The Sydenham Rugby Football Club since 1989 has capitalised on the good work of earlier generations by once again emerging as a respected force in Canterbury rugby. With player numbers in excess of 650 incorporated within 34 teams makes the Sydenham Rugby Football Club one of the largest playing memberships in the South Island.
The Senior Club is currently in a rebuilding phase with the focus on building a competitive team at the entry level of colts in the senior section. Recent appointment of Dale McLeod as the Club RDO has is important role of recruiting and maintaining these players for future years as possible Division 1 players. There are seven teams that make up the senior section which include two social teams a competitive women side and a Colts reserve team.
The Junior Section of the club is strong and active providing Sydenham with a platform for further success over the coming years. Our enthusiastic coaches provide rugby for numerous young players who also have been consistent grade winners and achieved representative honors. However, Sydenham is more than just a rugby club; the vision is wider than that, we will continue to make a contribution to our community in the broadest sense.
The club is based at the well-appointed Cashmere Club and members with their families and friends are always made to feel welcome. Facilities at the club include bar, restaurant, many function and games rooms as well as two squash courts all of which are available to members. The club offers good well-resourced practice facilities at four grounds of close proximity of the Cashmere Club. The club social calendar includes many organised functions throughout the rugby season with family and friends always welcome. The Sydenham Rugby Club is well known as one of the most hospitable and friendly club around and new members are welcomed with open arms.
Besides contributing three presidents to the Canterbury Rugby Union, the Club has had a major influence on the development of the game nationally; providing three presidents of the New Zealand Rugby Union.