The Capital Rugby Union President, Kori Chan has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brisbane Brothers Rugby Club that will assist in improving the playing standard and administrative capability of the union. Established in 1905, Brisbane Brothers are a leading foundation club in Australian rugby. With a player base of 1, 100 athletes, XX, the club has won a plethora of premierships and produced a number of players (both men and women) who have played at or are currently playing at state, super rugby, and test level. In the last two (2) years Brisbane Brothers established a high-performance program which has: • maintained and strengthened the club’s competitive edge; and • embolden the club to implement a sustainable business model that has seen the club grow from strength to strength. The MOU provides a framework for the CRU and its member clubs to partner with Brisbane Brothers to develop our players and improve the technical capacity and game knowledge of our coaches and administrators. Under the MOU the CRU will establish agreements with Brisbane Brothers, focused on: • elite player development pathways & programs. • providing CRU coaches access to the club’s high-performance program and coaching environment; and • strengthening governance and best practice (in the CRU) through the sharing of admin and commercial IP. “We are currently working with Brisbane Brothers to finalize the agreements and will announce them when ready.” “With the above in mind, please be advised that the MOU and ensuing agreements (with Brisbane Brothers) should not discourage clubs from seeking their own partnerships with overseas clubs and associations.” He added that any club endeavour that strengthens the union’s player base, improves rugby intellect, and provides international exposure for the competition’s players and coaches is welcomed by the CRU and shall be supported wholeheartedly.