Ouch! Passion and pain at City v Country junior rugby
City teams dominated a dramatic junior rugby showdown in Newcastle, with one Country captain playing through a suspected broken nose in a day of thrilling contests.
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Hair today, stars tomorrow! City v Country passion, power, top shots
There were big hits and some hair-raising action – literally – at the 2025 City v Country junior rugby tournament. Check out some of the top shots.
Country rugby captain leading from front in City battle
He’s torn between league and union but this weekend this teens focus is 100 per cent on leading his side to a defence of the title they won at last years City v Country rugby event
Big boppers, livewire: Unusual mix of U15s City v Country players to watch
There’s a mix of tall timber, an amazing smaller player, big boppers and a livewire hooker. It’s why the City v County U15s battle at Newcastle is shaping up to be a memorable one.
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‘Like the Honey Badger’: U16 players to watch at City v Country rugby
Young guns in the U16s City v Country battle will be playing for more than pride and victory on Sunday. Rising stars – including ones likened to the Honey Badger and Brian To’o – to watch
‘Wowzee, he’s quick’: Rugby’s future on show in U14s County v City
There’s a son of a gun who couldn’t be more different from his famous dad with a rugby IQ ‘off the charts’. U14 guns to watch at City v Country rugby this weekend.
‘Raw talent’: City v Country U18 rugby guns tipped to turn heads
There are schoolboys, colts and players waiting for their opportunity to impress. Some of the U18s players expected to turn heads at the City v Country rugby showdown
‘Real X factor’: U14s City v Country rugby girls making noise
Fierce, fast and ferocious – and just 13 and 14 years old. First peek at some special talent to watch in the U14s City v Country girls rugby clash this weekend.
Four try hero, hot boot as Sydney 1st Colts rugby ramps up
Just three rounds remain in Sydney Rugby Union 1st Colts and there is still plenty to play for, including spots in the finals series. Top try scorers, a hot boot and Rd 15 result wrap
From City v County to Aussie rugby jersey! Teen’s story inspiring
Last year a teenager made his first NSW country team, played his heart out and is now inspiring other young guns from the bush as a rising star of rugby.
‘That cost us the final’: Aussie ‘shocked’ by SailGP UK penalty
Aussie skipper Tom Slingsby has blamed a controversial penalty that left him “baffled’’ for missing the final of SailGP UK – and missing the chance to take the overall lead in the series.
State of play! Australia’s best schoolboy rugby players revealed
The Australian Schools rugby championships threw up a clear winner in the battle between NSW and Queensland’s rising stars. Top players from every team and award winners.
Top shots! Best action from Australian schoolboy rugby 2025
The 51st Australian school boys rugby championships has been done and won for 2025. We take a look at some of the best action from the event in this photo special.
Best of the best! Top 29 Aussie schools rugby sevens girls
They have speed, physical presence, silky skills and that special X factor. Australia’s top schoolgirl sevens players have been identified and the talent is extraordinary. TOP GUNS list
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