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AUSTRALIA BEAT WALES AND ENGLAND ON DAY ONE OF THEIR COMMONWEALTH GAMES CAMPAIGN

14/04/2018, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 26402989
 
AUSTRALIA BEAT WALES AND ENGLAND ON DAY ONE OF THEIR COMMONWEALTH GAMES CAMPAIGN
APRIL 13, 2018
The Australian Women's Rugby Sevens defeated Wales 34-5 before accounting for England 29-12 on day one of their Commonwealth Games campaign.

Australia now face Fiji on Saturday evening to confirm their spot in Sunday's semi-finals.

Coach Tim Walsh spoke to the media outside Robina Stadium

For the interview from the Gold Coast, please click here
AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY

29/01/2018, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 25624453
 

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN CLAIM RECORD BREAKING WIN IN SYDNEY

JANUARY 28, 2018

The Qantas Australian Women's Sevens side have created history after claiming the HSBC Sydney7s title thanks to a 31-nil victory over New Zealand in the Cup final. 

Since the HSBC Sevens World Series began in 1999, no team - in either Men's or Women's - has ever won a tournament without conceding a point but Australia did it in style, as they ran in 213 points in attack in front of a boisterous local crowd. 

Qantas Australian Women's Sevens coach, Tim Walsh said: "I’m just stoked with the way that we performed. Everyone is talking about zero points, which was pretty pleasing and defence is all in the desire and attitude and they certainly showed that.

"In our plan, this is one tournament we were targeting - we've got the Commonwealth Games and for the team the World Cup as well. I think we'll celebrate tonight and then be very tired when we get back to work on Wednesday.

"Being here in Sydney and seeing all the players' friends and families like they were in Rio is pretty amazing. 

"Last year, our season theme was respect and character. How do we maintain performance after coming off such a high? To turn around this year and win two from two and playing some of the best rugby we've ever played and clearly the best defence we've ever had, ranks higher because of that, because of the work and the effort they put in after such a long period of time," Walsh said.

Australia 31 defeated New Zealand 0

Some brutal Australian defence put New Zealand on the back foot from the outset and it didn't take long for Australia to capitalise as Shannon Parry stormed her way through to score the opening try. The game quickly turned into a slog fest as Australia kept New Zealand at bay on their own goal line before launching into attack. Australia kept their foot to the floor as the half drew to a close with Charlotte Caslick sniping down the blindside to take the score to 10-nil at half-time. 

A sin bin to New Zealand after the half-time siren didn't help their cause and Australia made the most of their numerical advantage after Emilee Cherry slid through a gap to feed Ellia Green to score under the posts. Australia weren't done there though as Evania Pelite got her name on the scoresheet thanks to a draw and pass from Sharni Williams. Australia's intense defence didn't relent on New Zealand though, who continually coughed up possession with Emma Sykes dotting down for a try of her own next to the posts to wrap up the scoring. 

HSBC Sydney7s day three results
Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens
Cup Final: Australia 31-0 New Zealand

The Australian Rugby Foundation total donation to grassroots rugby is now at $26,000 after the ARF pledged $500 for every Australian try scored at the Sydney7s. 

As the official charity partner for the HSBC Sydney 7s Tournament, all funds raised during the three days will go directly to the Foundation's grassroots and community initiatives. The Australian Rugby Foundation supports Rugby Australia's vision to grow rugby, by investing in grassroots/community rugby initiatives to inspire all Australians to enjoy our great global game. 

For more information, please visit www.sydney7s.com.au

 
 
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RUGBY FANS WIN BIG FROM NSW GOVERNMENT'S SYDNEY STADIUM PLANS

RUGBY FANS WIN BIG FROM NSW GOVERNMENT'S SYDNEY STADIUM PLANS

24/11/2017, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 24944452
 

RUGBY FANS WIN BIG FROM NSW GOVERNMENT'S SYDNEY STADIUM PLANS

NOVEMBER 24, 2017
Rugby fans are the big winners from the NSW Government’s Sydney stadium plans announced today.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres confirmed Allianz and ANZ Stadiums will be rebuilt and transformed into world-class facilities, ensuring fans of the NSW Waratahs and Australia’s national teams including the Qantas Wallabies and Qantas Australian Sevens teams will experience their teams like never before.

