21 Apr Rebels “veteran” Jake Douglas contributing on and off the field at Forshaw
In Shute Shield terms, 28-year old Jake Douglas is a relative veteran. The towering lock from Yamba on the NSW North Coast followed his older...
19 Apr Game winner Attwater talks about the Marlins’ week from hell and turnaround
By MARK CASHMAN Manly Marlins centre Harley Attwater has spoken of the week of soul searching that led to their shock 24-22 win over Eastern Suburbs...
19 Apr Batger labels Eastwood’s 14-man win most heroic of his time at Woodies
Eastwood club legend and first grade coach Ben Batger has labelled his side’s 28-25 victory over Southern Districts as the most heroic performance he’s seen...
19 Apr Sinclair says Norths have to keep adding the layers to be a Shute Shield contender
By MARK CASHMAN Northern Suburbs went a long way to dispelling the myth that wet weather and the Shoreman don’t mix well in their 23-3 Shute...
19 Apr Margin finds some clear air and helps Rats off to bright start v Wicks
By MARK CASHMAN Hugh Margin stepped out from the shadow of his older brother Jack on Saturday at Rat Park as Warringah got their Shute Shield...
18 Apr Around the Traps Column: More of Marr, Woods’ jumper secret, happy Stan, tension at lunch
By MARK CASHMAN We’re into Round Two of the Shute Shield and as always the phone has been ringing hot with all the news and views...
16 Apr Rugby News Exclusive! Shute Shield Match Program for Round Two
It was a staple of the Shute Shield for many years, the humble match day program that had the names of friends and foes alike...
16 Apr Warringah boss Ruthven happy with his ‘Next Gen’ Rats to tackle Wicks
By MARK CASHMAN It’s fair enough to say that the Warringah that we saw for the most part of last season wasn’t the Warringah that we...
16 Apr Jack Grant’s unconventional road to a professional rugby contract
Waratahs and Eastern Suburbs halfback Jack Grant is far removed from stereotypes, which has become continually more apparent as he’s gained more of a foothold...
16 Apr Eastwood prepare for tough roadtrip to take on Southern Districts
Eastwood are preparing for what coach Ben Batger considers one of the toughest road trips in the Shute Shield on Saturday when his side heads...