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 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 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.
Read MoreThis year’s sold out room was treated to a panel moderated by John Morrison (NSW Suburban Rugby Union Chairman, Rugby Commentator and Journalist), featuring Stephen Hoiles (2023 Shute Shield winning Coach, Randwick), Brad Kenny (2023 Kentwell Cup Premiership winner and Club Captain, Blue Mountains), Pheobe Loughhead (2023 Jack Scott Cup winning Captain, Eastern Suburbs) and Matt Kellahan (2023 Shute Shield Grand Final Referee).
Read MoreThe Barbarian team, coached by former Herron Scholarship recipient Keiran Wallace and assistant coach Daniel Toole, boasted eight players from Nowra Anglican College and 15 from the local South Coast/ Illawarra region. Although the NAC Barbarian side was defeated 20-15 in the final minutes of the fixture, the sense of community and showcase of running rugby made this a game for the ages!
Read MoreThe Lunch provided a wonderful forum within which to again gather in celebration of the game which we all love and respect. Members and their guests were privileged to hear from former Wallabies including The Honourable Michael Cleary AO, Owen Finegan, Al Baxter, Andrew Blades and Richard Harry, as well as Michael Fahey, Member of the Foundation and author of “The Official History of the Wallabies Jersey”.
Read MoreWallabies Travel is offering Members of The Rugby Club Foundation a 10% discount on all eToro Rugby Championship travel packages.
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation, as proud partners of Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA), are delighted to share the news that Kayo Sports has been announced as the official streaming partner of the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby National Championships on the Gold Coast in June.
Read MoreOver the weekend of 26 March, 2022, rugby lovers are encouraged to take a photo or make a video and share their celebrations on social media using the hashtag #ADayInUnion
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation, as proud partners of Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA), are delighted to share the news that Kayo Sports has been announced as the official streaming partner of the 2021 GIO Wheelchair Rugby National Championship.
Read MoreIt was an early start to the season for the Waratahs, who officially launched their 2020 season on Wednesday 29th January at The Grounds of Alexandria.
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