Under its plan, the NSW Government has committed to:
  • A new 45,000-seat stadium to replace Allianz Stadium at Moore Park with construction to start in 2018 and open in 2021 (estimated $705 million, subject to final procurement); and
  • A new 75,000-seat rectangular stadium to replace ANZ at Sydney Olympic Park, construction to start in 2019 and open in 2022 (estimated $1.25 billion, subject to final procurement).
The new stadium announcements follow the announcement in 2016 of a new 30,000-seat rectangular stadium at Parramatta, which is currently under construction and due for completion in 2019.
 
“Fans will be closer to the action than ever before, with steep seating creating a colosseum inspired wall of sound and colour, enhanced with the world’s most advanced technology,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“This investment means we can compete on the world stage for events such as the Rugby World Cup, and keep Sydney as the number one sporting destination.”

Rugby Australia CEO Bill Pulver heralded today’s announcement as a huge win for Rugby fans.
 
 “We commend the leadership and vision of Premier Berejiklian and Minister Ayres in delivering this outcome, which represents a significant improvement on the stadium package announced by the NSW Government in 2016 and has delivered a dream result for Rugby,” said Pulver.

“Sydney is one of the world’s premier cities and deserves to have world-class stadia which reflects this standing to attract the biggest sports and entertainment events.

“In recent times the city has fallen significantly behind the other major centres in Australia with its aging stadium infrastructure but this commitment by the NSW Government will ensure NSW is at the forefront for major sports stadiums on a global scale.

“By 2022, Sydney will have three new world-class stadiums in action at Parramatta, Homebush and Moore Park purpose-built for rectangular sports, ensuring the best possible experience for Rugby fans and enabling us to bring the biggest Rugby tournaments in the world to Australia. Crucially, it positions us well for future Rugby World Cup bids," he said.

In 2018 Allianz Stadium will play host over the Australia Day long weekend to the third HSBC Sydney 7s, one of the world’s premier Sevens tournaments which attracted sell-out crowds in its first two years, as well as a much-anticipated international between the Qantas Wallabies and Ireland in June.

The Moore Park venue is also home to the NSW Waratahs, the only team that represents the state on a regular basis nationally and internationally in Vodafone Super Rugby.

ANZ Stadium has been the home of the Bledisloe Cup since 2012 and will once again host the sport’s biggest rivalry as the Qantas Wallabies take on the New Zealand All Blacks in the opening match of the 2018 Rugby Championship in August.

 
 
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NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS SEES STATE BRAGGING RIGHTS GO ON THE LINE IN ADELAIDE

NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS SEES STATE BRAGGING RIGHTS GO ON THE LINE IN ADELAIDE

19/11/2016, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 20247008
 
 

NATIONAL SEVENS CHAMPIONSHIPS SEES STATE BRAGGING RIGHTS GO ON THE LINE IN ADELAIDE 

SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER, 2016
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Day one of the National Sevens Championships has seen some high-quality Rugby played across the Men’s and Women’s tournaments in Adelaide with NSW, QLD Red and Australian Universities emerging undefeated in the Men’s tournament.

NSW Blue and Queensland Red were the only teams to go undefeated in the Women’s Championship in what was an intense battle to make the Quarter Finals.  

With day two matches occurring at Adelaide Shores Sporting Precinct tomorrow, teams will compete for the Cup, Plate and Bowl, replicating the format of the HSBC Sevens World Series.

Qantas Australian Men’s Head Coach Andy Friend: “I was really impressed with the standard today. The attitude of all the players has been fantastic. The players have put everything into it and every game has been greatly contested.

