The Northern Territory Rugby Union, or NTRU, is the

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for the sport of

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within the

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. It is a member of

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. The Northern Territory Rugby Union manages competitions in several age groups and divisions, involving clubs from Darwin,

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, and

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. The NTRU also hosts the annual Hottest 7s tournament in Darwin, which draws

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teams from around Australia and overseas and awards prize money to the winners. Rugby union in Darwin started after

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when there were many young men involved in the clean up and reconstruction of the city. The NTRU was founded in 1975. The First Grade competition is contested by 5 teams from the Darwin area. *

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* Darwin Dragons * Palmerstown Crocs * South Darwin Rabbitohs *

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References

External links

Official website: Northern Territory Rugby Union

Official website: Darwin Hottest 7s
Australian rugby union governing bodies Rugby union in the Northern Territory Rug 1975 establishments in Australia Sports organizations established in 1975 {{Australia-sport-org-stub

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