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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND EIGHT REVIEW

22/10/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24555735
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND EIGHT REVIEW

OCTOBER 22, 2017
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Queensland Country will return to Australia with the Horan-Little Shield after becoming the first side to beat the Fijian Drua on home soil 24-17. The four-tries-to-three-win means Country jump to top spot on the NRC table.
 
Later, the Greater Sydney Rams who have been winless since Round Two made a major comeback after being 19-0 down in the first half to then winning 31-19 against Brisbane City.

In the twilight match the Sydney Rays made it a third upset for the day beating Perth Spirit 44-31. It was the first time since 2015 that the Spirit lost a game at their McGillivray Oval home ground.

This afternoon the Eagles’ seven-tries-to-three bonus point win over Melbourne Rising sees them fly over Brisbane City and Perth Spirit on the ladder.
 
2017 Standings after Round Eight
Bond University Queensland Country 28
Canberra Vikings 25
Fiji Airways Drua 21
Elders NSW Country Eagles 18
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 18
Road Safety Perth Spirit 16
Greater Sydney Rams 13
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 9
Melbourne Rising 4
 
Saturday 21 October
Fiji Airways Drua v Bond University Queensland Country
Fiji Airways Drua 17 (Tries: Stewart, Waqatabu, Lomani; Cons: Waqatabu; Yellow cards: Ucutabua (24’), Waqatabu (30’), Ducivaki (55’))
Bond University Queensland Country 24 (Tries; Timu 2, Tela, Nabuli; Cons: Tuttle 2; Yellow cards: Fa’agase (39’))
 
Saturday 21 October
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City v Greater Sydney Rams
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 19 (Tries: Riley, Fidow, Kuridrani; Cons: Cooper , Strachan)
Greater Sydney Rams 31 (Tries: Holloway 2, Hall, Tuisue; Cons: Mason 4; Pens: Mason)
 
Saturday 21 October
Road Safety Perth Spirit v Macquarie University Sydney Rays
Road Safety Perth Spirit 31 (Tries: Verity-Amm 2, Koteka, Uyen, Arnold; Cons: Grant 3; Yellow Cards; M. Philip (29’))
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 44 (Tries: Nucifora 2, Buaserau 2, Connor, Simone; Cons: Hegarty 2 H. Nucifora, R. Saifoloi; Pens: Hegarty 2)
 
Sunday 22 October
Melbourne Rising v Elders NSW Country Eagles
Melbourne Rising 19 (Tries: J. Maddocks, H. Hutchison, K. Ratu; Cons: J. McGregor 2)
Elders NSW Country Eagles 47 (Tries: A. Gibbon 3, B. Paenga-Amosa, S. Wileman, J. Gordon, A. Freier
Cons: T. Adams 6)

 
 
NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX REVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX REVIEW

08/10/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24409212
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX REVIEW

OCTOBER 8, 2017
For the first time ever, the Horan-Little Shield is en route to the Pacific Islands after the Fijian Drua claimed the NRC challenge trophy with a comprehensive 57-31 victory over the Greater Sydney Rams in front of a passionate crowd at TG Millner Oval. The Drua’s eight-tries-to-five bonus point win keeps their spot at the top of the ladder.
 
Over on the Gold Coast, Queensland Country were set for a huge win over the NSW Country Eagles leading 31-0 into the second half. But then, in a stunning about-face the Eagles piled on the points late as they chased the most unlikely of victories. It wasn't to be though, with Queensland Country holding on for a dramatic 34-31 win.
 
This afternoon the Canberra Vikings continued their charge towards the finals series, with a dominant 36-12 win over Melbourne Rising at Frankston Park in Victoria. The six-tries-to-two bonus point win keeps Canberra level on points with the Fijian Drua atop of the NRC ladder.
 
Later today two-time NRC Champions Brisbane City proved they can never be counted out of the mix after another convincing win over the Sydney Rays at Pittwater Park in Sydney. City jagged a bonus point in the eight-tries-to-four 46-29 victory and now sit just two points out of the NRC top four.
 
