The current British & Irish Lions tour is the twelfth to Australia, although 1888, 1908 and 1971 did not include test matches. In the test matches many think its always been the traditional Lions ‘red’ v Wallaby ‘gold’. Both teams have evolved their colours and designs across the 126 years of battle.
Read MoreIn 1899 the Australian team played their first international in sky blue as the NSW Union picked the team. For the second Test of that series in Brisbane, the Queensland Union did likewise, and the Australian team played in maroon. The cap was a symbol of the ‘Australian’ nature of the team and a combination of sky-blue and maroon.
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation was proud to have our treasuered collection on show at the announcement of the creation of the Tom Richards Player of the Series Medal.
Read MoreThe Foundation’s Grants Committee is pleased to announce that the recipients of the Sir Leslie Herron Rugby Scholarships in 2025 are Taj Mailei (nominee of Sydney Junior Rugby Union) and Anakin Richardson (nominee of NSW Country Junior Rugby Union).
Read MoreThe Financial Grants recipients are grateful to the Foundation for the assistance which allows their programs to succeed. The following are messages of gratitude received from those benefiting from the Foundation’s Financial Grants program.
Read MoreThe Foundation is delighted to provide an update on the 2024 Herron Scholarship recipients and wishes Coco and Matt continued success in furthering their Rugby aspirations while embracing the values of past scholarship recipients: citizenship, scholarship, and a contribution to Rugby.
Read MoreThis project was groundbreaking in both its collaboration and co-operation between neighbouring zones and its ability to address inclusiveness across remote and regional areas to provide meaningful playing outcomes.
Read MoreWith the support of The Rugby Club Foundation, NSW Suburban Rugby hosted the first ever Essential Coaching Skills Course. Congartulations to the 20 ladies who answered the invitation from Subbies and completed the course run by the NSW Rugby Coach Education Department. The Foundation looks forward to watching the progression of these coaches.
Read MoreThe Foundation’s primary strategic objective is to enhance and maintain the Foundation’s financial position in a manner which will continue to generate sufficient funds annually in order to successfully and indefinitely fund the Foundation’s primary objective which is “to encourage the sport of Rugby in the State of New South Wales and elsewhere”
Read MoreIn “Sharing the Spirit of the Game”, this year’s sold out Annual Lunch, celebrated 125 years of Wallabies and 30 years of Wallaroos with Rugby legends and special guests Matt Burke (Wallaby 710) and Selena Tranter (nee Worsley - Wallaroo 7). MC Alex Marsh assisted as the panel shared a combination of awe inspiring and hilarious stories from the past, as well as their hopes for the future of the game.
Read MoreIn the 2023-2024 Financial year the Foundation provided over $500,000 in grants to grassroots Rugby programs. We are pleased to be in the position to continue to offer grants through this program, and are proud to now open the next round of applications for 2025.
Read MoreSydney Junior Rugby Union with the support of The Rugby Club Foundation began a Minis initiative in 2024 to address the steady decline in minis participation numbers. The feedback on the progress has been positive, with the change to Tri-Tag and the cross-over rounds creating a more substantial experience.
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