APC - Do you want to play in 2007?
Rugby's New National Competition calls for players
October 05, 2006 - 9:52am
Story by: ARU
The ARU, along with the State Rugby Unions, are looking for 127 Club players to join 97 professional, contracted players in the eight-team competition to be played after the completion of the Premier Rugby Club competitions in NSW and Queensland.
There will be three teams from NSW, two from Queensland and teams from the ACT, WA and Victoria. Club players interested need to register their interest by completing and submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) form by the end of October 2006. The EOI can be found on the ARU website - www.rugby.com.au.
ARU CEO and Managing Director, Gary Flowers, said this competition provides an opportunity for non-contracted Club players who possess both the desire and the skill to pursue a fulltime playing contract.
"While the players registering their interest are asked to nominate which team or teams they are interested in playing for next year, there are no guarantees. Team selection will be competitive," said Mr Flowers.
"Players will receive a sign-on fee of $8,000 and match fees of $500 per game. Those that move interstate for the competition will be eligible for an accommodation allowance of $300 per week
"When a player is contracted to play, they will be expected to train and play to the standards expected of such a competition. There will be a number of Super 14 contracts available for Club players that are standouts."
