The HSBC Waratahs Community Connection Program is a new initiative focused on fostering a love of Rugby throughout NSW.

With a special emphasis on families, this Program is an opportunity to get our players out amongst the community and provide people with the chance to get to know the team who represent their state of NSW. 

UPCOMING CONNECTIONS

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PAST CONNECTIONS

Check out photos from our past connections below.

FRESHWATER NIPPERS, SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2012

Thanks to Freshwater Nippers for having us along this morning. We had a great time with the kids, especially Taf who wants to know when the Under 26 Age Group starts for Nippers.



BALMORAL NIPPERS, SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY 2012

Thanks to Balmoral Nippers for having us down today.  Here's Greg Peterson competing in the paddle board with the kids.




STARLIGHT FOUNDATION TRAINING AFTERNOON, FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY 2012

Thanks to the crew from the Starlight Foundation who visited us at training this afternoon. Was a great way to finish the week and we enjoyed having fun with you all.




"HAVE A GO SPORT", HYDE PARK SYDNEY, THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY 2012

Thanks to everyone who came down to say g'day yesterday at the 'Have a Go' Australia Day activities in Hyde Park, Drew, Dan and Robbo really enjoyed it. We hope you all had a great Australia Day with your family and friends.
 

COOGEE NIPPERS, COOGEE BEACH, SUNDAY 22ND JANUARY 2012

Thanks to the Coogee Nippers for having us along, great morning.




TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, JANUARY 2012

Here's Berrick Barnes and Paddy Ryan being interviewed at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.  Thanks for having us!  Photo credit: Steve Gribbin.




STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS PARTY, THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2011




SYDNEY BOYS HIGH, TUESDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2011

Thanks to Sydney Boys High for having us along to assembly yesterday to present awards. Daniel Halangahu and 'Old Boy' Alan Gaffney enjoyed meeting the lads and answering some great questions about the balance between study and sport.




CRANBROOK SCHOOL, BELLEVUE HILL, TUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2011

Thanks to Cranbrook School for having Brendan McKibbin and Brackin Karauria-Henry along yesterday to hang out with the primary school lads at lunch time. Hope to see you boys out at our first game of the year on Feb 25th when we take on the QLD Reds.




SCONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL, HUNTER REGION, TUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2011

Congratulations to Scone Grammar School for winning the Walla Week prize of a visit from Wallabies Wycliff Palu and Drew Mitchell today. Looks like it was a great day for all.




PRAIRIEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD, FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2011

Thanks to Prairiewood High in Sydney's west for having us at their Sports Assembly today. Wycliff Palu and Atieli Pakalani enjoyed meeting the year 7, 8 and 9 students - great afternoon.


 

NORTH BONDI NIPPERS, BONDI BEACH, SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to North Bondi Nippers for having us along this morning. Congratulations to the 6yo girls in particular who rolled us in the tug-o-war, well done girls!




MEMBERS' FORUM, PLAYERS' LOUNGE - WARATAHS HQ, THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to everyone who came along to our Members' Forum tonight. We hope you enjoyed hearing Michael Foley's vision for the HSBC Waratahs in 2012.  Read more about the evening here.




ST PATRICK'S COLLEGE, STRATHFIELD, TUESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to St Patrick's College Strathfield for having Sarel Pretorius and Tevita Metuisela down to help coach some of the junior rugby boys today. St Pat's is a great rugby nursery having produced our new Head Coach Michael Foley and dual international John Ballesty amongst many others.

BRONTE NIPPERS, BRONTE BEACH, SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to Bronte Nippers for having us down at the beach this morning. For the record, the Nippers beat us in the Tug-o-war, well done all.

WELCOME TO NSW DRINKS, THE RUGBY CLUB, THURSDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to The Rugby Club for hosting our 'Welcome to NSW' drinks. Our new recruits had a great time meeting the people of NSW and we're looking forward to a huge 2012.

          
WALK 4 LIFE, CENTENNIAL PARK, SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to our new partner Volvo Cars for inviting us along to yesterday's Walk 4 Life in Centennial Park. Here's some more information on the innovative work being done by Dr Charles Teo and the Cure for Life Foundation www.cureforlife.org.au

SCHOOL CONNECTION - TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to Trinity Grammar for having HSBC Waratah Benn Robinson along today to talk to the Sports Academy students. The lads asked some great questions of Benn and we enjoyed being there.

HUNTER VALLEY UNCORKED, BALMORAL BEACH, SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2011

Thanks to Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association for having HSBC Waratahs Damien Fitzpatrick, Tom Kingston, Chris Alcock and Greg Peterson down to their Uncorked festival.  Great to be amongst the families and it was a cracker day for it. 

ST GREG'S COLLEGE, CAMPBELLTOWN, MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2011

Thanks to St Greg's College Campbelltown for inviting us to their Sports Awards Presentation last night for years 7, 8 and 9. HSBC Waratahs Jeremy Tilse and Kane Douglas enjoyed meeting the young sports stars of tomorrow and chatting to their families.