BATHURST BULLDOGS RUGBY CLUB Inc.

2008... 1st Grade Runners-up, 2nd Grade Premiers

2007 Well.... We Tried real hard!!.

  2006  1st Grade Semifinalists, 2nd Grade Minor Premiers

2005 1st Grade Premiers,

Proudly sponsored by Cody's Edinboro Castle Hotel

Welcome.

Bathurst Bulldogs Rugby Club would like to invite you to join our club for the upcoming season. Our club offers something for everyone and promises fun and entertainment in a safe and friendly environment.

We offer Rugby for Colts (U'19) as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade senior sides in the Blowes Cup.  1st Grade premiers in 2005 and semi finalists in all other grades, Semi finalists in all grades and Runners up in 2nd grade in 2006, our club is perhaps the strongest rugby club in the Central West.

This year, the 1st Division Blowes cup competition will be played on a home and away basis amongst teams from Dubbo Kangaroos, Dubbo Rhinos, Narromine Gorillas, Orange City, Orange Emus, CSU Mitchell, Bathurst Bulldogs, Wellington, Mudgee, Forbes and Parkes. The 2nd Division competition has been disbanded for 2007 - 2008.

We conduct regular social functions after each home game as well as numerous other special events, such as 'red faces' and "International beer festival" as well as memorial day.

Location.
Based in the Central West of NSW, Bathurst is located approximately 2 1/2 hours west of Sydney. With a population of approximately 37000 people. Our new home ground is Anne Ashwood Park, just off Hereford Street on the eastern side of Bathurst.

Teams.
Bathurst Bulldogs field teams in 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade and Colts. Traditionally, Bulldogs have been one of the strongest clubs in the Central West competition. Winners of numerous premierships, Bulldogs are the premier club in Central West Rugby.

Colours.
Bathurst Bulldogs Club colours are Blue and yellow hoops with blue shorts and blue and yellow hooped socks.

Tradition.
Steeped in tradition, Bulldogs are one of the oldest inland Rugby teams in Country NSW. Formed in 1874 under the name of "Bathurst Football Club" such notable players as Ben Chifley, former Prime Minister, have graced our hallowed turf. Many other notable dignatories have pulled on the jumper for  the Bathurst Football Club, Bathurst Teachers College, Bathurst City Rugy Club and now, Bathurst Bulldogs Rugby Club. Australian Representatives (at all levels) such as Ron Graham, Marty Roebuck, Matt Stock, Lars Hedburg, have also pulled on the Blue and Gold at some stage.

Life Members.
Numerous life memberships have been bestowed upon members over the years. Life members include; Col Buchanen (dec), Harold Weal (dec). Ken Laird, Peter Allenby (dec), Sandy Robinson, Boyd Richardson (dec), Dave Walker, Peter Stephens, Phil Mockler,Phil Newton, George Dalziell and Paddy Daley.