Events

The Wallabies are back on home soil and ready to thrive under new coach Joe Schmidt in six not-to-be-missed Test Matches in 2024. Secure your tickets through The Rugby Club Foundation’s pre-sale access, beginning 12pm AEST Wednesday 24 April and finishing 5pm AEST Friday 31 May (or until allocation exhausted).

The season begins with the Wallabies welcoming Wales down under for the first time in more than a decade for the July International Series, with two Tests to be played in Sydney and Melbourne, before the Wallabies tackle Georgia for the first time ever in Australia.

The Wallabies then take on back-to-back Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa in Brisbane and Perth, before the return of the Bledisloe to Sydney when Joe Schmidt will coach against his former team, the All Blacks, for the first time since taking charge of the Wallabies.

Match

Wallabies v Wales

Wallabies v Wales

Wallabies v Georgia

Wallabies v South Africa

Wallabies v South Africa

Wallabies v New Zealand

Date

Saturday 6 July

Saturday 13 July

Saturday 20 July

Saturday 10 August

Saturday 17 August

Saturday 21 September

Venue

Allianz Stadium, Sydney

AAMI Park, Melbourne

Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Optus Stadium, Perth

Accor Stadium, Sydney

Waratahs v Chiefs - Positive Rugby Foundation Suite

The Positive Rugby Foundation and NSW Waratahs invite members of The Rugby Club Foundation to join them in the NSW Positive Rugby Foundation Suite.

Members will enjoy a four hour food and beverage package and the best seats in the stadium directly in front of the suite.

Please note the dress code for the suite is business casual (Gentleman collar. Dress denim permitted, no sneakers. Failure to comply will result in guests not being permitted entry) and guests must be 16 years and older.

DATE

Friday 26 April 2024

Time

Gates Open & Function Begins | 6:30 PM
Waratahs v Chiefs | 7:35 PM
Function Concludes | 10:00 PM

Where

Allianz Stadium - Premium Lounge North (Gate 5, Level 2)

Tickets & RSVP

$200 per person

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The Rugby Club Foundation & Classic Wallaroos invite members and their guests to celebrate 30 years of the Wallaroos.

Substantial canapes and beverages will be served while stories of the past and present are shared and displayed.

Following the function guests may proceed to Allianz Stadium for
Test Match - Wallaroos v Canada - 4:45pm & Waratahs v Brumbies - 7:45pm

Please note match tickets must be secured separately.

Date

Saturday 11 May 2024

2:00pm - 4:00pm

venue

Rugby Australia House, Moore Park

RSVP & Tickets

RSVP no later than 1 May 2024

Members $20

Guests $40

Lloydies Annual Fundraising Dinner

The 2024 Annual Lloyd McDermott Fundraising Dinner, will be a tremendous night showcasing the work of LMRDT.

Named in honour of the late Lloyd McDermott, a Wallaby and barrister, the Lloydies have for more than 32 years been pursuing their mission of increasing First Nations’ participation in Rugby, and thereby paving the way for greater diversity and inclusivity within the sport.

Date

Thursday 2 May

6:30pm for 7:00pm

venue

Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf

tickets

$250 per person or $2300 for table (10)

Members booking individual tickets should enter The Rugby Club Foundation when asked about special assistance so that they can be seated together.

Hearts in Rugby Union’s -

Sing Your Heart out

Be the lead singer in a live six person rock band while supporting Hearts in Rugby Union. Join in, stand back in awe or jump around the dance floor. Generous gourmet bbq dinner is included and the bar will be open with a great range of drinks available for purchase.

Date & venue

Friday 3 May - 7:00pm until 11:30pm

The Field at Woollahra Oval

50 O’Sullivan Road, Rose Bay

tickets

$89

Fixtures

Friday 8 March v Highlanders

Sat 16 March v Blues*

Friday 29 March v Rebels*

Friday 12 April v Crusaders*

Friday 26 April v Chiefs

Saturday 11 May v Brumbies

Friday 31 May v Reds

*Indicates Double header with Waratahs Women

VENUES

2024 Home Games at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park

TICKETS

Members can access up to four free General Admission tickets, or purchase two higher category tickets at a 75% discount, per home game.

