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ANNUAL REPORT09

VISIONSouth AuStrAliA hAS A thriving rugby environment, underpinned by heAlthy pArticipAtion, A high level of engAgement And Strong Achievement At All levelS.

SA Rugby Annual Report 2009 1

President’s Overview 2Chairman’s Report 3Chief Executive Officer’s Report 4State Teams 5–7Club Rugby 8–9Club Rugby Results 10 Women’s Rugby 11Development 12–13Junior Club Rugby 14 Judicial Report 15 Referee's Report 16 Hall of Fame & Farewelled Friends 17Awards 18–19 Board Members & Organisational Chart 20Financial Statements 21–35Office Bearers 36

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ItgivesmegreatpleasuretoreportontheactivitiesofRugbyinSouthAustraliafor2009,ayearwhereweenjoyedcontinuedgrowthbothonandoffthefield.

On the field, our women’s program was re-launched, resulting in an impressive 30% increase in participation. It was pleasing to see our women’s State team participate in the national championships in

Queensland for the first time in three years, as well as in the Darwin Sevens.

The South Australian men also ventured interstate with all age groups from Under 12 to Under 20 represented in their respective interstate programs.

Our Clubs enjoyed an increase in their junior numbers, with 1,055 young Rugby players out in force throughout the year. Adding senior players and school participants, we now boast a healthy participation of more than 4,000 players.

Despite the absence of the Australian Rugby Shield, our State team, the Vodafone Adelaide Black Falcons, hosted the Darwin Mosquitoes that resulted in a hard-fought win in June, and lost narrowly to the Melbourne Axemen in a curtain-raiser to the Wallabies v Italy match at Etihad Stadium later that month.

Our Board is doing what it can to influence the resumption of a formal interstate competition, a program we believe is vital for the development of our game.

The annual Community Rugby Day was held to coincide with the State home match and I was thrilled to see more than 3,000 Rugby fans attend the event.

Also pleasing was the more than 28,000 who attended an expanded International Rugby Sevens Adelaide format following the introduction of a Friday night start at the Adelaide Oval.

Off the field, Lachlan Clark and his team worked closely with all 13 Clubs to implement the new Club Development Plan – initiatives that will help to improve the operations and efficiency of our Clubs. We are strongly committed to continuing our work with all 13 Clubs to ensure that Rugby continues to grow and prosper in South Australia.

Sponsors are vital to the welfare of Rugby and we continue to be very well supported by sponsors who are generous and active. I thank them for being involved in our game.

Enormous thanks to our invaluable volunteers who work tirelessly for our game, SA Rugby’s small but dedicated team, led by Lachlan Clark, and the Board who so generously donate their time.

And, importantly, my thanks to all of our players who keep us entertained throughout the season with their skill, dedication and endeavour.

President’s Overview


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��Our fantastic sponsors who not only provide the financial backing that enables us to grow and prosper but who have embraced the comradeship that is Rugby Union.

��Growing numbers in our refereeing ranks, especially the junior participation.

A pleasing growth in women’s Rugby and junior participation.

��A successful Finals Series with a record attendance on Grand Final Day. Congratulations to all who competed but a special mention to Brighton on not only taking out the Premier Grade Grand Final but also on being undefeated throughout the year.

A terrific Sevens Lunch – we thought 500 was good in 2008, but over 700 was outstanding in 2009!

��My fellow Board members who give up their valuable time freely and make my role as Chairman a very enjoyable experience.

��Thanks to our CEO Lachlan Clark and his hardworking team in the office – Mel, Caitlin, Jason, George, Richard and, for the help they have given me personally throughout the year, Cathy and Carl.

��An enjoyable pre Grand Final Lunch – one of my favourite events of the year. We had 200 in attendance to hear guest speaker Stirling Mortlock.

��A very successful Don Smith Medal presentation evening. Congratulations to Mika Taufaao, Don Smith Medal winner for the second consecutive year, and Kate Reynolds the winner of the Edna Reilly Memorial Trophy for best and fairest female.

��Special recognition for our very professional judiciary.

��The induction of two worthy members into the Hall of Fame, Les Mattin and Clem Richards.

Another successful Community Rugby Day, where the crowd continued to grow and our Vodafone Adelaide Black Falcons defeated the Darwin Mosquitoes in a very entertaining game that day.

��The Vodafone Adelaide Black Falcons playing the Melbourne Axemen in the curtain-raiser to the Australia v Italy Test in Melbourne.

�� Interstate games where our State representative teams in all age groups represented us at the national level, and the professional approach by our State coaches in producing very competitive State teams.

��Most importantly an enormous thankyou to all the volunteers in Club-land, without you there simply would be no Rugby Union in South Australia.

In closing, I make mention of our International Sevens. The International Rugby Sevens has been staged in Adelaide since 2007, and 2011 will be the final year of the current agreement between SA Rugby, the ARU and the South Australian Government. To date, the Sevens has been successful in lifting the profile of Rugby in South Australia, and the announcement that Sevens will be included in the Olympics will only assist that profile.

I appreciate the support everyone in our Rugby community has shown and encourage you to keep supporting the event to make it even bigger and better in the coming years. With thousands of registered players across all age groups, we have a terrific opportunity to bring our friends and families along to experience the excitement of Sevens Rugby. We can significantly boost the attendances at the Sevens by each bringing one new person to the event – that is a challenge I set all of you!

Again, I am honoured to have been your Chairman throughout 2009 and look forward to working together to make Rugby an even stronger force in 2010.

Chairman’s Report


Chief Executive Officer’s Report

SouthAustralianRugbymaintainedastrongtrajectoryofgrowthandimprovementthroughout2009,ayearthatmarkedtheadoptionandcommencementoftheSARugbyStrategicPlan2009–2013.

From SA Rugby’s perspective, the most pleasing aspect of 2009 was the increase in communication and

cooperation between all Clubs and the SA Rugby Union. In the highly competitive sports sector, against a backdrop of falling national participation rates in all sports, this cooperation is vital to the future success of Rugby in South Australia.

On the field, junior and women’s Rugby participation continued to forge ahead. The strength and continued growth of junior Rugby bodes well for the future of the senior competition and the revitalised women’s competition grew significantly on the back of outstanding recruitment undertaken by the Women’s Advisory Group and players.

Senior men’s competition player numbers were consistent with 2008 but with a burgeoning Under 18 competition, we are likely to see significant growth in senior numbers in the next 12 to 24 months.

Off field, the SA Rugby office at Memorial Drive has proven to be a fantastic asset to the entire Rugby community.

Throughout the year, functions and meetings have been held at the complex to great effect. The SA Rugby Club Development Program has been embraced by Clubs with many taking up the opportunity to use the resources on offer through our office.

Despite the effects of the global financial crisis, SA Rugby has been able to run all of its scheduled Rugby programs. Notwithstanding the small annual financial loss the organisation is reporting in 2009, the Union continues to be on a sound financial footing. The continued support of our corporate partners has been critical to this end, and I take this opportunity to thank all of them for their support. Throughout the year, SA Rugby also ran some extremely successful fundraising events such as the Official International Rugby Sevens Adelaide Business Lunch and the Bartercard Pre-Grand Final Lunch.

With the strategic plan in place and key strategies to grow and improve Rugby in South Australia progressively being implemented, we can be optimistic about the future of Rugby in SA. The International Rugby Sevens Adelaide continues to provide the perfect shopfront for our sport and the ever increasing cultural diversity within the South Australian community means interest and participation in Rugby will continue to grow.

Finally, a sincere thankyou to the referees, judiciary, committee members and our volunteers for their tireless work throughout the year. Special thanks also to my dedicated staff who go above and beyond throughout the year, and to the Board who so selflessly donate their time to the sport.


VodafoneAdelaideBlackFalcons

In the absence of the Australian Rugby Shield, South Australia’s State team, the Vodafone Adelaide Black Falcons, continued to be exposed to State-level competition with two matches during 2009.

Preparations began in February with each Club coach putting forward their best players for consideration. The 50-man squad undertook two training sessions per week leading into the ANZAC Day trial match between players from the North East districts and players from the South West. Excellent skill level was displayed by both sides and gave the management and coaching staff confidence leading into the season.

Along with skill development, significant effort was channeled into the culture of the Black Falcons throughout the year, continuing on from the work undertaken in 2008. This process assisted in the introduction of a number of new players into our system.

At the Community Rugby Day at Parkinson Oval in June, the Black Falcons took on the Darwin Mosquitoes in a hard-fought

match. The South Australians got off to the perfect start with two early tries, thanks to winger Mika Leawere, with strong performances throughout the match from Dan Naylor, Nathan Satala and newcomer Leigh Cunnington. The Black Falcons won the highly entertaining match 39–33.

