Crippled Crows Masters Rugby South Australia

14/10/2026

219 days to go!! We currently have 12 players heading to Vancouver for 2027 but there is time to join the party

06/10/2026

Long term Crippled Crow member, Kevin Rowley, has asked the Crippled Crows to help get the message out, that this month he is walking 150km, in the One Foot Forward campaign, to support Australians impacted by mental illness and su***de.

Kevin hopes to raise $1000 to help the Black Dog Institute put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education and digital services into the hands of the people who need them the most.

We have it on good authority that Kevin is already well and truly on track to both blitz his distance and total monies raised goal. Maybe we can encourage Kevin to modify his goals and aim for a larger target.

If this is a cause that you support, The Crippled Crows encourage you to make a donation and support Kevin's 150km challenge this month to help change lives:

https://www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/KevinRowley

Thanks all
One Foot Forward - Kevin Rowley
www.onefootforward.org.au

1 in 5 people experience a mental illness each year. Join One Foot Forward and help fund life-changing research into prevention and treatment of mental illness.

30/09/2026

The Crippled Crows are travelling to Vancouver next year for the World Golden Oldies Rugby Festival. May 23-30. It’s not too late to join the tour.

22/09/2026

The Crippled Crows are saying thank you to our business supporters and we wish to say thank you to one of our Gold Sponsors, Partnered Health Medical Centres - Para Hills Clinic.

Regular Crippled Crows player, Dr Eben Viljoen (General Practitioner) clearly has rugby in his DNA, having immigrated from South Africa to Australia in 2010 and can’t stop playing (as much as his schedule allows) the game they play in heaven.

The Crippled Crows wish to welcome the Partnered Health Medical Centres - Para Hills Clinic, to the over 35’s rugby community and thank them for their generous support.

20/09/2026

Crippled Crows sponsors and friends came together in spectacular style at Burnside Rugby Club’s 80th Anniversary Black-Tie Gala 🖤🏉✨

It was an unforgettable evening celebrating Burnside’s rich rugby history, proud success and strong community spirit, all on full display throughout the night 🤝🎉 The occasion was made even more special by the presence of Wallaby legends Dan Herbert and Scott Higginbotham 🇦🇺🏉🦘

Burnside is an iconic RUSA club, and we’re thrilled they’re keen to support the Crows going forward and we offer an open invitation too their over 35 players to come and join in our next season’s games.

We’re equally excited about the possibility of playing on their new grounds in 2027 🏉🏟️🤞

Here’s hoping for many more great rugby moments together! 🤞🤞🤞🏉🏉🏉🏉

11/09/2026

Great to be associated with the Crippled Crows ❤️💙💛🏉🏉🏉

The Crippled Crows are saying thank you to our business supporters and we wish to say thank you Pyper Leaker surveying services.

Established in 2001 by David Pyper and Martin Leaker, it is David Pypers love for rugby that has lead Pyper Leaker to becoming one of the Crippled Crows regular sponsors.

David is a passionate rugby man, having played for many years with Old Collegians Rugby Club in Adelaide. David is now retired from daily work life but his love for the game has not waned and regularly plays for the Crippled Crows and continues to support the club, not only as a player but committee member and regular tourist. David will again be travelling with the Crippled Crows to Vancouver in 2027, to attend the 2027 World Golden Oldies Festival (May 23-30)

Thank you Pyper Leaker

11/09/2026

The Crippled Crows are saying thank you to our business supporters and we wish to say thank you Pyper Leaker surveying services.

Established in 2001 by David Pyper and Martin Leaker, it is David Pypers love for rugby that has lead Pyper Leaker to becoming one of the Crippled Crows regular sponsors.

David is a passionate rugby man, having played for many years with Old Collegians Rugby Club in Adelaide. David is now retired from daily work life but his love for the game has not waned and regularly plays for the Crippled Crows and continues to support the club, not only as a player but committee member and regular tourist. David will again be travelling with the Crippled Crows to Vancouver in 2027, to attend the 2027 World Golden Oldies Festival (May 23-30)

Thank you Pyper Leaker

06/09/2026

The Crippled Crows are saying thank you to our business supporters and we wish to say thank you to a very important supporter in the form of Dr Fraser Vivian (Doc) and the Tanunda Medical Centre.

Doc is the immediate past President of the Crippled Crows, a position he held from 2019 until 2026, and he is still an active playing member of the Crippled Crows. Doc also keeps himself very busy with being the current President of his beloved Barossa Rams Rugby Club, located in Tanunda in the Barossa Valley.

The Tanunda Medical Centre, through their association with Fraser, have been supporting the Crippled Crows for many years now. As well as actively playing in our regular season games, Doc has toured extensively with the Crippled Crows, and will again be travelling to Vancouver in 2027, to attend the 2027 World Golden Oldies Festival with the Crippled Crows.

Dr Fraser Vivian, Partner, Tanunda Medical Centre

Thank you Tanunda Medical Centre

03/09/2026

The Crippled Crows are saying thank you to our business supporters and we wish to say thank you one of our Gold Sponsors, Moana Dairies.

Established in 2017, Moana Dairies is the lifeblood and passion for keen rugby man Don Stolp. Don is a current player with the Crippled Crows, and Moana Dairies have been continued supporters of the Crippled Crows for many years.

Although located in the States southeast, Don regularly takes a short break from running the farm to drive to Adelaide to play the game he loves with a passion. As with many of our regular members, Don has toured with the Crippled Crows to Perth (2023) and Singapore (2025) and will again be travelling to Vancouver in 2027, to attend the 2027 World Golden Oldies Festival with the Crippled Crows.

Thank you Moana Dairies.

30/08/2026

The Crippled Crows are saying thank you to our business supporters and we wish to say thank you to one of our Silver Supporters, Nordkraft.

Dr Michael Riese, Managing Director at Nordkraft, is a past player with the Crippled Crows, and had this to say about his involvement with the Crippled Crows.

"As a former player in the Crippled Crows and having seen first-hand the value and camaraderie of bringing together rugby players 35 plus, I feel that it is important to continue to support this noble club.

In addition to having great memories of playing for the club between 2016 to 2024, I believe it is important to keep the opportunity of having a social club running for all of those who wish to remain active in our favourite sport but are no longer willing to risk the danger of injury during regular club games.

Having recently formed my own company, this opportunity was just at the right time to give back and remain involved, hopefully for a long time to come!"

Michael Riese, Managing Director, Nordkraft Pty Ltd
www.nordkraft.com.au

Thank you Nordkraft for your support.