This 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.
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With 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.
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The 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”
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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.
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In 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.
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Sydney 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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Forty 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.
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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.
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Wallaroo 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.
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For 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.
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NSWRRA 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.
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The 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.
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