15 Feb Donny Freeman proving Hunter’s pathway to Super Rugby is open for country kids
When the Hunter Wildfires began lobbying for entry to the Shute Shield competition back in 2020, Donny Freeman is exactly the type of player the...
14 Feb Warringah’s Ned Slack-Smith to return to Rat Park from the away sheds
Having grown up on the northern end of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, promising Warringah and newly signed Waratahs backrower Ned Slack-Smith never thought he’d play against...
12 Feb Warringah beat Manly to win Hamilton 7s ahead of Rat Park return
It's not too late to book tickets to the biggest and best Sevens tournament. The 2024 Hong Kong 7s in early April will be the last...
08 Feb Harrison keen to use Randwick No.10 jersey to fight for Waratahs & Wallabies spot
Luckless Randwick and Waratahs flyhalf Will Harrison said he watched last year’s Shute Shield grand final from the sideline with mixed emotions. Harrison, one of the...
07 Feb After getting a taste of professional rugby, ever persistent Reece Mau’u wants more
Northern Suburbs back Reece Mau’u thought his childhood dream of playing professional rugby was over several times throughout his 20s. The outside back had been one...
06 Feb Harry Wilson chasing game time with brother at Tahs and new Shute Shield club Easts
Waratahs outside back Harry Wilson wants to lock in as much game time as possible alongside his younger brother Teddy with the Waratahs in Super...
02 Feb Depth key to Shute Shield success, according to late bloomer Milan Basson
After falling short against eventual premiers Randwick in last year’s playoffs, Gordon backrower Milan Basson thinks a fresh approach and better depth can lift his...
31 Jan West Harbour hoping consistency and new rules can push Pirates to playoffs
Image: JB Photography West Harbour coach Cam Treloar is hoping his side can pick up where they left off late last season and capitalise on changes...
25 Jan Beer confident Norths have what it takes to go one better in 2024
Northern Suburbs came agonisingly close to winning last year's Shute Shield premiership, falling just short against Randwick in the 2023 decider at Leichhardt Oval. The...
16 Jan The sky is the limit for Two Blues’ side still on the rise according to coach
Western Sydney took another massive step forward in 2023 but ultimately fell one win short of a breakthrough Shute Shield finals appearance. The Two Blues finished...