The University Pirates Rugby Union FC is one of the most successful  clubs in the Northern Territory. The Pirates were established in 1987 and has won a number of senior and junior premierships in the Darwin competition.

 
The Pirates offer A and B grade in seniors and all junior grades. The club has excellent facilities including a fully licenced clubhouse located on Charles Darwin University's Casuarina Campus.

The season proper commences Friday 27 March for the juniors and Saturday 28 March for seniors.
Training is Tuesday and Thursday evenings for all grades. Juniors start at 5pm and seniors at 6.30pm.