Two weeks later, at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, the Black Falcons went head to head against the Melbourne Axemen in what was the curtain-raiser to the Wallabies v Italy Test. Matt Connor, Geoff Bracken and Nigel Lamsam provided a strong back row, while winger Inosi Tukana produced powerful bursts with the ball. The Black Falcons trailed 3–17 early in the match and, despite showing enormous fight with a late comeback, the South Australians lost 26–34.

Throughout 2009 season, there were 11 newly capped players for the senior South Australian side.

Finally, sincere thanks to our sponsors, Vodafone, Coopers, Bartercard and Physio Direct. Without their support, the representative season would not have been possible. Thank you also to the coaching and support staff for all their outstanding support throughout the season.

State Teams

VODAFONE ADELAIDE BLACK FALCONS

BACK ROW: Huw Bowen (Assistant Coach) Rob Sadler (Coach), Chris Bartlett, James Shearer, Mitch Lyden, Matt Connor, Tim Wonders, James Simapopo, Huw Williams (Manager).

MIDDLE ROW: Amit Bhutange (Physio), Luke Bailey, Scott Dalglish, Dan Naylor, Inosi Tukana, Richard Wasley, Geoff Braken, Anand Vijay Kumar (Physio), Michael Lowe (Head Physio).

FRONT ROW: Travis Collier, Mika Taufaao, Logan Brown, Leigh Cunnington, Andrew Brown, Gareth Brown (Captain), Pat Williams, Rudolph Timateo, Nigel Lamson, Nathan Satala.

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South Australia’s best Under 20 players visited the Gold Coast at the end of September to play two matches over a weekend.The team started with a loss to Gold Coast (New Zealand) by 19 points to 5 and despite some spirited efforts lost to Gold Coast (Australian) 46–0.The players further developed their skills both throughout their training and while participating on the Gold Coast, although most found it difficult to

back up on the second day of the tournament. The Under 20’s side was coached by Jamie Cameron and Tim Lough, managed by Nigel Peters with physiotherapy provided by Michael Lowe from SA Rugby sponsor Physio Direct.Players for the 2009 program were selected following a number of training sessions and a trial match. The Under 20’s tour is seen as an essential part of the South Australian representative program and is used to transition players from Junior State representation to the senior side.


Under16s

South Australia’s Under 16 team travelled to the national championships at Riverview College in Sydney during the week of October 4 to 9, playing three second division matches against Tasmania, Northern Territory and the National Indigenous Team.

The South Australians produced some exciting, structured Rugby against committed opposition to beat Tasmania (65–7) and Northern Territory (37–5) in two impressive displays.

The final match, against the National Indigenous side, was for the John Eales Shield but the power and speed of the

opposition proved too strong for the South Australians who lost that match 11–45.

SA’s boys showed a committed team effort, both on and off the field, throughout the tournament which culminated in UJ Seuteni being selected by the National Talent Selectors for further development and national opportunities. Australian Sevens Coach, Mick O’Connor, publicly commended UJ on his skills on a subsequent visit to Adelaide.

The Under 16 side was coached by Mickey Seuteni and Gary Uili, managed by Brendan Deck , with physio treatment by Amit Bhutange.

State Teams

SOUTH AUSTRALIA UNDER 16 SIDE 2009

BACK ROW: Bryce Greenhill, Oliver Barker, Giles Cullity, Josh Thompson, Trent Clark, Charles Noel, Ulupano-Junior Seuteni, Andrew Hamilton, Michael Dyer.

MIDDLE ROW: Joseph Moana, James Watson, Ethan Uili, Luke Shearer, Brendan Deck (Team Manager), Amit Bhutange (Physio), Jake Grainger, Isoa Ronavuso, Darren Pinkerton, Dean Faulkner.

FRONT ROW: Zebby Kamen, Matthew Henry, Mickey Seuteni (Coach), James Buckland (Captain), Brayden Tapara (Vice Captain), Gary Uili (Asst. Coach), Adam Deck, Michael Skehan.

Under14sSouth Australia’s best Under 14 players travelled to the Gold Coast in September to take on two representative sides in their national competition.The boys won both of their matches in dominant performances. The first match, against the Gold Coast Breakers Under 14 side saw two tries each to Alex Healey, Tom Aldred and Charlie Martindale, resulting in a one-sided 36–0 scoreline.The second match, against the Helensvale Under 14, 15 and 16 invitational side, was just as one-sided with Paulo Leleisiua scoring four of the six tries of the match, leading to a 30–0 final score.South Australian back, Lincoln Ormsby, was voted player of the tour.

The squad of 22 comprised players from seven SA Rugby Clubs and were selected following trials held in the north and south of Adelaide.In a concerted effort to develop the appropriate values and behaviours within the squad, players experienced code of conduct, dress code and written game plan sessions, as well as their regular Rugby training. The sessions in the lead-up to the tournament also included various talks by professionals, including members of the Thunderbirds netball team.The Under 14s were coached by Mark Dobson who was assisted by Tim Sumner. Warren Healey undertook the management role, with match day and training support provided by Sue Doggett and Kate Denley.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA UNDER 14 SIDE 2009

BACK ROW: Warren Healey (Team Manager) Dallas Anderson, Daniel Webber, Thomas Aldred, Kieran Hellaby, Paulo Leleisiuao, Alex Healey, Rojasati Faga, Dylan Marsh, Jack Wilkins, Mark Dobson (Head Coach) Tim Sumner (Assit Coach).

FRONT ROW: Sue Doggett (Trainer) Jake McLennan, Adam Sumner, Nathan Ball, Jake Ball, Lincoln Ormsby, Riley Boon, Dylan Scully, Harry Deck, Charlie Martindale, Jason Beeton, Paul Clarke, Jordan Loft, Liam O’Neil, Kate Denley (Physio).


Schoolboy’sChampionshipsSouth Australia played two competitive matches in the Australian Schools Division II Championships held in Geelong during June, following a trial game against Brighton, which they won, during the SA Rugby Community Day.The South Australian boys put in a huge effort but did not manage a win against championship favourites Western Australia or the Lloyd McDermott team. Both opponents were too strong for South Australia, with scorelines of 5–37 and 10–32 respectively.The side was coached by Steve Dumican and Vince Eli, with management duties undertaken by Nigel Peters and Rahul Nanda on hand as physio.

Congratulations to Willem Zwaan from Henley High School and the Western Districts Viking Rugby Club who was selected for the Combined States Team to play in the Division One Championships the following month.Following two impressive wins over Rugby powerhouse States New South Wales and Queensland (number two team), the Combined States Team made the Grand Final of the tournament for the first time. The combined side couldn’t keep the winning streak going, losing the Final to Queensland I, 17–43, but despite the loss it was an outstanding effort from that side.

Under12sThe Under 12 representative side, coached by Chris Killick (head coach), Tony Mee, Shannon Flemming and Belinda Potter, competed in the national competition in Canberra on September 19 and 20.Representing seven SA Rugby Clubs, the players were selected following trials in the north and south of Adelaide. All up, 23 players, four coaches and 27 supporters made the trip to the east coast.Despite a strong performance against New South Wales in their first game, the South Australians went down 0–77 in a match that included some relentless tackling from Braden Schiller.The second match on day one saw the South Australians come up against the team from the ACT. Braden Schiller again shone for South Australia with three tries to his name for that

match. It was not enough for a win, with a final scoreline of 15–34 not reflecting the enormous effort by the SA team.Day two of the tournament matched South Australia up against a fit and aggressive Victorian team, who won the match 51–0.The South Australia team may not have come away with a win but by all reports everyone in the travelling group represented South Australian Rugby impeccably both on and off the field.South Australia’s best and fairest was awarded to Michael Marshall, with Braden Schiller best forward, Cameron Green best back and Dougie Board awarded as most consistent player. Vanessa Moana was awarded with the Coaches Award for commitment.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA UNDER12 SIDE 2009

BACK ROW: Chris Killick (Head Coach), Zachary Burgess, Cameron Green,Teraitea Paku, Nathan Ilic, Braden Schiller, Tom Roberts, Belinda Potter.

MIDDLE ROW: Shannon Flemming, Mark Theron, Vanessa Moana, Riley Matthews, Waretini Herbert, Connor Mee, Fred Kamen, Alex Brooking, Cameron Bosman, Tony Mee.

FRONT ROW: Keagan Lassen, Darcy Bagshaw, Issac Taylor, Douglas Boardman, Capt. Michael Marshall, Joel Astle, Hakopa Kaka, Cody Warren, Jacob France.

