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Ray Williams med rel – $400,000 to support grassroots Rugby in Western Sydney Wednesday, 13 March 2019 $400,000 TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS RUGBY IN WESTERN SYDNEY Young people from migrant backgrounds across 20 schools in Western Sydney will be encouraged to play rugby union through the Western Sydney Migrants Partnership program. The NSW Government has provided NSW Rugby Union (NSWRU) $400,000 over four years to develop the program and promote positive health outcomes for young people.   Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said he was delighted the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government was supporting grassroots rugby initiatives. “This program will help break down barriers and social isolation for people from diverse communities,” Mr Williams said. “Rugby is a global sport played across many multicultural communities. It promotes strong community values of respect, teamwork and inclusiveness.” Liberal candidate for East Hills, Wendy Lindsay said the funding demonstrated the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting local ...