23 Feb Speed the focus for Marlins as Delooze takes charge at Manly Oval
New Marlins head coach Chris Delooze is looking to introduce a faster and more explosive playing style at Manly Oval this year. The Marlins were the...
15 Feb “This year more important than last” for Two Blues as they prepare for Tahs’ trial
Western Sydney coach Sailosi Tagicakibau believes his side is well prepared to avoid sport’s dreaded “second year syndrome” and argued the club’s performance last year...
15 Feb Ruthven wants Rats to compete harder and for longer in 2023
Warringah coach Mike Ruthven wants his side to become the most competitive team in the competition in 2023. The Rats were one of the form teams...
10 Feb Margin confident younger Gordon outfit can go one better in 2023
After falling agonisingly short of a second straight Shute Shield title, veteran Gordon backrower Jack Margin believes a younger but more cohesive group can go...
09 Feb Pohla heads to Hunter in search of premiership then a professional rugby gig
Alex Pohla was the breakout star of the 2022 Shute Shield competition and he did most of his damage last year playing with a broken...
02 Feb Damien Hill hopeful Sydney Uni ‘conveyor belt’ can deliver another premiership
Returning Sydney Uni first grade coach Damien Hill is hopeful the Student’s development ‘conveyor belt’ can help deliver his new look side another Shute Shield...
01 Feb Zak Hickey looking to cement spot in talented Eastwood backline
After taking a quick look at Eastwood winger Zak Hickey, it’s hard to imagine that the 24-year old gave away rugby at school because he...
27 Jan Defence and discipline the new focus for Randwick as Hoiles takes charge at Coogee
Newly appointed coach and club legend Stephen Hoiles believes defence and discipline is the key to transforming Randwick’s first grade side into a genuine Shute...
27 Jan Vale Jim Davis – Former Rugby News Owner and Publisher
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of former Rugby News owner and publisher Jim Davis over the holiday period. Jim took...
24 Jan Shute Shield veteran Stu Dunbar’s long, hard road to Aussie 7s success
Up until recently, few players in Australian rugby have had as much team success but as little individual fortune as Aussie 7s and Sydney Uni...