The Foundation and the Rugby community has lost one of its most beloved post-War Wallabies following the death of Arthur Buchan, aged 95. His legacy to rugby remains in the current era with the Arthur Buchan Shield awarded annually to the NSW U16s Combined High School champions.
Read MoreAs we approach the close of the financial year ended 30 June 2020, The Rugby Club Foundation has given financial support to 18 grassroots Rugby programs benefiting players at junior and senior levels as well as coaches and match officials across the State of NSW.
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The Board of Directors of the Foundation has resolved that there is no more fitting way in which to demonstrate the Foundation’s commitment to grassroots Rugby than to revive the Sir Leslie Herron Rugby Scholarships for the benefit of Junior Rugby participants
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation and the Rugby community is mourning the loss of Foundation Rugby Life Member Arthur Summons, who died on Saturday 16 May 2020 in his hometown of Wagga Wagga after a long battle with illness. He was 84.
Read MoreCommunity Rugby remains on hold, but with anticipated easing of government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions in the coming months – in particular the potential lifting of public health orders on 29 June – it’s hoped that the community game can return quickly thereafter.
Read MoreAs 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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The Rugby Club Foundation is a strong supporter of Rugby development in NSW, in particular through its support of the NSWRU Development Officers which are embedded in communities across the state. Let’s get to know Jarrod Simpson, AKA “Choppy”…
Read MoreEffective 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.
Read MoreThe Foundation and the Rugby community is mourning the loss of Rugby Life Member Dr Herbert John Soloman after a long battle with illness.
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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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA 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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