State Teams

SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHOOLBOy’S SIDE

BACK ROW: Liam Hellaby, Ryan Tromans, David Whitaker, Tom Haynes, Devon Woodborne, Sam Damant, Jamie Aldred, Ulupano Seuteni.

MIDDLE ROW: Rahul Nanda (Physio), Nigel Peters (Manager), Thomas Sellwood, James Buckland, Thomas Timmo, Nayor Timmo, Bernie Van Altena, Matthew Benger, Steve Dumican (Head Coach), Vincent Eli (Assistant Coach).FRONT ROW: Tony Mrwebi, Nathaniel Linder–Patton, Josh Jarvis, Joel Uili (Vice Capt.), Willem Zwann (Captain), Brayden Tapara, Falaoa Tuimaseve, Jonathan Wilkin, Alex Verlato.

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The 2009 Club competition enjoyed another strong season, one which included the formation of the Competition Advisory Group that enabled improved communication, feedback and input from Clubs.

Upgraded lights at Brighton meant matches were played under lights, which were a big hit with local Rugby fans, and the introduction of the Aqa Oysters Match of the Round provided an opportunity for Club committees and sponsors to join together during those occasions.

Two extra initiatives proved to be winners throughout 2009-matches for the Under 18’s were played immediately prior to Reserve Grade, providing a greater focus for the teenage competition, and videoing of select Premier Grade matches proved to be a useful tool for teams and referees.


Club Rugby

CoopersPremierGradeNine Premier Grade teams took part in season 2009, playing 18 home and away rounds for a berth in the Brice Finals series.Woodville were the early leaders winning three out of three matches to start their season, but their dominance was short-lived dropping to fourth place by round four. Brighton who had a scheduled bye in round two, soon proved their strength by securing a series of bonus points that quickly took them to top spot on the ladder.This trend set the tone for the remainder of the season, with Brighton holding a 6-point lead by the halfway mark ahead of its closest rival, Old Collegians. They stretched their lead and by round 12 it was clear they would be a finals contender, with the other three finals spots up for grabs.Four clubs were in the race with a total of four points separating them. The contest went down to the wire with Woodville

pipping Old Collegians for the fourth place. Burnside and Port Adelaide finished in second and third position respectively.Brighton flexed their muscle during week one of the Brice Finals Series and dominated Burnside 37–12 in their encounter. Port Adelaide had a much harder day at the office just getting up over Woodville in the last minute of the game 21–20.Burnside were a rejuvenated side in week two and completely dominated Port Adelaide winning 71–12. The win left Brighton and Burnside to battle out the Grand Final, where the Burnside boys took the upper hand early and managed an early try to take the lead. It did not take long for Brighton to dominate the breakdown and possession, and Burnside only managed to cross the line once more in the second half. Brighton controlled the majority of the game beating Burnside 44–12.

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Reserve Grade started the season with eight teams in the competition, but a lack of players forced Onkaparinga to withdraw from the competition in round three.

It was a tight contest early in the season with a battle on for the top spots, before Brighton began to edge away at the top of the ladder. By round 12 they were clear favourites with a 12-point lead, chased by Port Adelaide in second position.

With solid results throughout the season, the Barossa Rams and Burnside filled the remaining two finals berths which set up an intriguing finals battle.

Week one of finals showed the dominance Brighton displayed throughout the season when they kept Port Adelaide scoreless at 24–0. The Barossa Rams and Burnside had a tighter contest, with Burnside getting the points with a 17–6 scoreline.

Port Adelaide bounced back in week two of the Brice Finals Series against Burnside in a match that went down to the wire. Port Adelaide redeemed themselves from a week one disappointment earning a Grand Final berth, winning 29–27.

The Grand Final was a re-match of the Brighton v Port Adelaide match in week one of the Finals, and this time it was a different story. Port put together a complete performance to take home the premiership in a very tight and entertaining contest, 15–13.

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With only six teams competing in Third Grade, all but two teams had the opportunity of playing finals Rugby.

The two larger clubs, Brighton and Old Collegians demonstrated their depth by fighting it out for top position in the early part of the season.

The familiar trend of Brighton dominating the minor rounds came to light in the second half of the season when they were crowned minor premiers with a 17-point lead over the second placed Onkaparinga. Old Collegians and Woodville took third and fourth place respectively.

North Torrens and Elizabeth did not make the final series despite some valiant performances throughout the year.

Brighton continued their winning trend of the minor round by beating Onkaparinga 12–5 in week one, followed by a dominant 22–12 display by Old Collegians over Woodville.

Old Collegians managed to keep their momentum going into the elimination final in week two with a strong 17–5 win over Onkaparinga. This left Brighton to take on their arch rival Old Collegians in the Grand Final in what was a well contested match, with Brighton too strong and crowned Premiers with a 20–12 win.

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AqAOySTeRSMATChOFTheROUndThe Aqa Oysters Match of the Round was a new initiative during season 2009, thanks to premier partner Aqa Oysters.Nine games during the year were aligned as the Aqa Oysters

Match of the Round with each Premier Grade club hosting one match.The Aqa Oysters Match of the Round concept was developed as a networking opportunity for competing clubs and SA Rugby officials and sponsors – all while enjoying some Premier Grade Rugby and some of our fabulous sponsor product.Thanks to David Linder–Patton and his team from Aqa Oysters for their support in 2009.

Club Rugby

FourthGrade

The Fourth Grade competition consisted of seven teams during 2009, a season where the top four sides were established early.

Newcomers, North East Districts, upset a few teams along the way but disappointingly for them missed out on a finals berth in their inaugural year.

Burnside who had dominated the season managed to make Brighton’s Brice Finals run difficult by beating them in week one, 24–5, and Port Adelaide experienced a tight contest with Barossa, narrowly beating them 12–10.

Brighton’s dominance prevailed during week two of the Finals when they secured their fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance, comprehensively beating Port Adelaide 55–0.

Brighton set out to make it four premierships out of four Grand Final appearances when they lined up against Burnside in the Final, but Burnside had other ideas and came away with the title by winning 35–17.


ClubRugbyResults

COOPeRSPReMIeR P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P GRAde

1 BRIGHTON 16 16 0 0 15 0 947 96 851 79

2 BURNSIDE 16 11 0 5 10 2 493 248 245 56

3 PORT ADELAIDE 16 11 0 5 10 0 537 385 152 54

4 WOODVILLE 16 10 0 6 9 3 480 348 132 52

5 OLD COLLEGIANS 16 10 0 6 8 2 440 306 134 50

6 SOUTHS 16 7 0 9 5 1 320 493 –173 34

7 ONKAPARINGA 16 4 0 12 3 3 252 538 –286 22

8 ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY 16 2 0 14 2 3 253 614 –361 13

9 ELIZABETH 16 1 0 15 1 2 190 884 –694 7

ReSeRVeGRAde P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P

1 BRIGHTON 18 17 0 1 14 1 700 102 598 83

2 PORT ADELAIDE 18 12 0 6 11 2 399 326 73 61

3 BAROSSA RAMS 18 11 0 7 13 2 522 289 233 59

4 BURNSIDE 18 11 0 7 11 4 461 289 172 59

5 OLD COLLEGIANS 18 11 0 7 10 3 447 292 155 57


7 SOUTHS 18 5 0 13 5 0 180 634 –454 25 ThIRdGRAde P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P

1 BRIGHTON 17 15 1 1 14 1 676 127 549 77

2 ONKAPARINGA 17 12 0 5 10 2 489 178 311 60

3 OLD COLLEGIANS 17 10 0 7 9 3 403 271 132 52

4 WOODVILLE 17 7 0 10 4 1 273 488 –215 33

5 ELIZABETH 17 5 0 12 4 3 269 452 –183 27

6 NORTH TORRENS 17 1 1 15 1 0 97 691 –594 7 FOURThGRAde P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P

1 BURNSIDE 15 13 1 1 12 1 624 124 500 67

2 BRIGHTON 15 12 0 3 10 1 441 167 274 59

3 PORT ADELAIDE 15 11 0 4 13 0 467 269 198 57

4 BAROSSA RAMS 15 8 0 7 9 2 276 217 59 43

5 NORTH EAST DISTRICTS 15 4 1 10 5 0 239 467 –228 23


7 OLD COLLEGIANS 14 1 0 13 2 0 80 521 –441 6

Bonus 1 = 4 tries or more Bonus 2 = Loss by 7 points or less

WOMen'SGRAde 1st Semi Final Souths 39 Old Collegians 7GRAND FINAL Port/Burnside 15 Souths 12

UndeR18’s 1st Semi Final Onkaparinga 30 Vikings 252nd Semi Final Brighton 20 Old Collegians 18GRAND FINAL Onkaparinga 38 Brighton 3

