Australian Rugby Foundation Information

We are the Australian Rugby Foundation - an independent, not for profit organisation and since 2014 have connected rugby supporters to help secure the future of our great game. Working at the very heart of Rugby in Australia we are passionate about supporting participation across every level of the game. With your help, we can raise the critical funds needed to invest in: GRASSROOTS RUGBY: Our Grow the Game Campaign provides the opportunity for donors to support projects crucial to securing the future of our Game both by ensuring we continue to grow the Game at a community level and identify and develop talented young players. WOMEN IN RUGBY: We were behind our Australian Women’s 7's Olympic Team every step of the way as they secured their 2016 Olympic Gold Medal in Rio. The Australian Rugby Foundation want to ensure that our Australian Women’s XV team have the opportunity to succeed on the world stage and are raising $200,000 for the Buildcorp Wallaroos as they prepare for the 2017 Women’s World Cup in August. INDIGENOUS RUGBY: Rugby has a long tradition of engagement with Indigenous communities throughout Australia. From Wallaby greats like the Ella brothers to the tireless work of the Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team. The Australian Rugby Foundation has committed its investment of The Australian Indigenous Rugby Program Deadly Sevens, a version of ARU's Game On. HIGH PERFORMANCE: The Australian Rugby Foundation support the ARU High Performance Program from elite junior development, to the Wallabies and our Men’s & Women’s National 7s Teams. PLAYER WELFARE: The Foundation, in partnership with Hearts in Union & the Cauliflower Club, administers the Welfare Fund for Rugby Union players affected by serious injury. We are pleased to have helped members of our Rugby community, providing support to them and their families and will continue to increase our level of support.