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CEO's Report
If you are taking the time to read this newsletter there is a strong possibility that you are a supporter of the work that we do and/or committed to the well being of our game at grass roots level. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your support. As a charity, it is an ongoing challenge to raise awareness and also secure much needed funding. For those unfamiliar with our organisation please take the time to view our website at www.rugbyfoundation.com, join the NUM8ER Supporters Club and make a Christmas donation to our great causes. [Full CEO Report »] Injured Player ProfilePhil Booth
I returned to New Zealand for Christmas of 1995 and some 3 months later I played my first game back with my old club. Unfortunately, it was also to be my last. It took only a split second as we engaged for the first scrum of the game; one prop pulled out, I thought I could still make it so I ducked my head. Wrong decision. I crushed the top of my head into the opposition's shoulder and snapped my neck at C5/C6. As one of my props held me up, I looked down at my body; although my brain was telling my legs were off to the left, my eyes told me they lay off to the right. At that point, I knew what had happened but the stark reality had yet to sink in. [Full Interview »] NUM8ER
It is free to join Num8er and the website is rich in both information and interactive fun. Some of the key features include;
By joining NUM8ER you are aiding our charitable causes, namely, supporting seriously injured rugby players in New Zealand. The long term strategy is to build an asset from which we can leverage much needed sponsorship, advertising revenue, donations and bequests. Log on to www.rugbyfoundation.com and join Buck in supporting New Zealand rugby. Upcoming EventsHarlequins Golf DayFriday 28 November 2008
Please click for an entry form. Steinlager Awards DinnerThursday 4 December 2008 Venue: Rangitoto Ballroom, Langham Hotel, Auckland The NZ Rugby Foundation has a special offer for NUM8ER supporters club members only. The foundation has secured a limited number of seats for the prestigious Steinlager Awards Dinner, to be held at Langham Hotel, Auckland on 4 December 2008. This is New Zealand Rugby's premier awards night and is attended by all of the stars of our national game. Please contact the NZ Rugby Foundation if you are interested in attending.
Please click here to download the Steinlarger Awards Dinner Flier. NZRF Charity Race DaySaturday 28 March 2008The NZ Rugby Foundation is proud to bring you its inaugural Charity Race Day at Ellerslie on 28 March 2009. A celebration of grassroots rugby and a unique opportunity to entertain your clients, suppliers and employees or simply to have a great day out with your mates and team mates. Affordable corporate hospitality packages are available through The Experience Group - phone 09 304 0355. Alternatively you can join the throng on Rugby's Big Day out at the races with a gold coin donation at the gate. Do your bit for the charitable causes of the Foundation by supporting this unique event. Contact UsNew Zealand Rugby Foundation Email: andrew@rugby-foundation.org.nz
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NUM8ER Mates Comp!
Win tickets for yourself and two of your mates to the invitation only 2008 Steinlager Rugby Awards at the Langham Hotel in Auckland. This is NZ's premier rugby awards night and is a once in a lifetime opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars of our national game. To win simply ensure your NUM8ER Profile has a photo of you on it and link your profile to as many mates as you can between now and Nov 28th 2008. The NUM8ER member who adds the most mates in the next 3 weeks will get to take two of their mates to the Steinlager rugby awards on us.* Register now!!! *Flights and accommodation not included.
Discounted S14 Tickets! NUM8ER RATES is a section of the NUM8ER website where you can get great rates on tickets to selected rugby games played all over NZ. NUMBER RATES are only available to NUM8ER Members, so keep checking this site or better still, make this your home page so you don't miss out!! We have tickets to the Air NZ Cup and Super14 home games. Christmas Donation
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The New Zealand Rugby Foundation (NZRF) welcomes you to the second edition of its e-newsletter. The newsletter is intended to give our seriously injured players, NUM8ER Supporters’ Club members and other interested parties a snapshot of the Foundations latest activities in supporting seriously injured rugby players and grassroots rugby.
After playing rugby through all the grades growing up, at the age of 19, I set off on my big OE, playing rugby in England and Scotland, running with the bulls in Spain and touring South Africa for the '95 Rugby World Cup. It was the time of my life.
The NZ Rugby Foundation in conjunction with the Harlequins Club in Hamilton is holding a Charity Golf Day at the Ngaruawahia Golf Club on Friday 28 November. The field is limited to 120 people, so be in quick to secure your spot or enter a team of 4. The entry fee is $50 per player and the competition will follow an Ambrose format. The entry fee includes starter pack, BBQ, course catering, finger food, prize holes and a table quiz. All proceeds to The Rugby Foundation and the Harlequins Rugby Club.
