All rights reserved. John Muggleton (left), with Will Skelton, and Jeremy Paul at a Rams launch in 2016. Blacklock believes his players would simply go to other clubs, therefore ruining any chance of retaining those who have been developed in the local area. Watch Shute Shield Rugby live in Mudgee as archrivals Sydney Uni and Eastwood come to town. The Shute Shield is awarded at the end of the Sydney Club Rugby season to the team that wins the Grand Final. The season runs from … head-to-head stats, odds comparison). Search rugby.com.au. We’ll take our players back that they poached.”. It's unclear how the Shute Shield will look in 2019, but there is a view that another Western Sydney side may be considered to join the competition down the track. “If they spent as much time … “There are people who say ‘oh we have to do more in Western Sydney’ and the Waratahs players go out and play for Sydney Uni each week. It was quickly knocked on the head, with Two Blues president John Blacklock labelling it “condescending”. Western Sydney Two Blues manager Craig Morgan has been at the forefront of Western Sydney Rugby for a number of years and he sees a number of misconceptions about why Rugby is not where it should be in the region. News; Videos; Fixtures & Results; Super Rugby AU; Wallabies; National Teams “John, who had an underlying medical condition, copped a head knock towards the end of the game. Nathan is an award-winning journalist, who has worked at the Weekender for a decade. Nathan Taylor is the Weekender’s Deputy Editor and Senior Sports Writer. You’re supporting journalism at its most raw level, as we continue to tell Penrith’s stories. Muggleton said with Waratahs players available for club duty this weekend, some should have been told to have a run for the Emus. Tevita Vea 9. Penrith coach John Muggleton, the former Kangaroos representative and World Cup-winning Wallabies defence coach, is strongly against it. IPL; English Domestic Twenty20 Competition; Pakistan Super League; South African Domestic Twenty20 Competition; New Zealand Domestic Twenty20 Competition 2019 Semi Finals Fujitsu Highlights: Sydney University v Northern Suburbs. A revelation of the Shute Shield in 2020, Charlie Gamble will continue his association with Eastern Suburbs, as will Norths stalwart Hugh Sinclair. “We were sitting there with a piece of paper, numbers one to 15, putting their names down as they came in [before the game],” Muggleton said. Gordon vs Western Sydney Two Blues – Chatswood Oval Advertisement The men in green got the job done against Easts and will go in as favourites for this clash at Chatswood Oval. Five of their best players have been around for about a month. Two Blues. After a 2471-day drought in the Shute Shield… The solution isn’t simple. Shute Shield page help: Odds Portal lists all upcoming Shute Shield rugby union matches played in Australia. He also compiles the weekly Chatter on the Box TV column. Find upcoming matches, Shute Shield fixtures, Shute Shield 2021 schedule. Others, like Gordon, also vehemently rejected the proposal. Late last month, Sydney Rugby Union president David Begg announced that Penrith would be removed from the Shute Shield competition immediately. 2021 Shute Shield results: Round Three ... Sam Babb added the extras as Western Sydney took a 7-5 lead with just over half an hour to play. Meantime McColl has spoken of the club’s elation following their drought-breaking win last Saturday. When news of Penrith’s win broke late Saturday afternoon, the entire city was bursting with joy, with both the Weekender’s Facebook page and the Emus’ official website enjoying a huge spike in traffic. "B's" column indicates number of bookmakers offering Shute Shield betting odds on a specific rugby union match. After a 2471-day drought in the Shute Shield, including a stint out of the competition in 2018 and 2019, on-field celebrations at Holroyd Sportsground were understandably raw and emotion-charged. I’ve got no desire to work with Parramatta at all. “It felt like we had won the World Cup… the monkey was finally off our back,” McColl said. Andrew Fiagatusa of Penrith and Riley Jacobson of Two Blues pose during the 2021 Shute Shield launch.Credit:Getty. When the Emus last tasted victory back in 2014, Australia’s Prime Minister was Tony Abbott and Barrack Obama was midway through his second term as US President. George Prain 8. “Parramatta would prefer Penrith to disappear than work with them. Penrith coach John Muggleton, the former Kangaroos consultant and World Cup-winning Wallabies defence coach, is strongly in opposition to it. “Unless the game wants to retreat back to being an eastern seaboard, North Shore game played by boys from private schools, then they need a team in western Sydney and to embrace different cultures.”