In the 2019-2020 Financial year the Foundation provided over $328,000 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 2021.
Read MoreSadly, due to current restrictions Foundation Members are unable to attend the 2020 Kentwell Cup Day. NSW Suburban Rugby apologises for the disappointment and looks forward to welcoming us back in 2021. To catch all the action from the day live (or later) visit Cluch TV!
Read MoreClassic Wallabies, with the support of The Rugby Club Foundation have been Sharing the Spirit of the Game across NSW, running clinics for hundreds of juniors. The Rugby Club Foundation thanks the Classics for supporting community Rugby and looks forward seeing more and more juniors taking part.
Read More“The Rugby Club Foundation have demonstrated over the last few years that they are committed to helping drive the growth in wheelchair rugby, and their constant support in developing the grassroots of our game is something that will make a lasting impact to our sport”
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation awarded a grant to NSW Suburban Rugby (affectionately known as Subbies) enabling the launch of the “Refs R Us” project which will dramatically increase the number and quality of referees and assistant referees available to rugby clubs.
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation and the Rugby community are mourning the loss of a true gentleman of the game with the passing of Dr Richard ‘Dick’ Tooth, aged 90.
Read MoreRugby Club Foundation Deputy Chairman Peter Whittington and Grants Committee Chair Paula Ward feature in this podcast presented by Greg Mumm of the Positive Rugby Foundation. Listen as topics including the role of foundations in grassroots rugby are explored by the panel.
Read MoreAs 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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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
Read MoreCommunity 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.
Read MoreAs 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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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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