a legacy of impact beyond the try line

RUGBY
FUTURE FUND

Leading Fund Managers.
No Management Fees.
Supporting the Future of Australian Rugby

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Overview

INVEST IN AUSTRALIAN RUGBY’S FUTURE FUND

The Rugby Future Fund provides access to a curated portfolio of leading Australian and global investment managers.

The portfolio is diversified across long only, long short and absolute return strategies, with a focus on capital growth, income and downside resilience.

Underlying managers forgo part or all management and performance fees, enhancing investor outcomes while contributing to the Australian Rugby Foundation.

Invest for returns: capital growth and income.

Invest for purpose: a 1% p.a. contribution to the Australian Rugby  Foundation.

Why Now?

With a golden decade unfolding for Australian rugby, there is a strategic reset underway. A unique moment to use care and craftmanship to increase funding, participation and build strength and stability.

Fund

 AT A Glance*

Target Size
$100 Million
Strategy
Active benchmark unaware;
predominantly Australian equity based strategies
Portfolio
8 to 15 select fund managers

Fees*

Part or all management and performance fees foregone by underlying managers*

Contribution*

1% p.a. of gross assets to Australian Rugby Foundation*

Structure
Open ended unit trust
Liquidity

Monthly applications; quarterly redemptions

*Summary only; refer to the Information Memorandum

Why Now?

With a golden decade unfolding for Australian rugby, there is a strategic reset underway. A unique moment to use care and craftmanship to increase funding, participation and build strength and stability.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The Rugby Future Fund provides access to a curated portfolio of leading Australian and global investment managers

Investment Objective

The Fund aims to deliver attractive long term capital growth and income through a diversified portfolio of high-quality fund managers.

How The Portfolio Is Built

A curated portfolio of 8 to 15 select actively managed funds focused on capital growth, income and downside resilience

Diversified across underlying managers of long only, long short and absolute return strategies to balance style and exposures

Predominantly Australian equity-focused with targeted global equity exposure

Fees For Purpose

Underlying fund managers agree to forgo part or all management and performance fees.*

*This is a summary only; refer to the Information Memorandum for details on fees forgone, contribution amount, payment mechanisms and any other associated costs

Governance

OVERSIGHT FROM AN INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE AND EXPERIENCED INVESTMENT COMMITTEE, SUPPORTED BY ESTABLISHED SERVICE PROVIDERS.

The governance framework supports disciplined portfolio oversight, regular review and reporting, and a focus on delivering investor outcomes while contributing to purpose.

Investment Committee

The Fund is overseen by an experienced Investment Committee with deep expertise across investment strategy, asset allocation, portfolio construction and risk oversight.

Brian O'Sullivan

Chair | Advisor

Funds management, operations and professional services experience; advisory and committee roles.

Kevin Wan Lum

HOSTPLUS | Executive Manager Investment Research

Investment performance oversight across risk profiles; experience across real assets and alternatives.

Fiona Mann

Brighter Super | Head of Listed Equities and ESG

Performance and construction across Australian and global equities; ESG integration and strategy.

Michael Mulcahy

JANA | Principal Consultant

Institutional investment advisory experience; investment trusts and global equities research leadership.

Key Service Providers

Manager

Rugby Asset Management Pty Ltd

Trustee

One Fund Services Ltd

Administrator

Unity Fund Services Pty Ltd

Audit

Ernst & Young

Fund Managers

A curated portfolio of leading boutique fund managers united by shared values: discipline, pursuit of excellence, contribute to purpose, teamwork

The Rugby Future Fund combines investment with structure contributions to the Foundation. We provide investment returns and real impact by partnering with leading Australian and global fund managers, who generously waive all management and performance fees. This allows us to channel 1% of assets each year to the Australian Rugby Foundation”

Leading Boutique

 Fund Managers

Portfolio Benefits
  • Pro Bono Managers contributing to purpose
  • Diversification across a select manager set
   
  • Access to low MER
  • Focus on capital growth and income
   

Rugby future fund cumulative performance (NET)

Performance - 30 June 2026

 
1 Month
3 Month
6 Month
1 Year
Cumulative
Annualised
Fund
1.29%
4.88%
-2.89%
4.95%
12.38%
7.09%
ASX300
0.60%
4.14%
2.02%
6.16%
10.80%
6.21%

