The NSW Waratahs will don a special pink jersey for Saturday's game against the Blues at Allianz Stadium.
The Waratahs, in collaboration with Principal Partner NRI, have created the jersey to raise awareness for breast cancer and much-needed funds for the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Waratahs and the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation have been working together since 2018, and recently announced an expanded partnership for the 2024 season.
The pink jerseys will be worn as part of the club's Rugby for Good Charity Round this weekend, with the NSW Waratahs Women’s side showing their support by wearing pink laces on their boots in their match against the ACT Brumbies.
The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation will proudly feature on the upper back of the four-time championship-winning Waratahs Women’s jerseys throughout this season.
“The NSW Waratahs are thrilled to be able to further support the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation,” said NSW Waratahs CEO, Paul Doorn.
“The jerseys look fantastic and we’re grateful to have such innovative and collaborative partners such as NRI.
“The Waratahs relish the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community and will continue to raise awareness of the wonderful work of the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.”
After the Waratahs Men’s game, the match-worn jerseys will be auctioned off online with all proceeds to be donated to the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation.
"It's good to be teaming up with the Foundation," captain Jake Gordon said.
"I'm expecting Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) to probably auction the highest (jersey). I'd like to say myself but that probably won't be happening and possibly the lowest will be interesting, I'll chuck Belly (Angus Bell) under (the bus) and say he's the lowest.
"But obviously, it's a really good thing to do and a really important cause so happy to see it happen.
"NRI is proud to partner with the NSW Waratahs to deliver this incredibly important initiative”, added NRI CEO Dean Langenbach
“Being able to give back to our communities and to support organisations such as the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation is a privilege, and we are grateful to have the partnership of the Waratahs to do it.
“The Rugby for Good Charity Round not only supports those currently dealing with the challenges of breast cancer, it also drives community awareness and understanding while raising essential funds to combat this disease in the future.”
