NSW Country Eagles have been the flag-bearers for the state thus far, with a grand final appearance on home soil in Tamworth in 2016, and a semi-final spot in the inaugural competition back in 2014.

The fifth season of the National Rugby Championship (NRC) got underway last weekend, with first up wins from an impressive looking Fijian Drua, Western Force, and reigning champions Queensland Country.

Although it is likely to be buried amongst the avalanche of interest surrounding the Sydney club rugby grand finals – in New South Wales at least, the fifth season of the National Rugby Championship (NRC) gets underway this Saturday.

The fifth season of the National Rugby Championship (NRC) gets underway in just eight days time, and the eight competing teams in 2018 are slowly releasing their squads. We’ve already taken a look at Brisbane City, Queensland Country and the Western Force, so let’s see how things are panning out down in the nations’ capital at the Canberra Vikings.

The fifth instalment of the National Rugby Championship (NRC) gets underway in just under a fortnight. First cabs off the rank to announce their squads were the two Queensland-based sides, Brisbane City and Queensland Country. Next up it’s the Western Force.

The fifth instalment of the National Rugby Championship (NRC) gets underway in a month’s time. First cabs off the rank to announce their squads were the two Queensland-based sides, and we’ve already taken a look at Brisbane City. So let’s see what’s happening at the reigning champions, Queensland Country.

The Super Rugby grand final takes place tomorrow night; the Intrust Super Shute Shield has two rounds of the regular season to go before heading into what should be a thrilling finale, while the Queensland Premier and John I Dent comp finals kick-off this weekend. Oh, and don’t forget the Wallabies contest the opening Bledisloe Cup in a fortnight.