2017 Standings after Round Six 
Canberra Vikings 20
Fiji Airways Drua 20
Bond University Queensland Country 19
Road Safety Perth Spirit 15
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 13
Greater Sydney Rams 9
Elders NSW Country Eagles 9
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 5
Melbourne Rising 4
 
Saturday 7 September 
Fiji Airways Drua v Greater Sydney Rams
Fiji Airways Drua 57 (Tries: Daveta 2, Veitayaki Jnr, Stewart, Waqatabu, Sau, Lomani, Taliga; Cons: Waqatabu 7; Pens: Waqatabu)
Greater Sydney Rams 31 (Tries: Roach, Bailey, Cotton, Dunbar, Pili-Gaitau; Cons: Ayoub 3)

Saturday 7 September
Bond University Queensland Country v Elders NSW Country Eagles
Bond University Queensland Country 34 (Tries: P. James, A. Scott-Young, F, Daugunu, E. Nabuli, I. Perese; Cons: J. Tuttle 3/5; Pens: J. Tuttle 1/1; Cards: C. Timu (80’))
Elders NSW Country Eagles 31 (Tries: A. Kellaway 2, C. McInerney, M. Jones, J. Gordon; Cons: T. Adams 3/5)

Sunday 8 September
Melbourne Rising v Canberra Vikings
Melbourne Rising 12 (Tries: J. McGregor, A. Leaupepe; Cons: J. McGregor 1/1, J. Maddocks 0/1; Cards: L. Timani (51))
Canberra Vikings 36 (Tries: R. Valetini 2, J. Dargaville, T. Banks, F. Fainga’a, P. Rolando; Cons: W. Hawera 3/6)

Sunday 8 September
Macquarie University Sydney Rays v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 29 (Tries: J. Turner, T. Connor, R. Buaserau, D. Fitzpatrick; Cons: I. Simone 1/1, R. Saifoloi 2/3;Pens: R. Saifoloi 1/1)
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 46 (Tries: A. Ready 2, M. Konelio, D. Riley, E. Fidow, D. Gorman, M. Ngauamo, M. Gunn; Cons: Q. Cooper 3/8; Cards: K. Douglas (65’))

 
 
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX PREVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX PREVIEW

06/10/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24384033
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX PREVIEW

OCTOBER 6, 2017
As we head into week six of the competition, it couldn’t get much tighter with four teams now battling it out for top spot on the NRC ladder and the others following close behind.
 
This weekend is the Pasifika Round which celebrates the great influence of the Pacific Island nations on Australian Rugby.
 
On Saturday TG Millner Oval will host a full day of fun and festivities. In the morning spectators can watch future NRC stars, the Australian Schoolboys take on NZ Schoolboys. Straight after the Greater Sydney Rams will take on the Fijian Drua in front of what is expected to be a healthy crowd.
 
Following this match Queensland Country will battle it out with NSW Country at Bond University. The Queensland boys haven’t lost to the Eagles since season one of the NRC and are feeling confident with Wallabies tourist Izaia Perese joining their side.
 
On Sunday two Wallabies will go head to head with Lopeti Timani joining the Melbourne Rising squad and Rory Arnold taking Canberra Vikings’ side at Frankston Oval in Victoria.
 
In the final match of the round, the Sydney Rays will host Brisbane City at Pittwater Rugby Park. The Rays have been forced to shuffle their backline with Sam Lane and Angus Sinclair out.

2017 Standings after Round Five 
Bond University Queensland Country 15
Canberra Vikings 15
Road Safety Perth Spirit 15
Fiji Airways Drua 15
Greater Sydney Rams 9
Elders NSW Country Eagles 8
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 8
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 5
Melbourne Rising 4
 
Round Six Fixtures
Saturday 7 October
Greater Sydney Rams v Fiji Airways Drua
Where: TG Millner Field, Sydney
When: 3:00 PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
  • The Rams have shuffled up their squad after being hit with several injuries and losing some big stars including Taqele Naiyaravoro
  • Both teams will be led by former Eastwood coaches including John McKee for the Fiji Drua and Billy Melrose for the Rams
  • The Drua spent this week training at Kings College in Sydney and won’t be shy of support with thousands of local Fijians expected to show for the Pasifika Round
 
