Australian Rugby Union’s new domestic competition, the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship, continues tonight with the University of Canberra Vikings hosting the Macquarie University North Harbour Rays in the nation’s capital.
Check out this preview from FOX SPORTS: http://youtu.be/VCSzzMrMR6I
You can catch all the action live on FOX SPORTS 2 and FOX SPORTS 2 HD from 7:35pm AEST tonight.
The race to secure a top-four finish is getting tight – check out the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship ladder.
Thursday 2 October
University of Canberra Vikings v Macquarie University North Harbour Rays
Where: Viking Park, Canberra
Kick off time: 7:35pm AEST
Coverage: FOXSPORTS 2 & 2HD
Did you know:
The UC Vikings will play the North Harbour Rays at Viking Park tonight in Canberra, as the two sides lock horns for the first time in the Buildcorp NRC.
Robbie Coleman will make his first professional start at flyhalf for the UC Vikings while Jesse Mogg continues to call the shots at fullback.
Friday 3 October
PCS Greater Sydney Rams v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
Where: Pirtek Stadium, Sydney
Kick off time: 8:00pm AEST
Did you know:
The Greater Sydney Rams return to Pirtek Stadium for a clash against Brisbane City in the maiden Friday night fixture of this year’s Buildcorp NRC.
Dynamic flyhalf Quade Cooper will make his run-on debut for Brisbane City as he continues his journey back to full strength after shoulder surgery.
You can catch a live stream of the match via www.rugby.com.au/nrc
Saturday 4 October
Property Club Perth Spirit v Bond University Queensland Country
Where: Rockingham RUC, Perth
Kick off time: 3:30pm AWST
Did you know:
Perth Spirit will welcome Queensland Country to their turf for the first time as they look to cement their spot as one of the top four sides in the Buildcorp NRC.
Up and coming star Kyle Godwin will add pace to the Spirit backline.
Mackay product Ben Adams has been named captain of Bond University Queensland Country.
Monday 6 October
Sydney Stars v Charles Sturt University NSW Country Eagles
Where: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Kick off time: 3:00pm AEST
Did you know:
The October long weekend will play host to a Monday afternoon spectacle, when the Sydney Stars take on the NSW Country Eagles at Leichhardt Oval.
Paddy Ryan will try to add firepower to the Sydney Stars forward pack as they continue the hunt for their first Buildcorp NRC victory.
You can catch a live stream of the match via www.rugby.com.au/nrc
NOTE: Melbourne Rising have a bye in Round 7 of the Buildcorp NRC.