“It’s great for the game to see the Girls play. It’s so exciting to see what the Aussie Sevens team did in Rio and what it has done with the players we have seen here.  It just seems to be the sport people want to play now.

“The Girls have shown a lot of talent and a lot of battle and the Women’s Championship is going to be a tough battle tomorrow.

“The really important thing for me as a selector is day two. The second day is the mental day. Your body is sore and then you have to get up and do it again against strong opponents.

“There is going to be some big matches tomorrow and I’m looking forward to seeing who can step up.”  

All matches on day two will be LIVE streamed through www.rugby.com.au.

2016 National Men’s Sevens Championship top eight: 1. Queensland Red (9 pts) 2. NSW (9 pts) 3. National Universities (9 pts) 4. Victoria (7 pts) 5. ACT (7 pts) 6. Queensland White (7 pts) 7. Northern Territory (5 pts) 8. National Indigenous (5 pts).

2016 National Women’s Sevens Championship top eight: 1. Queensland Red (9 pts) 2. NSW Blue (9 pts) 3. Western Australia (7 pts) 4. Queensland White (7 pts) 5. ACT (7 pts) 6. National Indigenous (7 pts) 7. South Australia (7 pts) 8. NSW White (5 pts).  

Click here for day one results and ladder of the National Men’s Sevens Championship.
Click here for day one results and ladder of the National Women’s Sevens Championship.
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CHARLOTTE CASLICK NAMED WORLD RUGBY WOMEN'S SEVENS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

CHARLOTTE CASLICK NAMED WORLD RUGBY WOMEN'S SEVENS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

14/11/2016, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 20177084
 
 

CHARLOTTE CASLICK NAMED WORLD RUGBY WOMEN'S SEVENS PLAYER OF THE YEAR 

Monday 14 November, 2016


Qantas Australian Sevens Gold Medalist Charlotte Caslick was named the Women’s Sevens Player of the Year by World Rugby this morning after a stellar season for the Aussie Women’s Sevens team which included a maiden HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series title and an historic Olympic gold.

It was third time lucky for 21-year-old Caslick, who has been nominated for the award for the past three years. She is just the second Australian to win the award, following in the footsteps of team mate Emilee Cherry who won the award in 2014.

To claim the award Caslick overcame 2015 winner Portia Woodman of New Zealand – the top try-scorer on the 2015-16 HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series – and Emily Scarratt, the England and Great Britain captain.

Caslick was one of Australia’s star performers at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, scoring seven tries throughout the tournament including a crucial try against New Zealand in the Gold Medal match that ultimately ensured an Australian victory.

Since making her debut in 2013 Caslick has scored 190 points from 38 tries in her Australian Sevens career and has 16 Caps to her name. 

Qantas Australian Women’s Head Coach Tim Walsh extended his congratulations to Charlotte: "From the age of 17 to now 21, Charlotte has matured into the World's best player.

"She is responsible for branding Women's Sevens Rugby with a flare, strength and a femine touch.

"A ruthless competitor with a relentless work ethic and possesing a mental toughness that only comes from being the best, Charlotte has consistently performed at a World Class level for over three years." 

Caslick’s victory follows an incredible run of personal success in 2016. She was also named in World Rugby's 2015-16 Dream Team for the second consecutive year and took home the 2016 Shawn Mackay Award for Australia’s most outstanding female player at the John Eales Medal.

The HSBC Sevens World Series for the 2016-2017 season kicks off in Dubai on December 1.


 
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES YOUTH GOLD MEDALLIST JOINS AUSSIE 7S WOMEN'S SQUAD

COMMONWEALTH GAMES YOUTH GOLD MEDALLIST JOINS AUSSIE 7S WOMEN'S SQUAD

31/10/2016, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 19985808
 
 

COMMONWEALTH GAMES YOUTH GOLD MEDALLIST JOINS AUSSIE 7S WOMEN'S SQUAD 

MONDAY 31 OCTOBER, 2016 
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team have signed a talented prospect for the future in 18-year old Western Australian, Shanice Parker. 

