Northern Territory Rugby Union Explained

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]

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.

• Casuarina Cougars
• Darwin Dragons
• Palmerstown Crocs
• South Darwin Rabbitohs
• University Pirates

See also

• Rugby union in the Northern Territory
• List of Australian club rugby union competitions

External links

• Official website: Northern Territory Rugby Union
• Official website: Darwin Hottest 7s

Notes and References

1. Web site: Welcome to the Northern Territory Rugby Union . dead . https://archive.today/20130609045647/http://www.ntrugby.com.au/ . 9 June 2013 . 9 June 2013.
2. Web site: Northern Territory Rugby Union Regions . dead . https://archive.today/20130609045244/http://www.ntrugby.com.au/main/page_regions.html . 9 June 2013 . 9 June 2013.
3. Web site: Hottest 7s line-up closer to being finalised . Nov 25, 2008 . live . https://archive.today/20130609130730/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-11-25/hottest-7s-line-up-closer-to-being-finalised/218460 . June 9, 2013 . Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
4. Web site: Jan 27, 2013 . Hottest 7s welcome . dead . https://archive.today/20130514112127/http://www.hottest7s.com/about/welcome/ . May 14, 2013 . May 14, 2013.
5. Web site: Brief history of rugby union in the Northern Territory . dead . https://archive.today/20130514055202/http://www.ntrugby.com.au/main/page_history.html . May 14, 2013 . Northern Territory Rugby Union . May 14, 2013.