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Preamble: Fundraising to develop a home ground for Riverina Rugby Union (RRU), Wagga Waratahs, Wagga City and Wagga Juniors had been underway for several years, with work beginning in earnest in 1994. The minutes show that the management committee comprised Bob Conolly, RRU, as Chair; Murray Wilkinson, Waratahs President; Kerry Geale, Wagga City Council; John Stewart, Wagga Juniors; Frank Barrett, Riverina Rugby Union; and Tom Sheridan, Wagga City. Once again, all six competition levels played throughout the season. In the Byrnes Cup Competition, the 1st XV and 2nd XV played 14 Rounds and the 3rd XV, 12 Rounds. In the V.P.C. Shield Competition, the 1st XV played 14 Rounds, while the 2nd XV played mostly 11 Rounds. One team, Junee, played 12 Rounds. In the 1st XV Byrnes Cup competition, eight clubs participated: Albury, Army, Griffith, Leeton, Rivcoll, Tumut, Wagga Agricultural College (WAC) and Waratahs. Tumut were the Minor Premiers. Eight clubs also fielded 2nd XV teams David Jones Shield: Albury, Army, Griffith, Leeton, Rivcoll, Tumut, WAC and Waratahs. Waratahs were the Minor Premiers. The 3rd XV McMullen Cup competition comprised seven clubs: Albury, Army, Griffith, Leeton, Rivcoll, Tumut, WAC and Waratahs. Griffith were Minor Premiers. The following six clubs participated in the VPC Shield 1st Grade: Border Uni., Deniliquin, Hay, Junee, Latchford Barracks, Wagga City. Minor Premiers - Junee. VPC 2nd Grade comprised five clubs: Deniliquin, Hay, Junee, Latchford Barracks, Wagga City. Minor Premiers - Wagga City. The Wal Blake Club Championship: Waratahs The Byrnes Cup 1st XV Premiers: Waratahs The David Jones Shield 2nd XV Premiers: Waratahs The McMullen Cup 3rd XV Premiers: Griffith The V.P.C. Shield: Junee The John Williams Cup - 2nd Division, 2nd Grade: Wagga City The Adam Shepherd Shield Under 18s: Latchford Barracks AWARDS: The Simon Horsley Memorial Cup - Players Player Trophy: Andrew McPherson. Best Club Man: Tony McMullen Best Club Lady: Anna Roberts Most Improved: Tony McMullen Trainers Award: Mark Garraway. 1st XV Best & Fairest: Andrew McPherson Best Forward: Andrew Quigley Best Back: Matthew Hallam. 2nd XV Best & Fairest: Andrew McIntosh Best Forward: Steve Albon Best Back: Warren Roberts. 3rd XV: Best & Fairest: Shaun Lane. Players: Player numbers were down on the previous year with approximately 60 players registering: Steve Albon, Doug Ashleigh, Tim Barrett, A Bolton, Phil Brunskill, Peter Burey, Michael Burns, Peter Bury, James Conolly, Andrew Cook, David Cross, Andrew Donelan, Craig Fischer, Simon Gallagher, Jim Garraway, Mark Garraway, Peter Gerathy, Mick Golden, Justin Grant, Mick Grant, Rhys Grant, Warwick Grant, Matthew Hallam, Steve Hamilton, Tim Hartwig, James Heriot, Martin Kelly, Rob King, Charlie Klem, Austin Kurrle, Shaun Lane, John Lenehan, Ian Mack, Graeme McDonald, Andrew McIntosh, Tony McMullen, Andrew McPherson, David Mitchell, Peter O'Donohue, Andrew Quigley, Hamish Quilty, Andrew Roberts, Warren Roberts, Mac Ross, Mark Ross, Steve Rossetto, Simon Sellars, Dave Skipper, Terry Sloan, Michael Stewart, Bill Swain, James Sykes, Steve Sykes, Simon Tooth, Alister Walker, Andrew Walker, Dave Walker, Dougal Walker, James Walker, Knox Walmsley, Graham Wilson. In addition to the Committee members listed below, Minutes from the AGM indicate that the following were also elected and contributed to club organisation: Steve Albon, Social Covenor; Justin Grant, Publicity Officer; Peter Burey, Ground Manager. Source: Southern Inland Rugby Honour Board; Riverina Rugby Union Official Opening Conolly Rugby Park 9 March 1996 Programme, Wagga Wagga Waratahs Player Register 1959-1995; Wagga Wagga Waratahs Rugby Club Minutes. The following summary is based on the 1994 year appearing in A History of Wagga Waratahs Rugby Club 1959-2015 - a copy of which may be purchased here.

1994 was another highly successful season for the Wagga Wagga Waratahs, with all three senior grades progressing to their respective grand finals. The 1st XV successfully defended the Byrnes Cup, while the 2nd XV claimed the David Jones Shield. The 3rd XV narrowly missed out, going down to Griffith in the McMullen Cup final. Fast forward 34 years, and on 22 August 2026, the Waratahs will again take to the field hoping to finish the season on a high, with the 1st XV and Women’s teams facing Wagga City and Griffith respectively. Cheering them on will be the Waratahs Old Boys and Old Girls, some of whom feature in this Riverina Rugby Union Grand Final Program as former players and coaches. It is a wonderful reminder that, across generations, the strength and spirit of the Wagga Wagga Waratahs Rugby Club family continues.

