Australian and Queensland rugby are uniting to assist during the flood crisis in the state, with the flooding the worst in over 100 years, with billions of damage caused and with the death toll confirmed at 10 people.
Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O'Neill said the following.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by the devastating floods in Queensland. To ensure those impacted by the flood waters are supported the ARU is donating $50,000 to the flood relief appeal and we are also working on other measures that will further support the communities affected," he said.
"The recent Flood Appeal Telethon, hosted by Channel 9, was supported by the Queensland Reds who provided players to answer phones and take donations through the course of the night.
"The Reds, with the support of the ARU, are also developing several projects that will aim to provide support and assistance to the areas impacted by the flood waters.
"I congratulate Qantas Wallabies and Queensland Reds players Anthony and Saia Faingaa who have announced they will donate their first Super Rugby game match payments to the flood relief appeal.
"I understand that other players are planning to make their own contributions to the appeal as the extent of the flooding unfolds.
Suncorp Stadium is under water, causing this weekends A-League football match to be called off, while Reds players are assisting in Ballymore, which is at risk of being flooded as well.
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