The second edition of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship kicks off tonight with a re-match of last year's Grand Final.
Round 1
Match: Brisbane City v Perth Spirit
When: Thursday 20 August. Kick-off 7.30pm AEST
Where: Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane.
Match Referee: Will Houston
Broadcast Information: FOX SPORTS Channel 502
Brisbane City Form Guide: WWW
Perth Spirit Form Guide: LWL
Last Time They Met: 01/11/14; Brisbane City 37-26 Perth Spirit; Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane
Match Notes: Current Champions Brisbane City take on Perth Spirit in a repeat of last year’s Grand Final
Match: North Harbour Rays v Sydney Stars
When: Saturday 22 August. Kick-off 3pm AEST
Where: Manly Oval, Manly.
Match Referee: Graham Cooper
Broadcast Information: foxsports.com.au and FOX SPORTS Now
North Harbour Rays Form Guide: DLL
Sydney Stars Form Guide: LLW
Last Time They Met: 16/10/14; Sydney Stars 49-40 North Harbour Rays; Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Match Notes: An all-Sydney derby with both clubs looking to break into the top four and Finals football after missing out in 2014
Match: Greater Sydney Rams v NSW Country Eagles
When: Saturday 22 August. Kick-off 3pm
Where: Merrylands RSL, Sydney.
Match Referee: Angus Gardner
Broadcast Information: foxsports.com.au and FOX SPORTS Now
Greater Sydney Rams Form Guide: DWL
NSW Country Eagles Form Guide: WWL
Last Time They Met: 23/08/14; NSW Country Eagles 31-2 NSW Country Eagles; Coogee Oval, Sydney
Match Notes: Former Wallaby Jim Williams takes charge of the Rams for the first time while last season’s competition try scorer Andrew Kellaway will be looking to continue where he left off
Match: Queensland Country v Melbourne Rising
When: Sunday 23 August. Kick-off 3.30pm
Where: Bond University, Gold Coast.
Match Referee: Nic Berry
Broadcast Information: foxsports.com.au and FOX SPORTS Now
Queensland Country Form Guide: LWL
Melbourne Rising Form Guide: WWL
Last Time They Met: 18/10/14; Melbourne Rising 47-26 Queensland Country; AAMI Park, Melbourne
Match Notes: The Horan-Little Shield will be on the line for the very first time when holders and last year's minor premiers, the Melbourne Rising travel north to take on Queensland Country