Ticket access instructions are available via the Members Portal

For assistance email the office admin@rugbyclub.com.au

Tickets available until allocation exhausted.

Laffo’s Long Lunch 2024

Laffo’s Long Lunch raises money for Hearts in Rugby Union and the Laffan Scholarships. Hearts in Rugby Union, provide assistance to people who have suffered a severe spinal or other permanent life altering injury through a freak accident while playing rugby union. The Laffan Scholarships, enable students with disabilities or students with all-round experience (academic, sport and extra-curricular) to attend St. John’s College within the University of Sydney.

DATE

Friday 5 July 2024
12:30pm - 4:00pm

VENUE

Doltone House at Tattersalls Club
181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

TICKETS

$200 per person or $1900 table of 10

Rugby Jamboree III

The New Zealand Rugby Museum will once again be hosting rugby-minded people. If you have a collection worth bragging about, a pet project to show off, an idea for a book, a growing website or are just interested - come along and share. Poets, musicians, playwrights and quilt makers are welcome too.

The iconic New Zealand Rugby Museum in Palmerston North, is home to the world's first museum dedicated to the oval ball. 

Date

Weekend of 13 & 14 April 2024

Saturday - view collections and hear stories from the collectors.

Sunday - eight presentations & question time.

venue

At Te Manawa

326 Main St, Palmerston North

tickets

Admission to the Jamboree is complimentary.

RAU have kindly offered access to tickets outside our allocation across ALL LIONS FIXTURES (not just Test matches), and in ALL CATEGORIES (not just platinum). The tickets outside our allocation are limited. Forms must be returned by COB Friday 29 March, however for the matches/categories that are limited, forms will be processed on a first in first served basis – so do not delay!

Members of the 1984 Grand Slam Wallabies are the very special guests for this fundraiser, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Grand Slam winning tour.

They will be joined by members of the first Australian Schoolgirls Sevens team, who were winners of the Global Youth Sevens in December, & members of the Australian Schoolboys XV team who defeated Tonga in a test match in September.

All proceeds from this luncheon go directly towards hosting the 2024 Australian Schools’ National Championships & funding tours for the Australian Schoolboys and Australian Schoolgirls.

Date

Friday 15 March

12:00pm until 4:00pm

venue

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

199 George Street, Sydney

tickets

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2024 Waratahs Season Launch

The NSW Waratahs Players, Coaches and Board invite Members of The Rugby Club Foundation to celebrate the launch of both the Waratahs Men's & Women's teams for the upcoming 2024 season.

Drinks and canapes will be served.
Business Attire

RSVP

Monday 5 February 2024

Date

Thursday 15 February

6:30pm until 9:30pm

venue

Allianz Stadium
Driver Ave, Moore Park

tickets

$150

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THE RUGBY CLUB FOUNDATION ANNUAL LUNCH

Members and guests are invited to ‘Share the Spirit of the Game’ at the 2023 Annual Luncheon.

Enjoy a panel of speakers showcasing various pinnacles of grassroots Rugby, including Shute Shield, Kentwell Cup and Jack Scott Cup.

With beverages and a delicious three course meal being served, as always this year’s event is sure to be an entertaining and informative afternoon for all in attendance.

This event sells out every year - so don’t delay book today!

Date

Friday 24 November

12:00pm for 12:30pm until 4:00pm

venue

Tattersalls Club

181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

tickets

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KENTWELL CUP GRAND FINAL DAY

KENTWELL CUP - 3:00pm
Blue Mountains v Hunters Hill

BURKE CUP - 1:20pm
Colleagues v Drummoyne

BARBOUR CUP (COLTS) - 11:40am
Forest v Colleagues

WHIDDON CUP - 10:15am
Waverley v Colleagues

JUDD CUP - 9:00am
Mosman v Waverley

DATE

Saturday 2 September
Rugby from 9:00am, First Grade 3:00pm

VENUE

Concord Oval
Loftus St, Concord 

TICKETS

Complimentary access for financial members, simply show your current membership card at the gate. Contact the office to check the status of your membership.

