See Phil Waugh create history against the Lions on Friday
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Thursday, 11 March 2010
NSWRU Media Unit
Phil Waugh will set a new milestone for NSW Rugby when he runs out to face the Lions in Round 5 of the Super 14 at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Phil Waugh will become the most-capped NSW player of all time against the Lions.
Phil Waugh will become the most-capped NSW player of all time against the Lions. [2008 Super 14 Semi-Final - HSBC Waratahs v Sharks; Sydney Football Stadium; 24/5/08]
Waugh will make his 119th appearance for New South Wales, passing the previous record of 118 matches set by Chris Whitaker. He will also pass Whitaker for the most appearances as NSW captain with his 41st appearance.
7,500 Phil Waugh masks will be given away to spectators on the way into the ground tomorrow night.
Prop Al Baxter will also reach a milestone with his 107th NSW cap, taking him past David Lyons into fourth on the all-time list. Only Waugh, Whitaker and Matt Burke (115) have more appearances for the state.
It is also Ladies Day at the match, with a Ladies Only pre-match function in the SCG Noble Trust Suite from 5:00pm. Entry is free, with a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival (for over 18s). Women attending will be pampered, there will be lucky door prizes and raffles as well as the opportunity to meet non-playing members of the HSBC Waratahs squad.
As always, Tah Bar will be open in the SCG Champagne Bar from 5:00pm before the game, as well as after full-time. Following the directional signage from the SFS Forecourt to access both functions.
Gates open at 5:00pm in time for the curtain raiser between 2009's equal-CAS champions Knox Grammar School and 2008-2009 Waratah Shield winners St Augustine's College.
The early Super 14 encounter between the Chiefs and the Crusaders will be shown inside the ground, as well as at Tah Bar.
The clash between the HSBC Waratahs and the Lions kicks off at 7:40pm.
2010 Super 14 Round 5
HSBC WARATAHS V LIONS
Friday 12 March 2010 (Kick-off 7:40pm AEDT)
Sydney Football Stadium
KEY TIMES
4:30pm Venue Box Office opens
5:00pm Gates open
5:15pm Knox Grammar School v St Augustine's College, Brookvale
6:35pm Mini Rugby (U9) - Bondi Breakers v South Coogee; Walla Rugby (U7) - Sylvania v Petersham
7:40pm HSBC Waratahs v Lions
MATCH DAY ACTIVITIES
FREE Phil Waugh Mask - First 7,500 through the gate receive a free facemask
FREE HSBC Flash for Cash - Get your banner on the way in for the half-time competition
FREE HSBC Green Screen - Stadium Forecourt; get photographed as an HSBC Waratah
FREE Banner Competition - The best banner will win a game ball signed by both captains
FREE Facepainting - Get blue: Show you're proud to be Tah'd
FREE Ladies Day Function - Women-only in this fantastic event at the SCG Noble Trust Suite
FREE Tah Bar - New venue in 2010: SCG Members Pavilion, Level 2 Champagne Bar
Charity Cap - Purchase a cap at the Stadium Store to raise money for Cerebral Palsy
Match Program - 50c from each program raises money for Cerebral Palsy
TICKET INFORMATION
Category 1: Adult $58, Junior $38, Concession $46
Category 2: Adult $44, Junior $28, Concession $35, Family $116
Category 3: Adult $32, Junior $21, Concession $26, Family $85
Category 4: Adult $20, Junior $13, Concession $16, Family $53
Junior: 4-15 years
Concession: Full time tertiary student, pensioners (aged/TPI/War Service widow)
Family: 2 Adults and 2 Juniors OR 1 Adult & 3 Juniors
Free Junior Player Ticket Offer: http://www.nswrugby.com.au/TicketsEvents/FreeJuniorTicketOffer/FreeJuniorTicketOffer.aspx
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road Information
Special Event Clearways will be in operation between midday and midnight at the following locations:
• Cleveland Street between City Road and Anzac Parade
• Flinders Street between Albion Street and Moore Park Road (eastern side)
• Fitzroy Street between South Dowling Street and Bourke Street
• Foveaux Street between Bourke Street and Crown Street (northern side)
• Lang Road between Cook Road and Anzac Parade
• Moore Park Road between Anzac Parade and Poate Road (southern side)
• Moore Park Road between Flinders Street and Driver Avenue (northern side)
Parking Information
MP2 (formerly Kippax Park Car Park) - Entry via northern end of Driver Ave
MP3 (formerly Moore Park Car Park) - Entry via southern end of Driver Ave
Entertainment Quarter Car Park - Entry via Lang Road
* Times may vary at the discretion of NSW Police in order to manage traffic most effectively
Bus Information
To the Sydney Football Stadium
From Central Station - Route 1 from Chalmers Street 5:00pm-7:40pm
From Circular Quay - Route 3 from Young Street 5:00pm-7:40pm
From Castle Hill - Route 15A 5:00pm-6:45pm
From Dural - Route 18 5pm-6:35pm
From Sydney Football Stadium
To Central Station - Route 1 (Stand A Bays 1-2) 8:50pm-10:30pm
To Circular Quay - Route 3 (Stand B Bay 5) 8:50pm-10:30pm
To Castle Hill - Route 15A 10:00pm-onwards [HillsBus]
To Dural - Route 18 10:00pm-onwards [HillsBus]
Taxi Information
Taxi rank is located in Errol Flynn Boulevard, The Entertainment Quarter (near the Hordern Pavilion).
More travel information
Transport Infoline www.131500.com.au
HillsBus www.yourbus.com.au/DownloadDocument.ashx?DocumentID=150
RTA www.rta.nsw.gov.au
Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust www.scgt.nsw.gov.au