Michael Hooper played Colts the last time he wore the Manly colours. Now there's a chance he could play in his first derby against Warringah this season.
Sharni Williams should be defending her Olympic gold medal on Saturday. Instead she will join a host of elite players returning to club rugby throughout Sydney.
Round two of the Shute Shield saw Eastern Suburbs defeat West Harbour 36-10 but there was a tense battle that played out at Coogee Oval.
The sevens star ran out at the weekend and all eyes will be on him again this Saturday when the men in green take on Warringah in the Shute Shield.
Eastern Suburbs and West Harbour will square off in the game of the week on Saturday following an entertaining opening round of the Shute Shield.
Sydney University took out last year's Shute Shield final and got the chocolates once again on Saturday in a grand-final rematch against the Rats.
The Shute Shield kicks off this Saturday,with Sydney University looking to make it a trifecta of titles.
Warringah capitulated to lose last year's Shute Shield decider after leading 16-0 and have a chance to make amends at home against Sydney University on Saturday.
Sydney rugby clubs are on high alert and enforcing strict COVID-19 protocols at Shute Shield games this weekend after police were called to Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club on Saturday.
July 18 is the day Sydney rugby fans have been waiting for,although it is not yet clear whether the Shute Shield will be on television screens.
The incoming Rugby Australia chairman wants to get creative with the professional game,citing private equity investment in English soccer giants as a model for success.