. Shute Shield: Western Sydney Two Blues prop Kalafi Pongi’s try hat-trick v Penrith. The Waratahs will take part in an opposed session against the Two Blues in a few weeks’ time, in a similar fashion to what they did at Manly Oval before the Melbourne Rebels fixture. Next month, representatives from Rugby Australia, NSW Rugby and Sydney Rugby Union, along with members from both proud clubs, will meet to formulate a plan to address a few decades of neglect, and improve the fortunes of the two battling clubs and rugby as a whole in western Sydney. The Two Blues, on the other hand, lost 42 players from last season. Ambulances and a helicopters arrived on the scene. Penrith led 5-0 at half-time before the Two Blues hit the front 7-5 early in the second half. Most people aren’t even aware we’re there, that’s because nothing beats winning. “We need a sustainable model for rugby going forward. Muggleton said only 32 players, at last count, have been turning up for training on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The battling Emus have also had five different coaches in the 2,471 days since their last ‘W’, making Saturday’s 11-7 victory over rivals the Western Sydney Two Blues even more remarkable. Penrith Emus celebrate after beating Parramatta.Credit:Penrith Emus/Facebook. Hunter Wildfires - Eastern Suburbs, Northern S. - Western Sydney, Penrith - Randwick, Southern Districts - Manly, Sydney Uni - Warringah, Wests - Gordon. We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. “[NSW Rugby] sent them back to clubs that are already strong,” Muggleton said. Making a pledge to The Western Weekender helps ensure our print and digital content continues to thrive. Both clubs say there are major issues that need addressing. It can’t be a one-off,” Muggleton said. The Two Blues would like investment in infrastructure and full-time coaches, while Penrith are desperate for a general manager at a minimum. Last Saturday, for the first time in seven years, the Penrith Emus sang their victory song after beating the Western Sydney Two Blues 11-7. Both have been getting comprehensively beaten. head-to-head stats, odds comparison). The Two Blues have first and second grade teams, plus a colts side, while Penrith has two of each. 2020 Rugby Australia. The other issue is that this year, both are struggling to field teams. The win was a terrific story for the west, but the fact Penrith’s breakthrough win came at the expense of another struggling western Sydney club was telling. “We’re doing our best at the moment but we’re fighting against the tide,” Blacklock said. Stronger clubs closer to the coast have expressed private desires for the two clubs to merge for two main reasons. However, both clubs are certainly cool on the idea. “The game has an extremely low profile in western Sydney. Shute Shield. “The victory brings expectations. Penrith Emus celebrate after beating Parramatta. There will be food and drink vendors available throughout the day as well as an Anzac Service prior to … The Official Facebook Page of The Charter Hall Shute Shield. “We’ve got to prove we can be competitive for the rest of the season to make sure that we can hold our head up and say to the Sydney Rugby Union that we deserve to be part of this competition.”, Tom Decent is a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald. Follow Shute Shield 2021 live scores, results, fixtures and Shute Shield standings! Local side the Mudgee Wombats will also be in action as they host Narromine. Teams. Scoreboard.com provides Shute Shield standings, fixtures, live scores, results and match details with additional information (e.g. He walked off the field but went into shock on the sideline after the match,” said Penrith Emus President, Gary McColl. “Our website went into meltdown on Saturday