Saturday 7 October
Bond University Queensland Country v Elders NSW Country Eagles
Where: Bond University, Gold Coast
When: 5:00 PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
  • Wallabies player Izaia Perese will join the Queensland boys in their match day 23
  • As part of the Pasifika Round Queensland will pay tribute to the 18 players on their squad who have Polynesian heritage
  • Former Queensland Country flanker Maclean Jones will line up for NSW Country against his old side for the first time
  • Eagles player Tom Staniforth will be the man to look out for as he goes from strength to strength as a leader in the forward pack
 
Sunday 8 October
Melbourne Rising v Canberra Vikings 
Where: Frankston Oval, Victoria
When: 1:00PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
  • The teams have an even split of historic wins; the Rising won 34-13 in 2014 and the Vikings won 60-44 in 2016
  • The Rising were hit by injury in their loss to Queensland Country last weekend but have welcomed back Wallaby Lopeti Timani, lock Alex Toolis and playmaker Lloyd Johansson to the starting line-up
  • The Vikings will also welcome back Wallaby Rory Arnold and Andrew Muirhead will swap with Tom Banks to have a crack at fullback
 
Sunday 8 October
Macquarie University Sydney Rays v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
Where: Pittwater Park, Sydney
When: 3:00PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
 
  • The Rays have made some changes with versatile Harry Burey now heading to inside centre to cover Saifoloi’s move and Irae Simone will have his second start at outside centre
  • Josh Turner will return to fullback after playing on the wing in Goulburn and Rob Buaserau will be in line for a start after Latu Latunipulu strained his hamstring again
  • The Brisbane boys will be fighting hard to make it into the top four after losing to Perth Spirit last weekend

 
 
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE REVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE REVIEW

02/10/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24346590
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE REVIEW

OCTOBER 2, 2017


The tables have turned following Round Five of the National Rugby Championship with Queensland Country, Canberra Vikings, Perth Spirit and Fiji Drua now all sitting at the top of the ladder.  
 
Canberra made a massive comeback on Friday night at Viking Park after thrashing Fiji Drua 65-5 which was without a doubt their best performance of the season. The home-side took a well-deserved 21-5 lead into the halftime break but the highlight came when man-of-the-match Tom Cusack scored his hat-trick in the final minutes.
 
On Saturday Queensland Country scored more than a half-century for the second week in a row, this time thumping Melbourne Rising 54-12 at Bond University. The eight tries and bonus point win means Country overtake Canberra on the NRC ladder. 
 
On Sunday the ladder became even closer, following Perth Spirit’s comprehensive 62-28 win over Brisbane City at the University of WA.  The ten-tries-to-four bonus point win means Perth jump back up to third spot.
 
This afternoon locals in sunny Goulburn were treated to some enterprising raids from the Sydney Rays in the dying stages but it was the NSW Country Eagles who held solid and came away with their second victory of the season winning 26-17.
 
2017 Standings after Round Five 
Bond University Queensland Country 15
Canberra Vikings 15
Road Safety Perth Spirit 15
Fiji Airways Drua 15
Greater Sydney Rams 9
Elders NSW Country Eagles 8
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 8
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 5
Melbourne Rising 4
 
Friday 29 September 
Canberra Vikings v Fiji Airways Drua
Canberra Vikings 66 (Tries: Cusack 3, Fa’alelei 2, Banks 2, Muirhead, Abel; Cons: Hawera 5, Lonergan, Rolando)
Fiji Airways Drua 5 (Tries: Lomani)
 
Saturday 30 September 
Bond University Queensland Country v Melbourne Rising
Bond University Queensland Country 54 (Tries: Daugunu 3, Feauai-Sautia, Tupou, Stewart, Paia’aua, Tela; Cons: Tuttle 4, Stewart, Daugunu 2; Cards: Daugunu (40+’), Nabuli (40+’)
Melbourne Rising 12 (Tries: Mapusua, Havea; Cons: McGregor)

Sunday 1 October
Road Safety Perth Spirit v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
Road Safety Perth Spirit 62 (Tries: M. Ruru 2, C. Peni 2, J. Verity-Amm, R. Arnold, A. Rangi, M. O’Brien, M. Erasmus, T. Ferris; Cons: P. Grant 5/8, H. Buick 1/1, S. Tarawa 0/1)
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 28 (Tries: L. Maranta 2, S. Manu, E. Fidow; Cons: Q. Cooper 4/4; Cards: E. Fidow (60’))
 
