2025 Celebration of Sport

Please join us for the annual PLC Armidale Sports Dinner - A Celebration of Sport.

Friday, 28 November 2025 starting from 5:30pm at the Armidale City Bowling Club

Dress: Semi-Formal

We are excited to welcome Australian Wallaroos Captain Siokapesi 'Pesi' Palu and NSW Waratahs player Tahlia 'Tink' Morgan as our guest speakers during dinner. This will be a unique opportunity to meet two elite sportswomen and learn the secret to their success.

Siokapesi Palu is of both Tongan and Samoan heritage through her parents, and away from Rugby is a school educator at Erindale College in Canberra. The popular squad member became the 18th captain of the Wallaroos in 2024, leading the side against Ireland in Belfast. She claimed Super Rugby Women's player of the year honours in 2024 to cap off a strong year that also included a WXV 2 title win. Pesi was named captain for the 2025 season with the Wallaroos ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Tahlia Morgan is an emerging lock from Northern NSW who only began to take up rugby in 2018. Tink was identified by the Waratahs as a player of interest after strong performances for St Alberts Rugby and NSW Country. She was invited to train with NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Women’s squad before earning a contract in 2025.

Following our awards presentation, we will hold an auction to raise money to support our representative athletes.

A ticket is required for all guests attending, including students.