Wests Group Macarthur will supercharge grassroots rugby league across the Macarthur region in 2025 with a $400,000 injection of funds.
The commitment was made last Friday night at Campbelltown Sports Stadium during the half time break in the NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Newcastle Knights, which attracted 13,500 fans (pictured above).
The money will go towards Wests Tigers Macarthur Junior Rugby League and the Group 6 Rugby League conference.
The Clubgrants scheme commitment will once again support 23 clubs with a footprint covering Campbelltown, Liverpool, Camden, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee.
It will benefit almost 500 teams and around 9,000 players.
It’s the largest financial commitment to any sporting code made by Wests Group Macarthur.
“Since our inception in 1974, Rugby League has been at the heart of everything we do,’’ says chairman of Wests Group Macarthur Alan Buxton.
“Supporting the past, present, and future of the game in Macarthur is a privilege we hold dear, and we are thrilled to see the local conference reach new heights in 2025.
“We are thrilled to partner with NSWRL to make this exciting announcement. Standing alongside representatives from our local junior clubs, our local NRL team, and the passionate Wests Tigers supporters in Campbelltown, we have no doubt that the future of Rugby League in this region is bright,’’ Mr Buxton said.
NSW Rugby League CEO David Trodden expressed his gratitude to Wests Group Macarthur for their support of the game and their community.
“Sincere thanks to chairperson Alan Buxton, chief executive officer Daniel Perkiss and the rest of the board who continue to not only believe in the role our sport plays to enhance healthy communities but also the role strong junior participation plays for future player development and pathways in rugby league,’’ he said.
The Wests funding will also help families struggling with the cost of living. The aim is to provide cost relief to families of around $60 per child playing footy, for around 6,000 in total.
“The continued growth we have seen in the region can be attributed to the continued and increased funding the area receives from Wests Group Macarthur,’’ says chairman of the Wests Tigers JRL Board Daniel Draper.
“This funding ensures our clubs can continue to provide a great value for money product for families and players.’’
Group 6 and the Wests Tigers Macarthur JRL in the Macarthur region is the second largest grassroots rugby league network in NSW.