MELDRUM CUP GRAND FINAL

To celebrate the Foundation's Deputy Chairman, Peter Whittington and his beloved KOBs making the Meldrum Cup Grant Final, Subbies is granting financial members complimentary access to the game - simply show your current membership card at the gate and thank Subbies!

DATE

Saturday 26 August
Kick Off 1:00pm

VENUE

Wills Ground
Lang Road, Earlwood

TICKETS

Complimentary access for financial members, simply show your current membership card at the gate. Contact the office to check the status of your membership.

SHUTE SHIELD GRAND FINAL DAY

HENDERSON CUP
Randwick v Manly
4th Grade - Kick Off – 9:15am

HENDERSON SHIELD
Randwick v Eastwood
2nd Grade - Kick Off - Kick Off 11:00am

COLIN CAIRD SHIELD
Manly v Sydney Uni
2nd Grade - Kick Off 1:00pm

SHUTE SHIELD
Norths v Randwick
1st Grade - Kick Off 3:15pm

DATE & VENUE

Saturday 26 August

Gates open 8:45am

Leichhardt Oval - Mary Street, Lilyfield

TICKETS

Financial Members of the Foundation can access our allocation of discounted SRU Grand Final Function, General Admission or Grandstand tickets via our special discount code.

Contact the office for the discount code before purchasing your tickets. Tickets available until allocation exhausted - book quickly to avoid disappointment.

Laffo’s Long Lunch 2023

Laffo’s Long Lunch raises money for Hearts in Rugby Union and the Laffan Scholarships. Hearts in Rugby Union, provide assistance to people who have suffered a severe spinal or other permanent life altering injury through a freak accident while playing rugby union. The Laffan Scholarships, enable students with disabilities or students with all-round experience (academic, sport and extra-curricular) to attend St. John’s College within the University of Sydney.

The Rugby Club Foundation is a proud supporter of Hearts in Rugby Union and Laffo’s Long Lunch.

DATE

Friday 25 August 2023
12:30pm - 4:00pm

VENUE

Doltone House at Tattersalls Club
181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

TICKETS

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Classic Wallabies - Vive le Long Lunch

Join us for a very special lunch ahead of the Wallabies' only test match in Sydney as they prepare for the journey to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

MC Morgan Turinui is joined by special guests including 1999 Rugby World Cup winner Joe Roff and Justin Harrison to discuss the Wallabies' chances and what to expect as they tour around France this September & October.

Our guests will provide unique insights having played and lived in France - Roff with Biarritz, Harrison with Narbonne and Turinui with Stade Francais - with plenty of entertaining stories from the French experience.

Proceeds from the long lunch go to supporting the Classic Wallabies' grassroots rugby clinics in clubs right around Australia.

NEW DATE

Thursday 24 August 2023
12:00pm - 3:30pm

VENUE

Atelier By Sofitel
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Level 3/12 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000

TICKETS

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*Seating is on long tables of various capacities, with potential to accommodate groups of up to 26 people on the one table if desired. If you would like a group of more than 10 guests seated together please contact us.

NSW Waratahs 2023 Awards Night

The NSW Waratah Players, Coaches and Board invites members of The Rugby Club Foundation to their exclusive end of season cocktail function, where we will celebrate and acknowledge the Volunteer of the Year and achievements of both the Waratahs Men's and Women's teams in 2023.

DATE

Monday 7 August 2023
6:30pm - 10:00pm

VENUE

Establishment Ballroom
252 George Street, Sydney

TICKETS & RSVP

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test ticket access

In recognition of the Foundation's long standing support of grassroots Rugby, members can access tickets, in any seating category, to this year's domestic Test matches before they go on sale to the general public. Purchase your tickets, via the buttons from 10am Friday 5 May until 10am Thursday 11 May. Please note that tickets purchased by unfinancial members may be cancelled, contact the office to check your membership status if unsure.

