Rugby World Cup leads Christchurch appeal
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) chairman Bernard Lapasset has launched an appeal dedicated to raising funds to support the rugby community affected by the Christchurch earthquakes.
The primary aim of the RWC Christchurch Appeal is to specifically help restore Canterbury’s rugby infrastructure at all levels of the game.
A number of clubs, schools and communities need assistance with the repair and development of rugby grounds and facilities, while players and clubs continue to face financial hardship as a result of the earthquakes.
All funds raised through the appeal will be passed on to the Canterbury Rugby Earthquake Charitable Trust, administered by the Canterbury Rugby Football Union.
The appeal will play a central role at Rugby World Cup 2011 with promotions run across all 48 matches in stadia, online and in the match programmes.
Fans wishing to donate to the appeal can do so at www.rwcchristchurchappeal.com.
Canterbury Rugby Football Union chief Hamish Riach said, “This community has been badly affected, and many clubs have suffered damage to grounds and facilities, and have seen participating numbers decline due to families leaving the worst affected parts of the city.â€
New Zealand captain and Cantabrian Richie McCaw will be the face of the RWC Christchurch Appeal across the big screens in the 12 match venues.
The Rugby World Cup 2011 kicks off in Auckland on Friday.
Ian Jarrett
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