The young talent first came to the attention of Head Coach Tim Walsh through her efforts with WA’s Rugby Sevens teams and being a part of the gold medal winning Youth Aussie 7s side at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa. 

With a strong grounding from an Oztag, Rugby League and XVs Rugby background, Shanice made the transition to Rugby Sevens in 2014 when she was selected to represent her state in both WA’s Youth and Opens Representative Sevens sides, competing at the Sevens National Championships. 

Parker has also caught the attention of Rugby League selectors, with the young player selected to train with the Jillaroos in 2015. 

Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens Head Coach Tim Walsh said: “Shanice has a been a promising Rugby Sevens talent since she made her debut for Western Australia at the National Youth Sevens Championship in 2014. 

“Shanice has worked hard when called upon to train with the Aussie 7s team and has shown that she has what it takes to be a part of this squad. 

“A jack of all trades and a master of some; her speed, footwork and contact skills will make her a valuable asset to this team.

“She is a versatile player and possesses the attributes to be an Australian Women’s Sevens player.”  

Qantas Australian Women’s Squad Member Shanice Parker said: “I’m very excited for the opportunity to be joining the Aussie Women’s Sevens team. 

“The squad has been incredibly welcoming with my past experiences and to finally be able to say I am a full-time professional athlete is a dream come true.” 

The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team will be looking to defend their HSBC Sevens World Series Champions title when they play at the Dubai Sevens which starts on December 1. Fans will have the opportunity to see the Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team play alongside their male counterparts at the HSBC Sydney7s on February 3-4.   

Shanice Parker
DOB: 16/05/1998 
Height: 1.65m 
Weight: 65kg 
Club: Southern Lions Rugby Union Club 
Representative Honours: U12s Western Australia Rugby League 2010, U15s Western Australia Touch Football 2011-2013, Western Australia Youth Sevens 2014, Western Australia Oztag 2014, U18s Western Australia Touch Football 2014-2015, Australian Jillaroos Squad 2015 (uncapped), Australian Youth Commonwealth Games Sevens 2015  

 
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HOOPER WINS 2016 JOHN EALES MEDAL, CASLICK & JENKINS SCOOP SEVENS AWARDS

HOOPER WINS 2016 JOHN EALES MEDAL, CASLICK & JENKINS SCOOP SEVENS AWARDS

28/10/2016, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 19950723
 
 

HOOPER WINS 2016 JOHN EALES MEDAL, CASLICK & JENKINS SCOOP SEVENS AWARDS

OCTOBER 27, 2016
Qantas Wallabies vice-captain and flanker Michael Hooper has claimed the 2016 John Eales Medal, winning the award for a second time. Hooper’s standout season saw the 24-year-old score four tries for the Qantas Wallabies in 2016 to be named Australia’s Man of the Match in three out of the six domestic Tests.

Hooper was the clear leader of the 'player's player' 3-2-1 votes tally, amassing 296 points during the designated period from the pre-World Cup USA Test on 5 September 2015 to the final Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand on 22 October 2016. Despite injuries this year, David Pocock’s incredible World Cup campaign elevated him to second position with 189 votes, finishing ahead of Bernard Foley, Will Genia and Israel Folau who rounded out the top five. In winning the John Eales Medal for a second time, Hooper follows in the footsteps of Israel Folau (2014, 2015), George Smith (2002, 2008) and Nathan Sharpe (2007, 2012) who have all won rugby’s most prestigious award twice.
 
Michael Hooper also scooped up the award for Australia’s Choice Qantas Wallaby of the Year for the fourth year in a row, an incredible feat considering it is just his fifth year playing for the Wallabies.

