The Rugby Club Foundation and the COVID-19 Pandemic
As we all confront the constantly evolving and unprecedented situation that is impacting our entire society, including the sporting world, this important message from the Board of The Rugby Club Foundation is directed not only to the Members of the Foundation, but to the Rugby community in general.
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Community Rugby postponed until June 2020
Effective Monday 16 March, community rugby across New South Wales will be postponed until the June 2020. All Rugby activity including matches, training and face-to-face education courses will not be conducted during this period.
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The Rugby Club Foundation's Memorabilia on display
The Rugby Club Foundation continues to “share the spirit of the game” by contributing items from our historical collection of memorabilia to various exhibitions in NSW and beyond.
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Triennial Election of Directors and Board Executive
At the General Meeting of the Foundation held on 22 October 2019 the Members passed a Special Resolution adopting the new Constitution of the Foundation. We are pleased to advise that at the Board’s recent meeting on 19 February the following groups of Directors were determined by agreement among the Directors.
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2020 Super Rugby Season Launch
It 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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Annual Lunch - Sharing the Spirit of the Game
The Annual Lunch constituted an excellent opportunity to promote good fellowship amongst players of, and persons interested in, the game and to celebrate the support being given to grassroots Rugby by The Rugby Club Foundation.
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Vale - Terrance (Terry) John Willis
The Rugby community is mourning the death of Terry Willis, Member of The Rugby Club Foundation, Honorary Life Member of NSW Rugby and revered judiciary member and administrator, who passed away on 22 November 2019.
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Sense Rugby and The Rugby Club Foundation
A grant from the Foundation enabled Sense Rugby to run a free occupational therapy clinic for children with developmental delays or mental health conditions to use Rugby as a form of therapy.
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Foundation Grants Program
In the 2018-2019 Financial year the Foundation provided over $300,000 in grants to grassroots Rugby programs and are proud to be opening the next round of applications.
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Wheelchair Rugby Come 'n' Try Program
With the assistance of a financial grant from The Rugby Club Foundation, Wheelchair Rugby Australia and Wheelchair Sports NSW ran a hugely successful Wheelchair Rugby Come 'n' Try Program from 11 - 13 October 2019 at the Northern Beaches PCYC.
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Membership Benefit - Discount on NSW Waratahs 2020 memberships
NSW Rugby is giving Foundation members a 20% discount on NSW Waratahs 2020 memberships in appreciation of the support The Rugby Club Foundation gives grassroots Rugby across the state.
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Subbies Rugby 2019 Season
This year the Foundation’s support specifically assisted Subbies dramatically increase the number and quality of referees and assistant referees available to clubs as well as helping to enhance their innovative app which has reduced the administrative burden on club volunteers and enabled better communication to the Subbies loving masses.
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