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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. It is to recognise the individuals that have made the game great in South Australia and beyond.

• A player may only be a candidate 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. A player should have played with one or more affiliated clubs within South Australia.
• A coach may only be a candidate for induction to the Hall of Fame, if that coach has retired from coaching club and state rugby union for a minimum period of three years. A coach should be the Head Coach of a team with one or more affiliated clubs within South Australia.
• A referee may only be a candidate for induction to the Hall of Fame, if that referee has retired from refereeing club and state rugby union for a minimum period of three years. A referee, referee coach or assistant referee should have participated with South Australian Referees Association.
• An administrator may only be a candidate for induction to the Hall of Fame, if that administrator has retired from all roles within their club. An administrator should have demonstrated a high level of achievement from personal effort and administrative initiatives, has contributed to the development and status of Rugby Union in South Australia.

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.

Annual review of eligible persons

Nominations will be sent through to Rugby Union SA.

All nominations will be passed on to the Board of Rugby Union SA where they will either accept or reject the nomination. The board may choose to consult with others outside the board if they need clarification or assistance in making a recommendation to the Members at the AGM.

Once Hall of Fame Membership is awarded, new inductees will be recognized as a “Hall of Fame Member” at the RUSA Annual Awards night and will be provided with a framed picture which will note their achievements contained within their nomination.

Forms can found here