UndeR16’s 1st Semi Final Onkaparinga 26 Vikings 222nd Semi Final Burnside 25 Souths 17GRAND FINAL Onkaparinga 24 Burnside 17

UndeR14’s 1st Semi Final Onkaparinga 62 Burnside 02nd Semi Final Souths 24 NED’s 20GRAND FINAL Onkaparinga 49 Souths 10

UndeR12’s 1st Semi Final Onkaparinga 29 Souths 02nd Semi Final Burnside 28 NED’s 5GRAND FINAL Onkaparinga 15 Burnside 14

COOPeRSPReMIeRGRAde 1st Semi Final Brighton 37 Burnside 12

2nd Semi Final Port Adelaide 21 Woodville 20 Preliminary Final Burnside 71 Port Adelaide 12 GRAND FINAL Brighton 44 Burnside 12

ReSeRVeGRAde 1st Semi Final Brighton 24 Port Adelaide 0 2nd Semi Final Burnside 17 Barossa Rams 6 Preliminary Final Port Adelaide 29 Burnside 27 GRAND FINAL Port Adelaide 15 Brighton 13

ThIRdGRAde 1st Semi Final Brighton 12 Onkaparinga 5 2nd Semi Final Old Collegians 22 Woodville 12 Preliminary Final Old Collegians 17 Onkaparinga 5 GRAND FINAL Brighton 20 Old Collegians 12

FOURThGRAde 1st Semi Final Burnside 24 Brighton 5 2nd Semi Final Port Adelaide 12 Barossa Rams 10 Preliminary Final Brighton 55 Port Adelaide 0 GRAND FINAL Burnside 35 Brighton 17

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It was a growth year for Women’s Rugby and after considerable off-field work in recruitment and development, led by the Women’s Advisory Group and SA Rugby, the women enjoyed a 30% growth in participation.

Four women’s teams vied for the premiership in 2009, with the inclusion of Adelaide University. Port/Burnside won the minor premiership and also took out the premiership title over Southern Suburbs in a tight 15–12 contest.

Highlights of the year included the Women’s State representative team, the Southern Warriors, competing at the National Championships in Tallebudgera, Queensland from 29 June to 3 July – the first visit to the National Championships since 2006. After two hard-fought matches, including a commendable 12–10 loss to the Australian Combined Services team, the women, who were coached by SA Rugby’s Jason Harding, did not manage a win but gained praise from many, including the ARU, for their improvement and effort.

Unprecedented fundraising efforts were undertaken ahead of the trip, resulting in little to no cost for the participating players – a first for Women’s Rugby in South Australia.

The Southern Warriors also made it to Darwin’s Hottest 7’s tournament in January where the South Australian women, who were coached by Kath Cherry, made it through to the semi final stage. Their success included wins against the teams from Darwin and the Defence Forces.

New levels of professionalism were also introduced into the State Representative program in 2009 and the strong on-field performances of the women reflected this new attitude.

The Women’s State team is proudly supported by major sponsors The Maid, Direct Interiors and Ocea’s Beauty Bar.

WOMen P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P

1 PORT/BURNSIDE 11 9 0 2 7 0 360 109 251 43

2 SOUTHS 11 6 1 4 6 1 233 200 33 33

3 OLD COLLEGIANS 11 5 1 5 5 1 217 138 79 28


Bonus 1 = 4 tries or more Bonus 2 = Loss by 7 points or less

Women’s Rugby


Development

The SAPSASA Zone Walla Sevens Tournament was again run in 2009 as a sampling program for young South Australians to learn about Rugby.

The 2009 program was streamlined to focus on year 6 and 7 students and used a modified, non-tackling version of the game to introduce newcomers to Rugby through a series of clinics that prepare students for their participation in the one- day Walla Sevens Tournament in their district.

The program includes separate competitions for boys and girls with prizes awarded for team spirit and good sporting behaviour.

More than 4,000 students from 59 schools participated in the clinics and 1,800 students attended the ten district tournaments across metropolitan Adelaide and the Barossa Valley – a healthy number of students being introduced to our game throughout year!

The Barossa area was included as a new district in the program in 2009, with four schools attending that district’s tournament. Tanunda and Nuriootpa schools also participated in the Metropolitan Championships for the first time.

The top two teams from each district tournament were invited to compete in the Metropolitan Championships held on the Adelaide Oval in the lead-up to the International Rugby Sevens Adelaide. Forty teams, representing 24 schools, participated in the day, with appearances from members of the Australian and South African Sevens teams a highlight for the participants.

Other specific development programs undertaken in 2009 included:

��SA Rugby attended six sports expos for the following schools; Flaxmill Primary, Stradbroke Primary, East Adelaide Primary, Willunga Primary, Happy Valley Primary and Trinity Gardens Primary to promote the game.

��Two high schools in the southern area, Reynella East and Wirreanda, participated in clinics and played each other in two matches, generating awareness and interest ahead of the 2010 Schoolboy’s Competition.

��SA Rugby attended the Australian Council for Health Physical Education and Recreation PE Week, where a series of clinics were run in conjunction with a number of other sports in the form of a sports expo.

STUDENTS ENJOy THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE SAPSASA METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ADELAIDE OVAL.


2007–2009RugbydevelopmentParticipation

Total New ParticipantsParticipants who have experienced Rugby through school clinics and sports expos.Total2009=7,700

IrregularParticipants who attend one-off Walla Sevens Gala Days and come-and-try days.Total2009=2,100

RegularParticipants who play a minimum of five games in a weekly competition, including the SAPSASA State Championships and Secondary Schools competitions. This number does not include registered Club players.Total2009=780

2007 2008 2009

Regular 670 487 780

Irregular 2736 2373 2100

Regular Secondary schools 15 a side 12 teams 300

Regular Secondary Schools 10 a side 6 teams 90

Regular Primary Schools 12 a side 7 teams 84

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SAPSASA METROPOLITAN WALLA RUGBy GIRLS CHAMPIONS, BURNSIDE PRIMARy SCHOOL.

SAPSASA METROPOLITAN WALLA RUGBy BOyS CHAMPIONS, ST PETERS WOODLANDS PRIMARy SCHOOL.

Development


SA Rugby recorded yet another increase in junior numbers in 2009, exceeding the previous year’s record registrations by 3.5%. The bumper participation includes an increase in the younger age groups plus the inclusion of a second junior team from the Barossa Rams.More than 400 youngsters under the age of 10 participated in the Gala Day activities that were a part of the Community Rugby Day in June.Following a tightly contested season in the Under 12 age group, the Grand Final was battled out between Onkaparinga, who had dominated the minor rounds, and Burnside who had finished a very close second. The game reflected the season and was played down to the wire with Onkaparinga crowned premiers after a 15–14 win.North East Districts led the Under 14 ladder early in the season, a lead that was short-lived when Onkaparinga took top spot. North East Districts were knocked out in the semi final stage, leaving Southern Suburbs to take on Onkaparinga

in the Grand Final. Onkaparinga was dominant with an outstanding display of individual skill and teamwork and beat Souths 49–10.The Under 16 competition also experienced a dominant Onkaparinga side at the top of the table in the minor rounds. Southern Suburbs finished second along with Vikings, but both were knocked out at the semi final stage. This left Burnside to try and upset Onkaparinga's winning streak. Although it was a closely fought Grand Final, Burnside were not able to change the trend and Onkaparinga took out the Premiership with a 24–17 victory.For the second consecutive year, the Under 18’s Grand Final was played on senior Grand Final Day. Onkaparinga dominated the minor rounds with a 10-point lead on the ladder over their closest rival Brighton. The top two teams made it through to the Grand Final and Onkaparinga were crowned premiers with a convincing 38–3 win.

