The Rugby Club Foundation Deliverers Financial Support for Grassroots Rugby Programs
As we approach the close of the financial year ended 30 June 2020, The Rugby Club Foundation has given financial support to 18 grassroots Rugby programs benefiting players at junior and senior levels as well as coaches and match officials across the State of NSW.
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Sir Leslie Herron Rugby Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Board of Directors of the Foundation has resolved that there is no more fitting way in which to demonstrate the Foundation’s commitment to grassroots Rugby than to revive the Sir Leslie Herron Rugby Scholarships for the benefit of Junior Rugby participants
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Community Rugby works towards a mid-year restart
Community Rugby remains on hold, but with anticipated easing of government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions in the coming months – in particular the potential lifting of public health orders on 29 June – it’s hoped that the community game can return quickly thereafter.
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The Rugby Club Foundation and the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we all confront the constantly evolving and unprecedented situation that is impacting our entire society, including the sporting world, this important message from the Board of The Rugby Club Foundation is directed not only to the Members of the Foundation, but to the Rugby community in general.
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Community Rugby postponed until June 2020
Effective Monday 16 March, community rugby across New South Wales will be postponed until the June 2020. All Rugby activity including matches, training and face-to-face education courses will not be conducted during this period.
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The Rugby Club Foundation's Memorabilia on display
The Rugby Club Foundation continues to “share the spirit of the game” by contributing items from our historical collection of memorabilia to various exhibitions in NSW and beyond.
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Triennial Election of Directors and Board Executive
At the General Meeting of the Foundation held on 22 October 2019 the Members passed a Special Resolution adopting the new Constitution of the Foundation. We are pleased to advise that at the Board’s recent meeting on 19 February the following groups of Directors were determined by agreement among the Directors.
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2020 Super Rugby Season Launch
It was an early start to the season for the Waratahs, who officially launched their 2020 season on Wednesday 29th January at The Grounds of Alexandria.
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Annual Lunch - Sharing the Spirit of the Game
The Annual Lunch constituted an excellent opportunity to promote good fellowship amongst players of, and persons interested in, the game and to celebrate the support being given to grassroots Rugby by The Rugby Club Foundation.
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Vale - Terrance (Terry) John Willis
The Rugby community is mourning the death of Terry Willis, Member of The Rugby Club Foundation, Honorary Life Member of NSW Rugby and revered judiciary member and administrator, who passed away on 22 November 2019.
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Sense Rugby and The Rugby Club Foundation
A grant from the Foundation enabled Sense Rugby to run a free occupational therapy clinic for children with developmental delays or mental health conditions to use Rugby as a form of therapy.
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Foundation Grants Program
In the 2018-2019 Financial year the Foundation provided over $300,000 in grants to grassroots Rugby programs and are proud to be opening the next round of applications.
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