SFS rebuild gives Waratahs perfect chance to re-engage NSW Country rugby community

By Sam Ryan The NSW Waratahs will play out of a brand new, purpose built stadium at Moore Park from 2021 but will be without a permanent home for at least two seasons when construction begins at the end of next season. Initially, the Waratahs have announced plans to play matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the newly rebuilt Parramatta Stadium while the SFS is out of use. And while this may be enough to keep members, sponsors and other stakeholders happy, plus allow the Waratahs to push further into Western Sydney, there may be a bigger opportunity to re-engage with one of Australia’s most dedicated and loyal rugby communities - those in regional NSW. To the Waratahs credit, the club typically takes at least one trial match to the bush each year and the players are always happy to spend time helping the efforts of the tireless development officers in each region leading into the match. But there is a big difference between a trial game and a real Super Rugby match.
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