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Zach Fittler has made an unexpected move ahead of his Eastern Suburbs 1st Colts side’s match-up with old rivals Sydney Uni in this weekend’s semi-finals of the Sydney Rugby Union comp ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ https://t.co/2SiyrlQpNi

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

When Xavier Stewart rocked up to the Manly Marlins seeking new opportunity he brought with him an incredible winning record he is hoping to reignite in 1st Colts rugby finals @shuteshield https://t.co/8TJ7Tk0XbG

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

From Junior Wallabies returns to unsung club heroes, every playoff coach has weighed in on the playmakers, speedsters and grinders who hold the key to 1st Colts rugby title glory. LIST ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ https://t.co/UDjrY3XuRi

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

He’s coached for many of the playoff clubs and against them more recently so Ross Hopkins has a unique insight into how volatile the 1st Colts semis could be and he’s tipped an upset ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ https://t.co/ddoRW4LYN1

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When Australian sevens coach Tim Walsh calls someone sensational the rugby world takes note and now he’s identified six rising stars he’s excited about for the LA and Brisbane Olympics https://t.co/Qc2oqFCJTt

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

It wasn’t that long ago this teen was freaking out because Jess Fox said hi to her on the water. Now she’s about to step into the biggest shoes in world canoe kayak as her stand-in ⁦@paddle_aus⁩ ⁦@jessfoxcanoe⁩ https://t.co/4USNAsT4Mf

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Their surnames are already known as rising stars of rugby. Now these younger brothers of footy guns and are out to make their own mark at Waratahs U15s trials. SIX TEAM LISTS ⁦@NSWWaratahs⁩ https://t.co/Vw0ivYBq3t

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Only three spots in the NSW Waratahs U15 squads have been filled with selectors hunting for 22 special talents and bodies at the Next Gen Cup rugby selection trials https://t.co/MZFIRl1Eb1

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

There’s a 100-footer with unfinished business, a famous one missing and a sailor on a “junkyard dog’ with high hopes on a yacht half their size in the 80th anniversary Sydney to Hobart ⁦@rshyr⁩ #sailing #SydneyHobartrace https://t.co/HcGvXzo1bG

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

The man charged with turning Australia back into a leading #triathlon nation said we already have a genuine contender for a world title this year - and maybe even two 👇⁦@worldtriathlon⁩ ⁦@AusTriathlon⁩ https://t.co/oZraGPL2sS

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

The laidback sailor who famously celebrated winning an Olympic medal in Paris with a big sleep has claimed a world title in the coolest and fastest class in sailing ⁦@iqfoil⁩ https://t.co/MwzVO2DJhb

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

Almost a year after opting to play rugby over league, Zach Fittler has revealed an unexpected demotion has made him a better player as he readies for his first ever Colts rugby grand final https://t.co/Sfx1xQ35vc

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

It would take a lot to make this week even more memorable for this rugby coach than it already is as a first time dad. But orchestrating a defence of the Shute Shield would do it ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ https://t.co/XaQaJzrnkW

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

There’s more than the elation of winning, a famous trophy and the accolades of peers up for grabs in the Shute Shield decider. There’s also a special place in history for one team ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ https://t.co/GFBplZh3hh

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

Few teams can boast the majority of their team playing together for a decade - and they are still in their teens. It could be the secret to success for this 1st Colts rugby team in their grand final https://t.co/yoCGDg6wmj

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

There were big scores, thrillers and a blow out or two with a grand final replay ahead in 1st Colts and some spicey matches in 2nd and 3rd Colts. Stars, standouts, result and who plays who ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ #rugby https://t.co/gUorJHHxtu

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

Clubs and players making the grade in Sydney Rugby Union club rugby. Semi final snapshot of second, third and fourth grade stars, standouts, scorers and next match-ups ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ #rugby https://t.co/aKpppFOUMx

[amanda lulham @amandalulham]

The Shute Shield preliminary finals teams have been determined with a top coach making a surprising call, another sounding a warning and a team letting their actions do the talking ⁦@theshuteshield⁩ https://t.co/Y9TgbhEyww

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A school renowned for producing an assembly line of talent to the NRL has now delivered a quartet of young guns to the NSW Waratahs U16s for a crucial task this year https://t.co/XazsAhEIBc

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There were thrillers, comebacks, big hits, a draw and even a young gun who played with a nasty injury in a memorable day of City v Country rugby battles at Newcastle. Stars and result wrap https://t.co/4CSkyvfTpW