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.
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 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 Financial Grants recipients are grateful to the Foundation for the assistance which allows their programs to succeed. The following are messages of gratitude received from those benefiting from the Foundation’s Financial Grants program.
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.
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