The Rugby Club of Victoria in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Sports club

The Rugby Club of Victoria

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 417 526 222

Address: Bells Hotel 157 Moray Street Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.rugbyclubvic.com

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20.01.2022 OUR STORY Rugby is the world's most popular contact sport. But in the birthplace of Aussie Rules, lovers of the game they play in heaven are well and truly outnumbered. The Rugby Club of Victoria was foundered to provide a home for rugby players, supporters and fans, a place where we can come together and share our love of the game, raise funds to support its growth and through our actions, demonstrate to Victorians the values of rugby. ... We are a completely independent grassroots organisation with no connection to the Melbourne Rebels, Rugby Victoria, or Rugby Australia. Please share our page with any Victorian you know who loves Rugby and wants to see it grow in this State.

20.01.2022 ZOOM EVENT Fri 29 Jan 6pm LINK BELOW Join us for our first Zoom event of 2021 as the voice of Rugby, Gordon Bray hosts our special guest, Victoria Gosling OBE, whose stunning career to date includes: - Custodian for the Rugby Centurions, responsible for creating Social Impact on a global platform through the rollout of the Centurions Future Leaders Course;... - Chief Executive Officer for Invictus Games 2016 in Orlando and the Military Project Lead for the first Invictus Games (London 2014), inspiring 14 nations and over 400 athletes to compete; - 21 years’ service within the Royal Air Force culminating with the prestigious rank of Group Captain, including as Base Commander in Afghanistan; - as a passionate sportswomen, including Chief Executive for GB Snowsport; - corporate roles including director of a flourishing FinTech star-up, Ambassador for the Jockey Club and Sage Global; - critically acclaimed performance in the West End musical, Girlfriends. Victoria will share her experiences and take your questions in a not-to-be-missed Zoom event. Members are welcome to share this invitation and link with non-members who might be inspired by Vicky's story. https://zoom.us/j/94358665075

19.01.2022 Reminder we are fortunate to have brothers Greg and Dean Mumm joining us today at 4pm to discuss the transition from professional rugby to life after rugby. Both have had incredible experiences - don't miss it. https://fb.me/e/f0sOsz4WD

18.01.2022 A great introduction to our Zoom guest Vicky Gosling OBE our Zoom guest next Friday There is an interesting Podcast between Rugby Business Network and Vicky on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4y9bnj3p9M (hope the link works), if you get a chance to listen then very worthwhile

18.01.2022 In our fifth podcast, Peter Leahy speaks to Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh about his wonderful experiences in rugby, his memorable schoolboy tales, some of his favourite moments in the green and gold and leadership. Spotify: https://buff.ly/3gLr58T Apple: https://buff.ly/3vKuWr2... #rugby #rugbyunion #michaellynagh #thespiritofrugby

17.01.2022 THANK YOU! Inaugural Rugby Club of Victoria investment round success Raising and investing funds in initiatives that grow rugby in this State is at the heart of The Rugby Club of Victoria.... So you can imagine the joy, satisfaction and excitement in the room as more than 50 members and guests gathered yesterday to hear from three fantastic applicants at our inaugural investment round lunch and decide which would receive $10,000 in funding, donated by members over the past 12 months. Our thanks to Jimmy Orange (Academy Movement), Meretiana Robinson & Patrick Hausman (Rugby Victoria) and Mhairi Fourie (Maroondah Rugby Club) for their impressive and inspiring presentations. It was difficult to find a clear winner from three wonderful applicants. In the end, Jimmy Orange's Academy Movement program won the support of members and $10,000 in funding to help establish rugby academies within State Government High Schools and hopefully replicate the success he has already achieved at Fountain Gate Secondary College. After Jimmy's gracious acceptance speech a remarkable thing happened. One very generous member offered $5000 to each of the runner up applicants. This amount completely covered the $5k that Maroondah were seeking in funding and half of what Rugby Victoria were seeking. Another member said he would match any donation made to help cover the $5000 gap and in the true spirit of rugby, further pledges of $100 each were called for and made that covered that gap, so we are in a position to announce today that over $25,000 was raised and pledged for our three wonderful applicants! A remarkable result for our inaugural investment round and most importantly for the growth of rugby in Victoria. It's not too late to donate! Want to see rugby grow in Victoria? You can be at the heart of a step change in rugby numbers in this State by making a tax-deductible donation to The Rugby Club of Victoria Foundation and helping fund great initiatives like these ones. https://asf.org.au/projects/the-rugby-club-of-victoria/

16.01.2022 OUR PURPOSE #2: HELP GROW RUGBY IN VICTORIA Do you remember your first steps on a rugby paddock? You're first game? The lessons this game taught you for life?... Why wouldn't you want more kids, more adults to have that? To carry with them the lifelong pride that comes from saying, 'I'm a rugby player'. To have one of the greatest social networks anyone can plug into, anywhere in the world: the Rugby Club. To be part of a game that celebrates any shape, any size and welcomes anyone willing to give it a go. We want more Victorians to experience the joys, the mysteries, the incredible camaraderie of the world's most popular contact sport. If you want to be part of that - join us! https://rugbyclubvic.com/

14.01.2022 Great session with Greg and Dean last night, booked for an hour and went for over an hour and a half. Still don’t think we got to talk about all the related topics but was a great start. Thanks again Greg and Dean for joining us and feedback was excellent Cheers

14.01.2022 Big thanks to Phil Kearns for joining us earlier this week to discuss his leadership of the RWC2027 AU bid, the state of rugby in Australia at present, law changes, saving the scrum, broadcasting negotiations and so much more. Fascinating and as always with Phil, highly entertaining. Join us at our next live event, to be announced shortly!

