2015 National Rugby Championship

Australian rugby tournament September 2016 September 2016 220px 20 August – 31 October 2015 Brisbane City 2 University of Canberra Vikings 39 56547 4,327Brisbane City 21–10 University of Canberra Vikings (31 October 2015) 300Greater Sydney Rams City 39–63 Perth Spirit (10 October 2015) Jake McIntyre (141)1Brisbane City Junior Laloifi (14)1Brisbane City 2014 2016 http://buildcorpnrc.com.au/ The 2015 National Rugby Championship (known as the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the second season of Australia's National Rugby Championship, involving nine professional rugby union teams from around Australia. The competition kicked off 20 August 2015. The regular season was dominated by two teams, Brisbane City and University of Canberra Vikings, who went on to play in the championship final. The deciding match, played at Ballymore, was won 21–10 by Brisbane to claim their second consecutive NRC title. 3 Teams Australia right 280 Location of teams in the 2015 National Rugby ChampionshipLegend:Brisbane City y – Brisbane CityMelbourne Rising y – Melbourne RisingNSW Country Eagles y – NSW Country EaglesPerth Spirit y – Perth SpiritQueensland Country y – Queensland CountryUniversity of Canberra Vikings y – University of Canberra Vikings10px SYD – Sydney (see below) Australia -33.812222 151.142592 Blue pog.svg 10px SYD right Australia -27.441944 153.017778 Brisbane City y Australia -37.825278 144.983889 Melbourne Rising y bottom Australia -33.283333 149.100000 NSW Country Eagles y left Australia -31.945833 115.870000 Perth Spirit y Australia -28.070322 153.417774 Queensland Country y bottom Australia -35.405278 149.095556 University of Canberra Vikings y bottom Australia NSW metro Sydney right 280 Location of the Sydney-based teams in the 2015 National Rugby ChampionshipGreater Sydney Rams y – Greater Sydney RamsNorth Harbour Rays y – North Harbour RaysSydney Stars y – Sydney Stars Australia NSW metro Sydney -33.808056 150.999722 Greater Sydney Rams y top Australia NSW metro Sydney -33.760000 151.273333 North Harbour Rays y right Australia NSW metro Sydney -33.868611 151.154722 Sydney Stars y bottom The nine teams confirmed for the 2015 NRC season include four from New South Wales, two from Queensland, and one each from Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and Western Australia: RegionTeamCoach(es)Captain(s)RefsACTUniversity of Canberra VikingsAUS Brad HarrisAUS Jarrad ButlerNSWNSW Country EaglesAUS Darren ColemanAUS Jono LanceThe Eagles haven’t landed ... yet: Orange in fight to host NRC game. Central West Daily. 16 April 2015.Greater Sydney RamsAUS Jim WilliamsAUS Jed HollowayNorth Harbour RaysAUS Geoff TownsendAUS Luke HolmesSydney StarsAUS Peter PlayfordAUS David HickeyQLDBrisbane CityAUS Nick StilesAUS Liam GillAUS Nick FrisbyQueensland CountryAUS Jason GilmoreAUS James TuttleVICMelbourne RisingAUS Zane HiltonAUS Colby Fainga'aNZL Scott FuglistallerWAPerth SpiritAUS Tai McIsaacAUS Heath TessmannAUS Ian PriorAUS Angus Cottrell Home match venues for the 2015 NRC season: RegionTeamMatch VenueCapacityCityACTUniversity of Canberra VikingsViking Park10,000CanberraNSWNSW Country EaglesAnn Ashwood Park3,000BathurstNo. 2 Sports Ground5,000NewcastleChillingworth Oval3,000TamworthWoollahra Oval5,000SydneyGreater Sydney RamsConcord Oval20,000Granville Park5,000Forshaw Park3,000Parramatta Stadium20,700North Harbour RaysManly Oval5,000Pittwater Park10,000Sydney StarsLeichhardt Oval22,000QLDBrisbane CityBallymore18,000BrisbaneQueensland CountryBond University5,000Gold CoastRugby Park5,000RockhamptonSports Ground9,000ToowoombaStockland Park12,000Sunshine CoastVICMelbourne RisingHolmesglen Reserve3,000MelbourneFrankston Park8,000Simonds Stadium34,074GeelongLatrobe City Stadium12,000MorwellWAPerth SpiritUWA Rugby Club4,000Perth Television coverage and streaming One (or more) of the NRC matches each round is broadcast live via Fox Sports, typically the Thursday night match. Streaming of the three non-broadcast matches per round, usually played on Saturday or Sunday, is hosted by Fox Sports online. Discussion of the NRC competition is included on Fox Sports' Rugby HQ program on Thursday nights following the live match broadcast, and on the review show NRC Extra Time on Monday nights. Experimental Law Variations The ARU was given approval by