Gungahlin Eagles

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Gungahlin Eagles RUFC
Union ACT & Sthn NSW Rugby Union
Founded1967
RegionNorth Canberra - Gungahlin
Ground(s) Nicholls Oval
PresidentTrent Pollard
Coach(es)Lachie McCaffrey
League(s) ACTRU Premier Division
2017-
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Official website
www.gungahlineagles.com.au
Nicholls Oval
Location Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory
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Tenants
Gungahlin Eagles (1999 - present)

The Gungahlin Eagles is a rugby union club based in Gungahlin, Australian Capital Territory.

Contents

Club history

The club was founded as the Daramalan RUFC club in 1967, going on to win two premierships. In 1999 the club moved to Gungahlin, where the club has continued to grow, including winning the 2003 premiership. [1]

Notable players

Peter McGrath

Craig Morton

Leigh Donnellen

Murray Harley

Marco Caputo

Adam Friend

Matt Hall

Adam Harley

Tom Ross

Mack Hansen

Edward Field - Wilson

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 O’Byrne, Eoghan. "History of the Gungahlin Eagles" (PDF). Gungahlin Eagles. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.