13.01.2022 see what some research does Brian Jones. I won’t comment as i now know. what I do want to know if someone can help, is what day of what month in 1823 did he invent rugby?

13.01.2022 Have a simple question, Why Do You Love Rugby? This has a purpose as I believe we all have a similar start and finish point to this, but it is the middle bit that I am looking for. Please share your stories and share this post and tag us in, as I really want to know... Thank You See more

09.01.2022 a nice little bit of analysis if anyone is interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua8OBmMY8bw&feature=share

08.01.2022 Don't miss this members only event. If you're not a member, apply now at rugbyclubvic.com

07.01.2022 Thanks Greg Mumm for taking part in our Zoom Chat today and to the audience for participating. Greg gave a very well structured presentation on how NSW Rugby are looking at long term sustainable models for providing support and funding for grassroots rugby. Had very positive feedback. Thanks Greg

07.01.2022 OUR PURPOSE #1: A HOME FOR LOVERS OF RUGBY IN VICTORIA Rugby brings people together like no other sport. And what a smile it brings to your face to find someone else who loves this game as much as you do - especially in Victoria. ... Now imagine a room full of people who share your passion. A classic rugby lunch where you can swap on-field and off-field stories till your cauliflower ears drop off. The Rugby Club of Victoria was formed as a home for lovers of rugby in Victoria. A place to come together, share your passion, watch a game, enjoy a lunch and raise and allocate funds to growing the game. More details and how to become a member here: https://rugbyclubvic.com/

06.01.2022 Just a reminder that Pete Campbell will be talking to our group this Friday at 5pm

04.01.2022 For anyone who is a member of The Rugby Club of Victoria there is a members only group at The Rugby Clubbof Victoria members group and don’t forget to like us on LinkedIn too. A number of events coming up so stay tuned. cheers John

04.01.2022 "Without rugby, I wouldn't know how beautiful life really is."

02.01.2022 Great luncheon last Friday and special thanks to Dave Wessels, Peter Grigg, Pete Campbell and Hrishi Pendse for their impromptu talk about all things Rugby. Was really a most enjoyable lunch and environment. Thanks to Sammy at Bell's and his team too. Our next members lunch is on 20th November at Bell's and just trying to finalise a special guest to Zoom in. So if you are a member or looking to join, please get in touch with us. Unfortunately I couldn't attend the event on th...e Saturday night but believe watching the game on the big screen at Bell's was an experience. We have two more of these coming up on 21st November and 5th December Cheers John

02.01.2022 Tickets on sale now for our inaugural Members & Guests Rugby Club Lunch this Friday 20 November, 12:30pm More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/4699265673480028 Tickets: Just $70 plus processing fees here: https://www.trybooking.com/BMXAD

02.01.2022 The Rugby Club of Victoria proudly hosts the Refs on Wednesday the 17th February at 6pm at Bells Hotel, with a special appearance via Zoom with Matt Carly International Referee We want to introduce Tom Holyman and a few of the Melbourne based Referees and welcome an alignment with them. Face-to-face event only for The Rugby Club of Victoria Members and Melbourne based Referees. Matt and others will walk us through any new rules, any difference in Refereeing translation between Northern and Southern Hemisphere, and right the wrong with a clear understanding of some of the rules

02.01.2022 Support grassroots rugby where you can. Thank you

02.01.2022 OUR PURPOSE #3: BURNISH THE VALUES OF RUGBY No one can define them exactly, but every rugby player knows what you mean by them. Why are the values of rugby so inherent to this game and so rare in others? ... Perhaps it is because anyone who has played this game, put their body on the line for their teammates, can't help but respect their opponent, indeed anyone else willing to do the same. Perhaps it is because this game is such a test of character, that what is remembered long after the final score is forgotten is the heart you showed when you played the game. Perhaps it is because we know the referee is the one thing that stands between us and bloody mayhem and that means in this game we respect and never degrade, the ref. No one will ever be able to say for sure. But the values of Rugby are perhaps the greatest part of this game and as rugby people, as the Rugby Club of Victoria, we must do our best to honour them and live up to them.

01.01.2022 Great news for Rugby in Victoria! Congratulations to Rugby Victoria for their patience and persistence in pursuing this cornerstone of Rugby infrastructure in Victoria.

01.01.2022 In the wee hours of the morning 2.30am our time, Exeter will take on Quins for the English Premiership final. Whilst we wish the best of luck to both teams, we want to send a special Good Luck to a friend of The Rugby Club of Victoria , Matt Carley. Good luck Matt with refereeing and we know you will do a great job. Cheers from sleepy Melbourne. Also a shout out to another friend in Michael Lynagh, whose son Louis is playing for Quins