1897 Metropolitan Rugby Union season
| 1897 Sydney Rugby Premiership | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 May to 11 September |
| Teams | 6 |
| Premiers | Randwick (4th title) |
| Minor Premiers | Randwick (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Pirates |
| Wooden spoon | Paddington (3rd spoon) |
| Top point-scorer(s) | Percy Macnamara (24) |
| Top try-scorer(s) | William Shortland (4) |
| First Junior | |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Premiers | Homebush |
| Runners-up | Buccaneer |
| Second Junior | |
| Number of teams | 13 |
| Premiers | Manly Federal |
| Runners-up | Redfern Waratah |
The 1897 Metropolitan Rugby Union season was the 24th season of the Sydney Rugby Premiership. Six clubs competed from May till September 1897. The season culminated in the premiership, which was won by Randwick who were undefeated during the season. Randwick were crowned premiers by virtue of finishing the season on top of the table. This was the first premiership run under the new Metropolitan Rugby Football Union.