NRC onwards and upwards

[Highlander35]

Looking forward to that first Rising home game against Fiji, just wish it was at Box Hill instead.

And the 5 day break for the Eagles between Rounds 5 and 6 will be a massive pain in the ass for them I reckon.

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[elementfreak]

Looking forward to that first Rising home game against Fiji, just wish it was at Box Hill instead.

And the 5 day break for the Eagles between Rounds 5 and 6 will be a massive pain in the ass for them I reckon.

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They'll never play a game at Box Hill due to the mound in the middle of the pitch. Quins have the best overall package in terms of changing rooms, pitch conditions, ability to close the gates and charge etc. Sure the parking isn't great, but it's close to a station for PT access.

 

[Highlander35]

They'll never play a game at Box Hill due to the mound in the middle of the pitch. Quins have the best overall package in terms of changing rooms, pitch conditions, ability to close the gates and charge etc. Sure the parking isn't great, but it's close to a station for PT access.

I understand all the reasons, just wish it weren't so given the connections formed with the Fijian community and the Island breeze program.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Sweet! The draw is out and I'm already lining up the games I'm going to.

 

[p.Tah]

The Rams have reverted back the 'Greater" Sydney name but play exclusively in the Nth-West area. I know Eastwood bought the rights but they could spread the games around at least a bit.

I thought the same but I guess they won't be charged ground hire.

 

[Joe King]

Draw looks good. Can't wait

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

I thought the same but I guess they won't be charged ground hire.

There's nothing wrong with TG Milner in terms of grounds at this level and of course it saves them money but it's just a hassle to get to from my perspective.

What's also disappointing is that I read somewhere that there was the chance of one of the games being played out my way in Camden. Not so.

 

[TOCC]

Yeah some really good fixtures in there..

Sydney Rays vs Greater Sydney Rams Round 2
Will be run in conjunction with the AON 7's at Macquarie Uni in Round 2.

Fiji vs NSW Country Eagles Round 3
First NRC match taken outside of Australia and big day for Fiji Rugby.

Greater Sydney Rams vs Fiji Round 6
Will be a triple header with Australian Schoolboys vs New Zealand, and Aussie Barbarians vs Fiji Schools

Brisbane City vs Greater Sydney Rams Round 8
Curtain raiser to the 3rd Bledisloe at Suncorp Stadium

I also like that the QLD teams are getting out to a few different locations with Noosa, Ipswich and the club grounds of Wests and UQ getting their first taste of NRC Rugby.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Bit pissed no Rams games played at Concord as thought it was good game for rugby and also good to have games in the inner west.

I will venture out to TG Milner and hopefully worth the extra travel...as the local aspect was appealing being inner westie...

 

[dru]

Bit pissed no Rams games played at Concord as thought it was good game for rugby and also good to have games in the inner west.

I will venture out to TG Milner and hopefully worth the extra travel.as the local aspect was appealing being inner westie.

Bloke I'll see you at TJ Milner.

 

[TOCC]

Drew Mitchell to cut his teeth as a commentator during the NRC, will be his usual colourful self

 

[Mr Wobbly]

They'll never play a game at Box Hill due to the mound in the middle of the pitch. Quins have the best overall package in terms of changing rooms, pitch conditions, ability to close the gates and charge etc. Sure the parking isn't great, but it's close to a station for PT access.

I don't think there is any ability to close off Quin's ground either. One side is pretty much completely open to the public.

 

[Forcefield]

Super excited about seeing the NRC and any looseheads, blindsides, No 8s, scrumhalves and flyhalves that come out of the woodwork.

My favourite players from the 2016 edition to have stepped up are: Isi Naisarani, Jake Gordon, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Tui, Tom Banks and Dickie Hardwick.

Any early tips of who will use the NRC as a springboard this year?

 

[RugbyReg]

Super excited about seeing the NRC and any looseheads, blindsides, No 8s, scrumhalves and flyhalves that come out of the woodwork.

My favourite players from the 2016 edition to have stepped up are: Isi Naisarani, Jake Gordon, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Tui, Tom Banks and Dickie Hardwick.

Any early tips of who will use the NRC as a springboard this year?

Good question. I think Liam Wright and Reece Hewat as backrowers up here in Qld are worth watching.

There are actually some top quality 9s up here. They can't all get a go unfortunately, particularly because Frisby and Tuttle are likely to start for Brisbane and Country. But the likes of Moses Sorovi, Nick Chapman, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Tate McDermott and even Harry Nucifora are all legitimate future top level 9s.

 

[TOCC]

I'm expecting a breakout season for Alex Mafi, i think Jordan Uelese will really show his potential as well.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Darcy Swain. Falalei Sione and Andrew Muirhead will likely have very strong involvements for the Vikings. Uelese at the Rising will definitely be one of the stars.

Edit : Also hoping for some strong game time from Valetini.

 

[Highlander35]

Jack Maddocks could really break out if he's over the injuries that interrupted the Super and U20s season.

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[MarkJ]

Just a question for the folks running the forum, how come I can't pick an NRC team to have their logo appear next to my posts? It seems I can pick a team from just about every other league under the sun except the NRC.

 

[Slim 293]

Just a question for the folks running the forum, how come I can't pick an NRC team to have their logo appear next to my posts? It seems I can pick a team from just about every other league under the sun except the NRC.

Also, the John I Dent teams have never seemed to work...........

 

[RugbyReg]

That was all done when we had someone in IT helping us.