Author: Matt Rowley

Matt started G&GR just before the 2007 Rugby World Cup and has been enslaved ever since. Follow him on twitter: @MattRowley

Last week we gave you the opportunity to win 100 schooners of the finest craft McLaren Vale beer for your team or club. You gave us some fine, fine entries – the most hilarious of which came from a minor, so unfortunately no beer for you, just kudos and a cold spoon by the sounds of things. But – to more important things – the WINNERS. Yes I say WINNERS plural because our awesome sponsor has seen fit to donate not one but THREE prizes. Remember – to receive the prize you must have licensed premises – a pub or…

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In an exclusive collaboration with the Waratahs, we bring you Waratah’s coach Daryl Gibson’s analysis of this weekend’s Shute Shield final between Sydney University and Eastwood. From the outset this will be an interesting match, if nothing else then from the fact that Sydney University have a range of contracted professionals versus Eastwood with a majority of un-contracted club “amateurs” (although nevertheless skillful and experienced players). This in itself this will give Eastwood a lot of motivation – an important factor. Eastwood Examining Eastwood over the course of the season, they haven’t played much attacking rugby in their own half,…

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How would you like to win 100 SCHOONERS (a keg) of McLaren Vale  Beer for your rugby team or club? Sound too good to be true? Well it’s not, all you need is: To answer in 250 words or less the following question: “In 2013, my team/club (insert name) deserves 100 schooners of fine McLaren Vale beer because……” To submit your entry in the comments below by 12pm Sunday 15th September (this Sunday) A licensed clubhouse or pub in Australia where the keg can be delivered and served (the prize will come in keg form only) To be 18 or…

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Eastwood and Sydney University have underlined their positions as the dominant club rugby forces in Sydney, with both sides sweeping the board this weekend to reach the Grand Finals in all four grades. The clubs’ fourth grades will open the action on next Saturday’s Grand Finals day at Concord Oval at 9.05am, with third then second grade following, before the Shute Shield Grand Final kicks off at 3.10pm. Shute Shield Finals Week 3 Review by Brittany Mitchell photos by Seiser Photography Eastwood v Manly After seeing last year’s premiers the Students book their place in another Shute Shield Grand Final,…

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The Shute Shield will this weekend prove its place as the development of Australian rugby talent, with a combined total of 19 current Super Rugby players named in the four starting sides. Finals Week 3 Previews by Nathan Roye Preliminary Final 1 Preview: Students and Souths to battle it out in 2012 Grand Final replay Boasting 12 professional players from three franchises, Sydney University coach Chris Malone was quick to praise states for their support in again releasing players for the Students’ game against Southern Districts this Saturday.  “It’s great, not only that they have returned, but that they are…

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