“The Rugby Club Foundation have demonstrated over the last few years that they are committed to helping drive the growth in wheelchair rugby, and their constant support in developing the grassroots of our game is something that will make a lasting impact to our sport”
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation awarded a grant to NSW Suburban Rugby (affectionately known as Subbies) enabling the launch of the “Refs R Us” project which will dramatically increase the number and quality of referees and assistant referees available to rugby clubs.
Read MoreThe Rugby Club Foundation and the Rugby community are mourning the loss of a true gentleman of the game with the passing of Dr Richard ‘Dick’ Tooth, aged 90.
Read MoreRugby Club Foundation Deputy Chairman Peter Whittington and Grants Committee Chair Paula Ward feature in this podcast presented by Greg Mumm of the Positive Rugby Foundation. Listen as topics including the role of foundations in grassroots rugby are explored by the panel.
Read MoreThe 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.
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