night,” McColl revealed. Penrith Emus in the sheds in 2015.Credit:Dallas Kilponen. At the Shute Shield level these concerns are growing rapidly and rumours of insolvency, misrepresentations and a breakaway from the West have been circulating. By Rugby News | Apr 02 2019 The only place to watch every minute of Club Rugby is on Stan Sport. Postal Address: PO Box 948 Merrylands NSW 2160 Phone: 0413 517 781 info@twobluesrugby.com.au Alan Rathbun 6. A Shute Shield é unha liga de rugby que enfronta ós principais clubs da zona de Sydney, en Australia.Por tradición, trátase da competición doméstica máis importante do país, malia que non é unha competición nacional, senón rexional. The Official Facebook Page of The Charter Hall Shute Shield. All you’re going to end up with is the same problems. “Putting the two teams in trouble together is not a solution. Help: Shute Shield standings on Scoreboard.com. Last Saturday, for the first time in seven years, the Penrith Emus sang their victory song after beating the Western Sydney Two Blues 11-7. An incredible story has emerged from the aftermath of Penrith’s groundbreaking win over the Western Sydney Two Blues in the Shute Shield last weekend. INTRUST SUPER SHUTE SHIELD 2020 DRAW SHIELD intrÜst super ROUND 1 | SAT 4 APRIL Eastern Suburbs v Northern Suburbs Manly v Southern Districts Western Sydney v Gordon Warringah v Sydney University West Harbour v Randwick Eastwood BYE ROUND 4 | SAT 25 APRIL Eastern Suburbs v Randwick Eastwood v Sydney University 1,034 talking about this. If they go under financially, I have no problems. We caught up with Begg to find out more about the decision and find out what the SRU has planned for rugby in Western Sydney. Even though I played for the club in the 1970s, I’m not a rusted-on Penrith Emu like some others here at the club are. Celebrations were respectfully subdued, however, due to the fact a Two Blues player suffered a medical episode after full-time. It was like Penrith had won their own World Cup. Everyone was very, very excited.”. Penrith lost all 12 games last year by an average of 38 points, while the Two Blues registered just one win. With both the Two Blues and Emus desperate to secure a victory in this seasons Charter Hall Shute Shield, it’s set to be another classic edition of the western Sydney rivalry. Nick Blacklock 2. Kalafi Pongi went into the Shute Shield battle of the west with a goal of helping the Western Sydney … Last year, at a meeting of club presidents, an idea was tossed out to split the Shute Shield into two tiers. Having a local news service is vital to a community such as Penrith. Former Wests Tigers player Andrew Fiagatusa will captain the Penrith Emus this year as the Shute Shield battlers aim for their first victory since 2014. Western Sydney Two Blues players line up in defence against Eastwood.Credit:Karen Watson. WINNING WALK: The Wildfires are congratulated by Western Sydney after breaking through for their first win in the Shute Shield this season. Josh Havea 3. “We’ve got two big rugby schools in the area in King’s and Oakhill and we’re not the choice of club for them [once they’ve finished]. Will put his money where his mouth was.”, John Muggleton (left), with Will Skelton, and Jeremy Paul at a Rams launch in 2016.Credit:Quentin Jones. The Emus, who will once again be coached by the experienced John Muggleton, will face-off against Northern Suburbs in the opening round of the 2021 season, which kicks off next Saturday afternoon at Nepean Rugby Park. “If we consolidate resources and strengthen pathways, that’s a good thing and I’m all for it,” said RA chairman Hamish McLennan, who is across a push to pump resources into Sydney’s west. For people like former President Jim Hook, I feel really happy for those guys.”. Top Leagues. Shute Shield 2021 draw: Fixtures, when it is, how to watch and more Shute Shield 13h ago 2021 Shute Shield results: Round One - Gordon hammer Manly, Easts edge Souths “A couple of ambulances came and then a helicopter arrived, and he was air lifted to hospital.”