07 Sep Shute Shield: Points aplenty as Norths kick on at the death to defeat Eastwood
By MARK CASHMAN A penalty goal from Northern Suburbs flyhalf Angus Sinclair in the 81st minute has seen the Shoremen grab a pulsating 41-38 win over...
07 Sep Shute Shield: Gordon get their defence in order but lose two pivotal props
By MARK CASHMAN Gordon have been known for their direct and inventive attack in 2020 but their coach Darren Coleman was pretty chuffed about their defence...
07 Sep Shute Shield: Marlins break derby hoodoo, Two Blues, Norths, Gordon, Easts and Uni win
By MARK CASHMAN Two big derby games highlighted Round Eight of the Shute Shield competition played out on Saturday. Manly broke a losing run that goes back...
07 Sep Premier Rugby: Red Heavies go top, Easts hit back and Wests break through
By TOM PRIMMER The Hospital Cup top-four is beginning to take shape, with Round Seven again delivering four cracking matches across the competition. The University of Queensland...
06 Sep Around The Traps Column: Showdown in the West goes live, Marlins stake future in juniors
By MARK CASHMAN We’re into the eighth round of the Shute Shield competition and the phone has been ringing hot with all the news and views...
05 Sep Shute Shield: Randwick draw on the ‘Power of Four’ as they reach for the heights
By MARK CASHMAN A lot of things go into making a successful footy club. Stuff like sound administration, knowledgable coaching that engages the playing group, a first...
05 Sep Shute Shield: Eastwood out to tighten up defence when they take on Norths
By MARK CASHMAN Eastwood coach Ben Batger says his team will have to stop leaking points if they are to be considered a leading team in...
05 Sep Shute Shield: Marlins boss reckons it’s time that they beat Rats in the derby
By MARK CASHMAN In Harley we trust - that’s the attitude of Manly coach Matt McGoldrick as he gets ready to throw himself once again into...
04 Sep Shute Shield: Coaches drawn into the cone of silence as Randwick host Gordon
By MARK CASHMAN Randwick coach Ben McCormack didn’t muck around when asked if the “lines of communication” with Gordon coach Darren Coleman had been their normal...
04 Sep Shute Shield: Team that keeps its cool will win derby between Two Blues and Penrith
By MARK CASHMAN Western Sydney Two Blues coach Joel Rivers believes the team that “keeps its cool” will emerge from the big western Sydney derby with...