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With the Lions Tour and school holidays in the rear view mirror I imagine a lot of clubs will be breathing a sigh of relief. Could be a tricky few weeks though with teams out of finals contention and only playing for pride. Tough to get motivated for some. The battle between Petersham and UNSW...

Well with TG Millner entering its 10th "last season ever" surely Subbies will be cashing in on this rare opportunity! Div 5 and JJC Yellow are up first with finals starting on 23/8 so will need to be confirmation sooner rather than later

I can only imagine this upcoming bye is a welcome relief for most clubs. Some unusual results over the weekend suggest the mass unavailability has hit most clubs, even some Division powerhouses - didn't pick UNSW losing to Irish in 1s and Forest beating Petersham in 2s and Colts a surprise...

Looks like the Lions tour has got the better of Irish. Down to 2 Grades this weekend, which is a shame but not unexpected all things considered.

Doesn't sound like the Porter Reserve I know!

I can only imagine that the Breakers have had points deducted for referee and/or player abuse?

Even finding 7 clubs to fill Div 2 seems like a long shot. I'm not sure how popular the mixed club fixtures are (i.e. Irish/Burraneer/Waverley or Hills/Colleagues Colts etc etc) but it must be a logistical nightmare for all involved. Are these arrangements the answer or a short-term fix? I don't...

Bit late to it but realised it is a full double points round in Div 1 this weekend. Mosman & Hunters Hill is shaping up as a beauty at the top of the table. Newport losing their home game and getting double points at Lapstone hurts. Hard to see the Breakers returning home with anything but a...

Waverley won’t be getting any sympathy from me. Great location, well resourced, a number of very strong rugby schools nearby including Waverley. The fact Colleagues regularly run 2 Subbies colts teams suggests there is in fact enough players in the Eastern Suburbs, if you want them.

Big game in the Joy Johnson Cup this weekend - Hornsby v Norths. Both teams undefeated with perfect 4-try bonus points. Hornsby points difference 519 lead Norths with 472. Every other team has a negative differential… I don’t say this to be critical but it’s pretty obvious these two teams are...

Some interesting results around the grounds. Newport pick up a much needed win over Lindfield, who continue to struggle. Drummoyne slip to the bottom of the club championship after a tough day at Mosman. Waverley, Colleagues and Blue Mountains locked up in a fierce battle for the top 4 - will be...

Unfortunately seems to be a bit of a trend at the moment. Disappointing for the volunteers that are working OT to get teams on the field every week but sometimes there simply is nothing you can do but concede. Tough state of play for all clubs to operating in and particularly as the end of the...

Agreed, the 1 v 4 & 2 v 3 setup is high stakes and really gives 2nd place no great benefit. Would hate to face Briars in a knockout semi. They found form late last season and looks like they could do it again. Forest & Irish battling for 4th but won’t fire a shot. So for Uni and Petersham...

I will provided some defence for Knox - way back in March all clubs were told 5 July was a guaranteed bye. Their division was also turned on it head a few weeks in compounded by a void match and washouts. When players hear there is a bye they act immediately - book holiday, buy tickets or pencil...

Bit of a generalisation. Some people don't want to train two nights a week for 75% of the year. I'd also suggest that a lot of Subbies clubs have a great social scene that - week in week out Subbies clubs insta pages are full of content of players and supporters having a laugh. Rarely see that...