by Paul Cook - A slow start to the inaugural NRC competition for the Greater Sydney Rams last year, turned into a case of ‘so near,...
by Paul Cook - ***************************************** “Who’s that big no.12? He was a real handful.” “Yeah, he carries well and he’s hard to stop isn’t he? He’s bloody strong!” ***************************************** Having...
The Australian Barbarians have defeated Heartland XV 38-32 in Levin, New Zealand in the first match of the sides two match series. The ‘Baa Baa’s’, a...
The Australian Barbarians side has been named for the first of two games against the Heartland XV at Levin Domain in Levin on Tuesday. The ‘Baa...
by Paul Cook - October, 2015 This Saturday afternoon sees Brisbane City host the UC Vikings in the 2015 NRC Grand Final, and with it, the...
It’s been a long time between drinks for Australia’s most successful Super Rugby franchise. 11 years to be exact, since the two-time champions last opened their...
Brisbane City v UC Vikings Brisbane City (1-23) Matt Mafi, Andrew Ready, Sam Talakai, Ben Hyne, Cadeyrn Neville, Luke Beauchamp, Liam Gill, Adam Korczyk, Nick Frisby, Jake McIntyre, Junior Laloifi, Henry Taefu, Samu Kerevi, Chris Kuridrani, Karmichael Hunt. Reserves: Ryan Freney, Markus Vanzati, Feao Fotuaika, Corey...
Melbourne Rising were the standout side in the inaugural National Rugby Championship, finishing the regular season undefeated and as minor premiers. But just a week later,...
UC Vikings v Melbourne Rising UC Vikings (1-23) Allan Alaalatoa, Robbie Abel, Ben Alexander, Rory Arnold, Blake Enever, Dean Oakman-Hunt, Jarrad Butler, Ita Vaea, Joe Powell, Christian Lealiifano, Lausii Taliauli, Rodney Iona, Nigel Ah Wong, James Dargaville, Isaac Thompson. Reserves: Albert Anae, Sione...
by Paul Cook - ********************** THE WARM-UP: ********************** With Brisbane City and UC Vikings having already cemented the top two spots on the ladder a week earlier, there were...
