1885 Southern Rugby Union season
| 1885 Sydney Rugby Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | May 16 to September 5 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Premiers | Sydney University (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Wallaroo |
| Wooden spoon | St. Leonards (1st spoon) |
| Top point-scorer(s) | John Wood (85) |
| Top try-scorer(s) | John Wood (11) |
The 1885 Southern Rugby Union season was the 12th season of the Sydney Rugby Premiership. This was the third competition for the Gardiner Cup which was awarded to the winners of the premiership. The football season lasted from May till September 1885. The season culminated in the premiership, which was won by Sydney University. University were awarded the Gardiner Challenge Cup and were crowned premiers by a committee of the Union. The club were undefeated during the premiership season.