In “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.
Read MoreForty young referees in Sydney took part in the inaugural year of NSWRU’s new youth match official development programme, the Sydney Youth Referee Academy. Supported by The Rugby Club Foundation, the Academy is a multi-year programme open to boys and girls in Years 10 – 12.
Read MoreIt 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.
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