World Rugby (then known as the International Rugby Board) to conduct experimental law trials as part of the 2014 National Rugby Championship. These law variations were retained for the 2015 season. Consideration was given to reverting the value of a successful conversion kick to 2 points to restore a converted try to 7 points, but the 3 point conversion variation was retained. width:99%; border:#aaa 1px solid; background:#ddd; text-align:center; NRC Law Variations 2014–2015 Existing Law of the GameVariationLaw 9.A.1Value of a Conversion goal - 2 pointsValue of a Penalty goal - 3 pointsValue of a Dropped goal - 3 pointsValue of a Conversion goal - 3 pointsValue of a Penalty goal - 2 pointsValue of a Dropped goal - 2 points Previously trialled in South Africa's Varsity Cup.Law 5.7(e)If time expires and the ball is not dead, or an awarded scrum or lineout has not been completed, the referee allows play to continue until the next time that the ball becomes dead. The ball becomes dead when the referee would have awarded a scrum, lineout, an option to the non-infringing team, drop out or after a conversion or successful penalty kick at goal. If a scrum has to be reset, the scrum has not been completed. If time expires and a mark, free kick or penalty kick is then awarded, the referee allows play to continue.Non-offending team is allowed to kick the ball into touch after being awarded a penalty kick, which has been blown after time expires, and the lineout will take place.Law 19.6The player taking the throw-in must stand at the correct place. The player must not step into the field of play when the ball is thrown. The ball must be thrown straight, so that it travels at least 5 metres along the line of touch before it first touches the ground or touches or is touched by a player.Latitude will be given to the throwing team if the opposing team does not compete for the ball near where the ball is receivedLaw 9.B.1(e)The kicker must take the kick within one minute and thirty seconds (ninety seconds) from the time a try has been awarded. The player must take the kick within one minute and thirty seconds even if the ball rolls over and has to be placed again.Time limit reduced to 60 seconds for conversion kicks, and 45 seconds for penalty kicks.Law 20.1(d)No delay. A team must not intentionally delay forming a scrum.Team has 30 seconds to form a scrum from the time the referee gives the mark.Law 20.12(c)When a team has won the ball in a scrum, the scrum half of the opposing team is offside if that scrum half steps in front of the ball with either foot while the ball is still in the scrum.Opposing scrum half is not allowed to enter the gap between the flanker and number 8, even if they stay behind the ballLaw 21.2(a)The kicker must take the penalty or free kick at the mark or anywhere behind it on a line through the mark.Increased latitude will be given to where penalty and free kicks are to be takenLaw 19.2(d)For a quick throw-in, the player must use the ball that went into touch. A quick throw-in is not permitted if another person has touched the ball apart from the player throwing it in and an opponent who carried it into touch. The same team throws into the lineout.Players will be allowed to take quick throw-ins regardless of whether someone else has touched the ballLaw 17.2(d)Keeping players on their feet. Players in a maul must endeavour to stay on their feet. The ball carrier in a maul may go to ground providing the ball is available immediately and play continues.Greater policing of this law, in order to discourage "hold up tackles", by ensuring that the tackler, who holds up a ball carrier in an effort to form a maul, does not collapse the maul as soon as it has formed.Competition rule - Bonus point awarded for scoring 4 triesBonus point awarded if winning team scores 3 or more tries than their opponents.This particular system has been used in France's professional leagues since the 2007–08 northern hemisphere season.Television match official protocolsTelevision match official to only be consulted about tries and in-goal plays. Regular season The nine teams compete in a round-robin tournament for the regular season. Each team has four matches at home and four away, with one bye. The top four teams qualify for the title play-offs with semi-finals and finals. During this section of