THE NRC has adopted some different rules and rule variations to help speed the game up and make it more interesting. Some important ones to know is that they are using a similar system to that of the South African Varsity Cup where a try remains 5 points but the conversion is 3 points and a penalty is only 2 points.

The Rising set up a good driving maul off their own line out and are forced to use it as Perth stop it's movement. Stirzaker with a poor pass and we will see the much awaited scrum now

Perth have spent more time on attack and have most of the possession early on but Melbourne do well to steal the ball at crucial times

Spirit with the early pressure as they take the ball from the kick off and spend a ffew phases on the 5m line. The Rising turn it and kick it clear

Welcome to our first live coverage of the NRC 2014. A huge game awaits us as the unbeaten Melbourne Rising take on the Perth Spirit.
We hope you enjoy it