Waratahs shift start time of Brookvale match to accommodate clubs & schools

NSW Waratahs CEO Andrew Hore has confirmed the start time for the Waratahs match against the Blues at Brookvale Oval has been pushed back to 7:45pm to accommodate club rugby and school rugby players and fans. Initially, broadcasters instructed Hore that the match had to be played at 3pm on Saturday May 5, clashing directly with Shute Shield and schoolboy rugby matches. However the Waratahs have negotiated a later kick off time and are now hopefully of playing several Shute Shield and schoolboy matches as curtain raisers to the Super Rugby game. Hore said a lot of work has gone into making this day a winner for all. “It underlines what can be achieved when we all work together for the greater good of the game and illustrates what’s possible when we are unified,” Hore said. “Saturday afternoon footy is traditionally the showcase window for our community game and by recognising that and working with our key partners we have been able to ensure that all levels of the
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