01 Apr Shute Shield: Ben Batger picks the best Eastwood XV of his time
After reading a fantastic yarn by Josh Holmes on the Northern Beaches Sports Tribune, we thought we'd borrow the concept (with permission) and get players...
31 Mar How to stay rugby ready during coronavirus according to one of rugby’s top trainers
The coronavirus broke the hearts of grassroots rugby players right around the country. While a handful of lower graders are still yet to officially start their...
25 Mar SRU believes Shute Shield season can go ahead in some form this year and play until November
There isn't a whole lot to smile about at the moment as the COVID-19 crisis changes life as we know it. But eventually it will...
28 Feb University of Wollongong and Crusaders partner to help develop future Wallabies
The University of Wollongong have partnered with the Crusaders to launch a rugby academy in New South Wales. It’s a lot to get your head around...
25 Feb Young Two Blues ready for unofficial Grand Final at Kiama 7s this weekend
Western Sydney Two Blues will rely on an exciting crop of youngsters to help them navigate a difficult pool at this weekend’s Kiama 7s. But Two...
24 Feb Eastwood impress in preseason trial against Western Force
Eastwood coach Ben Batger said there were plenty of positives to take out of his side’s pre-season trial loss to the Western Force in Perth...
19 Feb Randwick coach Turinui set to bring his own version of running rugby to Coogee
Morgan Turinui has achieved plenty in rugby. The 20-cap Wallaby played with Randwick, NSW, QLD and the Wallabies before playing and coaching at State Francais and...
18 Feb A National Club Competition that wouldn’t hurt state based club rugby
By Sam Ryan Momentum behind a club based National Competition appears to be gathering and it makes a lot of sense. The tribalism that has seen crowds...
12 Feb Shute Shield: Stability set to help West Harbour side chasing finals spot in 2020
2019 was never going to be easy for West Harbour, who started last year’s Shute Shield season with almost an entirely new starting XV. While they...
05 Feb Shute Shield: Near enough not good enough for improving Gordon side desperate for success
Gordon were the big improvers of the 2019 Shute Shield season, jumping from last spot in 2018 to finish just one competition point short of...