UndeR12’s P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P1 ONKAPARINGA 16 14 1 1 14 1 680 65 +615 732 BURNSIDE 16 15 0 1 11 0 585 99 +486 713 NORTH EAST DISTRICTS 16 12 0 4 10 0 611 186 +425 584 SOUTHS 16 8 1 7 7 1 417 266 +151 425 BRIGHTON 16 8 0 8 8 2 365 224 +141 426 OLD COLLEGIANS 16 6 1 9 6 0 232 403 –171 307 VIKINGS 16 2 0 14 2 0 189 842 –653 108 ELIZABETH 4 0 0 4 0 0 5 105 –100 09 ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY 16 0 0 15 0 0 27 902 –875 0Bonus 1 = 4 tries or more. Bonus 2 = Loss by 7 points or less

UndeR14’s P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P1 ONKAPARINGA 15 15 0 0 15 0 753 31 +722 752 NORTH EAST DISTRICTS 15 14 0 1 11 0 578 113 +465 673 SOUTHS 15 11 0 4 9 0 398 231 +167 534 BURNSIDE 15 7 0 8 7 3 306 353 –47 385 VIKINGS 15 7 0 8 4 1 271 353 –82 336 BRIGHTON 15 5 0 10 4 2 218 380 –162 267 ELIZABETH 15 3 1 11 4 3 185 372 –187 218 BAROSSA RAMS 15 3 1 1 1 1 159 509 –350 169 OLD COLLEGIANS 15 1 0 0 2 0 85 593 –508 6Bonus 1 = 4 tries or more. Bonus 2 = Loss by 7 points or less

UndeR16’s P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P1 ONKAPARINGA 16 14 1 1 12 1 640 160 +480 712 SOUTHS 16 12 1 3 10 3 506 171 +335 633 BURNSIDE 16 12 0 4 11 2 629 171 +458 614 VIKINGS 16 10 0 6 12 4 672 244 +428 565 BRIGHTON 16 7 0 9 6 0 416 337 +79 346 NORTH EAST DISTRICTS 16 5 0 11 3 1 259 446 –187 247 OLD COLLEGIANS 16 2 0 14 2 0 150 844 –694 108 ELIZABETH 16 1 0 15 1 0 60 959 –899 5Bonus 1 = 4 tries or more. Bonus 2 = Loss by 7 points or less

UndeR18’s P W d L B1 B2 F A diff P1 ONKAPARINGA 16 14 0 2 12 0 601 166 +435 682 BRIGHTON 16 12 0 4 10 0 561 224 +337 583 OLD COLLEGIANS 16 9 0 7 9 1 491 337 +154 464 VIKINGS 16 7 0 9 6 4 356 334 +22 383 SOUTHS/BURNSIDE 16 5 0 11 6 0 332 482 –150 264 ELIZABETH 16 1 0 15 2 0 100 898 –798 6Bonus 1 = 4 tries or more. Bonus 2 = Loss by 7 points or less

Junior Club Rugby


The Judicial Committee, unfortunately, had another busy year in 2009. Once again the Committee had responsibility for both senior and junior players sent from the field of play, together with citing reports.

The Judicial Committee dealt with 24 matters of which eight (or one third) were junior players. In my report last year I indicated that the Committee had been concerned with the number of junior players that were appearing.

Once again, to have one third of the players who were sent off be juniors is disappointing.

It was, however, pleasing to the Committee to see that in almost all cases before us this year the players who attended

were supported by representatives from their Clubs. We urge Clubs to continue to provide support to the players, particularly juniors, who appear before the Committee.

It has helped, both in our deliberations and the management of the hearing, to have players supported when they appear before us.

On a personal note, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the South Australian Rugby Union for its continued assistance and support. Lachlan Clark and the staff have once again been helpful to any needs we have had. I offer particular thanks to Cathy Heuzenroeder and George Doughty, who both deserve special recognition for their assistance.

I also express my thanks to the South Australian Rugby Union Referees Association. The assistance and feedback that we receive from the referees is always beneficial.

As I did last year, I want to leave my final comments to my fellow Committee members, who are all volunteers. This year we met on twelve separate occasions and I thank my four fellow committee members Phil Badcock, Denzil Church, Peter James, Richard Wells, for the amount of their free time they devote to the Committee.

MICHAEL FIGWERCHAIRMAN

JUdICIARy–SeASOn2009

CLUB GAMe dATe OFFenCe SenTenCe Brighton Under 18’s 5/5/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 2 weeks Brighton Under 18’s 6/5/09 Rule 10.4 (c) and 10.4 (k) Not Guilty Souths Under 18’s 5/5/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks Old Collegians Reserve Grade 20/5/09 Rule 10 4 (m). 10.4 (e). 10.4 (g) and 10.4 (k). Suspended for 2 weeks Vikings Under 16's 27/5/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks Neds Under 16’s 27/5/09 Rule 10.4 (e) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks VIkings Under 18’s 27/5/09 Rule.10.2 (a). 10.4 (a). 10.4 (f) 10.4 (j). 10.4 (k) and 10.4(l) Suspended for 3 weeks North Torrens 3rd Grade 17/6/09 Rule 6 A.5. 10.4 (e) and 10.4 (k) Not Guilty Onkaparinga 3rd Grade 8/7/09 Rule 10.4 (e) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 2 weeks Port Adelaide Premier Grade 8/7/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks Port Adelaide Reserve Grade 22/7/09 Rule 10.4 (a). 10.4 (e) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks Port Adelaide Reserve Grade 22/7/09 Rule 10.4 (C) and 10.4 (k) Not Guilty Brighton Under 18’s 29/7/09 Rule 10.4 (e). 10.4 (k) and 10.4.(e) Suspended for 3 weeks Brighton Under 16’s 5/8/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 1 week Woodville Premier Grade 5/8/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 2 weeks Brighton 3rd Grade 19/8/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 5 weeks (appeal dismissed) Burnside Premier Grade 26/8/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended fpr 1 week Burnside Reserve Grade 26/8/09 Rule 10.5 (b) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 1 week Woodville 3rd Grade 26/8/09 Rule 10.4 (a). and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks Barossa Rams Reserve Grade 2/9/09 Rule 10.4 (b) and 10.4 (k) Not Guilty Old Collegians Premier Grade 2/9/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 19.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks Brighton 4th Grade 16/9/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Not Guilty Port Adelaide 4th Grade 16/9/09 Rule 10.4 (a) and 10.4 (k) Suspended for 3 weeks Onkaparinga Premier Grade 29/9/09 Code of Conduct sections 3 (h). 3 (i) and 3 (j) Suspended for 15 weeks

Judicial Report 2009


Congratulations and thank you to all SARURA members who contributed to the success of the 2009 Rugby season.

A loyal team of volunteers led the SARURA administration and organising, and I thank Mike Beresford, Quentin Fleischfresser, Steve Sandford, James Hagan, Gary Pope, Graeme Burrows and Mykola Kyrylenko. Special thanks to Quentin Fleischfresser for taking on the secretary role when Steve Sandford was on leave.

The 2009 International Rugby Sevens Adelaide included a number of SARURA members in on-field and off-field roles and I congratulate all of them for their outstanding work throughout the tournament.

A focus of the monthly members’ meetings was on referee training led by James Hagan and Quentin Fleischfresser. Two Referee-Coach forums were held in February and June.

The ARU sponsored Geoff Pegg, a Queensland Level 3 referee coach, to visit Adelaide to conduct assessments of three Level 2 referee coaches.

The second year of the Leadership Development Program for junior match officials was well supported by the Burnside, Onkaparinga, Old Collegians and Vikings clubs, with emerging interest from North East Districts and Barossa, with many juniors showing promise in refereeing Under 12 and Under 14 games.

In 2009, we gained several new senior members including Carlos Ordens, Tim Wall, Nigel Peters, Johann Pienaar, Carl Buckeridge, Travis Hillier, Michael Plunkett, and Todd Grant. Don Murray was our major loss from active refereeing ranks in 2009.

The season culminated in very competent performances by our match officials for the Grand Finals, led by the Premier Grade trio of James Hagan, Joe Eastgate and George McDonald.

James Hagan was selected by the ARU to referee at the Australian Under 16 National Championships in Sydney. He also officiated for the Vodafone Adelaide Black Falcons v Darwin Mosquitoes game; an international game between the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF); Australian Army versus Royal Australian Air Force, and the curtain-raiser for a Super 14 game in Sydney.

Congratulations to the winners of the major SARURA awards for 2009:

KenGraylingPresident'sCup – Quentin Fleischfresser

LifeMembersMostImprovedReferee – Mykola Kyrylenko

MichaelRixonRdOencouragementAward – Mitchell Sallis

During the season we received invaluable support from SA Rugby, in particular CEO Lachlan Clark, Chairman Wally Bell, Rugby Manager Carl Jones, and the Judiciary Committee chaired by Michael Figwer.

I extend special recognition to our major sponsors, TNT Express, Posh Printing and Coopers Alehouse and thank them for their continued support of the referees.

GARY HOWATSARURA PRESIDENT

Referee’s Report


LES MATTIN

A coach for the Port Adelaide RUFC from 1958 through to 1991, encompassing an impressive 264 matches, Les was a senior player from 1958, from the age of 14, and played until he was 43. Also a State junior coach from 1987 to 1989, Les was instrumental in the foundation of the junior competition for Schoolboy’s Rugby in South Australia. Les coached the President’s Under 16’s from 1987 to 1988 and the South Australian State Under 17 side from 1988 to 1989. He has been associated with the Port Adelaide RUFC for 51 years and outside of playing and coaching has been involved as a committee member and Club President.

