisloe Cup successes, and challenges The power of the All Blacks, The British Lions series, World cup victory, winning teams, and the Future of Rugby. John is one of Australia's greatest Wallabies and world's highest-scoring forward thanks to his goal kicking. Most kiwis will remember one heartbreaking kick that won the Bledisloe Cup. John is in a select group of players, having twice won the Rugby World Cup. There is now a Medal in his name awarded annually to Australia's best rugby player. John is in Australia's Hall of Fame and the International Rugby Board Hall of Fame. Come and hear John share his stories with James Lye. John Eales CV: Australia: 1991 - 2001 includes 2 World Cup wins Queensland Reds: 19902001 #RealTalk #StayHome #StaySafe #StayConnected #WeAreMasters #RugbyIsLife #VicMasters

15.01.2022 Well we've had a record day of selling Christmas trees, thank you so much to our patrons and volunteers. However we are desperate for delivery drivers tomorrow morning, please if you're a member or parent of the club who own a ute or a trailer, we would really appreciate a few hours of your time

14.01.2022 The first release of 2020 Coaching Course dates have landed Applications will open for Foundation and the Developing Coaches Course (Level 2) January 6. ... To apply for the World Rugby Level 3 please email Coach Education Manager Justin Carroll - [email protected] Click here for more information regarding the World Rugby Level 3 - http://bit.ly/2Pr3fRS For any Coach Education enquiries please email [email protected].

13.01.2022 The familiar figure of Rob Maddalena leading the ground-marking crew at Bridge St can mean only one thing we will see rugby at Eltham Rugby Club in 2020! We now have the green light from Council to resume training in accordance with the guidelines provided by Rugby Victoria. At this stage, we will put in place a staged return to full club training; a key part of this will be the implementation of a strategy that addresses issues such as player hygiene, sanitisation of equip...ment, record-keeping of attendance and movement on and off the ground. Our test-bed will be the first senior squad training session Tuesday evening. One of the challenges is the current restriction of having only 10 players per half field i.e. only 20 players can train at any one time. As you can imagine, this will require some thought as to how we can accommodate all our teams under this structure. Graeme Medley and I will contact Junior and Pathway coaches to discuss how this might be achieved At this stage I have not heard back from Council about Winter Allocations and Susan St access. Please, we need a little patience so we can get this right. Given the visibility of our location, we cannot risk not doing things correctly (just think Adelaide Crows or any number of NRL players!). The return of rugby to Eltham for our 50th Anniversary season will make it all worthwhile. Tim Adams

12.01.2022 Senior pre season kicks off tonight!! 6:30pm sharp,every Tuesday and Thursday, MUST bring runners and water bottle ( filled with water) This is for all senior, colts, under 18 and under 16 players and any new players wanting to join in on Eltham's Historic 50th anniversary- Its going to be huge! Get tagging of all the players you would like to see down there!!

12.01.2022 That's it! All trees out sold for the weekend! We will be having a fresh load of trees arrive for next weekend, so make sure you get in quick, when they're gone, they're gone!

12.01.2022 Your Club. Your Family. #Together

10.01.2022 A message and update on the state of the season from our President: Hi everyone, By the time you read this, and I hope you do, Sylvia and I will have finished a period of 14 days self-quarantine following our return from an overseas trip although, given the restrictions in place, a state of semi-isolation will obviously continue for us as no doubt for many others (and hopefully for some skiers from Aspen). It is quite staggering to contemplate how much has changed since the ...Continue reading

09.01.2022 A message from our President regarding our yearly Christmas Tree sales: Hi everyone, ... With the easing of COVID restrictions, and after discussions with Council, we will be able to hold our major fundraiser the Eltham RUFC Christmas Tree Sales this year, over three weekends starting the weekend of the 28/29th November. After a season where we have had very little in the way of income, with the exception of some sponsor money, donations and grants, we need more than ever the income generated by this club fundraiser to ensure that we enter 2021 in a strong financial position. The club needs your help as volunteers to sell and deliver trees we have had a great response from our members in the past, resulting in record sales in recent years. We will have a COVID Safe plan in place, and plenty of scented hand sanitiser (with moisturiser) and gloves to protect delicate skin! Please, get on board and volunteer your time (and tree transporters!) to help the more who pitch in, the easier it will be for everyone. Please, contact your team managers, club secretary Tarwin Shiel, or me to let us know of your availability and how/when you can help out. Regards, Tim

09.01.2022 2019 Brick Lane Brewing Co. BLK Global Premiership Grand Final - Brimbank Rugby Union Club v Eltham Rugby Union Football Club - Kevin Juggins Photography #MakeHistory

08.01.2022 Construction of our new terrace has begun! Works will hopefully be complete in time for our first pre season game against Port Adelaide rugby club on Saturday 7th of March. A big thank you to Nillumbik Shire Council and Vicki Ward MP for Eltham for the organising and raising of funds for this sorely needed upgrade.

08.01.2022 It's that time again, Rugby back at Eltham Rugby Football Union Club, Bridge Street after 12 months of covid layoff. We hope to see you and your families at our first of 2 pre-season games to help celebrate our 50th year, kick off 2.30pm, Saturday March 27th v Footscray (a top tier Dewar Shield side). Come down to see some quality high end grass roots rugby, experience our new and relaxing seating area, BBQ available with some cold refreshments.

