NT Rugby Union boss steps down
NT RUGBY Union CEO Tamie Needham has stepped down after two years in the job
Rugby Union
Dragons claim back-to-back titles in grand final thriller
DARWIN Dragons secured back-to-back titles in a last gasp 17-15 grand final win over Casuarina Cougars to see out the 2020 Darwin A-grade rugby union competition
Darwin rugby Grand Final teams named
THE teams have been named for tonight’s 2020 Darwin A-grade rugby union Grand Final. CHECK OUT the full Grand Final team lists here
Triple Eric Johnston Medal treat for star duo
TWO Northern Territory locals have made history with both claiming the coveted Eric Johnston Medal for a record third time after respective outstanding seasons
Dragons, Cougars eye grand final glory
THE 2020 Darwin A-grade Rugby Union competition comes to a close tonight with Darwin Dragons and Casuarina Cougars fighting it out for a shot at the title
Darwin Dragons take on semi-final pressure against Pirates
DARWIN Dragons are eyeing a big semi-final effort against the unbeaten University Pirates to turn their season around and score a place in the Darwin A-grade rugby union grand final
Cougars with early bragging rights
CASUARINA Cougars earned early bragging rights over semi-final opponents South Darwin winning a tightly contested 29-27 affair in the final round of the Darwin A-grade rugby union regular season.
Unbeaten Pirates won’t let guard down against Crocs
UNIVERSITY Pirates will look to complete their unbeaten run when they come up against Palmerston in the final round of the Darwin A-grade rugby regular season
Cougars continue charge towards finals with win over Crocs
CASUARINA Cougars captain Mark Ross was proud of his side’s win over Palmerston but feels they need to address discipline as they progress in the Darwin A-grade rugby union competition
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.
Pirates brace for tough task against red-hot Rabbitohs
UNIVERSITY Pirates playing-coach Robbie Butcher knows his side will have to be on top form defensively to meet the challenge of the rampaging Rabbitohs at Rugby Park tonight.
Crocs and Bunnies to honour Slugger
AN intense encounter is expected when the physical Palmerston faces the hard-running Rabbitohs for the Slugger Cup in Round 2 of the A-grade Rugby Union competition at Warren Park from 6pm tomorrow.
Dragons are ready for a hunting pack
Darwin Dragons half Nigel Maher acknowledged the target on the back of the reigning premiers heading into the 44th premiership season of Darwin A-grade Rugby Union.
Grand final rematch in rugby start
THE 2020 NT Rugby Union season kicks off this weekend with a grand final rematch between last year’s premier Darwin Dragons and South Darwin at Rugby Park
Swampdogs drop to B-grade to give chance to youth
Swampdogs have dropped back to the Darwin B-grade rugby competition for 2020 to compensate for numbers and ease their growing youth base into senior rugby.
Changes at the top give Rabbitohs a fresh brains trust
South Darwin Rabbitohs will welcome the 2020 NT Rugby Union season with a host of senior changes at both coaching and committee level.
Brumbies expect Pocock to be targeted
THE Brumbies expect David Pocock to be a target when he makes his long-awaited return from an eye socket injury in Friday’s Super Rugby quarter-final.
Horrific ‘cannibalistic’ rugby injury
A RUGBY player was rushed to hospital after an attack that made Mike Tyson’s ear nibble look like a love bite. WARNING: Graphic images.
Rugby history repeats for dads
FOR Darwin dads Glen Boath and Ben Blyton, travelling with their sons Thomas Boath and Jacob Blyton, to the Gold Coast for the U14 Queensland Rugby Junior State Championships was a bit of a flashback
NT teams complete preparations
THE UNDER-14s and 16s Northern Territory rugby union sides are adding the final touches to their preparation for the Queensland state championships in early July
Big guns to tangle for Cup honours
EXPECT a high quality game of football at Rugby Park when South Darwin battle Casuarina for the Presidents Cup
Palmerston face tough test against
SOUTH Darwin will be looking to keep their winning rugby union form intact when they travel to Moulden Oval on Saturday Night
Familiar foes to tangle
Brethren bracing for fiery Raiders clash
University too good for Casuarina
UNIVERSITY Pirates showed why it is the premier NT Rugby Union side with a workmanlike 11-7 win over arch rivals Casuarina at Marrara’s Rugby Park on Thursday night.
Pirates look to board Cougars
UNIVERSITY’S pursuit of back-to-back NT Rugby Union grand finals runs into a sky blue hurdle at Marrara’s Rugby Park tonight. (Thursday)
Souths to face breathing Dragons
DARWIN Dragons skipper Greg Tobin says his players are primed for a big performance when they meet ladder leaders South Darwin in the NT Rugby Union match of the round.
NTRU Bunnies are 40 years old
SOUTH Darwin has been an integral part of Top End rugby union since the game kicked off in Darwin 40 years ago.
Cougar’s prop on Asia Rugby duty
CASUARINA Cougar loosehead prop Eric Erickson is part of the Philippines side pursuing Division One honours at this year’s Asia Rugby Championships in Malaysia.
South Darwin win big over Uni
SOUTH Darwin got two bonuses from Saturday’s 46-21 defeat of NT Rugby Union rivals University, top spot on the A-grade ladder and a big slice of revenge for last season’s grand final loss to the Pirates
Casuarina’s big second half
CASUARINA pounced to the top of the NT Rugby Union A-grade ladder with a comprehensive 28-22 win over the previously unbeaten South Darwin at Rugby Park on Thursday night.
Casuarina’s big second half
CASUARINA pounced to the top of the NT Rugby Union A-grade ladder with a comprehensive 28-22 win over the previously unbeaten South Darwin at Rugby Park on Thursday night.
Casuarina’s big second half
CASUARINA pounced to the top of the NT Rugby Union A-grade ladder with a comprehensive 28-22 win over the previously unbeaten South Darwin at Rugby Park on Thursday night.
Casuarina’s big second half
CASUARINA pounced to the top of the NT Rugby Union A-grade ladder with a comprehensive 28-22 win over the previously unbeaten South Darwin at Rugby Park on Thursday night.
Rabbits and Cougars eye top spot
UNBEATEN NT Rugby Union sides South Darwin and Casuarina meet for early season bragging rights at Marrara’s Rugby Park tonight.
NT Rugby Union recognises greats
NORTHERN Territory Rugby Union has officially recognised 40 years of blood, sweat and toil expelled by its administrators, players and coaches.
Aussies take out Anzac Day battle
AUSTRALIA locked up the annual Anzac Day rugby union origin series at 1-1 after a comprehensive 45-17 win over New Zealand on Sunday night.
Aussies take out Anzac Day battle
AUSTRALIA locked up the annual Anzac Day rugby union origin series at 1-1 after a comprehensive 45-17 win over New Zealand on Sunday night.
Aussies take out Anzac Day battle
AUSTRALIA locked up the annual Anzac Day rugby union origin series at 1-1 after a comprehensive 45-17 win over New Zealand on Sunday night.
Brothers win 9’s pre-season comp
BROTHERS completed a 9s rugby league double last night when they beat the Nightcliff Dragons in the men’s and women’s finals at Goodline Park
Casuarina too strong for Uni
CASUARINA beat University on the scoreboard and in the try count last night in their 20-14 win at Marrara’s Rugby Park
Cougars put on Uni Pirates alert
CASUARINA must turn up mentally and physically for tonight’s NT Rugby Union clash against reigning premier University.
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