The Northern Territory Rugby Union, or NTRU, is the governing body for the sport of rugby union within the Northern Territory in Australia. It is a member of Rugby Australia.[1]
| NTRU | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
| Founded | 1975 |
| RA affiliation | 1978 |
| Website | www |
The Northern Territory Rugby Union manages competitions in several age groups and divisions, involving clubs from Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy.[2]
The NTRU also hosts the annual Hottest 7s tournament in Darwin, which draws Rugby 7s teams from around Australia and overseas and awards prize money to the winners.[3][4]
Rugby union in Darwin started after Cyclone Tracy when there were many young men involved in the clean up and reconstruction of the city. The NTRU was founded in 1975.[5]
The First Grade competition is contested by 5 teams from the Darwin area.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Welcome to the Northern Territory Rugby Union". Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ "Northern Territory Rugby Union Regions". Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ "Hottest 7s line-up closer to being finalised". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 November 2008. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013.
- ^ "Hottest 7s welcome". 27 January 2013. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ^ "Brief history of rugby union in the Northern Territory". Northern Territory Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
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