Junior rugby union grand final moved after KO
The Territory’s rugby union peak body has defended its decision to move a season decider to another ground after a player was knocked out.
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Darwin rugby premiership drought broken in gripping grand final
Casuarina and Palmerston were both chasing a fairytale finish in what was an epic conclusion to the 2022-23 Darwin Rugby season.
Junior rugby referee sets sights on 2032 Olympic dream
A junior referee identified as one of the most promising talents in the country has revealed her dreams of officiating in the 2032 Olympic Games – and what it will take to get there.
‘Never give it up’: Bree’s rugby career still going strong at 71
A Darwin rugby union mainstay still pulls on the boots every week after more than five decades of involvement in the sport on and off the field.
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Casuarina Cougars clinch victory over Darwin Dragons … but only just
CASUARINA Cougars coach Joe Albert felt his side had plenty to work on to be competitive come finals after a tight 7-5 win over Darwin Dragons in Round 8 of the Darwin A-grade rugby competition
Fired-up Darwin Dragons hunting Casuarina Cougars
DARWIN Dragons will look to continue their winning run post-COVID break as they come up against Casuarina for a third place square-off in Darwin A-grade rugby union action
NTRU and Swampdogs in union against a killer
SWAMPDOGS will host the ‘T for Thomas’ round in Darwin rugby on Friday and Saturday to remember Thomas Snell and spread awareness about the deadly disease that tragically ended his life
University surges late to take out President’s Cup
UNIVERSITY Pirates came from behind to win 19-17 in a tight encounter against South Darwin to take out the President’s Cup and secure their spot nine-points clear of their closest rivals atop the table
Bunnies all fired up for Pirate raid
SOUTH Darwin is fired up ahead of what captain Brett Joyes calls a ‘must-win’ encounter against the unbeaten University Pirates in Round 7 of the Darwin A-grade rugby union competition
University capitalise on opening try spree for nail-biting win
A SWIFT start negated late discipline issues to help maintain University Pirates’ unbeaten run through Round 6 of the 2020 Darwin A-grade rugby competition with a nail-biting 23-22 win over Casuarina
Palmerston to improve run game
PALMERSTON Crocs are keen to get their hands back on the rugby ball and state their case for finals when the Darwin A-grade rugby competition returns on June 27.And in a move which could spark their attack, coach Aaron Hawthorne will look to move captain Kendall Quakawoot from fullback to five-eighth.
Fire still burns at Darwin Dragons
DARWIN Dragons head coach Puru Westrupp had mixed feelings when the COVID-19 crisis caused the postponement of the Darwin A-Grade rugby competition.On one hand Westrupp felt the reigning premiers were just hitting their strides before the competition was paused after four rounds on March 16.
Territory Rugby loses one of its best
THE NT Rugby Union community lost one of its legends on March 20 with the passing of Colin ‘Snogga’ Snowden at the age of 52.
Darwin rugby postponed
THE NTRU has suspended all Darwin rugby union competitions until the first week of May in accordance with Rugby Australia’s responses to COVID-19.
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