The History of the Club

The first Ourimbah Football Club was formed in 1896. It was the Ourimbah Rugby Club which played in the Newcastle competition in Maroon and Gold Colours.

During 1900 the club changed its colours to two blues. The club transferred to the Central Coast Rugby Competition for the 1903 season. The first Central Coast Rugby League competition commenced in 1913 and the Ourimbah Club switched codes and won the Inaugural Premiership after defeating Erina 3-0. The competition was then known as the Frew Cup.

 During the Early years of Central Coast Rugby League, the Ourimbah Club were never out of the Final Series. In 1918 the club changed its colours to black and white and became known as the Ourimbah Magpies. The 1919 and 1920 competitions were known as the the O’Brien Cup. Ourimbah were premiers duing both Seasons.

During the next 40 years the club was always in the finals. During season 1938 and 1939 they had such great depth they were able to field 2 First Grade Teams, while during the 1960’s Ourimbah was the power force of the competition winning 5 premierships in a row.

1913 – 2013

100 Years of Rugby League in Ourimbah

Squad of the Century

Coach: Eric Rowlands

Through the Decades of the Magpies

1949 - 1989
1990 - 1999
2000 - Present

Club History Photos

Daisy Blackwall Memorial Award

Volunteer Awards

Daisy was an advocate for the club and worked tireless within the Senior club over 50 years and was also part of the foundation executive committee starting the Junior club in 1961.

So, this award is to remind us of Daisy and her dedication to the club and award others that follow in Daisy’s footsteps to service the club.

Recipients are:

Ben New, Shane Bowmaker, Beau Boneham, Marco Tetevano, David Lowe, Danny Mah, Jason Easton, Mark Lilttlefield, Vaughan Cole, Paula Martin, Rachael Bayley, Brent Radburn, Chris Morgan, Ava Young, Shell Robertson, Chelsea Young, Linda Moffitt

Michael Elvins Memorial Shield

Player’s support over all grades

Michael (Mick) Elvins was a dedicated player and club person who was taken from us too early, in memory of his dedication to the club and support showed to all grades of the club. This award is to aspired future players do help and support all grades on game day.  

Recipients are:

Matt Astill, Greg Woodbury, Anthony Scarr, Michael Woodhouse, Jade Stubbs, Ben Steel, Todd Donald, Matthew Cartwright, Andrew Elderidge, James Watt, John Robb Dylan Smith, Max Russell, David Settle, Chris Alipate, Brent Radburn, Corey Drew, Kieran Easton, Blake Cooper, Ryan Hay, Josh Elvins, Mick Batton, Zac Starkey

Metaland Shield

Player and Non-Player supports the club per year

This award goes to 2 people a Player and Non-Player who work tirelessly for the club and support everyone around them.

Recipients are:

Ryan Johnson, Mathew Eason, Ben Cutrupi, Troy Herbert, Todd Donald, Scott Donald, David Browne, David Lowe, Warren Matthews, Wayde Rushton, Mick Martin, Warren Hiller, Taylor Mildren, John Smith, Jason Thorne, Luke Greenaway, Glenn Pudsey, Lisa herring, Dylan Allen, John Buckley, Chris Trembath, Sam Stewart, Roger Bailey, John Coman, Wes Bull

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