In the 1890s a number of local sides existed, playing at a variety of venues, the main one being Brush Farm in Eastwood.

[citation needed] Following World War 1, the strength of Rugby in Eastwood and in Epping was centred around the respective Young Men's Institutes which fielded junior and senior sides in the Suburban Competition.

The outbreak of the Second World War caused a deferral of this plan until 1946 when a successful application was made for inclusion in the District Competition from the beginning of the 1947 Season.

[citation needed] The Club has won a number of minor grade and Colts competitions over the years but did not win the 1st-grade major premiership trophy until 1999.

In an historic win, the Club won the Shute Shield for the first time by defeating Sydney University in the Grand Final.