a legacy of impact beyond the try line
NEWSLETTERS
april 2026
The Gold Blooded Tour rolls through rural Australia, new investment strengthens the women’s pathway, and the Heart of Rugby Tour approaches. Plus, a snapshot of our national footprint and the impact being delivered across the game.
february 2026
2026 marks an important step forward for the Foundation. The decisions and investments made now will influence Australian rugby for years to come. Our focus remains on participation, pathways, welfare and integrity, alongside continued growth of the Rugby Future Fund.
DECEMber 2025
This year reinforced what we know to be true. Strong community clubs, clear pathways and long-term investment are essential to the health of our game. Your support has helped ensure players, coaches, volunteers and communities at every level across Australia, have had access to the resources and opportunities they need.
October
2025
ARF hosted a successful fundraising lunch raising $420,000 to support an exciting new high performance project and the grassroots grants program is in action. Plus, we went behind-the-scenes to Rugby Future Fund managers.
August 2025
This month, we’re highlighting critical funds raised across Women’s Rugby, High Performance Rugby and Grassroots Rugby as well as introducing our new General Manager, Holly Kelsall.
May
2025
Rugby in Australia is entering a once-in-a-generation moment. To meet this moment, we’ve refined our focus around five core pillars and launched a new website.
rugby welfare
Our family looks after each other. We prioritise player welfare, safety and wellbeing, on and off the field.
high performance rugby
The future of Australian rugby is built on the dreams of young players. We back the next generation of elite athletes to ensure they have the resources to succeed at the highest level.