Episode 3 – The History of Sydney Second Division

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Grand Final Day 2019 and we witnessed a classic game of Rugby League between the Newtown Jets and the Burleigh Bears.

It was a match to decide the Australian State Champions.

But the genesis of this ‘new’ competition had its beginnings back in 1963, when the NSWRL established what was called the Inter District Club. Rugby League Historian Terry Williams, takes a look at the History of the Second Division.

Lewis Jones - The Welsh Wizard. Played for Wentworthville 1964-69.
Lewis Jones – The Welsh Wizard. Played for Wentworthville from 1964 to 1969 and then became coach.
Grand Final Teams 1966 - Sydney 2nd Division.
Grand Final Teams 1966 – Sydney 2nd Division.
Grand Final Results 1963-1973 Sydney 2nd Division.
Grand Final Results 1963-1973 Sydney 2nd Division (Bill Buckley Trophy).
*1963 competition was known as the Inter-District Cup.
Grand Final Results - Metropolitan Cup. 1990-2002.
Grand Final Results – Metropolitan Cup. 1990-2002.

Episode Acknowledgements

  • Terry Williams is the author of a number of books including “Out of the Blue” and “Through Blue Eyes”
  • Rugby League News
  • Steve McIlveen, Statistician Metropolitan Cup