Harry and Meghan continue Invictus cause at the rugby

Even though the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not make it to the final siren, they finished their visit to Australia by enjoying the Super Rugby Pacific match.

The Royals wrapped up the final full day of their tour to watch the NSW Waratahs take on Moana Pacifica at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

The couple watched the match alongside former governor general and Invictus Australia boss Peter Cosgrove, former Wallabies captain John Eales and Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh, as well as Invictus Australia athletes and officials.

They were joined by a modest crowd of 11,000, as well as rainy Sydney weather.

Harry is an avid rugby fan and has a connection with NSW assistant coach Mike Catt.

While Catt won the 2003 Rugby World Cup for England, Harry was following the team in Australia and joining in the celebrations.

“He really loves the game of rugby,” Catt said. “I’m not sure about Meghan but I know Harry absolutely loves rugby.

“For us to have the good guy and people like that, the royal family coming in, it’s great for the game, it’s a big benefit for us.”

Meghan boogieed to celebratory music after the Waratahs’ first try as the royals enjoyed the first-half action.

At half-time, Harry gave a speech in the Invictus suite highlighting the success of the Australian movement and highlighting that Invictus Australia works with more than 30,000 veterans.

The pair were presented with Wallabies and Wallaroos jerseys before leaving midway through the second half.

“It was great to welcome Harry, Meghan and their guests from the Invictus Games to tonight’s Waratahs-Moana Pacifica game,” Waugh said. “Harry and Meghan were incredibly kind and generous to everyone they met, and Harry’s halftime tribute to Invictus’ work with veterans was deeply moving.”

Immediately following the Royal exit, the match suffered a lengthy lightning delay and play was delayed for more than half an hour.

The Waratahs eventually ran out winners 29-14.