The history of Maccabi Rugby Club goes back to 1969, when a club for Jewish players was founded in Sydney under the name ‘Ilan’.   

After rebranding as Maccabi, the club won sub-district Premierships in 1973 and 1977, but sadly folded in the late 1980s and would not return until 2006.   

Since 2006, the club has fielded at least one team in the NSW Suburban Rugby Union, including a Meldrum Cup Premiership in 2009 and regular finals appearances since then.   

Players from the club have also formed the backbone of Australia’s Maccabiah Games teams during that period, including a gold medal in 2009 and silver in 2013.   

Maccabi Rugby Club is a community-oriented club which aims to positively represent the Jewish community and provide an avenue for Jewish men to enjoy the camaraderie and self-actualisation provided by contact sports in a safe environment.  

We strive for excellence on the field and raucous, but responsible, fun. We pride ourselves on our ability to improve our members, both as rugby players and human beings, regardless of their previous experience or background. 

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https://www.facebook.com/MaccabiRugbyAustralia 

Contact Details 

Club Secretary is Harris Lloyd-Levy. 

0410 244 442 or on [email protected]  

We can also be contacted at the above Facebook link or on Instagram @maccabirugbyaus 

Location 

We train at Burrows Park, Clovelly on Monday and Wednesday nights  

We play at Lyne Park, Rose Bay 

We appreciate the generous support of our major sponsors: Gelatissimo and Horizon Habitats, as well as our other supporters: Logicca Chartered Accountants, Field to Fork, Mama Ka’z Banana Bread and Skimax Holidays.   

We are an inclusive organisation who are always happy to welcome new players or volunteers. So if you have any interest in getting involved or supporting the club, the best thing to do is to come down to a training or match and say ‘hello!’