Behind the Ruck

‘The pride of them all?’: Jack Margin on the Highlanders revival – Part 2

With the horrors of 2018 behind them and a new coach at the helm, Gordon set about reversing their fortunes last season for a shot at the finals. They just missed out, but their form in 2020 has lock Jack Margin excited about the future as he continues his tale of their incredible turnaround…
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‘A Gordon for me’: Jack Margin on the Highlanders revival – Part 1

Gordon’s 52-7 defeat of Warringah last weekend was a landmark victory for a club on the rise, but even more remarkable when you consider they had lost 83-14 to the same team just two years ago. Lock Jack Margin charts the incredible turnaround taking place at Chatswood Oval…
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From the sheds… Eastern Suburbs v Eastwood

Post-match reaction from Eastwood’s narrow win over Eastern Suburbs at Woollahra Oval, with Ben Batger, Pauli Taumoepeau and Tom Murphy.
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National club comp a possibility as Rugby AU unveil broadcast package

A national club competition between the leading lights of clubland around Australia has been touted as part of an exciting rights package proposal revealed by Rugby AU today, as they look to establish a new agreement with prospective broadcasters.
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Shute Shield 2020: Hot Shots & Pie-Baggers – Post-round three

We’re already three rounds in, but who is leading the way in terms of points and tries in Shute Shield 2020?
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From the sheds… Western Sydney Two Blues v Randwick

Post-match reaction from Randwick’s not-quite-as-comfortable-as-it-looks 42-0 victory over the Western Sydney Two Blues with Ben McCormack, Joel Rivers and Nathan Den Hoedt.
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Two Blues front up but Wicks gallop home

Randwick have opened their season with three wins in a row for the first time since 2016. But their 42-0 victory over the Western Sydney Two Blues last Saturday was not the walkover the final scoreline suggests.
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From the sheds… Sydney University v Manly

Post-match reaction from Sydney University’s hard-fought 10-6 win over Manly with Michael Hodge, Matt McGoldrick and Rohan O’Regan.
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Off-colour Students edge dogged Marlins in war of attrition

Sydney University have maintained their unbeaten start to the 2020 Shute Shield season with a hard-fought 10-6 win in the wet over a determined Manly at University Oval No.2.
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The Shute Shield is sounding better than ever thanks to SWR Sport

Check out SWR Sport for live Shute Shield commentary every weekend.
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From the sheds… Southern Districts v Eastwood

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Paul Cook One comment

Post-match reaction from Southern Districts’ 34-19 win over Eastwood with Todd Louden, Ben Batger and Jake Douglas.

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Fit and firing Rebels kick-off new era with victory over Eastwood

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Paul Cook 2 comments

Southern Districts have kick-started a new era under head coach Todd Louden with a 34-19 victory over Eastwood at Forshaw Park.

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2020: The Big Kick-Off – Hunter Wildfires

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Paul Cook 4 comments

There is another new kid on the block in the 2020 Shute Shield competition, with the Hunter Wildfires playing out of Newcastle, and harking back to the days when they had a side running around in Sydney club rugby between 1995-1999. Scott ‘Bubba’ Coleman is in charge of a representative side that he hopes can become a permanent fixture beyond this season’s invitation.

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