The Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union Club Canberra, based in Griffith, Australian Capital Territory, was founded in 1938.

Whilst Easts played regular finals football in these years, the financial stability and ongoing future of the club was in jeopardy.

In 2008, Easts made the grand final on the back of a strong playing roster and depth in the club's ranks.

[1] Easts narrowly lost to the Queanbeyan Whites 22–15 in front of a large crowd at Viking Park.

[2] New Brumbies contracted players were allocated to local Premier Division clubs, with David Pocock, Clyde Rathbone, Jordan Smiler, Etienne Ooshuizen, Stephan Van der Walt and Ruan Smith joining Easts.