. John Akauola Laula 5. Please try again later. “We don’t want a dud or someone at the bottom of the pile,” Muggleton said. Find overall standings, Shute Shield home/away tables, Shute Shield 2021 results/fixtures. Since I’ve been at Penrith, there has been a constant stream of poaching our players. While celebrations at Holroyd Sports Ground could be heard from as far as away as Cranebrook after Penrith’s first win in seven years, post-match festivities had to be toned down slightly after new Western Sydney recruit John Akau’ola-Laula had a frightening medical episode at full-time. “We put a lot of effort it, recruited some players and it finally came to fruition. But the mood was also emblematic of the fortunes of the Emus and Two Blues, and rugby itself in western Sydney. Rebel man Alex Ross (28) Likes Received: 281. With history well and truly on the line, the Emus managed to hold on until the final siren and notch up one of the greatest moments in the club’s existence. Start your Free Sport Trial Now! It was the 454-0, four-grade, thumping that made headlines across the rugby world, yet there is hope for rugby in Western Sydney beyond Penrith's Shute Shield horrors “We want someone who is driven and going to fight for players.”. Picture: Stewart Hazell JUBILANT coach Scott Coleman is confident the Hunter Wildfires will get more opportunities to sing their victory song after they broke through for a deserved 28-15 triumph over Western Sydney at Lidcome Oval on Saturday. All parties who spoke to the Herald said anything was on the table - even a merger between Penrith and Western Sydney (formerly known as Parramatta). It has been seven long and painful years, but finally after 2,471 days without a Shute Shield victory, the Penrith Emus have ended their historic winning hiatus with a momentous victory over Western Sydney rivals the Two Blues. The Shute Shield is a semi-professional rugby union competition in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.It is the premier club competition in Australia. “A merger between two clubs rarely works and particularly with their attitude to us,” mentioned Penrith coach John Muggleton. “To the great credit of our captain Andy Fiagatusa, he stayed with John for half the night at the hospital until his parents arrived. Help: Shute Shield fixtures on Scoreboard.com. “Coach John Muggleton had a bit of a tear in his eye and I was very happy for them also. He is currently in a serious but stable condition. In round one, Penrith could only field one senior team. 1,053 talking about this. wamberal, Apr 10, 2021 #17. Paea Tapuosi 4. The 2021 Shute Shield fixtures have been released. Penrith were kicked out of the competition in 2019, while the Two Blues conceded an average of 40 points in the same season. However, it didn’t take long before the Emus regained the lead following back to back penalty goals. Riley Jacobson 7. An incredible story has emerged from the aftermath of Penrith’s groundbreaking win over the Western Sydney Two Blues in the Shute Shield last weekend. Andrew Fiagatusa of Penrith and Riley Jacobson of Two Blues pose during the 2021 Shute Shield launch. Saturday's Shute Shield clash, in which Eastern Suburbs take on Western Sydney, is being held in conjunction with the Blowes Clothing Cup local derby between Orange City and Emus, with the … However, each golf equipment are actually cool on the concept. Shute Shield 2020: Western Sydney Two Blues ready to lift to new level. Could Penrith and Western Sydney Two Blues merge in the Shute Shield? Part of the Rugby Network © The Eastwood/Western Sydney game is surprisingly good (from a production point of view). It’s a tale of two clubs with contrasting fortunes and resources, but the Emus will continue to battle on, for now. They’re selling $20 tickets to the Waratahs at Bankwest Stadium and no one is turning up. Scoreboard.com provides Shute Shield fixtures, ladder, live scores, results, and match details with additional information (e.g. Don’t know anything about the Shute Shield trying to find the match of the day, any advice? “If they spent as much time working on their own club making it successful than doing us in the eye, they’d be better off. “A merger between two clubs rarely works and particularly with their attitude to us,” said Penrith coach John Muggleton. 2019 Shute Shield Season Preview: Western Sydney Two Blues. 1. Penrith face Sydney University this weekend and despite their breakthrough win, a one-sided result is still expected. 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