waggawaratastg 14/10/2025

Preamble: Very little information exists in the public arena about the formation of the Catholic Young Men (CYM) rugby and when it became St Michael's. Wagga Ag College was founded in 1949, and it wasn't until 1951 that Wagga City Rugby Club was formed thus ensuring a viable local competition, which also included R.A.A.F. and Wagga Wagga Teachers' College. The first matches of the 1951 competition were played at the showground1 and teams included R.A.A.F, North Wagga, Ag College, CYM and Wagga City. CYM were the runners-up to Wagga City in 1951. The competition expanded in 1952 to eight teams:...

ACT Rubgy 31/10/2024

Written by Brumbies.rugby on Oct 31, 2024 02:50 PM, courtesy of act.rugby Source article.Wagga Wagga Crows representatives at the Rugby Australia Awards, photo by Getty. The Wagga Wagga Crows have been honoured at the Rugby Australia Awards in Sydney as the first ever Club of the Year recipient. The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies congratulate the Crows, who fall under the ACT and Southern NSW banner. "The Cadbury Club of the Year Award recognises a club that positively impacts its community, fosters an environment that is safe and inclusive, and supports the volunteers who make it all happen," said Rugby Australia....

ACT Rubgy 31/10/2024

Written by Brumbies.rugby on Oct 31, 2024 11:29 AM, courtesy of act.rugby Source article. ACT Brumbies star Siokapesi Palu poses with the Buildcorp Super Rugby Women's Player of the Year Award. ACT Brumbies stars and former Uni-North Owls players Siokapesi Palu and Toby Macpherson both won major honours at the Rugby Australia awards in Sydney on Wednesday. Our organisation was well represented on the night, with Rob Valetini also taking out the John Eales Award as the Wallabies Player of the Year Award for the second year running. Brumbies skipper Palu, 28, was named Buildcorp Super Rugby Women's Player of...

ACT Rubgy 05/10/2024

Written by Rugby Australia on Oct 05, 2024 04:00 PM, courtesy of act.rugby Source article. RECAP: Hosts Queensland Country will contest both the men's and women's Australian Rugby Shield deciders after emerging victors once more on Sunshine Coast. Day 3 saw the Heelers and Orchids extend their winning ways while NSW Country Cockatoos (men) and ACT & SNSW Kestrels (women) also remained unbeaten to punch their Shield final tickets. Relive all the action from Days 1 and 2 at Caloundra Rugby Club. Meanwhile the Tasmania Jack Jumpers produced one of this year's most memorable wins with a drought-breaking 33-22 victory...

ACT Rubgy 02/10/2024

Written by Brumbies.rugby on Oct 02, 2024 10:26 AM, courtesy of act.rugby Source article. The ACT & SNSW Kestrels have finalised their squad ahead of their opening fixture at the Australian Rugby Shield against the SA Black Falcons on Wednesday the 11th of October at 11AM. Looking to improve on last years performance at the tournament and claim the top prize, this first match will be one to keep your eyes on as the side needs to start strong. Head Coach of the side James Erwin says he is excited to see a number of Kestrels debutants get their opportunity...