Lane Cove Old Ignatians Rugby Football Club 2025 was a landmark year for Lane Cove Old Ignatians' RFC, marked by growth, success, exciting rugby on the field and a great time with mates off the field. 

With a surge in player numbers, the club expanded to field a 3rd grade side in addition to the required two grades plus one U21 colts team, reflecting the strength and depth of our playing group. - 2nd Grade, Colts, and 3rd Grade all finished in the top 4, showcasing consistent performance across the board - 1st Grade narrowly missed finals, placing a competitive fifth. Both Colts and 2nd Grade reached the Grand Final, with Colts making it for the second consecutive year- a testament to the talent and consistency within the squad. Off the field, our social calendar once again proved to be a major attracting factor to the club. 

Highlights included: 

- A pre-season tour to play in the Cowra tens, which set the tone for the year 

- The President's Lunch, a standout event that was oversubscribed and a huge success 

- Numerous events held at our sponsor venues, the Longueville Hotel & The Diddy 

The LCOIRFC wishes to thank all our generous sponsors, including the Old Ignatians' Union, for their valued support in the 2025 season. 

The club welcomed a number of high quality players into its grade sides, many with experience playing for Shute Shield clubs, adding depth and leadership across the ranks. The Colts team was powered by over 15 players from the Riverview Classes of 2023 & 2024, forming a tight-knit and talented core. 

As the Club looks ahead to an even stronger 2026, prospective players are invited to join the Redmen family, with players of all ability and experience levels welcome. The Club trains once a week on Thursday nights at Tantallon Oval, Lane Cove, with pre-season commencing early February. 

Get in touch via our Instagram or Facebook page - the club would love to hear from you! 

Old Ignatians Football Club 

2025 was a successful season for the Old Ignatians Football club, with two of three teams making the semi finals. 

The AA4 and AA11 sides both finished in 4th place, needing to knock off two very strong 1st placed sides to advance. Unfortunately, despite a late comeback and a well taken penalty from Charlie O'Connor ('24), the AA11's fell short 1-2 in their semi final to the eventual premiers. 

Congratulations to Henry Digges ('24), who secured the club Golden Boot award for 2025 with 12 goals! 

The AA4 side had a fantastic ending to a superb season. Two crucial goals in two weeks from Aaron Visscher ('19) saw the side knock out the undefeated minor premiers 1-0 in the semi-final, before he grabbed the all important go ahead goal in the grand final the week after to win 2-1, crowning the lads Premiers for 2025! 

In 2026, the Club will look to build upon its success in 2025 and all new players are welcome and are encouraged to make contact via the club's Facebook page.