Tag rugby union
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Bangalow rugby continue form run with close win over Byron Bay
Strong leadership and sure-fire spot kicking from the Bangalow rugby team underpinned their 19–17 away win over Byron Bay in Far North Coast competition last Saturday. Despite running in three tries to one, the Byron Bay team could not contain... Read More →
June 28, 2017 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron Bay Rugby win through to Grand Final
Byron Bay have booked a place in the grand final by beating last year’s premiers Wollongbar-Alstonville on Saturday afternoon, 26–21. ‘It was without a doubt one of the best games of the 2016 season,’ Byron Bay’s Andrew Teuma said. Byron... Read More →
August 31, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron on top of ladder at mid-season mark
Andrew Teuma Byron Bay Rugby travelled to Albert Park, Casino, on Saturday to play against 7th-place Casino Bulls RUFC. After the bus trip Byron Bay were keen to get underway to complete a round of fixtures this season. Byron Bay... Read More →
June 24, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Just another manic Sunday as purple rains on Devils
It is acknowledged by most sports fans that contests are won and lost in the head as much as on the field...
April 28, 2016 | John Campbell | 0 -
Byron union massive win over Casino
Byron Bay Rugby Union has posted a massive win over Casino on Saturday with a 78–10 hiding of the Bulls. The Bay made the trip west with only 16 players owing to a number of its squad unavailable because of injury.
July 23, 2015 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
From Byron to Bowral for country champs
NSW Rugby Union Country Championship on the weekend with the Far North Coast (FNC) representative team making the long trip to compete in the two-day carnival. Byron Bay had a strong showing with five of our players – Aaron Shakeshaft,... Read More →
May 7, 2015 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Disappointing trip south for Byron
Byron Bay rugby’s season-defining road trip to Grafton was a major disappointment. The scoreline read 30–0 but in truth the Bay simply failed to turn up.
June 20, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Big weekend for Byron Shire union
In a local derby blockbuster, all three of the shire’s union teams descended on the rec grounds in Byron Bay for a rainy day event on Saturday.
June 3, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron Bay rugby union down but not out
Byron Bay rugby were beaten 44–15 by First Grade front runners Wollongbar-Alstonville on Saturday. In a game of three parts, a feisty and competitive opening 10 minutes was followed by a spectacular five-try blitz by the Pioneers.
May 27, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron back in top four
Byron Bay rugby has eased back into the top four after a nine-try 57–14 romp against Casino on Saturday.
May 22, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Back down to Earth for Bay
A week is a long time in sport. After enjoying a record-breaking 78–0 win against Southern Cross University, Byron Bay rugby came back to Earth with a 53–10 loss to Lennox Head on Saturday.
May 14, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron in top four after record breaker
Peter Griffin Byron Bay rugby have moved into the top four after a record breaking 78–0 win against Southern Cross University at the Rec Fields on Saturday. The 12-try romp is the biggest win by the Bay First Grade and... Read More →
May 7, 2014 | Eve Jeffery | 0 -
Byron beaten in union third round
Byron Bay were beaten 38–17 at home by Lismore in the third round of Far North Coast Rugby on Saturday.
May 1, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron union juniors back after 30 years
Byron Bay Rugby took another massive step forward as a club with the staging of its first junior rugby game in almost 30 years.
April 16, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Player Profile – Brett Hazlett
Brett Hazlett from the Mullumbimby Moonshiners is one of our profiled players this week
April 16, 2014 | Eve Jeffery | 0 -
Hot competition for FNC Round 1
Round one of Far North Coast Rugby was always going to be a heated exchange between Bangalow Rebels and 2013 premiers Lismore City.
April 9, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
They’re changing the guard in Byron Bay
There was a changing of the guard in Byron Bay’s thrilling 22–20 win against Ballina in the opening round of Far North Coast Rugby on Saturday.
April 8, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Player Profile – Mitch ‘Bulldozer’ Arthur
Player Profiles – If you know a player or players from your club who would be a great subject for a Player Profile, email: [email protected]
March 4, 2014 | Eve Jeffery | 0 -
Rugby isn’t just rugby
There appears to be some confusion around football terminology, particularly in relation to the codes of rugby league and rugby union.
February 25, 2014 | Eve Jeffery | 0 -
Moonshine Rugby up and running
The Moonshiners Rugby Club are ready to roll in 2014.
February 6, 2014 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron in Sevens heaven
The annual Byron Bay Rugby Sevens was another sensational event at the recreation grounds. Hundreds of players, spectators, families and friends, superheroes, rockstars, and a penguin all converged on the hallowed fields in Marvell Street for the end-of-year cub outing for unionists.
October 21, 2013 | Eve Jeffery | 0 -
Moonshiners gentlemen under pressure
The Mullumbimby Moonshiners took on the Iluka Cossacks at Lismore on Saturday for a crack at Lismore in next week’s President’s Cup Rugby Grand Final. The clubs have a long history of fierce but good-spirited competition. That was severely tested on Saturday.
September 12, 2013 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Lismore beat Byron for place in grand final
Byron Bay rugby’s marvellous season has come to an end with defeat by Lismore in the First Grade Preliminary Final on Saturday. The grand achievement of finishing third in the club’s return to the top grade was in no way diminished by the 55–5 loss.
September 10, 2013 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Shiners beat Ballina for finals pole position
After only one game in five weeks the Mullum Moonshiners lined up on Saturday for a much needed hit out against fourth placed Ballina, Dean Trevaskis reports. The last game of the regular season had a mini-final atmosphere with Ballina... Read More →
August 26, 2013 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Byron soaring in stellar season
Peter Griffin Byron Bay rugby has climbed to third on the First Grade table after a brave 28–19 win in Grafton on Saturday. It was the Bay’s tenth win from 14 outings in an already stellar season. The Bay started... Read More →
August 14, 2013 | Echonetdaily | 0