Preamble: 1993 saw all six competition levels played throughout the season. In the 1st XV Byrnes Cup competition, eight clubs participated: Albury, Army, Griffith, Leeton, Rivcoll, Tumut, Wagga Agricultural College (WAC) and Waratahs. Eight clubs also fielded 2nd XV teams David Jones Shield: Albury, Army, Griffith, Leeton, Rivcoll, Tumut, Wagga Agricultural College and Waratahs. The 3rd XV McMullen Cup competition comprised seven clubs: Albury, Army, Griffith, Leeton, Rivcoll, Tumut, Wagga Agricultural College (WAC) and Waratahs. The Wal Blake Club Championship: Waratahs The Byrnes Cup 1st XV Premiers: Waratahs The David Jones Shield 2nd XV Premiers: Rivcoll The McMullen Cup 3rd XV Premiers: Rivcoll The V.P.C. Shield: Hay-Junee joint premiers The John Williams Cup - 2nd Division, 2nd Grade: Junee The Adam Shepherd Shiel:d Under 18s: Latchford Barracks AWARDS: The Simon Horsley Memorial Cup - Players Player Trophy: Steve Albon Best Club Man: Graham Wilson Best Club Lady: no details Trainers Award: Graham Wilson 1st XV Best & Fairest: Steve Albon Best Forward: Andrew Walker Best Back: Graeme McDonald 2nd XV Best & Fairest: Michael Evans Best Forward: Andrew Cook Best Back: Paul Barker 3rd XV: There is no record of an individual awards, however Michael Burns, Peter Burey and Doug Ashleigh were acknowledged for their commendable performances. Players: Steve Albon, Doug Ashleigh, Paul Barker, Tim Barrett, Douglas Bennett, Andrew Bolton, Ashley Briggs, Phil Brunskill, Stewart Brunskill, Peter Burey, Richard Burgun, John Burns, Michael Burns, James Conolly, Andrew Cook, Steve Crisp, David Cross, Sean Daly, Phil Day, Matt Deighton, Andrew Donelan, Mitchell Drake, Tony Elliott, Mick Evans, Richard Francis, Ken Fraser, Simon Gallagher, James Garraway, Jim Garraway, Mark Garraway, Matt Girdler, Christopher Gooden, Roger Gorrel, Justin Grant, Mick Grant, Rhys Grant, Colan Haisell, Mark Hargraves, M Haron, Tim Hartwig, David Hendriks, Richard Hewitt, James Hudson, Robert Jacka, Steven Johns, David Jones, Rob King, Austin Kurrle, John Lenehan, Mick Lenehan, Peter Lenehan, Dave Lewis, Jeremy Locke, Simon Locke, Martin Loy, Graeme McDonald, Anthony McMullen, Andrew McPherson, John Michel, Damien Moss, Peter O'Donohue, Timothy Palmer, Dave Peterson, Stuart Prowse, Andrew Quigley, Hamish Quilty, Mike Reynolds, Andrew Roberts, Steve Rosetto, Dave Skipper, Scott Stephens, Michael Stewart, Bill Swain, James Sykes, Stephen Sykes, Steve Sykes, David Tokley, Simon Tooth, Gavin Townsend, Andrew Towzell, Pulu Tuulakitau, Andrew Walker, Dave Walker, James Walker, Knox Walmsley, Chris Weaver, Timothy White, Murray Wilkinson, Graham Wilson. Players who had consistently commendable performances during the season in the 1st XV included Simon Tooth, Steve Albon, Andrew Macpherson, Stuart Prowse, Rhys Grant, James Walker, Andrew Quigley, Graeme McDonald, Bill Swain, Andrew Walker, Dave Skipper, Tim Hartwig, Mike Stewart, Andrew Donelan, Tim Barrett, Andrew Cook, Ken Fraser, Andrew Bolton and Sean Daley. In the 2nd XV James Conolly, Andrew Cook, Sean Daley, Pulu Tuulaktau, Andrew Quigley and John Lenehan gave consistently commendable performances and in the 3rd XV Waratahs' best were Michael Burns, Peter Burey and Doug Ashleigh. In addition to the Committee members listed below the following members were also elected at the AGM: Hamish Quilty: Assistant Treasurer Stephanie Warrell - Social Convenor Dave Hendriks - Publicity Peter Burey - Ground Manager Graham Wilson - Manager 1st Grade Source: Southern Inland Rugby Honour Board; Wagga Wagga Waratahs Player Register 1959-1995; Wagga Wagga Waratahs Rugby Club Minutes. The following summary is based on the 1993 year appearing in A History of Wagga Wagga Waratahs Rugby Club 1959-2015 - a copy of which may be purchased here

Our first-grade boys will take on the Tumut Bulls at Conolly park tomorrow to try and secure a place in the 2026 SIRU Grand Final. Make sure to get down there to support at 3:15pm.

This Friday night we take on Wagga City at home at Conolly. Games will be kicking off at 6pm with an Anzac ceremony prior to first grade. Come along for some Friday night footy! 💙🐗 GoTahs siru rugbyunion waggawaratahs roundthree

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This Saturday night we will host our annual charity jersey auction at Romanos Hotel. We are proud to unveil our 2026 jersey which will be auctioned off with all proceeds donated to the Torie Finnane Foundation. Swipe across to view jersey numbers and sizing before placing your bid. Every bid helps make a difference. Thank you to our players, sponsors, members and supporters for backing this important cause.

This Saturday we have our 2016 3 x premiership reunion and charity jersey auction! Make sure you’re there for all the action

Ladies day tickets close this afternoon at 5pm! Make sure to jump on and grab yours so you don’t miss out! 💙🥂 Purchase Your Ticket here