The Men of League Foundation announced as Official Australian Charity Partner

Rugby League World Cup 2017 (RLWC2017) is pleased to announce the Men of League Foundation as the Official Charity Partner of the tournament in Australia.

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The partnership was announced by RLWC2017 Chairman Dr George Peponis with Men of League Foundation Chairman Prof the Hon. Stephen Martin at the Foundation’s National Gala Dinner at Hyatt Regency Sydney last night.

The Gala Dinner celebrated 15 years of the Foundation caring for the men, women and children of the rugby league community.

Andrew Hill, Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 said: “The Men of League Foundation plays a vital role in supporting those in need throughout the wider rugby league community, work that is only possible through monies raised by the Foundation.

“Our two organisations will work together on fund-raising initiatives and activations during the Rugby League World Cup to be played in all four corners of Australia.

“It’s our hope that the awareness and funds raised for the Men of League Foundation through this partnership will further enhance the support available to those who have contributed so much to the game but now need assistance,” Hill concluded.

Frank Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of the Men of League Foundation said: “I’m very pleased to partner our Foundation with such an iconic event as the Rugby League World Cup 2017. We have 40 committees around Australia and with Rugby League World Cup games being played in eight cities around the country, we believe this partnership has perfect synergy.

“The Rugby League World Cup presents a spectacular platform to demonstrate to both the domestic and global sporting community the wonderful work the Men of League Foundation does within our code. Each member of the Foundation is engaged and deeply connected to the wellbeing of their fellow rugby league enthusiast and we will be encouraging every Australian rugby league fan to become a member,” Barrett concluded.

The RLWC2017 is the pinnacle of the international game and will be played across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea from 27 October to 2 December this year.

It will be the biggest sporting event in the region during 2017. The world’s best players from 14 teams will play 28 games over five weeks in 13 cities across the three hosting countries.

Image: Dr George Peponis, Ron Coote, Prof the Hon. Stephen Martin (Source: Grant Trouville/NRL Photos)

For information about The Men of League Foundation, click here.

Tournament information and tickets at RLWC 2017.com

Rugby League World Cup 2017 | Media Release