Monday 2 October
Elders NSW Country Eagles v Macquarie University Sydney Rays
Elders NSW Country Eagles 26 (Tries: A. Gibbon, S. Ward, J. Gordon, A. Newsome; Cons: T. Adams 2/4; Penalties: T. Adams 0/1.
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 17 (Tries: J. Turner, L. Latunipulu, A. Sinclair; Cons: Saifoloi 1/3)
 

 
 
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE PREVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE PREVIEW

29/09/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24308615
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FIVE PREVIEW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
With daylight savings coming into action for half the country this Sunday, it’s the perfect excuse to pack out your long weekend watching all four games in Round 5 of the National Rugby Championship.
 
Tonight Canberra will battle it out on home turf against ladder leaders Fiji Drua. Vikings’ Young gun Mack Hansen will make his NRC season debut after signing with the Brumbies for next season.
 
Tomorrow the Gold Coast will host a celebration of Rugby to a crowd of thousands. Queensland Country will take on Melbourne Rising plus it’s the fourth and final leg of the AON Uni 7s Series, the National U16s finals and the Junior Gold Cup competition.
 
On Sunday the two men to look out for will be Jono Lance playing for Perth and Quade Cooper for Brisbane who will go head to head at McGillivray Oval.
 
The final match for the round on Monday will see the Eagles take on the Rays in regional New South Wales. The Eagles have an unblemished record against the Rays and are no doubt keen to keep this intact.
 
Round Five Fixtures:

Friday 29 September 
Canberra Vikings v Fiji Airways Drua
Where: Viking Park, Canberra
When: 7:30 PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
  • Brumbies rookie Faalelei Sione and young gun Mack Hansen will make their 2017 NRC season debut for the Vikings
  • Flying Fijians Head Coach John McKee will be at the match scouting talent for the end of season tour
  • The Drua have dominated in their last three games including their 41-5 win over Perth last weekend which makes them the toughest team to beat this season
 
Saturday 30 September 
Bond University Queensland Country v Melbourne Rising
Where: Bond University, Gold Coast
When: 3:00 PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
  • The Gold Coast will host a huge celebration of Rugby tomorrow. On top of the NRC match it’s the final leg of the AON Uni 7s Series, the National U16s finals and the Junior Gold Cup comp
  • Melbourne have claimed victory in the last three matches against the Queensland boys including their most recent tight match winning 39-31 in 2015
  • For the first time this season Rising Head Coach Zane Hilton has kept the same forward pack which includes backrower Rob Leota
 
Sunday 1 October
Road Safety Perth Spirit v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
Where: McGillivray Oval, Perth
When: 5:00 PM AEDT (2:00 PM AWST)
Broadcast Information:
  • The two men to look out for will be Jono Lance playing for Perth and Quade Cooper for Brisbane
  • For the first time this season the Brisbane boys have an unchanged backline and Salesi Manu will be making his NRC debut following an international tournament in Japan
  • Perth will pursue their hardest to remain in the top four following one of their biggest losses last weekend against the Drua
 
Monday 2 October
Elders NSW Country Eagles v Macquarie University Sydney Rays
Where: Goulburn, NSW
When: 3:00 PM AEDT
Broadcast Information:
  • The Rays welcome back Irae Simone who was named NRCD player of the year in 2016 and has now recovered from a hamstring injury
  • Tom Staniforth from the Eagles was the man of the match last week and will be one to keep an eye on
  • The Eagles have an unblemished record against the Rays and are no doubt keen to keep this intact

2017 Standings after Round Four
Fiji Airways Drua 15
Bond University Queensland Country 10
Road Safety Perth Spirit 10
Canberra Vikings 10
Greater Sydney Rams 9
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 8
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 5
Elders NSW Country Eagles 4
Melbourne Rising 4
    

 
 
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR REVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR REVIEW

26/09/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24277215
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR REVIEW

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
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Elders NSW Country Eagles claimed their first dramatic win for the 2017 NRC season after scoring the match winning try after the siren. The losing bonus point was cold comfort for the Vikings after leading by nine points inside the last ten minutes and then falling 25-24 at Bellevue Oval in Armidale.
 