08.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! We have some monster trees this year, so if you're after a big one get down quick before they run out! Free delivery to local area, we have both cash and Eftpos facilities available.

08.01.2022 If your child has never played rugby union before but has thought about it, come on down to the club this Sunday from 12:30pm for our Come and Try Rugby day! Our friendly coaching staff will be happy to show them the ropes and get them hooked on this great team sport for all ages and genders.

07.01.2022 And that's it for another year! We are officially all out of trees. Thank you so much to all our patrons who bought a tree to help support our club. We really appreciate it and it keeps the club going strong. And a huge thank you to all our volunteers who sold trees, delivered trees and spread the word. ... And finally to our sponsors Dovagate who for years and years have sourced, stored and delivered our trees for us. Merry Christmas!

07.01.2022 Have your say on how you want your club to be run next year! On Thursday 21st of November we will be hosting our Annual General Meeting. Come along and hear a detailed report of the 2019 season. Have a suggestion on improvements to the club? This is the place to voice them! Vote on next years Committee, or even volunteer!

07.01.2022 We're back! Eltham Rugby is complying with Rugby Vic, State Govt and Local Govt COVID-19 guidelines and have been able to reopen training for all age groups for a delayed 2020 season start! We're opening training of all age groups to new and returning members. Please if you are a new person to the club wanting to train and play email either [email protected] or [email protected] before turning up to a training session.

06.01.2022 We have had several members contact us about rugby coming back with the new easing of restrictions. Here is an email from Nillumbik council that was sent to us in regards to the current status of sporting clubs in Nillumbik. When we know more we will update our amazing community as soon as possible. "Dear Sporting Community,... As you would be aware, restrictions in the State of Victoria have been eased, starting 13 May, 2020. What does this mean for your club? Council continues to monitor and follow the directions of the State Sporting Associations (SSAs) whom are the governing bodies of various sporting codes across Victoria. Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) has established an LGA Sport COVID-19 Working Group, which comprises of SRV representatives, Local Government representatives and representatives from affected State Sporting Associations. Until we have received direction from SRV and SSAs, the current restrictions will remain until alternative Council direction is given. Sport by sport decisions may be made, depending on plans put in place by SSAs , and Councils comfort that those guidelines can be adhered to in Council owned and managed facilities. Councils will need time to process these guidelines, and we ask for your patience while we make decisions. Many sports use Council owned and managed facilities, and different considerations will need to made for each sport. You should familiarise yourself with the State Governments State of Emergency Declarations & FAQs. You should also discuss your plans with your SSA, as there may be insurance implications, should you resume training, following permission from Council to use facilities. For the current sport and recreational activities restrictions: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-cultural-and-recreational We appreciate this is an uncertain and fast moving situation, but we will continue to update you on changes as they occur. Kind Regards, leisure Nillumbik Shire Council"

06.01.2022 Tonight marks the start of our pre-season casual touch rugby sessions. Open to club members of all ages. Come on down for a run to keep fit in the off season and have a bit of fun.... Starts from 6:30pm at the club, and the bar will be open during and afterwards as part of our regular Thursday social night schedule.

06.01.2022 Want to be part of this?? we are currently recruiting for our senior teams for the 2020 season!!!! New, past and current players are all welcome. Like share and tag all your family and friends and get them on board for our 50th anniversary, its going to be a huge year at Eltham Town. PM us if you are interested - GET ON BOARD!! #bepartofhistory #elthamrugby #vicrugby #50thanniversary

05.01.2022 Only 10 trees left for the weekend! When they're gone that's it until next weekend, so make sure you get down quick! Remember we offer free local delivery!

05.01.2022 Unfortunately, based on advice from the health expert from Rugby Australia, Rugby Vic has decided to postpone the community rugby season across all age groups until May. As of yesterday all training sessions are suspended. Please bear in mind this isn't a cancellation of the season, and Rugby Vic won't be refunding registration fees based on the corona virus suspension as of yet. ... The "This Girl Can" event scheduled for next week has also unfortunately been cancelled. We at Eltham Rugby are very unhappy with this result, but completely understand and accept the need for these measures.

04.01.2022 This is the framework we've received from Rugby Vic about getting the season back up and running with some no-contact training. Please keep in mind that we have to get permission from Nillumbik Council before we can use the grounds first, and have been working hard coming up with our own hygiene protocols to ensure this.

04.01.2022 Any Nillumbik residents of Eltham Rugby are encouraged to have your say! Our council's direction has a huge impact on how our club moves forward.

04.01.2022 Our trees are selling fast! This is our last weekend for selling trees this year, get in quick to get first pick of our magnificent trees. We will be selling from 8:30am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.... And as always we offer free local delivery!

03.01.2022 The terracing project is coming along nicely. And check out the numbers at pre season training in February! This is our senior squad training and two groups of juniors playing some friendly touch rugby.

01.01.2022 It's been advertised in the Wattle and around the clubhouse, but the Senior Presentation Dinner is THIS SATURDAY! There are only a few spots left, so contact the page or come down to the club this Thursday night from 6:30pm to get your seat! Come and celebrate a great year of senior rugby and a back to back Premiership win!

01.01.2022 The rugby season for 2021 is well and truly underway with all age groups now back training for the upcoming season! Check out the flyer below for training times and registration information.