Tag: far north coast rugby union
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CLASSIC WALLABIES HELPING NEXT GENERATION PULL ON THE GREEN AND GOLD
With kick-off of the 2019 rugby union season just two-weeks away… Far North Coast clubs are doing everything in their power to drive participation. This weekend, the Classic Wallabies were in town – to talk all things union and incentivise kids to strap on their footy boots.
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FAR NORTH COAST INTRODUCES WOMEN’S RUGBY 7S
Far North Coast Rugby Union is gearing up for its biggest season to date, with seven clubs nominating a team for the brand new women’s competition. Trial games for rugby 7s start this weekend, when Wollongbar-Alstonville meets Southern Cross University on the field.
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RUGBY GREAT HOPING TO SEE SPORT RECONNECT WITH GRASSROOTS
At a time when rugby union numbers are dwindling, a former great of the game is looking to reconnect with its grassroots. Last night, Phil Waugh visited the rugby community in Bangalow to answer a few tough questions.
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REBELS FIGHT TO SAVE GRASSROOTS RUGBY UNION
The new head coach of Bangalow Rebels will be looking to turn the teams fortunes around in this year’s far north coast rugby union competition… Tim Cohen hopes his 30 years experience will see the team there come finals time while also seeing rugby union re-emerge as a power house in regional areas.
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GOLD RATS CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
2019 is shaping up to be a big year for Southern Cross University’s Gold Rats as they prepare to celebrate 50 years of rugby. The golden anniversary seeing an increase registration numbers – the club already prepared to enter two men’s sides and the introduction of a women’s team this season.
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FAR NORTH COAST RUGBY HOPING TO BECOME PATHWAY TO WALLAROOS
It may have been a little slow in getting a women’s competition up and running – but it seems Far North Coast Rugby Union is saving the best until last. Four clubs are already raring for the 2019 season, with expressions of interest still coming in.
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NEW COACH TO LEAD DEFENDING PREMIERS INTO SIXTH CONSECUTIVE WIN
Former Byron Bay coach Paul Jeffery is set to return to Far North Coast rugby union next season. But there’s a twist – he’ll be coaching his former nemesis on the field, Wollongbar-Alstonville.
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PIONEERS CLAIM 2016 F.N.C.R.U PREMIERSHIP
A valiant fightback from Wollongbar Alstonville has seen them claim Far North Coast Rugby’s 2016 premiership. Scoreless at half-time, the pioneers dug deep to defeat Byron Bay 14 points to 8.
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BALLINA BEAT LENNOX IN FNCRU MINOR SEMI
In Far North Coast Rugby’s minor semi final, Lennox Head couldn’t catch Ballina, despite piling on 19 points in the second half. Leading 13-nil at half-time, the Seahorses doubled their total in the second to finish seven points clear on 26. Harry Bungate and Ryan Boardman each contributed a try to that total – Grant Knight kicked…
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WOLLONGBAR ALSTONVILLE CONTINUES WINNING RUN
Even with fly-half Ben Damen away on representative duties, Wollongbar Alstonville has breezed past Bangalow 50-17, in the fifth round of Far North Coast Rugby. Sam Kerry, Vaughn Sandral and Bill Johnston all scored doubles during the match, while Kerry also kicked 5 conversions. In the end, they finished 33 points in front. Elsewhere, Lismore made…