The Fiji Airways Drua are officially the team to beat in 2017 following their comprehensive 41-5 win over defending title-holders Road Safety Perth Spirit in front of a huge home crowd in Suva. The home side were outstanding in defence and didn’t let Perth into the game until the 70th minute.
 
This afternoon Bond University Queensland Country’s dominant scrum were the catalyst for their 50-24 win over the Macquarie University Sydney Rays at Pittwater Rugby Park. Country skipper Duncan Paia’aua scored three of the eight tries on Sydney’s northern beaches which catapults the Queenslanders into the National Rugby Championships’ top four.

In the second Sunday match Melbourne Rising took a 26-0 lead into halftime and managed to hold the Greater Sydney Rams out in an entertaining second half before winning 41-31 at Harlequin Oval.
 
2017 Standings after Round Four
Fiji Airways Drua 15
Bond University Queensland Country 10
Road Safety Perth Spirit 10
Canberra Vikings 10
Greater Sydney Rams 9
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 8
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 5
Elders NSW Country Eagles 4
Melbourne Rising 4

Saturday 23 September 
Elders NSW Country Eagles v Canberra Vikings
Elders NSW Country Eagles 25 (Tries: Ward, Gibbon, Newsome; Cons: Adams 2/3; Pens: Adams 2/2)
Canberra Vikings 24 (Tries: Fainga’aa (2), Robinson; Cons: Hawera 3/3; Pens: Hawera 1/1)
 
Saturday 23 September 
Fiji Airways Drua v Road Safety Perth Spirit
Fiji Airways Drua 41 (Tries: J. Stewart 2, F. Lomani, A. Waqatabu, P. Raidre, F. Seru; Cons: A. Waqatabu 4/6; Pens: A. Waqatabu 1/1)
Road Safety Perth Spirit 5 (Try: I. Naisarani)
 
Sunday 24 September 
Macquarie University Sydney Rays v Bond University Queensland Country
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 24 (Tries: P. Balekana, D. Fitzpatrick, D. Lolohea; Cons: R. Saifoloi 3/3; Pens: R. Saifoloi 1/1)
Bond University Queensland Country 50 (Tries: D. Paia’aua 3, F. Daugunu 2, J. Tuttle, C. Feauai-Sautia, H. Stewart; Cons: J. Tuttle 4/6, S. Malolua 1/2)
 
Sunday 24 September 
Melbourne Rising v Greater Sydney Rams
Melbourne Rising 41 (Tries: S. Tupou 2, K. Ratu 2, S. Tuipulotu, H. Goddard; Cons: J. McGregor 3/4, H. Goddard ½; Pens: J. McGregor 1/1)
Greater Sydney Rams 31(Tries: T. Naiyaravoro 2, H. Roach, K. Ale, W. Wessels; Cons: J. Ayoub 2/3, M. Mason 0/1, C. Bailey 1/1)

 
 
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR PREVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR PREVIEW

22/09/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24235462
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR PREVIEW

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Regional NSW Rugby fans will be treated to a game in their own backyard this weekend when the Eagles take on Canberra Vikings in Armidale at 1:00 PM AEST.
 
Following this match top of the ladder teams Road Safety Perth Spirit and Fiji Airways Drua will go head to head in Fiji in front of a fervent crowd of locals.
 
On Sunday Sydney siders can once again get behind the Rays who will battle it out against Queensland Country at Pittwater Park. Bryce Hegarty will make his Rays debut after signing a two-year deal with the NSW Waratahs.
 
The final match of the round will see Melbourne Rising take on the Greater Sydney Rams to a huge home crowd at Harlequin Rugby Club.
 
The full team announcements can be found here.
 
