Final round win for Hay Cutters
Tom Lilburne. Cutters defeated Wagga Agricultural College six tries to two on Saturday in their final game of regular season rugby union in Wagga. The victory sets up a crucial finals clash against undefeated Wagga City for either a bye or grand final spot.
It’s their first season, and Cockies women’s team is top of the ladder
The Kyogle Cockies Rugby Club has a women’s team and they are proving just how good they are in their first season. Women’s head coach Andrew Northfield said the club had been going since 1987. But it had never had a women’s team. But it had never had a women’s team. Until now.
John Vinson’s Rugby journey
Hodgson Vale's John Vinson added another major achievement to his Rugby CV when the Irish team he plays for, Clontarf, won a thrilling Grand Final in the All - Ireland Leagues Men's Division A. John was a Queensland Country Blue Heelers representative player who seems to have been born to play Rugby.
Yamba Buccaneers 50th anniversary celebration at the ‘Old Kirk’
Gai Pritchett. Yamba Rugby Club started in 1975 when Doug Anderson, Kev Durkin & Bob Clark decided to enter a team in the Far North Coast RU competition. Norm Ratjens was appointed Club Coach and Bob Clark the inaugural captain.
Rugby heavyweights ruck n’ roll into Coffs Harbour
NSW Rugby reps have started rolling into the area ahead of the inaugural Coffs Coast Festival of Rugby that is set to light up the City of Coffs Harbour ... Some 2,000 tickets to the extravaganza at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday 5 April have already been snapped up.Â
Umbiram’s Hamish Stewart becomes Wallaby #986
The aim of any rugby player is to be selected for the Wallabies and for 26 years old Hamish Stewart that dream became reality when he ran onto the field and lined up against the Pumas in Argentina on August 31st. Your first game representing your country is naturally a proud moment but made even more special for Hamish, as the Wallabies snatched a last minute win over the Pumas.
Hay Cutters vs Griffith Blacks
Tom Lilburne. On Friday night the Cutters hosted Griffith Blacks for their first home game of the season. Cutters were determined to maintain their undefeated streak at home, which currently stands at four years ... In the pouring rain, the stoic women congregated for Ladies Night ...
Jed Holloway’s 100th game for Waratahs
Wallabies’ backrower and former Yamba Buccaneers junior Jed Holloway played his 100th game for the NSW Waratahs in a Super Rugby Pacific clash against arch rivals the ACT Brumbies in atrocious conditions at Allianz Stadium in Sydney ... Watched on by Buccaneers supporters in the crowd, Holloway set up a try as torrential rain fell, and despite a hardfought effort, the Brumbies defeated the Waratahs 29-21.
Sports museum welcomes rugby royalty
The Allora Regional Sports Museum committee played host to rugby union royalty last Saturday with Queensland Red’s fullback Mac Grealy calling to make a presentation to and tour the museum with his family. With fifteen Queensland appearances to his credit so far, the exciting young Reds star considered a player of the future, kindly donated and signed one of his match worn Queensland Reds jerseys.
Locals shine in Country Rugby Championships
Future Wallabies stars were on show at Yamba over the weekend as the Ngayundi Sports Complex hosted hundreds of children from across the state for the under 12 and 13, 2023 NSW Country Rugby Union Championships ... The Far North Coast under 13 side, coached by the Lower Clarence’s Dane Mitchell, impressed in every one of its four games, scoring more than 100 points while keeping their opposition score to zero.
Rockhampton to host Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships
Queensland Country Rugby Union have announced that the 2023 Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships will be hosted at Victoria Park in Rockhampton, proudly sponsored by Rockhampton Regional Council. The event is expected to attract between 700-800 players and their families at the end of June this year and will be held in Rockhampton again in 2024.
Yamba sports talent  shines on international stage
Rodney Stevens. The sporting talent of Yamba was on show on the international stage over the weekend with former Buccaneer’s junior Jed Holloway earning his first Wallabies cap, plus Cameron Pilley and cousin Donna Lobban playing for bronze in the mixed doubles squash.
Wallabies to play England for the new Ella-Mobbs Cup
Australia and England will play for a new trophy when the two nations face off in next month’s eToro England Series; the Ella-Mobbs Cup named after two iconic Rugby figures from each nation. Mark Ella is a Wallabies legend. The first indigenous Captain of the Wallabies, the Fly Half is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players in Australian Rugby history. Â
Lord Howe Island Distilling Co. partner with the NSW Waratahs
The NSW Waratahs has welcomed Lord Howe Island Distilling Co on board as the official Gin and Vodka partner of the NSW Waratahs. Lord Howe Island Distilling Co started by two mates, Anthony Riddle and Christian Young, are celebrating the companies’ achievements and are excited to see their award-winning spirits both on the national and international stage. Their very popular Lord Howe Island Gin made with botanicals from the UNESCO World Heritage Island, is a boutique, small batch world class drop.
Wallabies arrive in North Queensland ahead of first test in Townsville
Wallabies assistant coach Dan McKellar has spoken from Townsville. The side were given an official welcome to country upon arrival in Townsville this afternoon ahead of their eToro Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Saturday night. McKellar grew up in North Queensland and went to school in Townsville.
Band of brothers
Seven sets of brothers make the Richmond Range rugby team a force to reckon with. Saturday’s 30-nil win over Iluka Cossacks means the team is set to play Byron Bay in the President’s Cup major quarter final.
Rising Yamba rugby star chosen for NSW Country
Yamba Buccaneers rugby player Kyah Foster has been selected in the NSW Country Junior Girls Rugby Union U14s team after the NSW Country Junior Rugby titles at Kiama last weekend. Playing for the Mid North Coast Tomahawks, Foster was selected after strong performances against Central Coast and Central West.