CLEM RICHARDS

Clem is a foundation member of the West Torrens RUFC and was a committee member for 12 years. In 1944, Clem played against the British Navy ship HMS Glory’s Rugby team and in 1954 played in the first international match in South Australia, against Fiji. He was instrumental in the resurrection of Rugby in South Australia following the second World War. A State representative player for 13 seasons, Clem captained West Torrens first grade and won five Best and Fairest trophies including the 1951 Don Smith Medal. He has been a referee, coach, committee member and a Referee’s Association observer.

Hall Of Fame 2009 Inductees

L TO R: CLEM RICHARDS, JIM JONES (PRESENTER) LES MATTIN

Brighton:

PhillipBruce – former player, coach and SA Rugby Hall of Fame member. Played more than 300 games for Brighton and represented the State team.

Burnside:

PatriciaLough – beloved supporter of the Burnside Rugby Club. Her three sons Michael, Tim and Andrew played for State teams.

erichynes – past junior and senior president and committee member of Burnside Rugby Club.

OldCollegians/AdelaideUniversity:

AllenKerrGrantAO – player in the 1946 and 1947 first XI for Adelaide University. State representative and dedicated member of both Clubs.

Onkaparinga:

Maureenhodges – Club member for many years and committee member.

Billy(Vilimoni)Satala – Player and 1996 Don Smith medalist.

There were two inductees into the SA Rugby Hall of Fame in 2009. The presentations were made during the Don Smith Medal night, with both inductees recognised for their contribution to the game in South Australia. We congratulate them on their achievement and thank them for their invaluable contribution to Rugby.

FriendsweFarewelledin2009Sadly, during 2009 we farewelled a number of friends of South Australian Rugby and we remember each of them fondly, particularly for their contribution to our great game.


The 2009 SA Rugby season consisted of 12 Clubs competing for premiership honours. The Clubs were Adelaide University, Brighton, Burnside, Elizabeth, North East Districts, North Torrens, Old Collegians, Onkaparinga, Port Adelaide, Barossa Rams, Southern Suburbs and Woodville.

PReMIeRShIPWInneRS2009

KENNETH MILNE MEMORIAL CUP (Premier Grade) PHIL CAMPBELL MEMORIAL CUP (Fourth Grade)

Brighton Burnside

DON PARRy MEMORIAL CUP (Reserve Grade) BOB ELLARD CUP (Women’s)

Port Adelaide Port/Burnside

J.V. CASE MEMORIAL CUP (Third Grade) COOPERS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Champion Club)

Brighton Brighton

donSmithAwardsnight

SA Rugby’s annual Don Smith Medal Awards were held on September 9 at the Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club. Board member Stephen Boyd was the master of ceremonies in front of 180 guests who witnessed the presentation of the 2009 Awards for Rugby in the South Australia. The award winners are chosen by either SA Rugby management or match referees.

The2009winnersare:

DON SMITH MEDAL (Best and Fairest Men’s Player) Mikaele Taufaao, Burnside RUFC

SIR NORMAN JUDE TACKLING TROPHy Warren Duff, Woodville RUFC and Robert Heads, Elizabeth RUFC

TAMAKI CUP MINOR PREMIERS, DIVISION 1 Brighton

COOPERS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Brighton RUFC

SARU WOMEN’S TEAM TRIES AWARD Port/Burnside RUFC

BOB HOGARTH TOP TEAM TROPHy (Most Tries) Brighton RUFC Premier Grade

RAy ROSSER MEMORIAL TROPHy COACHES AWARD Barry Cooper, Brighton RUFC

RAy HERDE SHEILD (Most Outstanding Under 21 player) Chris Bartlett, Old Collegians RUFC

EDNA REILLy MEMORIAL TROPHy (Best and Fairest Women’s Player) Kate Reynolds, Old Collegians RUFC

MEREDITH KNOWLER TACKLING TROPHy (Women) Kate Reynolds, Old Collegians RUFC

NEIL CHARTER DEVELOPMENT SHIELD Chris Killick, North East Districts RUFC

DARRyL RyAN MEMORIAL SHIELD (Best kept grounds and facilities) Old Collegians RUFC

H.J. ROGERS MEMORIAL SHIELD (Outstanding Administrative Service) Michael Figwer, Chairman of SARU Judiciary

RON WILLIAMS MEMORIAL TROPHy Ryan Tromans, Southern Suburbs RUFC

PHySIO DIRECT BEST TEAM PLAyER VODAFONE Andrew Brown, Brighton RUFC ADELAIDE BLACK FALCONS

CHAIRMAN’S TROPHy (Best Back) Mikaele Taufaao, Burnside RUFC

PRESIDENT’S TROPHy (Best Forward) Mitchell Lydan, Brighton RUFC

Awards 2009

dOnSMIThMedALPReSenTATIOnnIGhT


Ray Rosser Memorial Trophy Coaches Award

Presented by: Jim Jones

Winner: Barry Cooper, Brighton RUFC

Coopers Club Championship Presented by: Lachlan Clark, SARU CEO

Winner: Brighton RUFC

Physio Direct Best Team Player Vodafone

Adelaide Black Falcons

Presented by: Jim Anderson, Physio Direct General Manager

Winner: Andrew Brown, Brighton RUFC

Ray Herde Shield Presented by: Tim Oughton, SARU Director

Winner: Chris Bartlett, Old Collegians RUFC

Meredith Knowler Tackling Trophy (Women)

Presented by: Meredith Knowler, SARU Director

Winner: Kate Reynolds, Old Collegians RUFC

Sir Norman Jude Tackling Trophy (Men) Presented by: Evan Duff Winner: Warren Duff, Woodville RUFC and Robert Heads, Elizabeth RUFC

Chairman’s Trophy

Presented by: Wally Bell, SARU Chairman

Winner: Mikaele Taufaao, Burnside RUFC

President’s Trophy Presented by: Geoff Holdich, SARU President

Winner: Mitchell Lydan, Brighton RUFC

Edna Reilly Memorial Trophy

Presented by: Sean Reilly

Winner: Kate Reynolds, Old Collegians RUFC

Don Smith Medal Presented by: Mickey Wilson, Woodville RUFC President Winner: Mikaele Taufaao, Burnside RUFC


The Board members of South Australian Rugby Union submit herewith their report together with the Financial Report of the Company for the financial period ended 31 December 2009 and the auditors’ report theron.

SA Rugby Board Members 2009

CEOLachlan Clark

Office Manager Cathy Heuzenroeder

Rugby ManagerCarl Jones

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Melanie Summers

Club Development Assistant (Part-time)

Caitlin Brady

Development Coordinator Jason Harding

Competition Manager George Doughty

(Volunteer)

Development Officer (Part-time)

Richard Wasley

GeoffreyholdichPresident since 1999 WallyBellChairman

Board Member since 2004

StephenBoydBoard Member since 2007

MeredithKnowlerBoard Member since 2008

MichaelMillerBoard Member since 2007

MarkPickardBoard Member since 2008

GeoffreyPittBoard Member since 2007

TimOughtonBoard Member since 2008

Non-Voting Member

SA Rugby Organisational Chart

neilWhittakerBoard Member since 1996

StevedumicanBoard Member since May 2009

Financial Statements 2009 21

SouthAustralianRugbyUnionLtd

ABN 67 091 684 409

FinancialStatementsFor the year Ended 31 December 2009

COnTenTS

Directors’ Report 22-23

Auditors Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 24

Income Statement 24

Statement of Comprehensive Income 24

Statement of Financial Position 25

Statement of Changes in Equity 25

Statement of Cash Flows 26

Notes to the Financial Statements 27-32

Directors’ Declaration 33

Independent Audit Report 33-34

Additional Information 35

Financial Statements 200922


ABN 67 091 684 409

director'sReport

31 December 2009

1. Generalinformation

directors The names of the directors in office at any time during, or since the end of, the year are:

names Appointed/Resigned

W Bell

S Boyd

S Dumican Elected 11 May 2009

M Miller

G Pitt

N Whittaker

M Knowler

T Oughton

M Pickard

Directors have been in office since the start of the financial year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

CompanySecretary

The following person held the position of company secretary at the end of the financial year:

Mr Neil Whittaker

PrincipalActivities

The principal activities of South Australian Rugby Union Ltd during the financial year were the playing and promotion of Rugby Union in South Australia and the stewardship of the accumulated assets of the company.

No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

2. Businessreview

OperatingResults

The loss of the company after providing for income tax amounted to $10,751.