Performance — 31 March 2026

 
Fund
ASX300
1 Month
-5.82%
-7.30%
3 Month
-7.41%
-2.03%
6 Month
-6.37%
-2.91%
1 Year
-6.98%
11.58%
Cumul.
7.15%
6.39%
Annualised
4.86%
4.35%

Past actual or indicative performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance which is not guaranteed and may differ materially. You should obtain a copy of the latest Fund Reports and the Information Memorandum before deciding whether to invest in this Fund. Performance figures may be unaudited and/or based on an assumption or estimate pending the availability of final underlying fund data; they may be inaccurate and should not be relied upon. Performance comparisons are provided purely for information purposes.

Rugby future fund cumulative performance (NET)

Performance — 31 March 2026

 
1 Month
3 Month
6 Month
1 Year
Cumulative
Annualised
Fund
-5.82%
-7.41%
-6.37%
-6.98%
7.15%
4.86%
ASX300
-7.30%
-2.03%
-2.91%
11.58%
6.39%
4.35%

How To Invest

A simple process for Wholesale Investors

Steps

1

Confirm you qualify as a Wholesale Investor under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

2

Read the key documents, including the Information Memorandum and the latest report.

4

Funding and unit allocation: applications are processed monthly.

(Refer to the Information Memorandum for dealing and cut off details).

What Happens Next?

Fees (investment)

Fee details, including any management and performance fee arrangements and the extent of any fees forgone by underlying managers, are set out in the Information Memorandum. This website provides a summary only.

Contribution (purpose)

The Fund includes a social purpose contribution of 1% p.a. of gross assets to the Australian Rugby Foundation.

Documents

Important Information

The information on this website is only intended for Australian residents that qualify as a Wholesale Investor under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The purpose of this website is to provide information only and the content of the website does not purport to provide investment advice. We strongly suggest that investors read the fund Information Memorandum and all publicly available information and consult a financial advisor prior to making any investment decision. The website does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any person and should not be used as the basis for making investment financial or other decisions. The information is selective and may not be complete or accurate for your particular purposes and should not be construed as a recommendation to invest in the Rugby Future Fund. The information provided in the website is given in good faith. Neither One Fund Services Limited as Trustee for The Rugby Future Fund, Rugby Asset Management Pty Ltd, Rugby Australia Ltd, The Australian Rugby Foundation, the proposed distribution partners nor their directors, employees or advisors make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness or completeness of the information. To the extent permissible by law, One Fund Services Limited as Trustee for The Rugby Future Fund, Rugby Asset Management Pty Ltd ACN 675 701 694, Rugby Australia Ltd, The Australian Rugby Foundation, the proposed distribution partners and their directors, employees and advisers disclaim all liability (whether contract, tort, negligence or otherwise) for any error, omission, loss or damage (whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise). Neither One Fund Services Limited as Trustee for The Rugby Future Fund, Rugby Asset Management Pty Ltd ACN 675 701 694, Rugby Australia Ltd, The Australian Rugby Foundation, the proposed distribution partners nor their directors, employees or advisers guarantee or make any representation as to the performance of the Rugby Future Fund, the maintenance or repayment of capital, the price at which units may be redeemed or any particular rate of return.

Impact

Invest to support Australian rugby, from grassroots to high performance

The Rugby Future Fund contribution supports the Australian Rugby Foundation to back programs that strengthen rugby across the country; from community clubs and schools, through to elite pathways and player welfare.

Grassroots Rugby

First Nations and Pasifika Rugby

Womens Rugby

High Performance Rugby

Rugby Welfare

Contact

Should you have any Fund queries, please contact us on:

Telephone: (02) 8005 5555
Email: ram@rugbyfoundation.org.au

Should you have any administration queries, please contact us on:

Telephone: (02) 8777 0000

Email: rugbyfund@oneinvestment.com.au


Rugby Asset Management Pty Ltd ACN 675 701 694 & Corporate Authorised Representative (001309177) of One Wholesale Fund Services Ltd (AFSL No 426503). One Fund Services Ltd ACN 615 523 003 AFSL 493421 as Trustee for The Rugby Future Fund.

This information is only intended for Australian residents that qualify as Wholesale Investors. Please read the Information Memorandum and seek professional advice before making any investment decision.

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