In the first ever Olympic year for Rugby Sevens, Charlotte Caslick won the Shawn Mackay Award for Qantas Women’s Sevens Player of the Year after guiding her team to its maiden HSBC Sevens World Series victory, and then scoring seven tries during their successful Olympic gold medal campaign in Rio.

Captain of the Qantas Men's Sevens Team and Australia's most-capped Sevens player, Ed Jenkins was named Men’s Sevens Player of the Year for the second consecutive year, recognised for his valuable contribution during the team's best World Series season in four years.
 
Buildcorp Wallaroos captain Ash Hewson was named Women’s Player of the Year after leading Sydney to back-to-back victories at the Buildcorp Women’s XVs National Championships and her standout performances in the Wallaroos' historic two-Test series against the Black Ferns in New Zealand.
 
Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver congratulated Hooper on winning the 2016 John Eales Medal.
 
“Michael has an enviable talent and is a wonderful ambassador for our game. Time and time again, he shows an unparalleled commitment to all that he does in the gold jersey. He thoroughly deserves to receive this accolade for the second time," he said.
 
“Over the past twelve months, Michael has been consistently one of the most impressive players in the world, and this was never more evident than during last year’s World Cup when he combined masterfully with David Pocock to steer Australia to the final.
 
“Michael is still 24 but has shown than age is no barrier after having been named Australia’s youngest Test captain in 2014. As vice-captain of the Wallabies this year he has helped to lead the team admirably. We are excited to see what Michael and his team mates can do on the field during the coming Grand Slam tour, and we know they will be doing all they can to make us proud.”

Pulver also heaped praise on the Australian Women's Sevens team and congratulated Caslick on taking the crown for women's player of the year.

“To be named the best women's player of the 2016 Olympics is an astounding feat, and Charlotte thoroughly deserves this award,” Pulver said.

"The whole team also deserves to be congratulated for their outstanding year. To be crowned World Series and Olympic Champions in the same year is an amazing achievement, especially considering that the players were brought together just three years ago.

“The success of our Women’s Sevens team in Rio captivated the nation and put the sport of Sevens on the map, both here in Australia and all over the world.

"Ed Jenkins had a great season too, especially during the team's scintillating 2016 Sydney 7s campaign. I am incredibly excited our Women’s team and our Men's team have the opportunity to play at the upcoming HSBC Sydney 7s in front of their home fans, and I’m sure that everyone who comes along will be in awe of the exciting brand of Rugby that our men and women play.

"Finally, I'd like to congratulate the captain of our Wallaroos, Ash Hewson. It has been an historic year for the Wallaroos, playing in their first ever double header at Eden Park, and Ash has been a fantastic role model for her team both on and off the field."
   
Other awards presented at the John Eales Medal ceremony included the latest inductees to the Wallaby Hall of Fame. Pre-World War 2 Wallaby Tasmanian-born John “Jack” Ford, former Wallabies captain John Solomon and the late Peter Johnson were the three players chosen to join an elite group of just 35 others in the Wallaby Hall of Fame. Each inductee was chosen for demonstrating outstanding ability, sportsmanship, commitment, character and personal contribution to their team and the game in their era.
 
Western Force fullback and recently-crowned Nathan Sharpe Medallist, Dane Haylett-Petty capped off his brilliant start to the 2016 Test season by adding the Qantas Wallabies Rookie of the Year award to his mantelpiece after playing 10 Tests this year.
 
After making more run metres and tackle busts than any other Australian forward during the 2016 Super Rugby season, Qantas Wallabies backrower and Melbourne Rebels stalwart Sean McMahon was named Asteron Life Super Rugby Player of the Year. His team mate, 22-year-old utility back Reece Hodge was named Asteron Life Super Rugby Rookie of the Year.

Qantas Wallabies Assistant Coach Stephen Larkham collected the Asteron Life Super Rugby Coach of the Year award after leading the Brumbies to the qualifying finals. For topping the Australian Super Rugby conference, the Brumbies were named the Asteron Life Super Rugby Team of the Year.

