Rugby Australia is pleased to announce the Minerals Council of Australia as the Wallaroos’ new naming-rights partner for the Pacific Four Series in 2025.
The partnership will commence ahead of the Test between the Wallaroos and New Zealand at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday, May 10.
Phil Waugh, Chief Executive of Rugby Australia, said the partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia was a testament to the growth of the Wallaroos’ performance and profile.
"Rugby Australia is excited to welcome the Minerals Council of Australia on board as the naming rights partner for the Wallaroos’ Tests in the Pacific Four Series,” Waugh said.
"This partnership demonstrates the leadership position taken by the Minerals Council of Australia in supporting women’s rugby at a time when the Wallaroos are making final preparations for the eagerly anticipated Rugby World Cup in the UK later this year.
"The Wallaroos have made significant strides on the field in recent years as we build towards a home Rugby World Cup in 2029.
"Our goals are ambitious and reflect those of the Minerals Council of Australia, who are making great progress in increasing the representation of women in the industry through careers in areas including engineering, trades, science or operations."
Tania Constable, Chief Executive of the Minerals Council of Australia, said the partnership with the Wallaroos was aimed at supporting the current generation of Australian women’s rugby and inspiring the next.
"The Minerals Council of Australia is really proud to be backing the Wallaroos as a Test Partner and help create more opportunities for women to thrive in elite sport," Constable said.
"These players are tough, talented and determined and they deserve every chance to succeed on the world stage. This partnership is about helping give them the support they need to train, compete and inspire the next generation of women in sport.
"Just as rugby is working to build a stronger future for women on the field, Australian mining is striving to foster more inclusive and rewarding careers off it.
"We want to see more women stepping into careers in mining, whether it’s in engineering, trades, science or operations. Like rugby, it takes teamwork, grit and a belief in what’s possible.
"We hope this partnership sparks more conversations about what’s out there and encourages women to back themselves - on the field and off it.”