Reviewofoperations

A review of the operations of company during the financial year and the results of those operations found that during the year, the company continued to engage in its principal activities, the results of which are disclosed in the attached financial statements.

3. Otheritems

SignificantChangesinStateofAffairs

No significant changes in the company’s state of affairs occurred during the financial year.

Afterbalancedayevents

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the company in future financial years.

your directors present their report on the company for the financial year ended 31 December 2009.



ABN 67 091 684 409

director'sReport

For the year Ended 31 December 2009

Futuredevelopments

The company expects to maintain the present status and level of operations and hence there are no likely developments in the company’s operations.

environmentalIssues

The company’s operations are not regulated by any significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth or of a state or territory.

AuditorsIndependencedeclaration

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out at page 24.

4. IndemnifyingOfficersorAuditors

No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during or since the end of the financial year, for any person who is or has been an officer or auditor of South Australian Rugby Union Ltd.

5. ProceedingsonBehalfofCompany

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or any part of those proceedings.

The company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.

6. directorInformation

Meetingsofdirectors

During the financial year, 12 meetings of directors (including committees of directors) were held. Attendances by each director during the year were as follows:

directors’Meetings

eligible number toattend attended

W Bell 12 9

S Boyd 12 5

S Dumican 8 6

M Miller 12 8

G Pitt 12 11

N Whittaker 12 9

M Knowler 12 10

T Oughton 12 8

M Pickard 12 11

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors:

Director: Director: W Bell N Whittaker

Dated this 12th day of April 2010



ABN 67 091 684 409

AuditorsIndependencedeclarationunderSection307CoftheCorporationsAct2001

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 31 December 2009 there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

PERKS AUDIT & ASSURANCE 247 Fullarton Road Eastwood South Australia 5063


IncomeStatement


2009 2008

$ $

Revenue 428,714 490,217

Other income 469,727 381,010

Employee benefits expense (407,704) (306,503)

Depreciation, amortisation and impairments (6,282) (5,036)

Other expenses (495,206) (544,161)

Profit(loss)beforeincometax (10,751) 15,527

Profit(loss)attributabletomembers (10,751) 15,527

StatementofComprehesiveIncome


2009 2008

$ $

Net income (loss) for the period (10,751) 15,527

Othercomprehensiveincome (10,751) 15,52 7

Totalcomprehensiveincome(loss)fortheyear (10,751) 15,527

PETER J HILL Partner Registered Company Audito



ABN 67 091 684 409

2009 2008

note $ $

ASSeTS

Currentassets

Cash and cash equivalents 2 124,918 108,418

Trade and other receivables 3 50,429 70,657

Inventories 4 3,257 4,126

Other assets 5 50,611 31,762

Totalcurrentassets 229,215 214,963

non-currentassets

Property, plant and equipment 6 18,851 16,069

Totalnoncurrentassets 18,851 16,069

TOTALASSeTS 248,066 231,032

LIABILITIeS

Currentliabilities

Trade and other payables 7 30,082 30,927

Short-term provisions 8 16,498 14,010

Other Liabilities 9 70,289 53,778

Totalcurrentliabilities 116,869 98,715

non-currentliabilities

Trade and other payables 7 41,630 41,630

Other long-term provisions 8 9,631 -

Totalnon-currentliabilities 51,261 41,630

TOTALLIABILITIeS 168,130 140,345

neTASSeTS 79,936 90,687

eqUITy

Retained earnings 79,936 90,687

TOTALeqUITy 79,936 90,687

Retainedearnings Total

$ $

Balance at 1 January 2009 90,687 90,687

Loss attributable to members of the company (10,751) (10,751)

Balanceat31december2009 79,936 79,936

StatementofFinancialPosition

31 December 2009

StatementofChangesinequity




ABN 67 091 684 409

2009 2008

note $ $

Cashfromoperatingactivities:

Receipts from customers 1,007,616 904,734

Payments to suppliers and employees (982,868) (1,034,842)

Interest received 816 2,903

netcashprovidedby(usedin)operatingactivities 13 25,564 (127,205)

Cashflowsfrominvestingactivities:

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment - 400

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (9,064) (3,253)

netcashprovidedby(usedin)investingactivities (9,064) (2,853)

Cashflowsfromfinancingactivities:

Otheractivities:

netincrease(decreases)incashheld 16,500 (130,058)

Cash at beginning of financial year 108,418 238,476

Cashatendoffinancialyear 2 124,918 108,418

StatementofCashFlows




ABN 67 091 684 409

1 SummaryofSignificantAccountingPolicies

(a) Generalinformation

The financial report is for South Australian Rugby Union Ltd as an individual entity, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. South Australian Rugby Union Ltd is a company limited by guarantee.

(b) Basisofpreparation

The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Corporations Act 2001.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report are presented below. They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected noncurrent assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

(c) Revenue

Grant revenue is recognised in the income statement when the entity obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the entity and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably.

If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied.

When grant revenue is received whereby the entity incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt.

Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.

Other revenue is recognised when the right to receive the revenue has been established.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(d) GoodsandServicesTax(GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.

Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

(e) Cashandcashequivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within shortterm borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.

(f) Property,plantandequipment

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Plantandequipment

Items of plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.

notestotheFinancialStatements




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1 SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciescontinued

depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold land, is depreciated on a straightline or diminishing value basis over the asset’s useful life to the company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

The estimated useful lives used for each class of depreciable assets are:

ClassofFixedAsset UsefulLife

Plant and Equipment 3 to 8 years

Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings 3 to 10 years

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

(g) employeebenefits

Provision is made for the company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits.

(h) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the company has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at reporting date.

(i) FinancialInstruments

RecognitionandInitialMeasurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is the equivalent to the date that the company commits itself to either purchase or sale of the asset (ie trade date accounting is adopted).

Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below.

ClassificationandSubsequentMeasurement

Finance instruments are subsequently measured at either of fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted.

Financialassetsatfairvaluethroughprofitandloss

A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management and within the requirements of AASB 139: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of these assets are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.

Loansandreceivables

Loans and receivables are nonderivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are stated at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Financialliabilities

Nonderivative financial liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisation.



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1 SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciescontinued

Impairment

At each reporting date, the company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of availableforsale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement.

(j) Changeinreportingperiod

During the period ended 31 December 2008, the company changed its fiscal year end from 31 October (i.e. former fiscal period end) to 31 December (i.e. current fiscal period end). Accordingly, the comparative figures in the financial statements presented are as at and for the 14 months ended 31 December 2008.

2 Cashandcashequivalents

2009 2008

$ $

Cash on hand 506 230

Cash at bank 97,815 82,167

Short-term bank deposits 26,597 26,021

124,918 108,418

3 Tradeandotherreceivables

2009 2008

$ $

CURRENT

Trade receivables 59,139 76,657

Provision for impairment of receivables (8,710) (6,000)

50,429 70,657

4 Inventories

2009 2008

$ $

CURRENT

At Cost 3,257 4,126

Finished goods 3,257 4,126

5 OtherAssets 2009 2008

$ $

CURRENT

Prepayments 50,611 31,762

50,611 31,762





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6 Property,plantandequipment

2009 2008

$ $

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Plant and equipment

At cost 29,817 27,047

Accumulated depreciation (21,170) (18,921)

Total plant and equipment 8,647 8,126

Office equipment

At cost 55,375 49,080

Accumulated depreciation (45,171) (41,137)

Total office equipment 10,204 7,943

Total plant and equipment 18,851 16,069

Total property, plant and equipment 18,851 16,069

MovementsinCarryingAmounts

Movement in the carrying amount for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year

Plantand Office equipment equipment Total

$ $ $

Balance at the beginning of year 8,126 7,943 16,069

Additions 2,770 6,294 9,064

Depreciation expense (2,249) (4,033) (6,282)

Carrying amount at the end of year 8,647 10,204 18,851

7 Tradeandotherpayables

2009 2008

$ $ CURRENT

Unsecured liabilities

Trade payables 14,233 14,623

Sundry payables and accrued expenses 15,277 16,304

Other payables 572 -

30,082 30,927

2009 2008

$ $

NONCURRENT

Unsecured liabilities

Amount payable to:

- associates 41,630 41,630

41,630 41,630



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Financialliabilitiesatamortisedcostclassifiedastradeandotherpayables

2009 2008

$ $

Trade and other payables

- Total Current 30,082 30,927

- Total Non-current 41,630 41,630

Financial liabilities as trade and other payables 71,712 72,557

8 Provisions

2009 2008

$ $

CURRENT

Employee benefits 16,498 14,010

16,498 14,010

2009 2008

$ $

NONCURRENT

Employee benefits 9,631 -

9,631 -

9 OtherLiabilities

2009 2008

$ $

CURRENT

Other current liabilities 12,716 13,118

Other deferred income 57,573 40,660

70,289 53,778

10 Auditors’Remuneration

2009 2008

$ $

Remuneration of the auditor of the company for:

- auditing or reviewing the financial report 3,300 3,300

11 Members’Guarantee

The company is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a company limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to contribute a maximum of $100 each towards meeting any outstandings and obligations of the company.



