Sydney University Football Club, founded in 1863 (this date was disputed by historian Tom Hickie who argues that it was 1865), is the oldest club now playing rugby union in Australia.Sydney Uni was a member of the inaugural Sydney club competition in 1874, along with the Balmain Rugby Union Football Club, Newington College and The King's School. The club currently competes in the Shute Shield competition, and has the most senior premiership titles of all Sydney clubs.