the tournament, teams can also play for the Horan-Little Shield, a challenge trophy that is played for when a challenge is accepted or offered by the holders. Standings National Rugby Championship Pos Position in season standingsTeam P Played W Won D Drew L Lost PF Points for – scored PA points against – conceded PD Difference of points scored for and against TB Try bonus points – one for scoring at least three tries more than the opponent in a match LB Losing bonus points – one for a loss by eight or fewer Pts Points total in regular season standings1 Brisbane City 8 8 0 0 400 174 +226 6 0 382 Canberra Vikings 8 7 0 1 375 176 +199 6 1 353 Melbourne Rising 8 5 0 3 220 251 −31 0 0 204 Sydney Stars 8 4 0 4 241 314 −73 2 2 205 NSW Country Eagles 8 4 0 4 225 260 −35 1 2 196 Perth Spirit 8 3 0 5 276 271 +5 2 2 167 North Harbour Rays 8 2 0 6 275 339 −64 1 2 118 Queensland Country 8 2 0 6 230 336 –106 0 1 99 Greater Sydney Rams 8 1 0 7 242 363 −121 0 3 7Updated: 18 October 2015Source: rugbyarchive.netTeams 1 to 4 (Green background) at the end of the regular season qualify for the Title play-offs. denotes the holder of the Horan-Little Shield.Four points for a win, two for a draw, and no points for a bye. One bonus point for losing by eight or fewer (LB). One bonus point for the winning team scoring three or more tries than their opponent (TB) If teams are level on points in the standings, tiebreakers are applied in the following order: Difference between points for and against The match result between the tied teams Total number of tries scored in the competition Competition rounds Round 1 20 August 2015 7:30 pm Brisbane City Perth Spirit 29–16 Ballymore Stadium Report 21 August 2015 Brisbane City beat Perth Spirit in NRC opener Green and Gold Rugby 21 August 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-city-beat-perth-spirit-in-nrc-opener/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150821004843/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-city-beat-perth-spirit-in-nrc-opener/ 21 August 2015Summary 21 August 2015 Brisbane City v Perth Spirit at Brisbane ESPN 21 August 2015 http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268265.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150821010258/http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268265.html 21 August 2015 Hunt 19' c Laloifi 27' mKerevi 49' c McIntyre 71' c McIntyre (2/3) 20', 50' Taefu (1/1) 72' Koteka 35' c Cottrell 55' c Prior (2/2) 36', 56' Heiberg 11 21 2,698 Will Houston 22 August 2015 3:00 pm North Harbour Rays Sydney Stars 29–45 Manly Oval Report22 August 2015 Ray fall to the Stars in NRC opener Rays Rugby 23 August 2015 http://www.raysrugby.com.au/rays-fall-to-the-stars-in-nrc-opener/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150823003444/http://www.raysrugby.com.au/rays-fall-to-the-stars-in-nrc-opener/ 23 August 2015 dmy Northam 4' m Adams 15' c Hill 43' c Holmes 53' c Angus (3/4) 16', 44', 54' Hickey 21' m Gordon 25' c Jones 28' c Robertson 30' c Hanson 39' c Coolican 68' c Roberts (5/6) 25', 29', 31', 40', 69' 2,000 Graham Cooper 22 August 2015 3:00 pm (BP) Greater Sydney Rams NSW Country Eagles 31–32 Merrylands RSL Rugby Park Report22 August 2015 CSU Country Eagles hold on for tight victory over Greater Sydney Rams NSW Country Eagles 23 August 2015 http://nswcountryeagles.com/csu-country-eagles-hold-on-for-tight-victory-over-greater-sydney-rams/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150823095539/http://nswcountryeagles.com/csu-country-eagles-hold-on-for-tight-victory-over-greater-sydney-rams/ 23 August 2015 dmy Heyer 5' m Masson 29' m Asquith 31' c Gillespie 46' c Kapa 59' m Asquith (1/3) 32' Ayoub (1/2) 47' Munro 40 50Betham 50 60 Brooks 17' c Stubbs 27' c Kellaway 35' c Miller 52' c Lance (4/4) 19', 27', 37', 53' Dowsett 27 37 1,200 25 August 2015 Talking points from the opening round of the NRC Brett McKay The Roar 25 August 2015 http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/08/25/talking-points-opening-round-nrc/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20150825090023/http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/08/25/talking-points-opening-round-nrc/ 25 August 2015 Angus Gardner 23 August 2015 3:30 pm Horan-Little Challenge (BP) Queensland Country Melbourne Rising 31–39 Bond University Report23 August 2015 