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In the periods spanning 1962-1968 and 1971-1987, SUANFC clinched its inaugural Sydney Football Association (SFA) premiership in 1981. This victory heralded a prosperous era, marked by back-to-back premierships in 1986 and 1987, thereby bolstering the club’s growing reputation.
History. Club-based rugby football began some time before 1865. The Sydney University Football Club began in 1863 (although this date is questioned by some historians) and is the oldest existing football club outside the British Isles.
SUANFC consolidated its position as one of the premier teams in the NEAFL competition, reaching the finals series for five consecutive years. Sydney University was one of the founding clubs of the Sydney Women Australian Football League in 2000.
Formed in 1887, making it one of the oldest surviving Australian football clubs in New South Wales, Sydney University has had four separate stints in Sydney football’s top competition, claiming a premiership in 1992 under the coaching of former Sydney Swans defender Rod Carter.
Legend and stories passed down from players of the past trace the origins of the Sydney University Football Club (SUFC) back to 1863 when matches were held against crews of visiting naval ships. SUFC is proud to be the oldest club outside of Britain and the eighth oldest in the world.
Nov 17, 2020 · The oldest existing football club outside the British Isles, the “Birthplace” is home to a century-and-a-half of success: 24 club championships and over 120 premierships won since 1990, not to mention the nursery of 130 Australian rugby representatives.
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Sydney University, the undefeated premiers. The Sydney University Football Club completed the season without suffering defeat. Every game they played was won with ease, except for their game against Rosedale.
