RugbyWA is thrilled to announce the renewal of its partnership with AFGRI Equipment Australia for another year, reinforcing a shared commitment to developing grassroots rugby across regional Western Australia.
As part of the renewed partnership, AFGRI Equipment will continue as the Naming Rights partner for the AFGRI Albany 7’s in 2025. This follows the success of the 2024 tournament, which saw over 70 junior teams take the field, making it RugbyWA’s largest 7’s event to date.
The AFGRI Albany 7’s is a key fixture in RugbyWA’s West Coast 7’s Series and will be the second of four tournaments in the 2025 schedule. The event will bring together teams from multiple age groups, including clubs from both metro and regional areas, ranging from Under 8s to Under 15s.
With AFGRI’s commitment to supporting the development of grassroots rugby in regional communities, their continued sponsorship of the AFGRI Albany 7’s aligns with RugbyWA’s mission to strengthen and grow rugby throughout the state.
RugbyWA CEO, Simon Taylor, said: “We’re looking forward to working with AFGRI, to build on the success of 2024, through the AFGRI Albany 7’s.”
“The South West is one of the many growing rugby communities in the state, and we’re so fortunate to be working within this region to continuously provide opportunities for growth and development. The AFGRI Albany 7’s was the biggest 7’s tournament we’ve hosted for junior participants, and we’re grateful to have AFGRI’s support as we once again see hundreds of junior players get involved in Rugby 7’s.”
AFGRI Equipment is the leading provider of premium agricultural, turf, construction and forestry equipment and services in Western Australia, and is dedicated to supporting the community with high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With 19 Branches AFGRI Equipment is the largest John Deere equipment dealer in Western Australia.
Wessel Oosthuizen, AFGRI Equipment Australia CEO said: "We are excited to continue our support for grassroots rugby in WA. The AFGRI Albany 7’s is an incredible event, and we look forward to seeing even more teams participate this year. Encouraging kids to engage in sports is essential for fostering community connections and building a sense of unity. We believe it’s a crucial part of our commitment to growing with our local communities."
The AFGRI Albany 7’s will be hosted at Centennial Park, Albany, on October 11 & 12, 2025. Registrations for the tournament are currently open for all grades.