After a stunning Buildcorp National Rugby Championship season for the Sydney Rays, Irae Simone was named best player of the 2016 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship.
 
New Melbourne Rebels recruit Tyrel Lomax took the gong as the Australian U20s Player of the Year after impressing during the Oceania U20s Championship matches against New Zealand and at the World Rugby U20s Championship in England.
 
Co-founders of the Modified Rugby Program, Megan and Anthony Elliot were presented with the Nick Farr-Jones Spirit of Rugby Award and Alec Evans received the Joe French Award for his service to Australian Rugby as a coach and player.
 
The HSBC Volunteer of the Year title was awarded to Deon Norval from Uni Norths Owls in Canberra, while Dougal Whitton from Canberra Royals Rugby Club was recognised as Lifetime Volunteer of the Year and Hayden Croghan from Palmyra Rugby Club, WA, claimed HSBC’s Young Volunteer award. Norval will receive $10,000 from HSBC for his club, while Whitton and Croghan receive $5,000 each to be directed to their respective rugby clubs.
 
Angus Gardner collected two trophies for TNT Super Rugby Referee of the Series and the Roger Vanderfield Award for Referee of the Year, while Tamworth’s Kylie Dawson took home the Geoff ‘Bunter’ Shaw Community Coach of the Year award.

2016 John Eales Medal Awards
John Eales Medal: Michael Hooper
Qantas Wallabies Rookie of the Year: Dane Haylett-Petty
Qantas Wallabies Try of the Year: Drew Mitchell (most responsible for Adam Ashley-Cooper's try), Australia v Argentina, Twickenham Stadium, 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final
Australia’s Choice – Qantas Wallaby of the Year: Michael Hooper
Wallabies Hall of Fame: John ‘Jack’ Ford, John Solomon, Peter Johnson
Asteron Life Super Rugby Player of the Year: Sean McMahon, Melbourne Rebels
Asteron Life Super Rugby Team of the Year: Brumbies
Asteron Life Super Rugby Coach of the Year: Stephen Larkham, Brumbies
Asteron Life Super Rugby Rookie of the Year: Reece Hodge, Melbourne Rebels
Asteron Life Super Rugby Try of the Year: Nick Frisby (most responsible for Jake McIntyre's try), Queensland Reds v Blues, Suncorp Stadium, Round 4
Super Rugby TNT Referee of the Series: Angus Gardner
Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Player of the Year: Irae Simone, Sydney Rays
Australian U20s Player of the Year: Tyrel Lomax
Shawn Mackay Award Qantas Men’s Sevens Player of the Year: Ed Jenkins
Shawn Mackay Award Qantas Women’s Sevens Player of the Year: Charlotte Caslick
Women’s XVs Player of the Year: Ashleigh Hewson
Joe French Award: Alec Evans
Nick Farr-Jones Spirit of Rugby Award: Megan and Anthony Elliot
Roger Vanderfield Award - Referee of the Year: Angus Gardner
HSBC Volunteer of the Year: Deon Norval, Uni Norths Owls Rugby Club, ACT
HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year: Dougal Whitton, Canberra Royals Rugby Club, ACT
HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year (U25): Hayden Croghan, Palmyra Rugby Club, WA
Geoff ‘Bunter’ Shaw Community Coach of the Year: Kylie Dawson, Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School Rugby, Tamworth, NSW and NSW Central Norths Rugby
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2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

10/10/2016, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 19708144
 

2016 HSBC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

 

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION
OCTOBER 10, 2016
HSBC and Australian Rugby Union are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2016 HSBC Volunteer of the Year, HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year and HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year awards.

Following a nationwide call for nominees Australian Rugby was inundated with hundreds of worthy nominations, all of which further reinforced how important volunteers are to the Australian Rugby community.

