What they said… Sydney University v Manly (Qualifying Final)
Post-match reaction from both camps with Robert Taylor, Brian Melrose, and Guy Porter.
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Improving Wallaroos downed by impressive Black Ferns
The Black Ferns have continued to show why they are the benchmark in women’s 15-a-side rugby, putting in a clinical performance to down the Wallaroos 47-10, in front of a record crowd for a women’s international of over 30,000 at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday.
Read moreAll White on the night as Wallabies dismantle All Blacks in Perth
Hands up who saw this one coming? C’mon be honest… After a year where Australian rugby’s headlines have revolved around another lacklustre effort in Super Rugby, the ongoing Israel Folau saga, and the diminishing lack of funds available in the sport, the Wallabies put a smile back on everyone’s faces on Saturday night with a resounding, and record-breaking, 47-26 victory over the All Blacks in front of over 60,000 in Perth.
Read morePirates treasure the memories after Concord’s last flight (…for now)
It was the end of an era on Saturday for West Harbour, and indeed Australian rugby, as one of the most iconic grounds in the country, Concord Oval, hosted its last ever match before being redeveloped, when the Pirates took on Sydney University. So before the bulldozers move in to scoop away so many magical memories, here’s a little look back at the life of a footy ground, and the club with which it’s history is intertwined, with a bit of help from those who called it home…
Read more‘Feltsch’ flies again as off-colour Rats down gutsy Two Blues
Warringah’s blushes were spared by a couple of veterans last weekend, as a brace from Josh Holmes and a runaway try to 200-gamer Dave Feltscheer, helped the team at the top of the table, eventually see off an impressively gutsy and spirited performance from the team at the bottom, Western Sydney Two Blues, 34-17 at Pittwater Rugby Park. Here’s how it all played out…
Read moreDetermined Gordon down Norths in dramatic derby victory
With 76pts, 11 tries and five yellow cards, the second North Shore derby of the season certainly didn’t disappoint, unless you are of a red and black persuasion. It ended with a first victory for Gordon over Northern Suburbs at North Sydney Oval since 2011, 42-34, and a significant shot in the arm to the Highlander’s chances of a first finals appearance since 2009. But having led 21-3, 28-8, 35-15, and 42-22 at different stages of the match, losing three players to the sin bin in quick succession in the closing stages almost cost them a memorable victory. Here’s how it all played out…
Read moreVIDEO: Wallaroos skipper Hamilton excited about Japanese challenge
New Wallaroos captain Grace Hamilton chatted to media about her exciting new role, and the challenge provided by their Japanese opponents in this Saturday’s first test in Newcastle.
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