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NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX REVIEW

08/10/2017
 
 

NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND SIX REVIEW

OCTOBER 8, 2017
For the first time ever, the Horan-Little Shield is en route to the Pacific Islands after the Fijian Drua claimed the NRC challenge trophy with a comprehensive 57-31 victory over the Greater Sydney Rams in front of a passionate crowd at TG Millner Oval. The Drua’s eight-tries-to-five bonus point win keeps their spot at the top of the ladder.
 
Over on the Gold Coast, Queensland Country were set for a huge win over the NSW Country Eagles leading 31-0 into the second half. But then, in a stunning about-face the Eagles piled on the points late as they chased the most unlikely of victories. It wasn't to be though, with Queensland Country holding on for a dramatic 34-31 win.
 
This afternoon the Canberra Vikings continued their charge towards the finals series, with a dominant 36-12 win over Melbourne Rising at Frankston Park in Victoria. The six-tries-to-two bonus point win keeps Canberra level on points with the Fijian Drua atop of the NRC ladder.
 
Later today two-time NRC Champions Brisbane City proved they can never be counted out of the mix after another convincing win over the Sydney Rays at Pittwater Park in Sydney. City jagged a bonus point in the eight-tries-to-four 46-29 victory and now sit just two points out of the NRC top four.
 
2017 Standings after Round Six 
Canberra Vikings 20
Fiji Airways Drua 20
Bond University Queensland Country 19
Road Safety Perth Spirit 15
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 13
Greater Sydney Rams 9
Elders NSW Country Eagles 9
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 5
Melbourne Rising 4
 
Saturday 7 September 
Fiji Airways Drua v Greater Sydney Rams
Fiji Airways Drua 57 (Tries: Daveta 2, Veitayaki Jnr, Stewart, Waqatabu, Sau, Lomani, Taliga; Cons: Waqatabu 7; Pens: Waqatabu)
Greater Sydney Rams 31 (Tries: Roach, Bailey, Cotton, Dunbar, Pili-Gaitau; Cons: Ayoub 3)

Saturday 7 September
Bond University Queensland Country v Elders NSW Country Eagles
Bond University Queensland Country 34 (Tries: P. James, A. Scott-Young, F, Daugunu, E. Nabuli, I. Perese; Cons: J. Tuttle 3/5; Pens: J. Tuttle 1/1; Cards: C. Timu (80’))
Elders NSW Country Eagles 31 (Tries: A. Kellaway 2, C. McInerney, M. Jones, J. Gordon; Cons: T. Adams 3/5)

Sunday 8 September
Melbourne Rising v Canberra Vikings
Melbourne Rising 12 (Tries: J. McGregor, A. Leaupepe; Cons: J. McGregor 1/1, J. Maddocks 0/1; Cards: L. Timani (51))
Canberra Vikings 36 (Tries: R. Valetini 2, J. Dargaville, T. Banks, F. Fainga’a, P. Rolando; Cons: W. Hawera 3/6)

Sunday 8 September
Macquarie University Sydney Rays v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
Macquarie University Sydney Rays 29 (Tries: J. Turner, T. Connor, R. Buaserau, D. Fitzpatrick; Cons: I. Simone 1/1, R. Saifoloi 2/3;Pens: R. Saifoloi 1/1)
McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City 46 (Tries: A. Ready 2, M. Konelio, D. Riley, E. Fidow, D. Gorman, M. Ngauamo, M. Gunn; Cons: Q. Cooper 3/8; Cards: K. Douglas (65’))

 
 

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