Round Four Fixtures:
Saturday 23 September 
Elders NSW Country Eagles v Canberra Vikings
Where: Bellevue Oval, Armidale, NSW
When: 1:00 PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
  • The Eagles will play their first home game for the NRC season
  • NSW will welcome back Brumbies and Wallabies back Kyle Godwin
  • Canberra Vikings fell agonisingly short of maintaining an unbeaten start to the season, falling 42-40 to Brisbane City last week
  • Robbie Abel has been the Vikings stand out performer and will be one to look out for again on Saturday
Saturday 23 September 
Fiji Airways Drua v Road Safety Perth Spirit
Where: 3:00 PM AEST
When: Suva, Fiji
Broadcast Information:
  • The ladder leading teams will battle it out in Fiji for the second international game in the NRC season
  • The Drua boys dominated in their last two games with Mosese Voka proving to be a crucial defensive influence
  • Perth will host a line-up of Pindan Premier Grade stars including fullback Brendan Owen who scored his maiden NRC try last week and Australian U20 representative Clay Uyen who was an outstanding debut in Round Three
Sunday 24 September 
Macquarie University Sydney Rays v Bond University Queensland Country
Where: Pittwater Park, Sydney
When: 1:00 PM AEST
Broadcast Information:
  • Bryce Hegarty will make his Macquarie University Sydney Rays debut after just signing a new two-year deal with the NSW Waratahs
  • Queensland Country will welcome a home game advantage and extra recovery time under their belts following a bye last weekend
  • Both teams sit on five points on the NRC ladder and are desperate to keep touch with the top four
Sunday 24 September 
Melbourne Rising v Greater Sydney Rams
Where: Harlequin Club, Melbourne
When: 3:00 PM AEST
  • Thousands of Melbourne fans are expected to show their support for their home Rising team this Sunday at Harlequin Park
  • Both Rising and Rams are looking to get back in the winners’ circle after last-start losses
  • The Rams have made six changes from last weekend and welcome back NSW Waratahs star Jed Holloway
 
2017 Standings after Round Three
Road Safety Perth Spirit 10
Fiji Airways Drua 10
Canberra Vikings 9
Greater Sydney Rams 9
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 8
Bond University Queensland Country 5
Sydney Rays 5
Elders NSW Country Eagles 0
Melbourne Rising 0
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO REVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO REVIEW

10/09/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24096309
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO REVIEW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
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Before all eyes were on the Test match in Perth, there was brilliant Rugby on display across the country for Round Two of the National Rugby Championship.
 
On Saturday Queensland Country broke their Andy Purcell Cup drought 31-12 against Brisbane City and Fiji claimed their maiden NRC win over Melbourne Rising 45-24.
 
The Sunshine Coast lived up to its name putting on glorious weather for a healthy Noosa crowd. The Country boys outshone their Queensland rivals, putting on a strong defensive display. Front rower Taniela Tupou scored the most spectacular try of the match in the second half after bumping off his defenders on an eight-metre charge.
 
The NRC’s newbies took just two games to make their own history, with Fiji claiming their first competition win over Melbourne at Harlequin Park. The Rising were right into the game up until the second half when Fiji produced a flurry of tries. Flyhalf Peceli Nacebe finished with a 20-point haul.
 
Today the Vikings continued their impressive start to the season beating Perth Spirit 33-26 at Viking Park. It was all Canberra in the first quarter with Hooker Robbie Abel scoring the opening try. Perth’s lead in the second half was short-lived after Vikings prop Harry Lloyd pushed his way over on the pick and drive and Hawera’s conversion levelled the score with ten minutes to go. Then came a grandstand finish, with centre Andrew Robinson sealing the win with a try in the 78thminute.
 
The second Sunday match saw the Greater Sydney Rams dominate Sydney Rays 41-26 at Macquarie University in fromt of an enthusiastic Sydney crowd. The Rams now sit on the top of the NRC table and take home the Horan-Little Shield for the second week in a row.
 
Head to rugby.com.au for the full 2017 National Rugby Championship Draw.
 
2017 Standings after Round Two
Greater Sydney Rams 9
Canberra Vikings 8
Fiji Airways Drua 5
Bond University Queensland Country 5
Road Safety Perth Spirit 5
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 4
Sydney Rays 0
Elders NSW Country Eagles 0
Melbourne Rising 0

Saturday 9 September 
Bond University Queensland Country v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City, Noosa Dolphins RU Club, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
BOND UNIVERSITY QUEENSLAND COUNTRY: 31 (Tries: Stewart 2, Perese, Paia’aua, Tupou; Cons: Tuttle 2, Paia’aua; Yellow card: Paia'aua (74'))
MCINNES WILSON LAWYERS BRISBANE CITY: 12 (Tries: Samo, Kuridrani; Cons: Alatimu)
 
