Street Party to Add Additional Enjoyable to 2025 Santos Festival of Rugby in Narrabri

Narrabri city centre is ready to return to life on Friday, September 19 when the Santos Festival of Rugby launches with a free Street Party for the primary time.

Boasting meals vehicles, drinks tents, actions and video games, there can even be appearances by the complete NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds Super Rugby AUS, Super Rugby Women’s and Rugby Sevens squads.

It’s a gold mine for any rugby-loving child in search of a selfie or an autograph.

The thought is for the entire group to return collectively and rejoice such an thrilling weekend for the area, not simply the 1000’s as a result of attend the Festival at Dangar Park over the weekend.

Maitland Street shall be closed to oncoming site visitors, permitting the Street Party to deliver the city to life, with reside music and Wallaby legends Tim Horan and Morgan Turinui interviewing gamers.

Running from 4pm-8pm, native companies will present their assist for the occasion. Attendees are inspired to assist them earlier than and after the Street Party as nicely.

“Narrabri is a town that lives and breathes sport, with rugby at the heart of our community, so we’re absolutely thrilled to see the Santos Festival of Rugby return.” Mayor Darrel Tiemens stated.

“The new Opening Street Party is a fantastic initiative that will bring visitors into our vibrant CBD, connect them with locals and fellow rugby fans, and showcase the very best of Narrabri hospitality.

“The Street Party will kick-start what promises to be an unforgettable festival weekend.”

Following the excitement of the Street Party, the action turns to Dangar Park over Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, with tickets on sale now. 

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The Santos Festival of Rugby combines elite high-performance rugby with opportunities for regional Queensland and NSW rugby participants to play on the big stage.

The Reds and Waratahs will meet in Round Two of the new Super Rugby AUS competition on the Saturday with a 5:45pm kick-off.

2025 Santos Festival of Rugby Schedule:

Saturday, September 20:

·       Classic Wallabies Kids Clinic, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

·       Queensland Reds vs. NSW Waratahs Women’s Rugby Sevens, 2:00pm

·       Queensland Reds vs. NSW Waratahs Women, 2:30pm

·       Queensland Reds vs. NSW Waratahs Women’s Rugby Sevens, 4:30pm

·       Queensland Reds vs. NSW Waratahs Super Rugby AUS, 5:45pm

Sunday September 21:

·       Queensland Country vs. NSW Country, U18 Girls, 9:00am

·       Queensland Reds vs. NSW Waratahs Women’s Rugby Sevens, 10:20am

·       Classic Wallabies vs. Narrabri Blue Boars Over 35s, 11:00am

·       Queensland Reds vs. NSW Waratahs Women’s Rugby Sevens, 12:00pm

·       Queensland Reds vs. NSW Waratahs Super Rugby U19s, 1:00pm

2025 Santos Festival of Rugby ticket prices:

Two-Day Pass (General Admission): Adults $45,00, Concession & Juniors $20.00, Family (2 Adults & 2 children) $110.00

Two-Day Pass (Taylors Pavilion): Adults $30,00, Concession & Juniors $15.00, Family (2 Adults & 2 children) $75.00

Saturday only (General Admission): Adults $20.00, Concessions & Juniors $10.00

Saturday only (Taylors Pavilion): Adults $30.00, Concessions & Juniors $15.00 SOLD OUT

Sunday only (General Admission): Adults $15.00, Concessions & Juniors $5.00

Sunday only (Taylors Pavilion): Adults $20.00, Concessions & Juniors $10.00

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