This article features in the 100 Years of Rugby News book. Grab your copy today! Ironically, it was the Shute Shield premiership success of Norths in 1935 that led to the introduction of their greatest rival to be to the competition.  In September 1935, both Roseville and Mosman began lobbying for entry to the Shute Shield.  Parramatta’s admission two seasons earlier had created a nine-team competition and NSWRU were eager to remove the bye.  Roseville Rugby Club had formed in 1920 and had been successful in junior competitions, winning the junior Club Championship in 1935.  The club argued that it was too time consuming and costly for some to travel south to train and play at North Sydney Oval and that a District club was needed for players “on the North Shore line from Chatswood northwards.” Norths didn’t agree.  They believed the competition wasn’t strong enough at that stage for a 10th team and claimed Roseville’s bid was premature, also pushin