Saturday 9 September 
Melbourne Rising vs Fiji Airways Drua, Harlequin Park, Frankston Park, Melbourne
MELBOURNE RISING: 24 (Tries: Stirzaker, Hanson, Maddocks. McGregor; Cons: McGregor 2)
FIJI AIRWAYS DRUA: 45 (Tries: Saqiwa 2, Nacebe 2, Daveta 2, Vasiteri; Cons: Nacebe 5)
 
Sunday 10 September 
Canberra Vikings v Road Safety Perth Spirit, Viking Park, Canberra
CANBERRA VIKINGS: 33 (Tries: Valetini 2, Abel, Lloyd, Robinson; Cons: W. Hawera 4; Yellow Cards: Johnston (56’))
ROAD SAFETY PERTH SPIRIT 26 (Tries: Peni, Rangi, Koteka, Naisarani; Cons: Lance 3)

Sunday 10 September 
Macquarie University Sydney Rays vs Greater Sydney Rams, Macquarie Uni, Sydney
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SYDNEY RAYS: 26 (Tries: Latunipulu 2, Turner, Balekana; Cons: Saifoloi 3)
GREATER SYDNEY RAMS: 41 (Tries: Tries: Naiyaravoro, Holloway, Pili-Gaitau, Grant, Fuavao, Roach; Cons: M. Mason 4; Pens: M. Mason; Yellow Card: D. Hickey (52’))

 
 
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO PREVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO PREVIEW

08/09/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24064880
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO PREVIEW

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

 
Australians will be treated to another action-packed weekend as Round Two of the National Rugby Championship kicks off tomorrow in various locations across the country.

At present there will be three Wallabies taking to the field including Izaia Perese (Queensland Country), Kane Douglas and Adam Korczyk (Brisbane City).

The Sunshine Coast will host the first match when Queensland rivals Bond University Queensland Country and McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City go head to head at 1:05 PM AEST.

Following this match Melbourne fans can get behind their home Melbourne Rising team when they take on Fiji Airways Drua at Harlequin Oval at 3:05 PM AEST.

On Sunday we’ll see two winners from Round One, Canberra Vikings and Road Safety Perth Spirit battle it out on our nation’s capital at 1:05 PM AEST.

Soon after Sydney siders will pack into Macquarie University to watch the Macquarie University Sydney Rays take on the Greater Sydney Rams at 3:05 PM AEST.

The full team announcements for this weekend can be found here.

Round Two Fixtures: 
Saturday 9 September 
Bond University Queensland Country v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
When: 1:05 PM AEST
Where: Noosa Dolphins RU Club, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Broadcast Information:

  • Queensland rivals will go head to head on the Sunshine Coast with three Wallabies joining the teams.
  • Izaia Perese will join Bond University Queensland Country’s side whilst Kane Douglas and Adam Korczyk will play for McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City.
  • Country will be chasing their first win for the NRC season after just falling short in Round One against Canberra Vikings 48-40.
  • Brisbane City are looking to start with back-to-back wins after beating Fiji 45-36 last weekend.

Saturday 9 September 
Melbourne Rising vs Fiji Airways Drua
When: 3:05 PM AEST
Where: Harlequin Park, Frankston Park, Melbourne
Broadcast Information:
  • Melbourne showed plenty of resilience in the first round but fell 45-33 against 2016 defending champions Perth Spirit last weekend.
  • Fiji are still chasing their first ever NRC win after being beaten by Brisbane City in Round One.

Sunday 10 September 
Canberra Vikings v Road Safety Perth Spirit
When: 1:05 PM AEST
Where: Viking Park, Canberra
Broadcast Information:
  • Canberra will be chasing a second win after beating Bond University Queensland Country 48-40 last Saturday.
  • NRC defending champions Perth Spirit hit the road after a first-up win over Melbourne Rising.


Sunday 10 September 
Macquarie University Sydney Rays vs Greater Sydney Rams
When: 3:05 PM AEST
Where: Macquarie Uni, Sydney
Broadcast Information:
  • The Rays made the most of their bye in Round One and spent last weekend at an intense training camp in Macquarie.
  • This weekend the team will have the leading try scorer from the Shute Shield, Paula Balekana take a crack at NRC level.
  • Last week the Greater Sydney Rams cruised to a 44-23 win over the Elders NSW Country Eagles and will be looking to keep their spot at the top of the ladder.



