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Former ARU President returns to lead game as new Rugby Australia board Chair

The Rugby Australia Board has announced the appointed Paul McLean, President of the Australian Rugby Union from 2005 to 2009, as its news Chair, assuming the role from Cameron Clyne with…

Feb 24, 2020 Sport /

Communities benefit from Auckland council’s funding of regional arts and sports events

In recognising the value of arts and sports events to communiities, Auckland Council has recently approved 16 applications totalling $197,500 in grant allocations for the 2019/2020…

Feb 24, 2020 Arts / Culture / Events / Sport /

Canterbury Rugby League calls for alcohol-free rugby league fields

A Christchurch City Council Hearing Panel has backed a call by Canterbury Rugby League (CRL) to ban alcohol from their field sidelines to make them a safe, family-friendly environment for…

Feb 23, 2020 Safety / Sport / Wellness /

Wanda Sports Group discusses potential sale of Ironman Triathlon Business

China-based sports marketing and event promoter, Wanda Sports Group has confirmed that is engaging in preliminary discussions on the potential sale of its Ironman triathlon business.…

Feb 22, 2020 Events / Finance / Sport /

Autism Central Coast launch football skills program

Tuggerah-based charity Autism Central Coast are to launch ‘Spectrum Soccer’, a football skills and fun program for those who want to play the game but often don’t get the…

Feb 22, 2020 Access / Recreation / Sport /

North Queenslanders to take first look at new Queensland Country Bank Stadium

The Queensland Country Bank Stadium opens its gates tomorrow offering North Queenslanders their first opportunity to take a look inside the new venue. The Open Day represents a once-only…

Feb 21, 2020 Sport / Venues /

New Java venues move forward Indonesia’s capability to host major sporting events

Ongoing facility developments in Indonesia have seen the reopening of the recently renovated Manahan Stadium in Central Java and the announcement of plans for a new 20,000 seat arena in…

Feb 21, 2020 Events / Sport / Venues /

Kate Palmer agrees to give evidence to sports grants inquiry

Former Sport Australia Chief Executive Kate Palmer has reportedly agreed to appear at the Senate inquiry into the scandal-plagued Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program. Palmer, who…

Feb 21, 2020 Finance / Government / Recreation / Sport /