The Ghost Who Walks
Our Story
Over 40 years of rugby union in the heart of the Riverina
Over 40 years of rugby union in the heart of the Riverina
Who We Are
The Leeton Junior Phantoms Rugby Union Football Club is the junior development arm of the Leeton Phantoms RUFC — one of the Riverina's most iconic sporting clubs. We provide rugby union opportunities for boys and girls aged 6 through 17 in Leeton and the surrounding region.
Our club is built on the values of teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, and community. Whether a player joins us for the social side or with aspirations of representative rugby, they'll find a welcoming environment with dedicated coaches and a passionate supporter base.
Club History
A proud history built by passionate people in the Riverina.
A Leeton/Narrandera team first competed in the Riverina Rugby competition, featuring notable players like Harry Penrith (Burnam Burnam) and Arthur Tonkin.
Following Bob Cole's arrival in Narrandera, the modern club was reformed, initially playing as "the Greens".
The club was officially recognised as the Narrandera-Leeton Rugby Union Club.
An end-of-season party led to the club adopting the name "Phantoms" — inspired by Bruce Washington's love of the classic comic character "The Ghost Who Walks".
The club adopted its now-iconic purple playing colours, completing the Phantom identity.
The famous Skull Cave clubhouse was built, becoming renowned as one of the best spots in the Riverina for post-game gatherings.
The Phantoms won their first and only first-grade top division premiership, defeating Wagga Waratahs 21-7.
A dominant season saw the club win all three grades in the VPC competition.
The women's team was formed, named after the Phantom character's wife Diana. The Dianas would go on to win four premierships (2000, 2002, 2013).
With over 200 junior players, gala days attracting 1,200+ attendees, and a thriving community, the Phantoms continue to grow rugby in the Riverina.
Get Involved
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00pm to 8:30pm during the season. All age groups train at the same time — come along and join in.
No. 1 Oval, Palm Avenue, Leeton NSW. Our home base for midweek training sessions across all junior age groups.
Saturday fixtures are played at Conolly Rugby Park and various grounds around the region. Check the draw for details each round.
Age Groups
We field boys and girls teams across the following age groups.
Introduction to rugby through fun, games, and basic skills. Non-competitive — focus on enjoyment and movement.
Modified rules rugby developing tackling technique, passing, and positional play in a safe environment.
Full-field rugby with boys and girls divisions. Players begin to develop game sense and tactical awareness.
Senior junior rugby preparing players for open-age competition. Rep pathways available for selected players.
Our People
Run entirely by volunteers who are passionate about junior rugby.
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