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The NRC: The best rugby you're probably not watching

12th September, 2016
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The NRC is a vital pathway, but it can't come at the expense of viable Super Rugby franchises. (Photo Karen Watson)
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12th September, 2016
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Let’s be blunt. If you call yourself a Rugby fan and are not either tuning in or turning up to the NRC, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. If you call yourself a sports fan and not tuning in then again you’re doing yourself a great disservice.

It would be taking the safe way out by saying the NRC is arguably the best rugby played on Australian shores by Australians this year. So, I’m not going to. I’m going to categorically state that beyond a shadow of a doubt it is the best rugby played on our shores by Australians this year.

If you haven’t been watching, and that’s a fairly safe bet, you are missing out on not only great rugby but great entertainment to boot.

What are you missing out on? How about huge hits, superb skills, and tries, tries, tires. If that’s not enough you get to see the next generation of Wallabies rise. How many of you know the name Izaia Perese? You will. How about Onehunga Havilli? You will. Luhkan Tui, Ned Hanigan, Izaac Rodda? You better believe you will. That’s to name a few.

As a spectator you are treated to games played at break-neck speed. Teams chancing their arm instead of going for the easy points at goal. Add in refs that aren’t shy in dishing out the cards to ensure play continues to flow and you’re treated to 80 minutes of excellent, exciting and engrossing rugby. What’s not to like?

If you are of the opinion that having this structure above club rugby just isn’t rugby then I suggest you see the commitment of not only the returning professionals but also the club players that are provided their shot at proving their wares. And they are standing up. Why not show your support to these guys grabbing their chance by the scruff of the neck?

This weekend we have our second NSW derby of the short season. The Sydney Rays will be hosting the NSW Country Eagles at Pittwater Rugby Park at 1pm.

If you’re anywhere within Cooee of Warriewood venture on down. You won’t regret it. Rally a few mates to join you.

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If you cannot pop over to the Fox Sports website and watch the stream. It costs less than a coffee a month – well worth the price.

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