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Welcome to Rugby 1st.
Rugby 1st is a Not-For-Profit business activation community facilitating connections between Australia’s top corporates, brands, executives and influencers. One of our core missions is to encourage and celebrate the application of Rugby’s unique values – tribalism, teamwork, passion and trusted networks – into the practice of business.
We facilitate strategic business connections for brands and individuals and partner for purpose with Rugby’s most compelling causes, charities and those giving back to the Game.
What People Are Saying.
“I attended the Rugby 1st launch event and heard about many of the new programs that are in the pipeline. These programs are inclusive and a reminder that sport brings people together. I’m confident that this network can make a positive contribution to the game of Rugby in Australia”.
Nate Godfreyex CEO Canterbury Rugby Union and Director of Programs & Operations NSW Government Office of Sport
I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Rugby 1st at City Tattersalls. It was refreshing at a time when there is so much negativity surrounding rugby union, that we can be reminded about what makes our community so great. A focus on grassroots initiatives, affirming the positive role rugby clubs and associations can make to the lives of young and old, player and supporter alike. Congratulations to Adrian and the team and my best wishes for your future success.
Toby Lawson
CEO Societe Generale Securities Australia Limited
I enjoyed attending the Rugby 1st launch event and having previously heard about many of Adrian’s new programs he is planning, I was very interested in seeing the feedback from the rugby public. It was a positive vibe on the night and like many attending, NSW Juniors is always happy to support programs that will benefit the game of rugby and promote growth across all sectors of the game.”
Ben Gregory
President - NSW Junior Rugby Union Director - NSW Rugby Board
Adrian, Alex and Angus at Rugby 1st have done a great job in launching this new initiative which promises to be a great contributor to the rugby community in Australia. Well done and best wishes for every future success.”
Tony Crawford
Non-Executive Director, NSWRU
I attended the Rugby 1st Launch event and was very impressed by the events and programs Rugby 1st are organizing. It is crucial for Rugby Union to thrive at all levels and Rugby 1st is a non-for-profit organization supporting just that! Rugby is more that just a sport, it brings communities together. We are in full support of this new initiative to help rugby grow and thrive.”
Andrew Nash
CSM Sport & EntertainmentAustralia
Congratulations to Adrian and the team and my best wishes for your future success and look forward to the many new programs that are in the pipeline and the networking opportunities that will come from that.
Tony Savino
Metropolitan Business Manager - Sharp
Hi Adrian, Alex and Angus.
Thanks so much for the invitation, I had a great time learning about Rugby 1st and meeting with other guests. I look forward to future events and seeing how RugbyHaus can be of benefit to your team.
Amini Qiosese
Founder/CEO RugbyHaus
Partnering For Purpose.
Rugby 1st endeavours to support as many NFP Rugby organisations as possible including the purchase of tables at events, providing auction items and engaging its social community and corporate contacts to support you. If you need to promote your event or require ad hoc assistance with sponsorship for your cause supporting our Game, please get in touch. Rugby 1st is also committed to supporting its Partner organisations:
Richard Tombs
Guns Out Spinal Foundation
10% of Membership Fees go directly to Tombsy’s rehabilitation and future spinal research.
Veteran Sport Australia
2020 Rugby 1st development and launch of the Vet Friendly Club (VFC) Program
NSW Junior
Rugby Union
Sponsorships
2019 & 2020 Rugby 1st NSWJRU Girls State Championships
2019 & 2020 NSWJRU
Rep Teams
Ongoing support from R1 major events
Hearts in Union
Golf Day
Sponsorships
2019 & 2020 HIU Golf Day Drink Cart Sponsors
Ongoing support from R1 major events
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