09 Sep Reds’ Harry Hoopert relishing return to Crosby Park
By Liam Cook Brothers’ prop Harry Hoopert is thriving amidst his side’s run through September as they prepare for a preliminary final against UQ on Sunday. “Overall,...
06 Sep Around The Traps: So close for 1972 Highlanders, Commentary big dogs, what a marathon, Uni’s final play
BY MARK CASHMAN We’ve hit grand final time of the Shute Shield competition and the phone has been ringing hot with all the news and views...
19 Aug GPS have no room for error according to Fijian product Selestino Ravutaumada
By Liam Cook Galloper’s No.15 Selestino Ravutaumada says his new side is confident they can hold on for a spot in the top four ahead of...
19 Aug Flyhalf Brad Twidale says things are starting to come together for back-to-back hopefuls UQ
By Liam Cook UQ’s No.10 is confident his side is building towards its strongest form ahead of a crucial fortnight. “We’ve got a good balance in our...
16 Aug Around The Traps: Shute finals insight, derby day, bookish wrap, Bradbury beers
WORDS: MARK CASHMAN I wouldn’t exactly describe my ShuteCast podcast colleague Anthony Bergelin as a stats guru (he’s a highly successful northern beaches real estate icon)...
16 Aug Premier Rugby Round 16: 5 Standout Performers
Easts, GPS, UQ and Sunnybank all claimed wins in a final’s shaping round sixteen over the weekend. Here are five standout performances. Meli Dreu – Easts Easts’ fullback...
16 Aug One minute man: Young Seb Cameron scores spectacular match winning try
By JON GEDDES THE grand old North Sydney Oval turned into a field of dreams for young Northern Suburbs winger Seb Cameron during his side’s 34-27...
12 Aug New Brothers’ hooker Rokoura embracing Brisbane homecoming
By Liam Cook An Ashgrovian as a youngster, Ethan Rokoura might never have expected to now be thriving in first grade at arch-rival, Brothers. In his first...
09 Aug UQ enforcer Nuku Swerling loving life with the red heavies
By Liam Cook UQ’s dominate No.8 Nuku Swerling has received a new lease on his rugby life since joining the first-grade side this year. The powerfully built...
08 Aug Premier Rugby: Round 15 Wrap Up
Wests, UQ and Bond all staked their claim for finals with important wins in round fifteen while Sunnybank claimed their third victory for the season. Catch...