09 Aug Goodall deserves a crack at the next level, says Woods’ boss Batger
By MARK CASHMAN Eastwood coach Ben Batger knows a good one when he see one and he’s more than willing to go out on a limb...
06 Aug Beasties twins Daniel and James Donato set sights on Italy and RWC 2023
By MARK CASHMAN Twins have a certain way of doing things, - you know the drill finishing off answers to questions for each other and wearing...
05 Aug Eight team finals series to finish off Shute Shield season?
By MARK CASHMAN The Shute Shield season is far from dead in the water with plans being hatched to move straight into a finals series in...
04 Aug Tuala is a Rebel who is driving his way to Shute and Super success
By MARK CASHMAN He doesn’t always think so but the commute “to work” for Southern Districts hooker Andrew Tuala has been a blessing in disguise. The 30-year-old...
03 Aug August 16 SRU board meeting to shine light on Shute Shield restart
By MARK CASHMAN Sydney Rugby Union president Phil Parsons has not ruled out finishing the Shute Shield competition some time in November. “At the end of the...
30 Jul Skipper Manu believes the Wildfires are connected to the game’s world stage
By MARK CASHMAN Playing elite level rugby in what they refer to in Newcastle as “God’s country” with its magnificent beaches and vibrant lifestyle has always...
29 Jul Norths’ Hemopo is all about time and space and that final frontier
By MARK CASHMAN There’s a lot more to Northern Suburbs’ impressive backrower Brad Hemopo than meets the eye - just Google him up and you will...
22 Jul Hard work the reason why Woods’ Icely is made for next level
By MARK CASHMAN In these days of academies and wider training groups, the story of the journey of Eastwood flanker Michael Icely to Super Rugby is...
19 Jul Skipper Goddard says fast finish to season just what Gordon wants
By MARK CASHMAN Gordon skipper Jordie Goddard believes that the quick fire end to the season that is looming may well play into the Highlanders hands. The...
19 Jul Marlins coach proposes a bit of ‘madness’ to finish Shute Shield season
By MARK CASHMAN Manly Marlins coach Matt McGoldrick has proposed a radical Shute Shield finals series that will involve all 13 clubs to finish off the...