Behind the Ruck

From the sheds… Eastwood v Gordon

Post-match reaction from Gordon’s crucial 35-30 win over Eastwood with Brian Melrose, Ben Batger and James Lough.
Read more »
From the sheds… Manly v Western Sydney Two Blues

Post-match reaction from Manly’s come-from-behind 29-22 win over the Western Sydney Two Blues with Phil Blake and Sailosi Tagicakibau.
Read more »
From the sheds… Warringah v Hunter Wildfires

Post-match reaction from Warringah’s impressive 42-21 win over Hunter Wildfires with Michael Ruthven, Scott Coleman and Rory O’Connor.
Read more »
From the sheds… West Harbour v Randwick

Post-match reaction from Randwick’s narrow 20-17 win over West Harbour with Ben McCormack, Joe Barakat and Ben Houston.
Read more »
2019 Flashback: New Bloods: Rory O’Connor

Every year a new batch of graduates takes the step up from club land to Super Rugby to achieve their dream of a professional career. But while they are usually well known amongst the grassroots fraternity that has keenly followed their progress from schools and rep footy, they arrive at the next level as largely unheralded potential. So let’s find out a little bit more about NSW Waratahs prop Rory O’Connor – one of the New Bloods!
Read more »
2011 Flashback: Around the Fringes – Brendan McKibbin

It took him a bit longer than anticipated, but after making his HSBC Waratahs debut in the season opener against the Melbourne Rebels, scrumhalf Brendan McKibbin is keen to cement his position in the matchday 22. After a standout season in the 2010 Shute Shield with Eastern Suburbs, the Ken Catchpole Medal winner was chomping to show that he could crack it.
Read more »
From the sheds… Sydney University v Southern Districts

Post-match reaction from Sydney Uni’s 45-12 win over Southern Districts with Sean Hedger, Todd Louden and Jack McCalman.
Read more »
Centurion Sinclair edges Shoremen home in derby comeback

Northern Suburbs have returned to winning ways with a one-point derby win over Gordon at Chatswood Oval, coming from behind to claim the Mortlock-Baxter Cup 22-21, thanks to a match-winning penalty from centurion Angus Sinclair.
Read more »
Wildfires edge Wicks in eleven-try thriller at Coogee

A late penalty from Connor Winchester has given Hunter Wildfires a memorable win on the road, coming away from Coogee Oval with a 41-38 triumph over Randwick in what was a hugely entertaining clash between two sides that came out to play.
Read more »
Patched-up Marlins edge Eastwood to claim top spot

Manly have fought against the odds to record a famous 34-32 victory over Eastwood at the Village Green and take top spot on the Shute Shield ladder, despite the loss of an incredible 52 players across the club as the result of a flu outbreak that severely tested their strength in depth.
Read more »

2012 Flashback: Beasts lack bite as clinical Rats earn a bonus

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Paul Cook Leave a comment

Warringah have scored a surprise victory at Woollahra Oval, dominating proceedings to win 35-13 over Eastern Suburbs in an impressive four-try bonus point performance.