Shute Cast

We review the first week of Shute Shield action with discussion about all games as well as casting an eye towards and intriguing round 2. Paul Cook from Behind the Ruck co-hosts with a cameo appearance from former Warringah star Dave Feltscheer.

I continue my conversation with Paul Cook from Behind The Ruck as we preview the remaining teams in the 2020 Shute Shield season!

Paul Cook from Behind the Ruck joins the show as we preview the teams ahead of round 1 this Saturday!

Mike Ruthven has never been far away from the action at Rat Park. The Warringah junior and 175 Grade Game veteran talks us through his rise to Head Coach and how the Rats aim to continue the success of recent seasons.

After an illustrious playing career spanning 190 First Grade games and 3 premierships, Ben Batger enters his second season as Head Coach of Eastwood. We preview the upcoming season for the Woodies and Ben provides his own insight as to why Eastwood have enjoyed such success over the past 20 years.

Randwick Head Coach Ben McCormack talks us through the upcoming season for the Galloping Greens and sheds some light on his journey through coaching thus far.

Mark Gudmunson is a West Harbour Pirate through and through. He's got a rich history at Concord and has worked alongside some of the sharpest minds in the Sydney club Rugby scene. Hear his thoughts after his first season as Head Coach and what the Pirates have in store for 2020!

Wallaby Reece Hodge talks with Shute Cast about his rise to international Rugby via a strong local pathway through juniors and the Shute Shield. A club man through and through Reece shares his unique insights into how he overcame serious injury and set back to playing the All Blacks in a test debut after only a year of Grade Rugby.

Departing Sydney University Head Coach Robert Taylor reflects on his tenure as Head Coach, a period which has yielded some incredible success highlighted by back to back Shute Shield premierships.

Gordon Head Coach Darren Coleman talks to Shute Cast about the upcoming 2020 season, his progress at Gordon thus far and some reflections on life as a Rugby coach in the Shute Shield and abroad.

Eastern Suburbs Head Coach Pauli Taumoepeau shares his thoughts on an indifferent year due to Covid-19 and how the Beasts may line up when the Shute Shield gets back underway!

Part 2 of our look back at the decade! We review some of the great games, some of the great players and coaches! Check it out!

I'm joined by Club Rugby expert Paul Cook from Behind the Ruck as we discuss all the big moments from a decade of Shute Shield action!

Weekly podcast covering the Shute Shield including match reviews, previews, interviews and more from Australia’s Premier Rugby Competition.