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Forever Roosters Day is a special day for the Sydney Roosters community.
It brings together past players, members and supporters to recognise the men and women who have proudly worn the Tricolours throughout the Club’s history.
In 2026, we are partnering with the Sydney Roosters to support Forever Roosters Day when the Roosters host the Parramatta Eels in Round 19 at Allianz Stadium.
For our owner, Jake Friend, the partnership has a personal connection.
Jake is a former Sydney Roosters player and three-time Premiership winner. After a playing career spanning more than 250 NRL games, he has moved into business and built Friendly Plumbing into a residential plumbing business with licensed plumbers servicing households across Sydney.
A Partnership With Personal Meaning
Our partnership with the Sydney Roosters is more than a matchday announcement.
For Jake, it is a way to stay connected to a Club that has played an important part in his life and career.
“Pulling on the jersey for this club meant everything to me, so being able to support Forever Roosters Day as a business owner is something I’m really proud of,” said Friend.
“The Roosters family looks after its own, and Friendly Plumbing is built on that same idea – turn up, do the job properly and look after people. This is our way of giving back to the Members and fans who’ve always backed the club.”
Jake Friend explains why Friendly Plumbing is supporting Forever Roosters Day and invites Roosters supporters to Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 11 July.
That same focus also reflects the way we look after our customers.
We provide plumbing services across Sydney, including blocked drains, leaks, hot water systems, bathroom renovations and emergency call-outs.
What Forever Roosters Day Celebrates
Forever Roosters Day is an annual matchday celebration that recognises the generations of players who have represented the Club.
As part of the day, former players will come together for a pre-game function before taking part in a special lap of honour around Allianz Stadium.
They will also form a guard of honour for the Roosters NRL team.
The day gives former players a chance to reconnect with each other and gives members and fans a chance to celebrate the Club’s proud history.
Forever Roosters Committee Member Ian Schubert said the partnership was a natural fit.
“Forever Roosters Day is all about celebrating the men and women who have worn the Tricolours, so it’s fantastic to have one of our own in Jake Friend and Friendly Plumbing supporting the day,” Schubert said.
“Jake gave great service to the Club as a player and it’s wonderful to see him continuing to give back. I encourage all Roosters Members and supporters to come along, support our former players and help us celebrate the proud history of our Club.”
A Special Offer to Celebrate the Partnership
To celebrate the partnership, we are offering 20% off any plumbing job for customers until 30 September 2026.
Customers can quote the code ROOSTERS20 when booking.
The offer is available for our plumbing services, including:
- Blocked drains
- Leaks
- Hot water systems
- Bathroom renovations
- Emergency call-outs
“Whether it’s a blocked drain, a hot water emergency or a full bathroom renovation, we want Roosters fans to know there’s a local, trusted plumber in their corner – run by one of their own,” said Friend.
Match Day Details
Forever Roosters Day will take place at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 11 July.
The day will be held as part of a double-header featuring both the Sydney Roosters National Rugby League Women’s (NRLW) and NRL teams.
The Sydney Roosters NRLW team will play its first home game of 2026 against the Newcastle Knights at 5:15pm.
Following the NRLW match, former Roosters players will take centre stage for a lap of honour celebrating the generations who have proudly worn the Tricolours since 1908.
The Sydney Roosters NRL team will then play the Parramatta Eels at 7:35pm.
Both sides will play for the Jack Gibson Cup and the Chad Robinson Medal.
The Jack Gibson Cup is awarded to the winning team and is named after the coach who won five Premierships across both clubs. The Chad Robinson Medal is awarded to the player of the match, honouring the late Chad Robinson, player #1015, who represented both clubs across 159 NRL games.
Premiership Anniversaries Being Recognised
The day will also mark three premiership anniversaries in the Club’s history:
- 1976 Under 23s Grand Final – Eastern Suburbs def. Canterbury-Bankstown 25-5
- 1986 Reserve Grade Grand Final – Eastern Suburbs def. Parramatta 10-2
- 2016 NYC Grand Final – Sydney Roosters def. Penrith 30-28
These anniversaries add another layer of meaning to Forever Roosters Day, giving members and fans the chance to reflect on different generations of the Club.
Friendly Plumbing Competition on the Day
Fans attending Forever Roosters Day can collect a free TRY Banner from Gate 1 or Gate 3.
They can also enter the Friendly Plumbing competition.
One lucky supporter is set to win an eight-seat open-air box, including catering, for the Roosters’ final home game of the season in Round 26.
Looking Ahead
Forever Roosters Day is about connection, history and giving back to the Roosters community.
For us, this partnership is a chance to support a day that means a lot to former players, members and fans.
It also gives Roosters supporters a way to learn more about our Sydney plumbing team, run by one of their own.
You can read the Sydney Roosters announcement about the Friendly Plumbing partnership on the Roosters website.
To learn more about our team and the residential plumbing services we provide across Sydney, visit Friendly Plumbing.