Wallabies v Argentina

Saturday 15 July - Commbank Stadium

Wallabies v New Zealand

Saturday 29 July - MCG

*As of 11 May 2023 - above tickets links now available for general puclic use

Waratahs Match Tickets

In recognition of the Foundation's long standing support of grassroots Rugby, NSWRU continue to provide our members access to discounted tickets for Waratahs home games.

Members can access up to 4 free General Admission tickets per home game, or purchase 2 higher category tickets at a 75% discount.

Dates & venues

The Waratahs 2023 home match season has concluded

Tickets

Ticket access instructions are available via the Members Portal

For assistance email the office admin@rugbyclub.com.au

* Tickets available until allocation exhausted.

WARATAHS REBELS PRE MATCH

Join fellow members and their guests at The Spirit of Rugby Wall for drinks (including Gettin' Crafty beers!), a quick bite, the Crusaders v Blues on the big screen and then stroll to Allianz Stadium for the Waratahs v Rebels.

RSVP essential by 9 May

DATE

Saturday 13 May 2023
5:00pm - 7:00pm

VENUE

Rugby Australia House, Moore Park

TICKETS

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Hearts in Rugby Union’s - Sing Your Heart out

Be the lead singer in a live six person rock band while supporting Hearts in Rugby Union.

Join in, stand back in awe or jump around the dance floor. Dinner of spice rub chicken, baked salmon, quinoa salad, rump steak, Japanese slaw, thick cut chips etc is included and the bar will be open with a great range of drinks available for purchase.

Date

Friday 21 April

7:00pm until 11:00pm

venue

The Field at Woollahra Oval

50 O’Sullivan Road, Rose Bay

tickets

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Australian Schools Rugby Foundation
Annual Fundraising Luncheon

Join special guests Phil Kearns, Eddie Jones and Charlotte Caslick in celebrating 50 years of the Australian Schoolboys touring the UK with the 1973 ASRU Australian Schoolboys team.

All proceeds from this luncheon go directly towards hosting the Australian Schools National Championships and representative tours for the Australian Schoolboys and Australian Schoolgirls.

Date

Friday 24 March

12:00pm for 12:30pm until 4:00pm

venue

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

199 George Street, Sydney

tickets

$250 per person or $2500 for table of ten

Members booking individual tickets should enter The Rugby Club Foundation when asked for table name or captain so that they can be seated together.

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From the best seats in the house catch all of the on-field action, while enjoying premium catering & entertainment.

The Clubhouse includes • Undercover seating on or around the halfway line • Adjacent glass-fronted, air-conditioned Function Room • Substantial gourmet food offering • Premium beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages • Live entertainment

Dress Code • Business/Smart Casual & Club colours encouraged
(Gentleman collar, ladies corporate, casual)

DATE

Friday 24 November

VENUE

Allianz Stadium

TICKETS

Members $350 per person (usually $479)
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THE RUGBY CLUB FOUNDATION
ANNUAL LUNCH

Members and guests are invited to ‘Share the Spirit of the Game’ at the 2022 Annual Luncheon.

There will be a celebration of "The Official History of the Wallaby Jersey" and tales from distinguished Wallabies, Al Baxter, Andrew Blades, Richard Harry, moderated by Owen Finegan.

With beverages and a delicious three course meal being served, this year’s event is sure to be an entertaining and informative afternoon for all in attendance.

