2. The Rugby Business Network [RBN] is a not-for-profit venture that
connects business people with a passion for rugby. The aim of the RBN
is to create a vehicle that adds value to business people who love rugby
so that they in turn are more likely to invest their time or resources
back into the game.
28,684 members
Worldwide*
*Figure correct at 30/11/2015
3. By connecting our members, we hope they can better justify a sustainable investment back into
the rugby community, whether that’s grassroots rugby, charities associated with the game or
sponsorship of elite-level competitions. We want to create a sense of anticipation and
excitement about the potential of rugby and business to move forward together.
The whole network is built on the rugby’s goodwill, with the world’s top players, coaches and
business leaders speaking for free at events held in venues laid on by supportive companies.
The organising committees are business people who volunteer their time to facilitate the
events. We encourage members who attend our networking events to start with the words
‘How can I help you?’, not ‘What can you do for me?’
If your company looks to build relationships based on common values and integrity, then there
is no better vehicle in the rugby world than The RBN. Don’t just take our word for it; come and
find out for yourself at one of the forthcoming events near you.
4. The Perth Rugby Business Network (RBN)
had a promising start to life in 2015 with
two events held in August and October.
These were well supported by the local
Business and Rugby communities.
August
&
October
Ex-Wallabies
David Pusey
Richard Brown
&
Tai McIsaac
Robert Walters
&
Moon and Sixpence
Attendance growth
Inaugural event
20
Pre-RWC Event
50
Hosts
Audience
Speakers
Events
5. The Challenge - 2016
Following a fantastic Rugby World Cup in 2015 the Perth RBN will look to grow
in 2016 through focusing on the following areas
Events
Organise four planned
events in the 2016
calendar year
Content
Develop a wider
network of quality
Speakers, Hosts and
Venues
Audience
Grow membership of
the LinkedIn group and
increase attendance of
regular events
6. Key Rugby Milestones - 2016
Working closely with the Rugby and Business communities in Perth we will make the most of the promising year of
Rugby ahead.
27th Feb 2016
Super Rugby starts
May 2016 - Mid Season
Western Force bye 14th May WF
Home v the Blues 21st May
17th Sep 2016
Australia play Argentina in
Perth at the NIB
+ Other Rugby
Championship Games
Oct 2016
NRC Final
Nov 2016
Spring Internationals in
Europe
End of 2016
Start preparing for Lions 2017 in
New Zealand
7th May 2016
Western force play in Japan for
the first time
June 2016
Wallaby 3 test tour
by England
7. Project and
Business manager,
ex-British Army,
Father, Springbok
and Wallaby
supporter
Perth RBN Organising Committee
Carl
Titchmarsh
Louis de
Klerk
Experienced
financial services
executive & Vice
President of the
WA Rugby Union
Referees
Association
Peter Biasin
Senior Leader in
Banking and
Finance while
playing rugby in
Perth with The
Irish Expats
Cheyne
Jowett
Environmental
Advisor. World
traveller.
Melburnian.
Gareth
Lee-Bell
IT Project
Professional,
Rugby
enthusiast and
dedicated
Family man
Corporate
Governance
Professional.
Well travelled
Sandgroper and
true rugby
tragic
Angeline
Emery
![The Rugby Business Network [RBN] is a not-for-profit venture that
connects business people with a passion for rugby. The aim of the RBN
is to create a vehicle that adds value to business people who love rugby
so that they in turn are more likely to invest their time or resources
back into the game.
28,684 members
Worldwide*
*Figure correct at 30/11/2015](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)