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The official page for the Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club. Proud to be one of the oldest, largest and strongest rugby clubs in Victoria.

Melbourne Rugby Union Football Club strives to provide a highly-professional environment where players have every opportunity to achieve their sporting goals. We take great pride in nurturing a welcoming club atmosphere where families, supporters and guests can enjoy fantastic games of rugby in great company. Based in Prahran, with multiple senior teams including Women’s, the iconic Chargers - Melbourne's only gay rugby team, the C**ts, the Gerries and an expansive junior program, the Melbourne Unicorns are right at the heart of supporting grass-roots rugby in Victoria. Our high-quality coaches, team managers and club physiotherapists combine to provide a fantastic playing experience that has translated into notable on-field and off-field success over the years. New players of all ages and abilities are always welcome and we endeavour to assist those who are new to Melbourne to find their feet. Give us a call, send us an email, or come down to training and say hi. Check out the website or Instgram for more contact and training information https://www.melbournerugby.com.au/ or https://www.instagram.com/melbournerugby/

19/10/2026

Sad news of the passing of Charles Haworth Price aka Half Price in Bali on the 14th October from his nephew Adrian Mills and Charles partner Effy.

He was an very likeable character with a friendly turn of phrase.
He always had a good storey to tell.
He was very noticeable by the short pants that he wore all year round.
He was always accompanied by a constant cigarette in one hand and a b**r in the other.

Following his rugby playing years at MRUFC and at Brighton Rugby Club, which he helped set up, Charles left Australia to live in Bali.

Over the years he had developed some problems with his legs and had been in and out of hospitable alot during this time. Recently his condition had deteriorated quite badly and he was again admitted to the local Siloam Hospital where he passed away yesterday.

Our deepest sympathy to Charles' partner, family and friends

He is to be buried in Manado, Indonesia.

13/10/2026

Notice is given that the 98th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Club will be held at Toorak Bowling Club on Thursday 29 October 2026.
Event: MRUFC AGM 2026 Venue: Toorak Bowling Club, 9 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak Date: Thursday 29 October, 2026 Time: Bar open from 6:30 pm for meeting to start 7:00 pm (sharp)
RSVP: Essential please contact the Club’s Secretary by Email [email protected]

10/10/2026

Here’s some good news for your weekend. 👏

02/10/2026

How cool is this? Noah Jury and Lennox Kopelani - Unicorn team mates at 6-7 years old now trans-Tasman opponents in U18s. 🦄

30/09/2026

Good luck Hamish & Noah. 💚💛💙🦄

16/09/2026

What a night. Thanks Jarod Prins for the 📷

14/09/2026

VALE Barry Bowler

It is with sadness that we write of the passing of club man Barry Bowler. Barry passed away last week and will be greatly missed at the club. Please see details below for the celebration of Barry’s life.

Barry Bowler was the 11th most capped player at the club. He started playing in the club in 1970, and played 316 Games and scored 166 Points.

03/09/2026

What a great night on Saturday at Presentation Night. Well done to award winners and thanks to all our coaches, managers and volunteers. A great venue Encore St Kilda Venue + fabulous people and the best club atmosphere. 💙💚💛 Thanks Jarod Prins for the 📷. More posts to come.

20/08/2026

2026 Player Statistics are now live on the Club’s website (thanks to ‘Yakka’) 👇🏼

https://melbournerugby.com.au/senior-club-rugby-player-statistics/

Season Highlights
100 Points per Season List:
- Troy Christmas (153)

2026 Milestone Games:
50 1st XV Games for the Club
- Clinton Herbst (52)

100 Games for the Club
- Harry Davies (122)

The Club’s statistical records include First XV Ton Plus Club; 100 Points per Season List; All Season Ton Plus Club; and All Season Top 10 Highest Point Scorers.

These historical yearly databases up to and including 2005 have been produced by the late and great J.S. ‘Harry’ Harrison. Paul Henning also assisted ‘Harry’ in 2005 and 2006. Steve ‘Yakka’ Iakovidis has continued Harry’s legacy in populating records from 2006 onwards.

19/08/2026

Vale Luke Bullock 1977-2026
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of Luke Bullock at the age of only 49 .
Luke passed away last week, surrounded by love, after a three year battle with brain cancer, which he bore with his characteristic good humour . It was inspirational to see the strength and dignity he displayed throughout this incredibly challenging time for him and his family. He will be very fondly remembered as a caring family man and friend .
Luke came from a three generation history of involvement with the Melbourne Rugby Club , having played for us himself as a C**t in 1996 then in the early 2000’s in the grades .His father Leighton played 137 mainly 1st Grade games in the late 1960’s , and grandfather Stan Bullock was President of the Club in 1969.
Luke also played in the UK and Hong Kong whilst based overseas. In more recent years he coached Southern Districts juniors, as well as played for their masters team right up to his diagnosis, as his family moved to Frankson South.
His family - Katie and children Lachie and Jack , plus parents Leighton and Judi , and sisters Nikki and Sarah have expressed their gratitude for all the messages of support along the most difficult journey. With the help of this support , a garden sanctuary is to be created around the family home to preserve their privacy and memories of their husband and father.
There is to be a celebration of Luke’s life at the Mornington Golf Club from 12 noon on Thursday 27th August . If you would like to RSVP for this, please either text/phone or email Rory Stewart (0401057577, [email protected]) who will pass on to the family.

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http://www.melbournerugby.com.au/

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