Melbourne Rising defend the Horan-Little Shield Green and Gold Rugby 23 August 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/melbourne-rising-defend-the-horan-little-shield/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150823140807/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/melbourne-rising-defend-the-horan-little-shield/ 23 August 2015 dmy Fa'agase (2) 20' c, 43' c Mitchell 10' m Taulagi 40' mLeilua 57' m Greene (2/5) 21', 44' Meehan (2) 15' c, 46' m Taliu 23' c Fuglistaller 25' c Leafa 52' m Shipperley 70' m Debreczeni (3/6) 16', 24', 26 Debreczeni (0/1) Meehan 34 44Placid 64 74 1,700 Nic Berry University of Canberra Vikings Round 2 27 August 2015 7:30 pm Sydney Stars Queensland Country 50–40 Leichhardt Oval Report 28 August 2015 NRC Match Report: Stars Twinkle to defeat Queensland Country Green and Gold Rugby 28 August 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-match-report-stars-twinkle-defeat-queensland-country/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150828024550/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-match-report-stars-twinkle-defeat-queensland-country/ 28 August 2015Summary 28 August 2015 Sydney Stars v Queensland Country at Sydney ESPN 28 August 2015 http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268273.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150828024942/http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268273.html 28 August 2015 Robertson (2) 31' c, 61' mJones 10' cClunies-Ross 15' mGordon 40' cHickey 45' cPhilip 64' c Roberts (4/6) 11', 32', 40', 46' McGregor (1/1) 64' Perese (2) 12' c, 59' c Tuttle 25' cGreene 50' cDuncan Paia'aua 73' c Greene (5/5) 13', 26', 51', 60', 73' 400 Graham Cooper 29 August 2015 2:00 pm 95% Horan-Little Challenge Melbourne Rising Brisbane City (BP) 21–49 Holmesglen Reserve, Melbourne Report29 August 2015 Horan-Little Shield goes North Green and Gold Rugby 8 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/horan-little-shield-goes-north/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150908142926/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/horan-little-shield-goes-north/ 8 September 2015 dmy Debreczeni 10' cReid 18' cVilitati 71' m Debreczeni (2/3) 11', 19' Tyler 52 62 Setu 30' mLaloifi 44' cNeville 46' cTalakai 51' cKerevi 76' cHigginbotham 81' c Frisby (0/1)McIntyre (5/5) 45', 47', 52', 77', 81' 500 Angus Gardner 29 August 2015 3:00 pm NSW Country Eagles University of Canberra Vikings (BP) 13–37 Woollahra Oval, Sydney Report29 August 2015 Impressive Vikings soar above Country Eagles Australian Rugby 8 September 2015 http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16057/Impressive-Vikings-soar-above-Country-Eagles.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150908142048/http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16057/Impressive-Vikings-soar-above-Country-Eagles.aspx 8 September 2015 dmy Baldwin 20' cKellaway 69' m Lance (1/2) 21' Ed Stubbs 76 81 Taliauli 22'Butler 35' cThompson 47' mAh Wong 67' cPerry 67' c Thompson (3/4) 23', 36', 68', 80' 2,623 Mike Lash 29 August 2015 3:30 pm AWST Perth Spirit North Harbour Rays 26–45 McGillivray Oval Report30 August 2015 NRC Match Review: Spirit stung by Rays Green and Gold Rugby 6 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-match-review-spirit-stung-by-rays/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150906145231/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-match-review-spirit-stung-by-rays/ 6 September 2015 dmy Hardwick (2) 12' c, 49' mMocenacagi 23' mKonelio 52' c Nikoro (1/2) 13'Prior (1/2) 53' Tessmann 36 46Cottrell 55 65 Killingworth (2) 40' c, 45' cHolmes 16' cNortham 30' m Hunting 57' cRorke 71 c Angus (5/6) 17', 40', 46', 58', 72' 1,500 Andrew Lees Greater Sydney Rams Round 3 3 September 2015 7:30 pm (BP) North Harbour Rays Melbourne Rising 40–45 Manly Oval Report5 September 2015 Rising win despite fast finishing Rays Green and Gold Rugby 6 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/rising-win-despite-fast-finishing-rays/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150906131843/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/rising-win-despite-fast-finishing-rays/ 6 September 2015 dmy Summary 3 September 2015 North Harbour Rays v Melbourne Rising at Manly ESPN 8 September 2015 http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268281.