19 Feb John Manenti on his return to Sydney Uni and the Students pursuit of finals footy
It’s been three years since their Shute Shield side played finals footy and five seasons since their once mighty colts won a title. Yes the landscape...
17 Feb Nathan Grey loving clubland and ready to drive Marlins up Shute Shield ladder
By MARK CASHMAN Making a living as a coaching professional in today’s rugby world can be hard yakka both physically and emotionally. There is the pressure...
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 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...
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...
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...
28 Oct 2025 Shute Shield Season Review: Sydney Uni with Nick Ryan
A young Sydney Uni side coached by Todd Louden couldn't quite crack the top six this season, after letting too many tight games slip. But Director...
24 Oct 2025 Shute Shield Season Review: Manly with Sam Lane
Things didn't quite go to plan early in the year for rookie Manly coach Same Lane. But after bouncing back and finishing the season well, the...