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The Wallabies make the long trek from Bleomfontein to Mendoza to finish our TRC campaign. As near as I can tell it's about 30 hours plus in travel from Johannesburg to Buenos Aires via Sao Paulo followed by another flight to Mendoza.

World Rugby have announced a series of law trials to take effect 1 August 2017 in the Northern Hemishere and 1 January 2018 in the Southern Hemisphere. Some of the highlights: scrum half may align his shoulder with the mid-line of the scrum, but must put the ball in straight (yeah right)...

After 2 weeks of the 2017 super rugby season, is it time for a major revamp? It seems clear that for Foxtel and similar pay TV operators, the super rugby provides multiple hours of content each weekend. (Yesterday's marathon went for something like 17 hours of rugby). Rugby authorities also...

Yes folks, it seems that this competition may actually happen in 2016 after all. 4 schools involved (to be officially confirmed) Hills Sports Scots Oakhill St Augustine's Wed 24 Aug Hills v Augustine's Scots v Oakhill Wed 31 Aug Final between the two winners ****Apparently CAS...

I've heard from the grapevine that there will be no Waratah Shield in 2016 because of insufficient interest. I hope that this is not the case. I've had a look around the various websites - no mention of it on CHS website (only Buchan Shield for 16s and two girls knockouts), NSW Schools RU...

World Rugby has announced some law changes for 2016.

Read it and weep. Sport Australia Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chairman Rob de Castella AO MBE said the feats of John O’Neill AO highlight just what can be achieved through astute sports administration. “John O’Neill is the gold standard for inspired and calculated sports...

Just released that the Wallabies will play England on Saturday 25 June 2016 as part of a 3 test series. http://www.scgt.nsw.gov.au/latest-news/allianz-stadium-to-host-wallabies-v-england/

Anyone know anything about this programme? Seems a good initiative. http://www.viva7s.com.au/

WALLABIES playmaker Quade Cooper has credited an inspirational speech from new coach Michael Cheika for helping the team rediscover their identity heading into this year’s World Cup campaign...

Just heard about a couple of great 7s initiatives. Gordon, with the support of NSWRU, are running a tournament for secondary schools - including funding schools which can't afford to enter. NSWRU are running one for primary schools. Great stuff

The ARU is running a 7s trial for NSW Youths U18s. 2 teams will contest the 2015 National Championships in February and players are invited to trial for selection: Please see a link below for any interested players to nominate for the NSW Youth Boys (U18s) 7s trials. The NSW Youth Boys (2...

I understand that from this season, the smaller private primary schools will be playing 7s instead of 12 a-side rugby. Each team will play 2 games every Saturday morning over the season, with all matches held at Koola Park in 9s, 10s, 11s and 12s. This week will be the first week and I...

This from the most recent SJRU meeting should be a concern for all rugby followers and have alarm bells ringing loudly. The Committee discussed the diminishing numbers in the older age groups and a suggestion was made that the competition, normally held for 14 rounds could be split so that...