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150908144027/http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268281.html 8 September 2015 Killingworth (32) 8' c, 27' cAngus 51' c Holmes 58' cHill 61' c Angus (5/5) 9', 28', 52', 59', 62' O'Connor 64 74 Johansson 14' cReid 18' cIli 23' cDebreczeni 33' cMeehan 38' cFainga'a 72' m Debreczeni (5/6) 14', 18', 24', 33', 39' Johansson 48 58 1,200 Mick Tanzer 5 September 2015 2:00 pm (BP) University of Canberra Vikings Greater Sydney Rams 58–26 Viking Park Report5 September 2015 UC Vikings make it two from two following big win over Rams Brumbies Rugby 6 September 2015 http://www.brumbies.com.au/ucvikings/NewsStory/tabid/4756/ArticleID/16124/UC-Vikings-make-it-two-from-two-following-big-win-over-Rams.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150906125929/http://www.brumbies.com.au/ucvikings/NewsStory/tabid/4756/ArticleID/16124/UC-Vikings-make-it-two-from-two-following-big-win-over-Rams.aspx 6 September 2015 dmy Butler (2) 3' c, 24' cNiumata (2) 7' m, 76' cArnold 39' cFainifo 56' cVaea 62' mOakman-Hunt 71' c Leali'ifano (6/8) 4', 25', 40', 57', 71', 77' Needs (2) 27' m, 66' cCurtis 33' cMasson 45' m Saifoloi (2/4) 34', 67' 2,178 Will Houston 5 September 2015 3:00 pm (BP) Sydney Stars Perth Spirit 45–24 Leichhardt Oval Report5 September 2015 Stars too strong for Spirit in Sydney David Berrie Western Force 8 September 2015 https://www.westernforce.com.au/article/stars-too-strong-spirit-sydney#sthash.88NyFts4.dpuf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150908140334/https://www.westernforce.com.au/article/stars-too-strong-spirit-sydney 8 September 2015 dmy Hale 21' mHickey 35' cCarter 43' cKingston 54' cGordon 69' cPhilip 80' c Roberts (4/5) 36', 44', 55', 70'McGregor (1/1) 80' Whiteley 58 68 Rovira 15' cNikoro 27' cJooste 48' c Prior (3/3) 16', 28', 50' Nikoro 53 63Rangi 35 45 750 Mike Lash 6 September 2015 3:30 pm Queensland Country Brisbane City (BP) 24–44 Toowoomba Sports Ground Report6 September 2015 Shane Sullivan NRC 2015 Round 3 Country v City Green and Gold Rugby 6 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-2015-round-3-country-v-city/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150906122806/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-2015-round-3-country-v-city/ 6 September 2015 dmy Samo 4' cMagnay 54' cCornelsen 68' c Greene (3/3) 5', 55', 69' Laloifi (2) 48' c, 62' cGibbon 13' mHyne 37' cGill 60' mKuridrani 80' c McIntyre (3/5) 38', 49', 63'Taefu (1/1) 80' McIntyre (1/1) 73' Neville 65 75 2,204 Damien Mitchelmore NSW Country Eagles Round 4 10 September 2015 7:30 pm Horan-Little Challenge (BP) Brisbane City North Harbour Rays 55–29 Ballymore Stadium Report 10 September 2015 Brisbane City sting North Harbour Rays in NRC Round 4 Green and Gold Rugby 16 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-city-sting-north-harbour-rays-in-nrc-round-4/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150916043008/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-city-sting-north-harbour-rays-in-nrc-round-4/ 16 September 2015Summary10 September 2015 Brisbane City v North Harbour Rays at Brisbane ESPN Scrum 10 September 2015 http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268289.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150910122236/http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268289.html 10 September 2015 dmy Gill (2) 13' c, 38' mKerevi (2) 59' c, 80' cpenalty try 12' cTela 18' mFrisby 68' mLaloifi 73' c McIntyre (3/5) 12', 14', 60'Taefu (2/2) 74', 80' Higginbotham 35 45Gill 65 75 Holmes 29' mNortham 42' cHill 62' cBergelin 65' c Angus (1/2) 43'Hodge (2/2) 63', 66' Pili-Gaitau 2 25' to 35 50' to 80 2,000 Rohan Hoffmann 12 September 2015 3:00 pm NSW Country Eagles Sydney Stars (BP) 37–31 Chillingworth Oval, Tamworth Report 13 September 2015 NRC Review: Country Eagles fly above Sydney Stars Green and Gold Rugby 16 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-eagles-v-stars/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150916041227/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-eagles-v-stars/ 16 September 2015 Lance (2) 21' c, 46' mClifton 27' c, 49' cFigg 71' c Lance (4/5) 23', 28', 50', 72' Collins 78 80 Jones (2) 61' c, 63' mGordon 33' mWhiteley 40' cKovacic 79' m