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Hall of Fame
The South Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame was founded in 2007.

The role of the RUSA Hall of Fame is to recognise and enshrine players, coaches, referees and administrators who have made a most significant contribution to the game of rugby union in South Australia since its inception in 1932.

The Hall of Fame takes into account the nominee’s contribution to one or more of the following categories:

  • player,
  • coach,
  • referee, and
  • administrator.

Eligibility of Candidates for Nomination

  • A player, coach, referee and/or administrator involved at any level of rugby union in South Australia may be a candidate for induction to the Hall of Fame.
  • A player may only be a candidate under the Playing Category, for induction to the Hall of Fame, if that player has retired from playing rugby union (excluding Crippled Crows) for a minimum period of three years. (*Amendment made to criteria made in Committee meeting of October 2015)
  • A member of the Selection Committee may be a candidate for the Hall of Fame but shall not vote for his/her induction to the Hall of Fame.

Selection Criteria

  • The Selection Committee shall consider a candidate’s outstanding services and overall contribution to the game of Rugby Union in South Australia for induction to the Hall of Fame.
  • Without limiting the above, the Selection Committee may consider a candidate’s individual record, ability, integrity, sportsmanship and character.
  • The number of rugby games played, coached or refereed or the years of service shall only be a consideration and shall not be conclusive for induction to the Hall of Fame.
  • Candidates shall be judged on the basis of their overall contribution to rugby union as opposed to one specific aspect.
  • There shall be no special order of precedence given to Hall of Fame inductees.

The career statistics of each nomination may be astonishing, but the stories and achievements behind each nomination reveal their true greatness.

RUSA will respond to all nominators via email that nomination has been received. We will also advise nominator of the date for the Hall of Fame meeting and anticipated date nominator will be advised if nomination has been successful or if other action is required, and the date of the Annual Awards Night.

For a copy of the nomination form, please click here