2017 Standings after Round One 
Greater Sydney Rams 5
Road Safety Perth Spirit 5
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 5
Canberra Vikings 5
Bond University Queensland Country 1
Fiji Airways Drua 1
Melbourne Rising 1
Sydney Rays 0
Elders NSW Country Eagles 0


 
 
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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND ONE REVIEW

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND ONE REVIEW

04/09/2017, Australia, Rugby, National Rugby Championships (Rugby), Article # 24010606
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND ONE REVIEW

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
There was plenty to excitement for spectators in Round One of the National Rugby Championship this weekend.

The season kicked off with an 88-point showdown on Saturday with Canberra Vikings prevailing 48-40 over Bond University Queensland Country at Viking Park in Canberra. Country held a 14-point lead in the second half, before Vikings piled on 22 points in the final 20 minutes to lock in the win.
 
In the second Saturday match, McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City were cruising 40-12 with 20 minutes to play before Fiji gave the home side a scare scoring four late tries before falling 45-36. Quade Cooper and Samu Kerevi were the stars the crowd at Ballymore came to see, but it was winger Ed Fidow who provided the headline act with a hat-trick of tries.
 
Today the Greater Sydney Rams cruised to a 44-23 win over the Elders NSW Country Eagles. Mack Mason put on a masterclass for the home side at TG Millner Oval, while his opposite Tayler Adams bagged a double for the Eagles.
 
Later today Road Safety Perth Spirit put on a brilliant display of running Rugby beating a resilient Rising side 45-33. A huge Perth crowd filled the McGillivray Oval and were treated to some breathtaking tries from both teams.
 
2017 Standings after Round One 
Greater Sydney Rams 5
Road Safety Perth Spirit 5
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 5
Canberra Vikings 5
Bond University Queensland Country 1
Fiji Airways Drua 1
Melbourne Rising 1
Sydney Rays 0
Elders NSW Country Eagles 0
 
 
Saturday 2 September 
Canberra Vikings v Bond University Queensland Country; Viking Park, Canberra
CANBERRA VIKINGS 48 (Tries: Robinson, Banks, Muirhead, Abel, Hyne, Powell, Penders; Cons: Hawera 4; Pen: Hawera)
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY 40 (Tries: Paia’aua 2, Timu, Tuttle, Scott-Young, Faagase; Cons: Tuttle 4)
 

Saturday 2 September  
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City v Fiji Airways Drua, Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane
BRISBANE 45 (Tries: Ready, Fidow 3, Tui, Gunn, Kerevi; Cons: Cooper 4, Alatimu)
FIJI DRUA 36 (Tries: Nacebe 2, Voka, Sau, Cavuilati, Reece; Cons: Douglas 2, Nacebe; Yellow Cards: Mudu, Tawake)

Sunday 3 September
Greater Sydney Rams vs Elders NSW Country Eagles, TG Millner Oval, Sydney
GREATER SYDNEY RAMS 44 (Tries: Grant, Ale, Pili-Gaitau, Tuisue, Naiyaravoro, Fuavao; Cons: Mason 4; Pens: Mason 2)
NSW COUNTRY EAGLES 23 (Tries Adams 2, Kagiassis; Cons: Adams; Pens: Adams 2)
 
Sunday 3 September 
Road Safety Perth Spirit vs Melbourne Rising, McGillivray, Perth
PERTH SPIRIT 45 (Tries: Naisarani, Faulkner 2, Cowan, Peni, Brache, Verity-Amm; Cons: Lance 5; Yellow cards: Peni (29'))
MELBOURNE RISING 33 (Tries: Tuipulotu, Koroibete 2, McGregor, Maddocks; Cons: McGregor 4)
 
ROUND 2 FIXTURES
Saturday 9 September; 1:00PM – Queensland Country v Brisbane City, Noosa, Queensland
Saturday 9 September; 3:00PM – Melbourne Rising v Fiji Drua, Harlequins, Melbourne
Sunday 10 September; 1:00PM – Canberra Vikings v Perth Spirit, Viking Park, Canberra
Sunday 10 September; 3:00PM – Sydney Rays v Greater Sydney Rams, Macquarie Uni, Sydney
 
Head to rugby.com.au for the full 2017 National Rugby Championship Draw.

 
 
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