It is with the deepest regret that The Rugby Club Foundation announces the passing of Ken Cropper on 19 August 2024 after a courageous and stoic battle against cancer and heart disease. As a Director of the club between February 2006 and September 2015, Ken made a significant contribution to the Board and the administration of the club.
Read MoreWallaroo 19 is the first book written about the history of womens Rugby Union in Australia by a Wallaroo. It is personal, captivating and filled with Libby's humour and love for sport and life. Libby is hoping to inspire other Wallaroos and other female athletes to document the journey of women's sport and the challenges faced. She believes it is important for this history to be recorded, shared and celebrated.
Read MoreFor the third successive year the Foundation has provided more than $500,000 in funding to community Rugby initiatives. Since launching its Grants Program in 2017, the Foundation has now assisted 165 grassroots Rugby projects with grants totalling more than $2.7 million.
Read MoreNSWRRA approached The Rugby Club Foundation for support with the creation of a full-time Match Official Development Officer. The role to have clear objectives for partnerships with clubs, schools, competitions supporting their recruitment and creation of match officials for both their own competitions and then to join NSWRRA in officiating in Sydney metro competitions.
Read MoreThe Foundation is delighted to provide an update on the 2023 Herron Scholarship recipients and wishes Leilani and Charlie continued success in furthering their Rugby aspirations while embracing the values of past scholarship recipients: citizenship, scholarship, and a contribution to Rugby.
Read MoreThe Foundation’s Grants Committee is pleased to announce that the recipients of the Sir Leslie Herron Rugby Scholarships in 2024 are Matthew Edwards (nominee of NSW Country Junior Rugby Union) and Coco Marsters (nominee of Sydney Junior Rugby Union).
Read MoreWith the help of a grant from The Rugby Club Foundation, Jindabyne Rugby hosted its first Junior Rugby Gala Day. From the first whistle to the final game, the young athletes brought their A-game, showing off their skills, sportsmanship, and endless enthusiasm in picture perfect weather.
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation partnered with the Classic Wallabies and Classic Wallaroos in hosting a function celebrating 30 years of Wallaroos Rugby (1994 – 2024). The Wallaroos, together with Foundation Members and their guests, were able to view an excellent exhibition of Wallaroos memorabilia comprising playing kit, photographs, bios, and other archived material illustrating the history of the Wallaroos.
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we inform our members that Welsh international and British & Irish Lions prop John O’Shea has passed away. John will be sorely missed by not only the Rugby fraternity but by the broader community within which he had made an indelible impact.
Read MoreFoundation Members can access a huge discount on the new NSW Rugby TV Annual Premium Pass and never miss a moment of grassroots Rugby. NSW Rugby TV is proudly built by rugby for rugby - ensuring income generated is re-invested back into the grassroots of the game in NSW.
Read MoreThe 2024 Kari Foundation Ella 7s, held on March 2nd at Tuggerah Sports Precinct, once again proved to be a resounding success. This year, the Youth Tournament received direct support from The Rugby Club Foundation, featuring both boys' and girls' teams in the U16 and U14 age categories.
Read MoreOriginally established in 1991 as a Rugby based organisation to provide opportunities and education to enrich the lives of indigenous children, the Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team (the Lloydies) has significantly shaped the Rugby landscape and had a profound impact on the broader First Nations community.
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