10 Feb Around the Traps: My past 18 months away from rugby
By MARK CASHMAN I’ve been an infrequent contributor on the Rugby News platform these past 18 months. Many of you must have been wondering what had happened...
22 Jan Returning Rauluni determined to help Easts turn finals disappointment into silverware
By Adam Sheldon Easts’ new general manager Mosese Rauluni said the club was determined to turn the heartbreak of last season into significant progress in 2026,...
22 Jan British & Irish Expats v Pacific Warriors: New rep teams set to face off in 2026
Plans are underway for an historic representative fixture to follow the 2026 season, celebrating heritage and the abundance of cultural talent in Australia’s club rugby...
14 Jan Yoku Road feels like home for returning Jeeps’ mentor Matt Cockbain
By Adam Sheldon Former Wallabies forward Matt Cockbain has been appointed director of rugby and first grade head coach at GPS Rugby Club, in a major...
14 Jan Jim McKay confident ‘old school values’ can drive UQ back to top of Hospital Cup
By Adam Sheldon The University of Queensland has appointed Jim McKay as head coach for the 2026 Hospital Cup season. McKay brings extensive high-performance experience to UQ,...
08 Jan Colts’ premiers to Shute Shield bolters: The young Galloping Greens to watch in 2026
Fresh off the back of one of the most successful colts campaigns in Randwick’s history, the club is eagerly anticipating a huge injection of young...
06 Jan ‘Green shoots everywhere’: Why Phil Mooney’s arrival could reshape Norths
By Adam Sheldon When Phil Mooney talks about Queensland club rugby, people stop talking and listen. A former Queensland Reds and Australian Under 19 head coach –...
19 Dec David Telfer’s full circle return to Gordon and the club’s revival of ‘Tartan Toughness’
It’s been five long years since David Telfer last wore the Stag, but the former Gordon junior is finally back at his home club. Telfer...
09 Dec Josh Bokser: Grand Final heartbreak only adding ‘venom’ to 2026 goals
For Eastern Suburbs, 2025 was the near-perfect season. 16 out of 18 wins in the regular season, a second consecutive minor premiership, and sense of...
12 Nov 2025 Shute Shield Season Review: Southern Districts with Scott Fava
After a baptism of fire in the early rounds of the 2025 Shute Shield season, Southern Districts and new coach Scott Fava found their best...