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Toowoomba Bears claw out victory over Rangers

Toowoomba Bears produce the good in positive Risdon Cup win over rivals.

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05th June 2018 4:06 PM

TRY TIME: Toowoomba Bears Declan Wheeler scores a try in his side's 24-21 Risdon Cup win over Toowoomba Rangers.

Echidnas go down to defending premiers

Defending premiers, Dalby, defeat Roma in A grade and C grade.

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22nd April 2018 6:04 PM

NICE TRY: Roma Echidna Steve Daniels escapes the clutches of a Dalby Wheatman in the A Grade game at Gallas Fox Park in Roma on Saturday afternoon.

Roma Echidnas need more players to survive

Roma Rugby Union Club battles for survival as player numbers dwindle.

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29th March 2018 2:03 PM

PLAYERS WANTED: Roma Echidnas (left) need more players to ensure they can take part in this year's Darling Downs Rugby Union competition.

Coach with experience in Scotland lines up with the Rats

WATER Rats start B-grade men's season with long road trip.

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22nd March 2018 8:03 AM

The Warwick Water Rats teenage team (right) during a 29-5 victory this season.

New rugby union deal a boost at all levels

New CBA will increase the profile of rugby union at all levels of the game

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10th Jan. 2018 4:01 PM

TOP DEAL: Australian rugby sevens players (from left) Dom du Toit, Demi Hayes and Emilee Cherry could see the benefits of rugby union's new collective bargaining agreement with pay equality between Super Rugby and Rugby Sevens players.

Darling Downs clubs looking for coaches

AS clubs ramp up their 2018 preparations there are some coaching vacancies opening around the Darling Downs.

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04th Dec. 2017 2:12 PM

Condamine Cods and Roma Rugby are looking for coaches to lead the teams into the 2018 season.

QRU honours Darling Downs with jersey

DARLING Downs has been honoured with a Queensland Country jersey for its contribution to rugby union while the National...

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07th Nov. 2017 7:11 AM

Former Australian Wallaby and Qld lock Garrick Morgan (left) presents Downlands College rugby coach Mitch Simpson with a Queensland Country jersey whilst the team was in Toowoomba for the National Rugby Championships at the weekend.

Water Rats look to field extra rugby union team

WATER Rats definitely want to be in men's A-grade rugby by 2019 season.

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20th Oct. 2017 5:10 AM

Vlad Savovski, Anthony Savovski and Dean Cullen pack down in the Warwick Water Rats front row in a win against Dalby.

Women ready to tackle at Risdon Oval carnival

Watch women's rugby and the tough tackles this Saturday

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04th Aug. 2017 11:08 AM

POSSESSION: Emily Ranger in possession for the Warwick Water Rats in women's sevens at Chinchilla. The Rats host a women's carnival this Saturday at Risdon Oval before the men's B-grade game.

Let's show some Warwick support for Water Rats women

Be brave, support the Water Rats women and pay the price if they don't win the grand final

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04th Aug. 2017 6:08 AM

Wheatmen depth has risen them to the top

The Dalby Wheatmen are on top of the Risdon Cup ladder, and it has been the helping hand from their reserves which has got...

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06th July 2017 1:07 PM

HARD RUN: Dalby prop Charlie Green with a characteristic run.

Cods make Dalby work for win

Dalby Wheatmen continue their winning ways with an impressive victory over the Condamine Cods

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13th June 2017 10:06 AM

TRY TIME: Sepo Tuitotoya crosses for the first try of the game against the Cods.

Warwick forward pack shows the power

Try from long rolling maul delights the Rats forward pack

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23rd May 2017 7:05 AM

RATS AT WORK: Warwick forwards in action in a home game.

Water Rats are home for rare Friday night footy at Risdon

Reds footy and two tickets to a Reds home game will go off at rugby on Friday night

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18th May 2017 6:05 PM

GOALKICKER: Josh Sharman will be a key player for the Warwick Water Rats tonight.

Carnival blues for Wheatchix

The Dalby Wheatchix went down in three tight games on the weekend

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17th May 2017 3:05 PM

Chix runners up in first rugby carnival

The Dalby Wheatchix had an impressive showing during the first ever women's rugby competition in the Darling Downs.

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05th May 2017 9:05 AM

FIRST CARNIVAL. The Dalby Wheatchix were impressive in their first competitive carnival.

Gala day of rugby at Risdon Oval for men and women

Watch the Warwick women at home in the rugby - two games on the day

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22nd April 2017 5:04 AM

BACK: Brad Johnson (with ball) will be a key for the Water Rats at Risdon Oval this Saturday.

Water Rats coach rates fitness all important in rugby role

Vlad brings a bit of Randwick to coaching role in Warwick with Water Rats

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15th March 2017 9:03 AM

Water Rats men's coach Vlad Savovski (fourth from left at front) is big on fitness.

Names and GOAT have got us wondering

EACH weekend The Chronicle sport team looks at pressing issues on the Saturday Soapbox

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11th Feb. 2017 6:02 AM

Is it time to come up with a nickname for our Darling Downs representative rugby union team?

Country rugby union boys make an impact in the city

OVER the weekend, Dalby players made an impact representing the Darling Downs at the Queensland Rugby Union Championships...

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04th July 2016 4:07 PM

COUNTRY SPIRIT: Six Dalby players were a part of the U13 Darling Downs team at the State Championships on the weekend.

Rats go down to the Wheatmen

Warwick concedes late tries to lose by 20 points in rugby

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20th June 2016 5:06 AM

Warwick forward Arnie Briel (8) wins a lineout against Dalby at Risdon Oval on Saturday.

Water Rats prepare for ladies’ day in rugby union

B-grade game with Goondiwindi will be one of highlights of ladies day at Water Rats

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18th May 2016 12:05 PM

Saul Whiley about to score for the Warwick Water Rats on Saturday at Risdon Oval.

Water Rats start strongly but Bears win the game

Strong performance in scrum and lineout by the Warwick Water Rats

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16th May 2016 10:05 AM

Saul Whiley received Warwick Water Rats player of the year points in the loss to Bears.

Rats to confront Bears in top-three clash in rugby union

Warwick Water Rats and Bears ready for top-three clash in B-grade Darling Downs Rugby Union

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14th May 2016 9:05 AM

HOME GAME: Craig Pettiford is tackled in a Water Rats game this season at Risdon Oval.

Warwick Water Rats score late try to win again at home in rugby union

Warwick Water Rats maintain grip on top three spot in B-grade rugby union

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09th May 2016 5:05 AM

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