What the players really think of the NRCTHE controversial National Rugby Championship has got a big thumbs up from the majority of players, but almost half want the competition to return to Super Rugby laws.
The missing piece of the puzzle for Fiji rugbyFIJI coach John McKee says the Warriors’ inclusion in next year’s NRC is the missing piece of the puzzle which will help lift the island nation’s world status.
Perth Spirit shock NSW Country to win NRCON the back of an outstanding defensive effort, Perth Spirit have won the National Rugby Championship by defeating NSW Country Eagles 20-16 in Tamworth.
Godwin ready to help Eagles take flightHOW does a former Western Force centre recruited by the ACT Brumbies land in Tamworth shooting for a trophy with NSW Country?
The dirty job Eagles are prepared to doANDREW Kellaway’s NSW Country Eagles are sport’s most down to earth team and they have the urn of dirt to prove it.
Spirit upset Rays to seal grand final spotPERTH Spirit have upset the Sydney Rays 42-24 to seal their place in next weekend’s final of the National Rugby Championship in Tamworth.
NSW Country seal home final, Shipperley injuredMINOR premiers NSW Country Ealges have sealed their place in next weekend’s National Rugby Championship final after coming from behind to beat Melbourne Rising in Newcastle.
ARU boss: NRC allows Fijians to forge career at homeARU boss Bill Pulver says Fijian players will no longer have to leave their homeland to pursue a rugby career after announcing Fiji will join the NRC in 2017.
Fiji to join NRC in historic moveFIJIAN Rugby will receive a major boost with news that the island nation will have a team join the National Rugby Championship in 2017.
Teenager catches Cheika’s eyeLOOK out Super Rugby, there’s another Izzy in town. Izaia Perese’s tackle-busting runs in the NRC have caught the eye of Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
Tongan Thor named in NRC team of the yearTHE regular season of the National Rugby Championship is wrapped up and while Queensland Country took out the wooden spoon, two players made Fox Sports Lab’s team of the year.
Rams coach’s call to boost Pacific Island rugbyWORLD Rugby should fund Pacific Island expat teams in Australia and New Zealand if they’re serious about making the small rugby nations competitive.
NRC Teams: High-flying Eagles recall big gunsNSW Country Eagles coach Darren Coleman has recalled a number of his stars for Saturday’s NRC final round clash against the Western Sydney Rams.
Country towns big winners from Eagles successTHE NSW Country Eagles will take a semi-final of the NRC to the bush and have plans to host the Grand Final in a country town as well if they earn it
Force sign giant Fijian backrowerTHE Western Force have boosted their backrow stocks ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby season after signing giant No 8 Isi Naisarani from the National Rugby Championship.
NRC wrap: Eagles grounded, Rays romp to big winQUEENSLAND Country won their first game of the season by upsetting the NSW Country Eagles while the Sydney Rays outclassed the Canberra Vikings in round six of the NRC on Saturday.
Schoolboy sensation to make NRC debutTHE search for a new Wallabies no. 8 will begin in Pretoria on Sunday morning but a 17-year-old making his NRC debut later in the day is a long-term prospect to keep your eye on.
NRC Teams: Brad Thorn earns start for CountryBRAD Thorn has been promoted to start for Queensland Country against the NSW Country Eagles in round six of the National Rugby Championship.
Top five: Gordon shines above all in NRCHERE are the top five players from the fifth round of the National Rugby Championship, which saw the competition’s most dominant individual display in its three-year history.
Stunning Simone secures Rays victory in NRCA stunning performance from inside centre Irae Simone has helped Sydney Rays to a tight win over Brisbane City in the NRC. Melbourne Rising, meanwhile, beat Canberra Vikings.
