NRC

After a month of NRC 2017, these are the standouts

“Could I tempt you to name an NRC 15 from what you’ve seen so far this year?” Roarer Hugo put to me last Thursday. Yes, Hugo, you definitely can. Picking theoretical teams and so-called ‘form...

Highlights: Sydney Rays vs Queensland Country

A rampant Queensland side ran in 8 tries with Paia'aua getting a tripple. The home side had very little resistance as the visitors turn possession and territory into points , seemingly at will. Other stand...

Highlights: Fijian Drua vs Perth Spirit

Fijian Drua dominated last year's NRC Champions outscoring them 6 tries to one. The home side defended well when under pressure and managed to turn over possession at crucial times. Their counter...

Highlights: NSW Country Eagles vs Canberra Vikings

An absolute nail biter of a game which sees the home side snatching a last minute win with a try in the 80th minute by Newsome. Adams still had to slot the conversion to get the win and the latter...

Brumbies sign Isi Naisarani

The Brumbies have signed Western Force backrower Isi Naisarani on a one year deal.   The Fijian born flanker is an imposing figure at 1.95m and 110kg. Naisarani most recently starred in Canberra...

NRC 2017 Round 3: Top 5 tries

It was a try fest in round three of the NRC. Here are the top tries for week 3.          

Highlights: Perth Spirit vs Greater Sydney Rams

An emphatic win for the home side running in 9 tries to the 3 of the Rams. Both Meakes and Koteka getting for a brace a piece with John Grant bagging a brace for the visitors. Special mention must go to...

Highlights: Brisbane City vs Canberra Vikings

An absolute humdinger between two extremely competitive teams. The home side had Quade Cooper pulling the strings and  directing traffic while being instrumental in the 6 tries , all converted...

Connacht announce the signing of Fijian centre Eroni Vasiteri

Connacht Rugby have announced the signing of Fijian international centre Eroni Vasiteri Narumasa on a one-year deal with the option for a further year. 28-year-old Eroni joins from the NRC in Australia...

NRC 2017 Round Two: Melbourne Rising v Fiji Drua