DRU 2025 FINALS: Boilovers and forfeit headline Week 1 of finals
The back-to-back A-Grade Darwin rugby champions were knocked out in an upset final setting the stage for a new winner. We’ve taken a look at all the big talking points from the semis.
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NT rugby union team’s shock no show for semi finals
A Northern Territory rugby union team has been forced to sensationally forfeit its upcoming semi final. Read the circumstances at the club.
‘Chance to give back’: Community rallies behind passionate coach
The community has rallied together, after a coach who has given so much to both his club and the sport he loves was forced to relocate while suffering kidney failure.
DRU 2024-25: Top performers and point scorers of round named
The NT News sport team has run the rule over the DRU grade competition, compiling a list of the top performers and point scorers from Round 15. See who made it from your club.
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Darwin Rugby Union 2024-25: Top performers and point scorers
The NT News sport team has compiled a list of the top performers and point scorers from Round 7 of the Darwin Rugby Competition. See who made it from your club.
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