Dewar Shield

Dewar Shield
SportRugby union
Founded1909; 115 years ago (1909)
No. of teams8; See teams
CountryMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Most recent
champion(s)
Power House (2024)
Most titlesMelbourne (20)
Dewar Shield, 2024

The Dewar Shield is a rugby union competition in Melbourne. It is the premier amateur rugby competition in Victoria. A total of eight teams from the Victorian Rugby Union compete for the trophy. Clubs must field teams in 3 grades, Dewar Shield Reserves (Penwill Cup) and Dewar Shield 3rd Grade (Mawhinney Cup), to be eligible to compete.

A "Game of the week" is streamed on the Rugby Victoria Facebook Page.