Date

Friday 25 November

12:00pm for 12:30pm until 4:00pm

venue

Tattersalls Club

181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney

tickets

Members $165

Guests $185

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KENTWELL CUP GRAND FINAL DAY

KENTWELL CUP - 3:00pm
Colleagues v Hunters Hill

BURKE CUP - 1:20pm
Waverley v St Patrick’s

BARBOUR CUP (COLTS) - 11:40am
Colleagues v Waverley

WHIDDON CUP - 10:15am
Waverley v Mosman

JUDD CUP - 9:00am
Blue Mountains v Waverley

DATE

Saturday 17 September
Rugby from 9:00am, First Grade 3:00pm

VENUE

T.G. Millner Field
146-150 Vimiera Road, Marsfield 

TICKETS

Complimentary access for financial members contact the office to check the status of your membership.

Wallaby 2022 HOME Test Matches

As a Member of The Rugby Club Foundation, you have priority access to platinum tickets for the upcoming Wallabies Test Matches held in Australia. Members can purchase up to 10 tickets to each match.

Tickets in our reserved section for The Rugby Championship will be available until 8:00am Monday 1 August 2022 or until our allocation is exhausted.

Please note that tickets purchased by unfinancial members may be cancelled, contact the office should you need to check your membership status.

Dates - venues - Tickets

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Wallaby Bar - Pre Match Function

Join fellow members in front of The Rugby Club Foundation Memorabilia Wall at Rugby Australia House before the Sydney Test for drinks canapes and stories from the old days, then stroll to the first test at the new Allianz Stadium.

We will have the All Blacks v Argentina game showing live and loud.

You will need your Rugby Club Foundation Membership number to RSVP, please contact the office if you need assistance.

Date

Saturday 3 September 2022, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

venue

Rugby Australia House, Moore Park

tickets

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South Africa Test Lunch

Members of the Rugby Club Foundation and their guests are invited to help Classic Wallabies celebrate 30 years since the 1992 Wallabies tour to South Africa, and the incredible rivalry between these two nations.

As The Rugby Club Foundation is a valued partner of Classic Wallabies, Foundation Members will receive an exclusive 10% discount on both individual tickets, and tables of 10.

More information

Date

Friday 2 September 2022

12:00pm - 3:30pm

venue

12-MICRON

Tower 1, Level 2/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

tickets

$275 each before discount (discount applied at checkout)

SHUTE SHIELD GRAND FINAL DAY

W MCMAHON SHIELD - Colts 1 - Kick Off 10:45am
COLIN CAIRD SHIELD - 2nd Grade - Kick Off 12:45pm
SHUTE SHIELD - 1st Grade - Kick Off 3:10pm

Financial Members of the Foundation can access discounted General Admission or Grandstand seats via our special discount code.

Other tickets available for purchase without discount

SRU Grand Final Function $160
Corporate Boxes starting at $1450 for 10 people
Premium Grandstand $50
Pensioners (GA only) $10
Kids under 17 (GA Only) $5

DATE & VENUE

Saturday 3 September - Gates open 10am
Leichhardt Oval - Mary Street, Lilyfield

TICKETS

Tickets

Grandstand
Members price $25 (non members $35)
General Admission
Members price $20 (non members $30)

Contact the office for the discount code before purchasing your tickets. Tickets available until allocation exhausted - book quickly to avoid disappointment.

RUGBY news 100th Anniversary lunch

A celebration of Sydney Club Rugby, as seen through the pages of Rugby News every year since 1923. The lunch will double as a launch for the 100 Years of Rugby News coffee table book.

Guest Speakers

Norm Tasker, Brett Papworth & Simon Poidevin
”A collection of tales from a century of club Rugby”

Waratahs Coaches Darren Coleman & Pauli Taumoepeau
”2022 Shute Shield finals preview”

Date

Friday 29 July 2022

12:30pm

venue

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Ballroom

61/101 Phillip St, Sydney, 2000

tickets

Rugby News is offering Rugby Club Foundation Members a special price and all attendees will receive a copy of the book!

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Wallaby Bar - Pre Match Function

Join fellow members in front of The Rugby Club Foundation Memorabilia Wall at Rugby Australia House before the Sydney Test for drinks canapes and stories from the old days, then stroll to the SCG for the match.

