Rams ready to charge into 2027
Western Plains Rugby Union
Story: Kristin Murdock –kmurdock@outbackradio.com.au
Walgett Rugby Union Club is looking ahead to another big year, with a mix of familiar faces and new committee members bringing fresh ideas, fundraising plans and a renewed focus on the club’s future.
The Rams recently held their annual general meeting, returning Jodie Watts as president for a third consecutive year.
Ms Watts, who made history as the first female president in the club’s zone, said the new committee was already discussing improvements to club facilities and activities for the coming season.
“We’ve got a mixture of new and old, which is pretty good,” she said.
Among the priorities is upgrading facilities at the club’s Tin Shed, including the possibility of installing playground equipment to cater for the growing number of young families involved with the Rams.
Ms Watts said many players now had young children, making family-friendly facilities increasingly important.
The club is also reflecting on another successful season, having reached the 2026 grand final following back-to-back premiership victories in 2024 and 2025.
Although the Rams fell short of claiming a third consecutive title, their grand final appearance continued an impressive run of results for the club. […]
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