perth rugby business network 2016
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The Rugby Business Network [RBN] is a not-for-profit venture that connects business people with a passion for rugby. The aim of the RBN is to create a vehicle that adds value to business people who love rugby so that they in turn are more likely to invest their time or resources back into the game.
28,684 membersWorldwide**Figure correct at 30/11/2015
By connecting our members, we hope they can better justify a sustainable investment back into the rugby community, whether that’s grassroots rugby, charities associated with the game or sponsorship of elite-level competitions. We want to create a sense of anticipation and excitement about the potential of rugby and business to move forward together.
The whole network is built on the rugby’s goodwill, with the world’s top players, coaches and business leaders speaking for free at events held in venues laid on by supportive companies. The organising committees are business people who volunteer their time to facilitate the events. We encourage members who attend our networking events to start with the words ‘How can I help you?’, not ‘What can you do for me?’
If your company looks to build relationships based on common values and integrity, then there is no better vehicle in the rugby world than The RBN. Don’t just take our word for it; come and find out for yourself at one of the forthcoming events near you.
The Perth Rugby Business Network (RBN) had a promising start to life in 2015 with two events held in August and October. These were well supported by the local Business and Rugby communities.
August &
October
Ex-Wallabies
David Pusey
Richard Brown &
Tai McIsaac
Robert Walters&
Moon and Sixpence
Attendance growth
Inaugural event
20Pre-RWC Event
50
Hosts
Audience
Speakers
Events
The Challenge - 2016
Following a fantastic Rugby World Cup in 2015 the Perth RBN will look to grow in 2016 through focusing on the following areas
Events
Organise four planned events in the 2016 calendar year
Content
Develop a wider network of quality Speakers, Hosts and Venues
Audience
Grow membership of the LinkedIn group and increase attendance of regular events
Key Rugby Milestones - 2016Working closely with the Rugby and Business communities in Perth we will make the most of the promising year of Rugby ahead.
27th Feb 2016Super Rugby starts
May 2016 - Mid SeasonWestern Force bye 14th May WF Home v the Blues 21st May
17th Sep 2016Australia play Argentina in Perth at the NIB
+ Other Rugby Championship Games
Oct 2016NRC Final
Nov 2016Spring Internationals in Europe
End of 2016Start preparing for Lions
2017 in New Zealand
7th May 2016Western force play in Japan
for the first time
June 2016Wallaby 3 test
tour by England
Project and Business
manager, ex-British Army,
Father, Springbok and
Wallaby supporter
Perth RBN Organising Committee
Carl Titchmarsh
Louis de Klerk
Experienced financial services executive & Vice President of the WA Rugby Union
Referees Association
Peter Biasin
Senior Leader in Banking and Finance while playing rugby in Perth with
The Irish Expats
Cheyne Jowett
Environmental Advisor. World
traveller. Melburnian.
Gareth Lee-Bell
IT Project Professional,
Rugby enthusiast
and dedicated Family man
Corporate Governance Professional. Well travelled Sandgroper
and true rugby tragic
Angeline Emery