23 Jun Wallaby takes first step towards Lions with surprise Shute Shield return
By Jonathan B Geddes WALLABY forward Matt Philip took the first step towards fulfilling his dream of playing against the British and Irish Lions by making...
01 May Marlins rock solid with new coach Sam Lane after shaky start to Shute Shield season
By Jonathan B Geddes MANLY captain Hunter Ward has passionately backed coach Sam Lane following the team’s disappointing start to the Shute Shield. And ahead of Saturday’s...
01 May Shute Shield: Round 5 Team News & Analysis
A month in to the 2025 Shute Shield regular season, just five competition points seperate the top nine teams on the ladder. A number of coaches...
07 Apr Hunter and Eastwood upset Rats and Wicks as Norths hold off Manly on opening weekend
Warm Sydney weather saw plenty of running rugby for the opening round of the 2025 Shute Shield season. Norths, Eastwood, Hunter and Gordon claimed wins in...
20 Feb Hunter Wildfires eager to learn from lessons of disappointing 2024 season
No longer the new kids on the block, there’s only one word Hunter Wildfires flanker Donny Freeman had to describe last year’s season. After breaking into...
18 Feb Bokser confident Beasties will thrive in 2025 despite target on their back
After breaking a 55-year Shute Shield premiership drought, claiming the Club Championships and winning the 1st Colts, 3rd Colts and 4th Grade flags, the celebrations...
14 Feb Randwick gun Jayden Blake finds new home with Aussie Sevens
On the back of several solid Shute Shield seasons at Randwick, Dubbo boy Jayden Blake has made the most of his opportunity in the Aussie...
12 Feb Lachie Albert keen to bring Kiwi insights to Eastwood and Shute Shield this season
Back from a stint in the NPC, Eastwood No.9 Lachie Albert returns to the Shute Shield this season with a fresh perspective on rugby. The former...
06 Feb Kneepkens desperate to help bring success to Southern Districts
Despite a disappointing 2024 season where the Rebels finished 11th, Southern Districts fullback Issac Kneepkens seems confident his side can push up the ladder this...
04 Feb Older Gordon players desperate to capitalise on Shute Shield premiership window
The clock is ticking for the older brigade at Chatswood Oval. Since winning the Shute Shield in 2020, Gordon have played finals in three straight seasons...