players included Dr Alex Ross, Englishman Ed Slater, Robert Westfield, Colin J. Sefton, Wallaby Murray Tate, reputed goal-kicker John Cox, World Cup winners Tony Daly and Jason Little, the world's best number 8 in his era Tim Gavin and H.R. (Perc) Newton who played a record 264 grade games for Easts. In all, Easts Rugby has won a total of 79 premiership titles or shields across Grade and Colts from 1900 to 2013. Along with this, they have won 9 club championships and continue to be a breeding ground for superstars of the future. A women's team was first established in 1994. Team captains were Sarah Roxburgh and Amy Copeland. Honours FIRST DIVISION 1st Grade Premiers (Shute Shield since 1923): 1903, 1913, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1944, 1946, 1947, 1969 ES Marks Minor Premierships: 1953, 1969, 1970, 2000SECOND DIVISION''' 1st Grade Premiers (Colin Lawson Memorial Trophy): 1981, 1984 Recent titles in other grades: 2018, 2009 Colin Caird Shield 2010 Henderson Cup 2019 Shell Trophy 2019, 2018, 2013 Bill Simpson Shield Players of note Adam Fullgrabe Tom Bowman Mark Bakewell Ryan Cross Tony Daly Huia Edmonds Scott Van Houten Ted Fahey Tim Gavin Andrew Heath Matt Hodgson Neill Hunt Jason Little Malcolm McArthur Archer Holz Keith McLellan Dally Messenger Ed Slater Tiaan Strauss Fred Thompson John Welborn Brendan McKibbin Matt To'omua Jack Maddocks Kotaro Matsushima (2015) Nearby Clubs Woollahra Colleagues RFC Waverley Rugby Club External links Easts Rugby Club, Sydney Rugby union teams in Sydney Rugby clubs established in 1900 1900 establishments in Australia Rose Bay, New South Wales