The Tuggeranong Vikings are a rugby union club based in Tuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory. It is supported by 4 licensed clubs based in Wanniassa, Greenway, Conder, Chisholm. The club has been successful in local and national competitions.
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| Union | ACT & Sthn NSW Rugby Union | |
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| Founded | 1973 [1] | |
| Ground(s) | Viking Park (Capacity: 8,000) | |
| President | Brendan Allardyce | |
| League(s) | ACTRU Premier Division | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
The Tuggeranong Vikings were the premiers of the ACTRU Premier Division competition in the 2009 season,[2] defeating the Queanbeyan Whites.
Notable players edit
- Justin Harrison - 34 Test Caps for Australia
- Christian Lealiifano - 101 Caps for the ACT Brumbies. 16 Test Caps for Australia
- Joe Roff - 82 Caps for the ACT Brumbies. 86 Test Caps for Australia
- Julian Salvi - 63 Caps for the ACT Brumbies & reserve for the Australia from 2005-2007.
- Tyrel Lomax - 13 Caps for the Melbourne Rebels, 15 Caps for the Highlanders and 1 Test Cap for the All Blacks
- Martin Tombs - 50 Caps for Solihull RFC at flyhalf and ex England Schoolboy
Note - Players highlighted in Bold have not yet retired.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Vikings Club History". Vikings Website. Archived from the original on 24 June 2007.
- ^ "Vikings Triumph in Grand Final classic". 2009. Archived from the original on 13 September 2009.