Walgett Aboriginal Rugby

Walgett Aboriginal Rugby WAC proud former champions and hosts and always supporting the NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout. For our people by our people.

Sky news deadset love Red dog
14/01/2026

Sky news deadset love Red dog

Mal get to the knockout this year sign some more player
14/01/2026

Mal get to the knockout this year sign some more player

This week a group of Men from the Redfern Waterloo & Glebe communities sat together to discuss safety Care and Cultural ...
08/11/2025

This week a group of Men from the Redfern Waterloo & Glebe communities sat together to discuss safety Care and Cultural connection !
The aim was to make our families and community safe ..
Young men please stand with Us &
honour our Culture 👣❤️✊🏽

Proud to stand behind the Blacktown Red Belly Warriors as a sponsor at the 2025 Koori Knockout! 🖤💛❤️Congratulations to o...
03/11/2025

Proud to stand behind the Blacktown Red Belly Warriors as a sponsor at the 2025 Koori Knockout! 🖤💛❤️
Congratulations to our U13 Boys and U15 & U17 Girls for representing so strongly on and off the field.
Another amazing year for the club doing the community proud once again.

The NRL’s new stance on the salary cap could have a massive impact on Indigenous footy — and honestly, it doesn’t sit ri...
20/10/2025

The NRL’s new stance on the salary cap could have a massive impact on Indigenous footy — and honestly, it doesn’t sit right.
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that injuries picked up at community carnivals like the Koori Knockout or Murri Carnival will no longer be eligible for salary-cap relief. Meaning if an NRL player gets hurt representing their mob, the club still has to carry their full salary under the cap while they recover.
On paper, it looks like just another policy tweak. But let’s be real — this could scare clubs into blocking players from taking part altogether.
And that’s the real issue.
For our Indigenous players, these carnivals aren’t just “off-season footy.” They’re a return to Country, a cultural reunion — a chance to play for family, not contracts. Blokes like Josh Addo-Carr, Cody Walker and Tyrell Sloan have always said the Knockout isn’t just a tournament — it’s identity, pride and community in motion.
The NRL says it’s about protecting clubs. But what about protecting culture?
There has to be a smarter way — one that keeps players safe, respects club investments, but still lets our biggest stars light up the Koori and Murri carnivals like they always have.
Because if footy loses that connection to community and culture… it loses a piece of its spirit too. 🖤💛❤️

The 2025 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Champions:Newcastle Yowies
14/10/2025

The 2025 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout Champions:
Newcastle Yowies

Australian Coach to the Fox
14/10/2025

Australian Coach to the Fox

Shoutout to all of the Men, Women and Children who all danced at the Offical Opening of the 2025 Koori Knockout. Our fut...
14/10/2025

Shoutout to all of the Men, Women and Children who all danced at the Offical Opening of the 2025 Koori Knockout. Our future is in great hands

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