By Vittorio Travan An end of season sevens tournament is usually a time for players to enjoy one last hit out before enjoying their summer break. But for ten members of the NSW Country Referees panel, the Newcastle Under 20s sevens tournament provided one last opportunity to further develop their craft. It was a real […]
By Vittorio Travan In a tournament of so many firsts’, both the Bathurst Bulldogs women’s side and the Newcastle Wanders have claimed their maiden titles in the Building Durability Bathurst 10s. This year’s edition saw an expanded men’s competition with 10 sides converging on Bathurst, while 6 sides also competed in the maiden voyage of […]
After being named the 2018 Referee of the Year it is no surprise that Peter Thomas will take control of the Blowes Clothing Cup First Grade Grand Final. The former Dubbo Kangaroos break-away has settled in comfortably transitioning from playing to the officiating stables and will be supported by assistant referees Jarrod Simpson and Peter […]
By Vittorio Travan The growth of Central West Rugby is undeniable, but finding career referees is the next step in securing the long-term future of rugby in the region. Despite celebrating a renaissance under a 2018 competition restructure, there is now a real push to find and nurture the next generation of rugby match officials. […]
By Vittorio Travan The Baby Bulls will be looking for redemption against Hunter as Ann Ashwood Park gets set to play host to the finest young rugby union talent over the weekend. The NSW Rugby Union Under 15s and Under 16s Country Junior Championships will see all seven country zones converge in Bathurst on the […]
By Vittorio Travan Warren better be ready for some running women’s rugby because the Central West Blue Bulls Women’s side is raring to go. Despite no proper game time as a squad and a new mix of players, captain Mandy Scott says her side is ready to become back to back NSW Country Rugby champions. […]
By Vittorio Travan After three and a half months, the Central West Blue Bulls are ready to unleash and give the 2018 NSW Country Championships a real shake up. Cowra stalwart Chris Miller has the honour of captaining the side this year and said the camaraderie of the squad is next level. “It’s second to […]
By Vittorio Travan Late disruptions to any plans would usually see teams fall apart, but the Central West Blue Bulls Colts side are using it as a motivation tool. With late withdrawals from some of their two code players, new additions have been rushed into the side yet Colts captain Patrick Berryman says despite the […]
By Vittorio Travan Sydney will play host to the future stars of New South Wales rugby with St Mary’s Public School Dubbo and The Assumption School Bathurst to represent the Central West region in the state finals of the Primary School Rugby 7s. St Mary’s Dubbo and The Assumption School battled out an amazing final […]
By Vittorio Travan Women’s rugby is no longer an after-thought for 2018, after an overwhelming start to the season with the new 11 team competition offering a completely different product for Central West female sport. After a strong effort to establish a women’s competition last season, this year the women are competing for the WestFund […]