The fifteen finalists below were chosen after the top nominations from each state and territory were considered. Winners will receive their award at the John Eales Medal night on 27 October 2016. The winner from each category will receive a grant for their local club or school to improve facilities and services:
- $10,000 to HSBC Volunteer of the Year's registered club or school
- $5,000 to HSBC Lifetime Volunteer's registered club or school
- $5,000 to HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year's registered club or school

The finalists include:

HSBC Volunteer of the Year:
- Lisa Campbell, Endeavour Hills Rugby (VIC)
- Andrew Chaney, Sylvania Bulldogs Junior Rugby (NSW)
- Dan Gollan, Maitland Rugby Club (NSW)
- Deon Norval, Uni Norths Owls Rugby (ACTSNSW)
- Graham Parkinson, Perth Bayswater Rugby (WA)

HSBC Lifetime Volunteer of the Year:
- Ken Anderson, Power House Rugby Club (VIC)
- Owen Clark, Terrigal Rugby Club (NSW)
- Geoffrey Pegg, Queensland Rugby Referees Association (QRRA, QLD)
- Stuart Ridley, Port Adelaide RUFC (SA)
- Dougal Whitton, Canberra Royals Rugby (ACTSNSW)

HSBC Young Volunteer of the Year:
- Dylan Broadway, Associates Rugby Club (WA)
- Hayden Croghan, Palmyra Rugby Club (WA)
- James Smith, Knox Rugby Club (NSW)
- Liam Warcaba, Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Club (ACTSNSW)
- Eddie Weaver, Palmerston RUFC (NT)

Tony Cripps, CEO, HSBC Australia said: “Volunteers are vital to the success of rugby clubs across Australia. HSBC is proud to recognise those who give so much to the game and keep rugby thriving at its grassroots. Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Volunteer of the Year awards.”

ARU General Manager of Community Rugby & Strategy, Andrew Larratt knows volunteers play a significant role in growing participation at the grassroots level.

“The finalists represent thousands of Rugby volunteers in this country who are passionate about our game and the benefits it holds for young boys and girls,” he said. “We were delighted to see so many nominations come in this year from all across the country, as we know each nominee makes such a difference to Rugby in Australia."
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AWARDS KEEP COMING FOR AUSTRALIA'S GOLDEN GIRLS

AWARDS KEEP COMING FOR AUSTRALIA'S GOLDEN GIRLS

06/10/2016, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 19656517
 

AWARDS KEEP COMING FOR AUSTRALIA'S GOLDEN GIRLS 

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION

OCTOBER 6, 2016
The Qantas Australian Women’s team post Rio glow continues to shine with the team announced as the “A-Team of the Year” at the 2016 I Support Women in Sports Awards in Sydney on Wednesday evening.

The awards, now in their sixth year, recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements of Australia’s female athletes- from a grassroots level through to the realms of professional sport for both teams and individuals.

Qantas Australian Women’s Head Coach Tim Walsh: “On behalf of the entire squad and management I would like to thank the 2016 I Support Women in Sports Awards for acknowledging the team’s hard work and success in 2016. 

“The award is a credit to the amazing dedication and talent of every woman in this squad who worked so hard to make the dream of gold medal success a reality.

“We truly hope that the efforts of the Women’s Rugby Sevens team inspire a whole new generation of young women and girls to pick up a Rugby ball, get fit and active and participate in our great global game.” 
 
The award comes in the middle of an intense pre-season training for the Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team who are preparing to defend their HSBC Women’s Sevens World Series title.

In an Australian first, fans will have the opportunity to see the Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team in action alongside their male counterparts at the HSBC Sydney7s this February.

The Aussie girls will begin their HSBC Sevens World Series defence in Dubai when the series kicks off in early December. 