Date

Saturday 16 July 2022

5:00pm - 7:00pm

venue

Rugby Australia House, Moore Park

tickets

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Laffo’s Long Lunch 2022

Laffo’s Long Lunch raises money for Hearts in Rugby Union who provide assistance to people who have suffered a severe spinal or other permanent life altering injury through a freak accident while playing rugby union as well as the Laffan Scholarships, which enables students with disabilities or students with all-round experience (academic, sport and extra-curricular) to attend St. John’s College within the University of Sydney.

The Rugby Club Foundation is a proud supporter of Hearts in Rugby Union and Laffo’s Long Lunch.

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Waratahs Match Tickets

In recognition of the Foundation's long standing support of grassroots Rugby, NSWRU continue to provide our members access to discounted tickets for Waratahs home games.

Members can access up to 4 free General Admission tickets per home game, or purchase 2 higher category tickets at a 75% discount.

Dates & venues

The Waratahs 2022 season has concluded

Tickets

Ticket access instructions are available via the Members Portal

For assistance email the office admin@rugbyclub.com.au

* Tickets available until allocation exhausted.

Waratahs CRusaders Pre Match

Join fellow Members to enjoy a couple of rounds and a quick bite with the Shute Shield on the screens and then... a gold coin donation will get you on The Royal’s 22 seater bus which runs on a loop to Leichhardt Oval for the Waratahs v Crusaders.

Date

Saturday 30 April 2022
from 3:00pm

venue

The Royal Leichhardt
156 Norton Street, Leichhardt

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Classic wallabies Super long Rugby Lunch

To celebrate the first Super Round three-day Rugby Fest, join Wallabies and All Blacks legends for a long lunch as they share insights, strategies and thoughts on the weekend’s matches, plus a host of entertaining yarns.

Proceeds from the long lunch go to supporting the Classic Wallabies' grassroots rugby clinics in clubs right around Australia.

Going to AAMI Park for the double header after the lunch? There will be a bus from Bells Hotel to AAMI Park that will make 1-2 trips subject to numbers. Just $10pp to secure your place on the bus.

Date

Saturday 23 April 2022
12:00pm - 3:30pm

venue

Bells Hotel
157 Moray St, South Melbourne 3205

tickets

Foundation Members can access a 10% discount off any ticket type for purchases prior to 5pm Friday 8 April by entering TRCF10 at the checkout.

Gold Table of 9: $3,450.
Includes a rugby legend on your table.

Standard Table of 10: $1,950

Standard Individual: $195

Classic wallabies in coonamble

The Classic Wallabies are headed the Western Plains of NSW! Help celebrate this partnership between The Rugby Club Foundation and Classic Wallabies which supports, nurtures and helps grow the game of rugby in country NSW from the grassroots.

They’ll take on a Western Plains Barbarians team, selected from some of the region’s best representative players over recent decades. Classic Wallabies players include Radike Samo, Stephen Moore, Nathan Sharpe and Justin Harrison.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to see some former Wallabies in action, but a chance to see the next generation as the day is packed with a free kids skills clinic as well as a host of curtain raiser matches and events featuring local clubs and players of all ages ahead of the main game.

‘Classic wallabies out west’

• Classic Wallabies v Western Plains Barbarians

• Classic Wallaroos v Westerns Plains Women

• Local Junior and Senior Games

• Kids Rugby Skills Clinic

Match details

Saturday 23 April

Gates open 9am

Mail Game kick off 3pm

TICKETS

General admission tickets purchased online until the event $10/adult
($15 at the gate)

Accompanying under 18's FREE.

Touchline Marquee Luncheon $150

Waratahs Rebels Pre Match

Join fellow members and their guests at The Spirit of Rugby Wall for drinks (including Gettin' Crafty beers!), a quick bite, the Super W Waratahs v Rebels on the big screen and then stroll to the SCG for the Waratahs v Rebels.

RSVP essential by 16 March

Date

Saturday 19 March 2022
5:30pm - 7:30pm

venue

Rugby Australia House, Moore Park

tickets

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