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12 CapitalandLeasingCommitments

Operating Lease Commitments

Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements

2009 2008

$ $

Payable-minimum lease payments

- not later than 12 months 18,443 17,913

- between 12 months and 5 years 25,575 44,018

44,018 61,931

13 CashFlowInformation

ReconciliationofCashFlowfromOperationswithProfitafterIncomeTax

2009 2008

$ $

Net income/loss for the period (10,751) 15,527

Cash flows excluded from profit attributable to operating activities

Noncash flows in profit

Depreciation 6,282 5,036

Net loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment - 3,212

Changes in assets and liabilities

(Increase)/decrease in trade and term receivables 20,228 (50,422)

(Increase)/decrease in prepayments (18,849) 12,453

(Increase)/decrease in inventories 869 3,299

Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and accruals (845) 2,283

Increase/(decrease) in other liabilities 16,511 (106,509)

Increase/(decrease) in provisions 12,119 (12,084)

25,564 (127,205)

14 Companydetails

RegisteredOffice

The registered office of the company is:

South Australian Rugby Union Ltd

247 Fullarton Road

Eastwood SA 5063

Principalplaceofbusiness

The principal place of business is:

South Australian Rugby Union Ltd

Memorial Drive Complex

War Memorial Drive

North Adelaide SA 5006



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The directors of the entity declare that:

1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 5 to 17, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:

(a) comply with Australian Accounting Standards; and

(b) give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 31 December 2009 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the entity.

2. In the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the entity will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Director: Director: W Bell N Whittaker


IndependentAuditReporttothemembersofSouthAustraliaRugbyUnionLtd

ReportontheFinancialReport We have audited the accompanying financial report of South Australian Rugby Union Ltd, which comprises the statement of

financial position as at 31 December 2009, and the income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration.

directors’ResponsibilityfortheFinancialReport

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’sResponsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

directors'declaration



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IndependentAuditReporttothemembersofSouthAustraliaRugbyUnionLtd

Auditor’sOpinion

In our opinion the financial report of South Australian Rugby Union Ltd is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(a) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 31 December 2009 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

(b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001.



disclaimer

The additional financial data presented on page 35 is in accordance with the books and records of the company which have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit of the company for the year ended 31 December 2009. It will be appreciated that our statutory audit did not cover all details of the additional financial data. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on such financial data and we give no warranty of accuracy or reliability in respect of the data provided. Neither the firm nor any member or employee of the firm undertakes responsibility in any way whatsoever to any person (other than South Australian Rugby Union Ltd) in respect of such data, including any errors of omissions therein however caused.



PETER J HILLPartnerRegistered Company Auditor

PETER J HILLPartnerRegistered Company Auditor



ABN 67 091 684 409

Privateinformationforthedirectorsonthe2009financialstatements

TradingProfitandLossAccountFor the year Ended 31 December 2009

2009 2008

$ $InCOMe

Australian Rugby Union Grants 235,000 287,500 Sponsorship 121,102 167,371 Club Fees 120,986 117,718 Event Management Fee 100,332 153,349 Less Sevens expenses (64,648) (144,324) SA Government Grants 70,000 61,500 Functions (net of expenses) 21,939 (3,159) Finals Gate Receipts 18,052 14,865 Sales income 3,527 4,829 Other income 2,971 37,732 Courses conducted 2,351 26,817Interest 816 2,904TOTALInCOMe 632,428 727,102

LeSSeXPenSeSSalaries & Wages 352,745 270,895 SARU Representative Teams 52,938 97,741 Competition staging costs including final series 32,876 25,096 Superannuation 31,572 24,627 Postages, Printing and stationery 17,795 22,537 Other staff expenses 16,844 14,605 Utilities 15,918 14,985 Sponsor support 15,360 19,255 Office Lease 14,016 34,911 Referee match payments 13,000 10,000 Rugby development 9,833 41,877 Motor Vehicle Expenses 8,612 23,976 Workcover 7,645 5,800 Cleaning 6,615 2,936 Depreciation 6,282 5,036 Bad debts 5,510 6,000Bank, Bartercard and ASIC charges 4,796 5,178 Advertising and signage 3,705 8,006 Audit Fees 3,466 3,700 ARS staging costs (net of income) 3,430 11,856 Cost of sales 3,223 3,387 Computer expenses 2,922 9,670 Meeting expenses 2,199 4,803 General expenses 2,139 10,207 Insurance 2,027 3,954 Grants to Juniors, Schools and Referees 1,998 3,614 Storage fees 1,582 4,151 ARU Affiliation fees 1,500 1,500 Travel and hospitality 1,060 9,809 Sundry expenses 835 6,375 Equipment purchases 700 1,294 Legal costs 36 2,314 Website design - 1,480

TOTALeXPenSeS 643,179 711,575OPeRATInGPROFIT/(LOSS) (10,751) 15,527


Office Bearers 2009

PATROn

His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANRGovernor of South Australia

PReSIdenT

Mr W G Holdich – President since 1999

SARUBOARd

Mr W Bell (Chairman)

Mr N Whittaker

Mr M Miller

Mr G Pitt

Mr S Boyd

Mr M Pickard

Ms M Knowler

Mr T Oughton

Mr S Dumican (elected May 2009)

ChIeFeXeCUTIVeOFFICeR

Mr Lachlan Clark

LIFeMeMBeRS

Mr AA Marks

Mr NC Mair

Mr G Millar, OAM

Mr EE Apted

Mr G Doughty

Mr R Badcock

Mr B Cooper

Mr ER Fidock, OAM

Mrs JA Millar

Mr MB von Berg, MC

Mr NM Mair*

Mr GV Portus*

Mr AF Neilson*

Mr JV Case*

Mr J Parry*

Mr P Campbell*

Mr JA Carroll*

Mr CE Runge*

Mr KP Grayling, MBE*

Mr C Plewes*

Mr RJ Herde*

Mr BJ Hickman

Mr KA Phelps

Mr NP Whittaker

* Deceased

ReFeReeLIFeMeMBeRS

Mr G Burrows

Mr M Rixon

Mr R Essery

Mr GB Pope

PLAyeRLIFeMeMBeRS

Mr H Dijksman

Mr S Elliott

Mr R Kitson

Mr M McKenzie–Smith

Mr K Ramsay

Mr JR Fidock

MeMBeRdeLeGATeSAdelaide University Mr Richard WellsMr Hugh SheppardBarossa RamsMr Brad McKayMr Nigel PetersBrightonMr Rob BrownMr Josh DalyBurnsideMr Peter WilsonMr Michael von Berg MCElizabeth Mr Vic NeaveMrs Melanie FoxNorth East DistrictsMr Chris BerenyMr Chris Killick North Torrens Ms Julie SowterMr Jeff StevensonOld Collegians Mrs Sue Thewlis Ms Kim EvansOnkaparinga Mrs Tanya MitchellMr Michael GunPort Adelaide Mr Marcus LodgeMrs Fiona ChapmanSouthern SuburbsMr Brendan DeckMr Ken WilliamsWoodville Mr Peter BrownMr Mick Wilson

South Australian Schools Union Mr Ian WalkerMr Bob Nussio

South Australian Referees Association Mr Gary HowatMr Steve Sandford

nOn–VOTInGMeMBeRS

Western Districts (Vikings) Mr Evan DuffMrs Judy Duff

SOUThAUSTRALIAnyOUThAndJUnIORRUGByCOMMITTee

Mr Chris KillickMr Sean MulavaneyMr Evan DuffMr Simon AllportMr Steve DumicanMrs Jacinta SeutiniMr Carl Jones

deLeGATeTOTheAUSTRALIAnRUGByUnIOn

Mr Michael Miller

SOLICITOR

Mr Chris Darby, Minter Ellison

AUdITORS

Perks Accountants

MAJOR PARTNERS

PREMIER PARTNERS

SA Rugby wishes to thank its 2009 Season Sponsors & Supporters

CORPORATE PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

SA rugby WiSheS to thAnK itS 2009 SeASon SponSorS & SupporterS

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION LTDMemorial Drive Complex

War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide SA 5006PO Box 43 North Adelaide SA 5006

P +61 8 7224 8150 F +61 8 8231 8066

www.sarugby.com.au

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