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Waratahs Rugby Club Announces 2026 Club Captains
Waratahs Rugby Club Wagga Wagga is thrilled to announce Harry Hayes and Milly Lucas as Club Captains for the 2026 season. Both Harry and Milly have proven themselves as exceptional leaders and dedicated members of the Waratahs family. Their passion for the game, commitment to their teammates, and embodiment of the club's values make them the perfect duo to lead us into the new season. Please join us in congratulating Harry and Milly on their appointments. With their leadership, the Waratahs are ready to make 2026 a season to remember. Go Waratahs! Screenshot
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Wagga History
1971: Two Wins and one of our greats hangs the boots
Preamble: For Waratahs the 1st XV season commenced on the 24th of April and concluded after 12 Rounds on the 14th of August. Seven clubs who fielded teams: Army, Cootamundra, Teacher's College, Wagga Agricultural College, Wagga City, Wagga Waratahs, Yanco. Waratahs were scoreless on five occasions; the biggest losses were to Wagga City and WAC. Of the twenty-five players, Ian Lamont, Ian Kendall and Mark Gooden played the most Rounds on 11, closely followed by Vernon Kurrle, Austin Kurrle, John Mahon, Mick Millard, Bob Neich, Stephen Donelan, Rick Martin and S Curtis. The 1971 1st XV Premiers were Wagga City...
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Wagga History
The Rebuilding Begins: Waratahs in 1970
Preamble: The 1st XV season for Waratahs commenced on the 2nd May and concluded on the 29th of August. Of the thirty-two players listed in the 1st XV register, only 19 players donned the 1st XV jersey, which also included several players from the 19 registered 2nd XV players. Players who played all 14 rounds were Justin O'Brien, Rick Martin, Chris Gooden, Ian Lamont, Geoff Hobbs, John Rodham, Bill Hayes, Vernon Kurrle, Peter Cripps, John Fowler, Austin Kurrle and Bill Beatty. According to Club records the 1st XV competition included Army, Cootamundra, Teachers College, Wagga Agricultural College, Wagga City, Wagga...
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Wagga History
The 1970s Decade – an overview
Written by David Pyke I have the pleasure of giving you an appraisal of the seventies. It is fair to say the 70s are remembered for success off the field and the lack of such on the field (except for 1976 and the great grand final win of 1977). On occasions like this, it is substantially more appropriate to dwell on the success. Before I do that, a short review of rugby in 1970 and 1971 is important. I'm sure a few stats won't go astray. In those two years we scored 30 points and 39 respectively for the entire...
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