1887 Southern Rugby Union season
| 1887 Sydney Rugby Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 28 May to 13 August |
| Teams | 11 |
| Premiers | Sydney University (4th title) |
| Minor Premiers | Sydney University (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Arfoma |
| Wooden spoon | Parramatta (1st spoon) |
| Top point-scorer(s) | Paddy Flynn (31) |
| Top try-scorer(s) | Charles Tange (6) |
| Atkinson-Price Cup | |
| Number of teams | 17 |
| Premiers | Elvira |
| Runners-up | Double Bay |
| Union Cup | |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Premiers | Sydney University II |
| Runners-up | Wallaroo II |
The 1887 Southern Rugby Football Union season was the 14th season of the Sydney Rugby Premiership. This was the fifth competition for the Gardiner Challenge Cup which was awarded to the winners of the premiership. The football season was from May till August 1887. The season culminated in the premiership, which was won by Sydney University who were crowned premiers after winning the first ever final against Arfoma.