 
 
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GOLD MEDAL-WINNING AUSSIE WOMEN TO SET 2017 HSBC SYDNEY 7s ALIGHT

GOLD MEDAL-WINNING AUSSIE WOMEN TO SET 2017 HSBC SYDNEY 7s ALIGHT

26/08/2016, Australia, Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Article # 19156961
 

GOLD MEDAL-WINNING AUSSIE WOMEN TO SET 2017 HSBC SYDNEY 7s ALIGHT

AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION

AUGUST 26, 2016
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) today announced the all-conquering Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team will play in an official HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series event in Sydney in 2017.

The victorious Rio Olympic Games Gold medallists will feature alongside the Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team, in an expanded three-day HSBC Sydney 7s at Allianz Stadium fromFebruary 3-5.

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres said the event promises to attract a huge crowd to Sydney. 

“The Sydney 7s was one of the best events of this year, and the addition of Australia’s first ever Women’s World Series event will make the 2017 event even better. It will also be a great event for the NSW economy, with thousands of domestic and international visitors expected to travel to Sydney to be part of the action.”

ARU CEO, Bill Pulver said: “The success of our Women’s Sevens team in Rio captivated the nation and put the sport of Rugby Sevens on the map, both here in Australia and all over the world.

“Fans will now be able to watch this history-making team in action on home soil with Sydney securing an official HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament for women, to be played alongside the men’s tournament which was a huge success in 2016.

“Being crowned World and Olympic Champions in the same year was an astonishing achievement given this group of players were brought together just three short years ago, and now many of the players have become household names in Australia as a result of their Gold medal success.

“I am incredibly excited for our Women’s team to have the opportunity to play in an official tournament in front of their home fans and I’m sure that everyone who comes along to the HSBC Sydney 7s will be equally in awe of the exciting brand of Rugby they play.”

HSBC Australia CEO, Tony Cripps said: “HSBC has been a long-standing supporter of rugby across all forms of the game and we are proud to sponsor the first ever Women’s Sevens series in Australia. The women’s game is currently the fastest growing sport in the world and the addition of a women’s event at the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament is testament to how far the sport has come in the past three decades. We look forward to further supporting rugby from grassroots to the most elite levels."

Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust Chairman Tony Shepherd said: “The inaugural Sydney 7s this year set a new benchmark in terms of atmosphere, with sellout crowds lapping up one of the world’s most exciting and engaging sporting spectacles.

“Our gold medallists, and their Sevens counterparts from around the world, are fantastic role models on and off the field as the rise of elite women’s sport continues and takes its rightful place.

“As Chairman of the SCG Trust, I’m delighted that we offer the ultimate stages – Allianz Stadium and the SCG – for our female heroes.

World Rugby Chairman, Bill Beaumont said: “Australia’s women have shown themselves to be at the very top of Rugby Sevens and their performances in last season’s series and the Olympic Games in Rio were inspirational, not only to Australians but also to women and girls around the world who dream of someday standing on that podium with gold medals around their necks.

“The HSBC Sydney 7s will be a great opportunity for fans to pay tribute to the players and cheer them on. Of course, there will be plenty of teams keen to spoil the home team’s party so we can expect two days of fantastic competition and world-class Sevens action. I’d like to thank the ARU for staging this tournament and for their ongoing commitment to Women’s Rugby.”

The inaugural HSBC Sydney 7s in February 2016 attracted sell-out crowds at Allianz Stadium on both days of competition. The Qantas Australian Men’s Sevens team came within minutes of capturing the title, falling to trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand at the death in an epic final.

The event has been secured for Sydney by the NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, in partnership with the ARU.

Tickets for the 2017 HSBC Sydney 7s will be on sale from October. Fans can receive alerts to ticketing updates for the HSBC Sydney 7s by registering at http://sydney7s.com.au/.

HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series dates and venues:

Dubai: 1-2 December, 2016
Sydney: 3-5 February, 2017
Kitakyusyu: 22-23 April
Victoria, Canada: 27-28 May
Clermont-Ferrand: 24-25 June

 
 
 
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