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the Matt Ratana Rugby foundation

the Matt Ratana Rugby foundationthe Matt Ratana Rugby foundationthe Matt Ratana Rugby foundation
  • Home, Kia ora
  • About us
    • About Matt
    • Our Team
    • Our Five Pillars
    • Our Logo
    • Watch Our Film
    • About Atlas
    • Whānau Cup 2022
    • Whānau Cup 2021
  • 'Let's Play Rugby'
  • Projects
    • Rugby For Life
    • MRRF Camps
    • Spartan Partnership
    • Development Programmes
    • Exchange Programme
    • Transition to Seniors
    • Facilities & Equipment
  • News, Blog & Press
    • News and Blog
    • World in Union
    • Launch Press Release
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The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation Logo

The Colour; "All Black"

Su Bushby, Matt's Partner

Su Bushby, Matt's Partner

The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation logo is a conflation of significant elements of `Matts life.  The colour Black signifies his proud New Zealand and Māori heritage and his All Blacks national team.

Su Bushby, Matt's Partner

Su Bushby, Matt's Partner

Su Bushby, Matt's Partner

Matt's partner Su Bushby is determined to see Matt's legacy live on and she has named us  "The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation".

Huia Feather

Su Bushby, Matt's Partner

Five Feathers

Worn by Maori Peoples, in a culture without money, were given as tokens of friendship and respect.

Five Feathers

Thin Blue Line

Five Feathers

Five feathers are on the East Grinstead Town Coat of Arms.  The Foundations five feathers signify Whakapono, Tūmanako, Aroha, Whānau and Whakaute (Faith, Hope, Love, Family and Respect).

Thin Blue Line

Thin Blue Line

Thin Blue Line

The "thin blue line" is an internationall icon, recognising police as the line which keeps society from descending into violent chaos. Matt dedicated his working life to protecting others.

Whānau

Thin Blue Line

Thin Blue Line

Whānau (Māori pronunciation: [ˈfaːnaʉ]) is a Māori-language word for extended family.  . A concept that Matt lived his life by and a culture he installed into others.  

Thank you Dani peaty and Jemma Kendall

Thank you to Dani Peaty of JP Illustrations for the artwork of our logo.

JP Illustrations

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