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Seems like a silly debate. Premier Clubs and Subbies Clubs appeal to different audiences and that's the beauty of it. It would be near impossible to get 'alignment' because you would be forcing players to change their attitude. So what if a lad wants to be a part of a Premier Club even if that...

You have fit the nail on the head and I can't see any practical solution. Div 1 is in a sweet spot at the moment with the perfect number of competitive clubs with some competition coming from the top of Div 2. There are likely to be 5 clubs in Div 2 that hold up their end of the bargain...

A 45 minute gap in the middle of the day really seems like an insignificant cost. I read about clubs shrinking and struggling to field grades on here more and more. I also hear constantly how the game is dying a slow death more broadly (Wallabies 13+ in Bledisloe I). Women's rugby, contrary to...

Great to see Subbies reps back. Not really familiar with any of the players selected but congratulations to them all - there’s plenty of talent in Subbies Colts and I reckon it’ll be a strong outfit! Will hopefully get out to Boronia in a fortnight to see the game and the new facility’s

this is a good question that I can't work out. I imagine a win is the same but bonus points are the big one - do they still apply in finals as no competition points per se. Would be the cherry on top for Newport if they can hold the lead but I think they will have some stiff competition.

That one must hurt Eastcoast! Sets up a cracking Kentwell Cup GF - Waverley would be confident after knocking off Blueys well in Round 14. Will be a great atmosphere at Concord next week with two big clubs coming together. Waverley 2s bounced in straight sets after an undefeated minor...

Div 2 Season Wrap Newport - 2 premierships (1s & 3s), 2 minor premierships (1s & 2s) and comfortable club champions. Easily the best club all season and were comprehensive throughout the grades. May be a bit disappointed they didn't pick up another premiership or two but they will go to Div 1...

Big day at Concord tomorrow and here are a few tips. Barraclough - Newport v Briars - Briars played their GF two weeks ago at Rothwell. Newport will be better and have been the mark of consistency this year. It will be close and Newport will need to make sure they hold parity at scrum time as...

Cowboy Cup table has been updated/amended - Newport back to 1 closely followed by Irish and Hunters Hill. HH have the most opportunities to accrue points in the weeks to come. Newport will need to take full advantage of their 3 Grand Finals if they are to kick clear!

One club (because of their own shortcomings) has been allowed to play their 1st XV against every other clubs 2nd XV (which flows on to the 3rd and 4th Grade competitions). Of course this is going to cause issues, particularly when clubs who have "done the right thing" are the ones who lose out...

First Club in Subbies to finish with negative Club Championship points and 2 teams in a GF - something seriously wrong here.

Hills Barraclough team have been real quiet achievers in 2024. I don't think many had them tipped to knock off an in form UNSW. Despite the challenges have had this year with playing numbers and no colts, their 1st Grade team have been great. It's hard to see anything other than a Briars v...

Had my first taste of senior rugby at Porters on Saturday and there was some great rugby on display. All games were fiercely contested and both clubs showed why they were 1 & 2 on the Club Championship. Well done to Newport who again proved they were that little bit better edging out some close...

Any idea where Div 2 & Div 3 finals will be played next weekend? Can't see anything on Fuse or the website.

Some big results in Div 2 that sets up a massive final round. Beecroft keep their season alive with a big win over Briars. Hills are the comeback kings with a big win in a high scoring match, 50 to 48! Hills move into 2nd place and Petersham have locked up the wooden spoon. UNSW’s late season...

I think St Pat's issue is that whilst they have a high quantity of players they are lacking in real quality players in the top grade. They've had a strong 2nd and Colts for years but can't seem to push it up the grades. Credit to Beecroft as well. Took their chances and played good footy. Their...

Sometimes clubs have 5 grades and colts but have 60 players without a game… Rubbish situation that can’t continue.

Beecroft forfeiting 2s at Hudson Park - fielding 1 Grade and Colts. Seems like there time in Div 2 will be short lived.

Briars and St Pat's postponed according to Instagram. First of many I'd imagine

After a few wet days and a few more forecast in the lead up to Saturday is there likely be more cancellations this week? A lot fields have been destroyed the past few weeks and only takes a small of rain to return them to a mud pit. Relationships with Council tested. Making life difficult to all...