20 Feb Hunter Wildfires eager to learn from lessons of disappointing 2024 season
No longer the new kids on the block, there’s only one word Hunter Wildfires flanker Donny Freeman had to describe last year’s season. After breaking into...
18 Feb Bokser confident Beasties will thrive in 2025 despite target on their back
After breaking a 55-year Shute Shield premiership drought, claiming the Club Championships and winning the 1st Colts, 3rd Colts and 4th Grade flags, the celebrations...
14 Feb Randwick gun Jayden Blake finds new home with Aussie Sevens
On the back of several solid Shute Shield seasons at Randwick, Dubbo boy Jayden Blake has made the most of his opportunity in the Aussie...
12 Feb Lachie Albert keen to bring Kiwi insights to Eastwood and Shute Shield this season
Back from a stint in the NPC, Eastwood No.9 Lachie Albert returns to the Shute Shield this season with a fresh perspective on rugby. The former...
06 Feb Kneepkens desperate to help bring success to Southern Districts
Despite a disappointing 2024 season where the Rebels finished 11th, Southern Districts fullback Issac Kneepkens seems confident his side can push up the ladder this...
04 Feb Aden Ekanayake’s journey through clubland to Sevens and on to Junior Wallabies berth
Backrower Aden Ekanayake’s journey to the Junior Wallabies has been anything but typical. The talented and tall, lanky forward graduated from Sydney’s Barker College as a...
04 Feb Older Gordon players desperate to capitalise on Shute Shield premiership window
The clock is ticking for the older brigade at Chatswood Oval. Since winning the Shute Shield in 2020, Gordon have played finals in three straight seasons...
31 Jan Maturing prop Paddy Tagg confident depth will push Students back into finals
Sydney Uni prop Paddy Tagg is confident increased depth and cohesion can help the Students end a two-season finals drought. After winning the 2022 premiership, Uni...
29 Jan Returning back Angus Bell and Marlins chasing consistency in 2025
Returning Manly centre Angus Bell is confident a new look Marlins group can push up the ladder and play deeper into the 2025 Shute Shield...
28 Jan From the archives: All roads lead to Manly Oval for globetrotting International James Hilterbrand
This article was originally published in July 2019 For a “fat, freckly ranger who grew up in Adelaide,” James Hilterbrand has done alright out of rugby. The...