MEDIA ALERT: NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program funding announcement

NSW Office of Sport

Saturday, 30 May 2026

NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program funding announcement

What: The NSW Government will today announce recipients in Round 1 of the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program.

Thirty-eight rugby clubs and councils will share $2.15 million for projects that will improve rugby facilities and infrastructure, improve player pathways and increase participation.

The Program is part of the NSW Government’s $10 million investment in rugby union as a legacy of NSW hosting games at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.

NSW Government representatives, NSW Rugby Union CEO Peter Murphy and Chris Stanley Managing Director, Rugby World Cup 2027 will join players from Merrylands Rugby Club at Holroyd Sportsground to celebrate Cumberland City Council receiving funding for a female friendly facility upgrade at the venue.

When: 10am Saturday, 30 May 2026

Where:  Holroyd Sportsground, Peel Street, Holroyd NSW 2142

Photo opportunity:  

NSW Rugby Union CEO Peter Murphy

Chris Stanley Managing Director, Rugby World Cup 2027

Merrylands Rugby Club President Steve Macklin

Member for Coogee Dr Marjorie O’Neill

Member for Granville Julia Finn

Merrylands Rugby Club junior and senior players

Media contact: NSW Office of Sport Strategic Communications Manager Steve Norris 0417 291 346