Roberts (2/5) 40', 62' Whiteley 24 34 1,500 Michael Hogan 12 September 2015 3:00 pm (BP) Greater Sydney Rams Queensland Country 31–37 Forshaw Park Report 16 September 2015 NCR Review: Rams Battered by rugged Qld Country Green and Gold Rugby 16 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-rams-battered-by-rugged-qld-country/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150916042441/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-rams-battered-by-rugged-qld-country/ 16 September 2015 Curtis 7' m, 68' cGodinet 31' mHayes 40' mTufui 49' c Ayoub (2/5) 50', 69' Greene (2) 4' c, 66' mFainga'a 12' cLeilua 51' cTupou 77' c Greene (4/5) 5', 13', 52', 78 1,000 Andrew Lees 12 September 2015 3:30 pm AWST (BP) Perth Spirit University of Canberra Vikings 23–26 McGillivray Oval Report 16 September 2015 Vikings beat the Spirit in Perth Green and Gold Rugby 16 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/vikings-beat-the-spirit-in-perth/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150916042757/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/vikings-beat-the-spirit-in-perth/ 16 September 2015 Rasolea 15' cKoteka 23' mLacey 47' mKonelio 80' m Burton (1/4) 16' Alaalatoa (2) 20' c, 29' cPowell 4' c Iona (3/3) 5', 21', 30' Third (1/1) 76' Fainifo 14 24Smiler 32 42Ah Wong 78 80 1,200 Ed Martin Melbourne Rising Round 5 17 September 2015 7:30 pm (BP) University of Canberra Vikings Sydney Stars 76–16 Viking Park Report17 September 2015 David Polkinghorne Vikings pillage Sydney Stars in NRC rout The Canberra Times 21 September 2015 http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/brumbies/vikings-pillage-sydney-stars-in-nrc-rout-20150917-gjp8o5.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190209043829/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/brumbies/vikings-pillage-sydney-stars-in-nrc-rout-20150917-gjp8o5.html 9 February 2019 dmy Summary 17 September 2015 Canberra Vikings v Sydney Stars at Canberra ESPN Scrum 21 September 2015 http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268297.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150921130028/http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/268297.html 21 September 2015 Vaea (2) 19' c, 25' cAh Wong (4) 8' m, 32' m, 63' m, 78' cAbel 13' cThompson 19' cDargaville 42' m penalty try 56' c Iona 69' c Leali'ifano (6/9) 14', 19', 20', 26', 70', 79'Thompson (1/2) 57' Stewart 45' c Carter 66' c McGregor (2/2) 46', 67' Coolican 40 50Latu 53 63 1,223 Damien Mitchelmore 19 September 2015 2:00 pm Melbourne Rising Greater Sydney Rams (BP) 37–36 La Trobe City Stadium Report 20 September 2015 NRC: Melbourne Rising win a nail biter against the Greater Sydney Rams Green and Gold Rugby 21 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-melbourne-rising-win-a-nail-biter-against-the-greater-sydney-rams/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150921124652/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-melbourne-rising-win-a-nail-biter-against-the-greater-sydney-rams/ 21 September 2015 English (2) 42' c, 80' cFainga'a 30' mPlacid 51' cReid 77' c Debreczeni (4/5) 43', 52', 78', 80' Vilitati 15 25Timani 23 33 McDougall (2) 53' c, 70' mHolloway (2) 60' m, 66' mGillespie 17' mCarbone 34' c Ayoub (2/6) 34', 54' Holloway 40 50 480 Matt O'Brien 19 September 2015 6:00 pm Queensland Country Perth Spirit (BP) 34–64 Rugby Park (Rockhampton) Report 19 September 2015 Bond University Queensland Country fall short of Perth Spirit in Rockhampton Reds Rugby 21 September 2015 http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/16257/Bond-University-Queensland-Country-fall-short-of-Perth-Spirit-in-Rockhampton.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150921124058/http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/16257/Bond-University-Queensland-Country-fall-short-of-Perth-Spirit-in-Rockhampton.aspx 21 September 2015 Greene 31' cLeilua 53' mTupou 71' cTurner 74' cFitzgerald 78' m Greene (2/3) 31', 72'Malolua (1/2) 75' Havili (2) 33' c, 50' cKoteka 6' cPrior 19' cKonelio 39' cHardwick 40' cNikoro 43' cGodwin 46' c Prior (8/8) 6', 20', 34', 40', 41', 44', 47', 51' Van Wyk 27 37 Hardwick 62 72 Heiberg 70 80 2,000 Rohan Hoffmann 20 September 2015 3:30 pm Horan-Little Challenge (BP) Brisbane City NSW Country Eagles 61–29 Ballymore Stadium Report 21 September 2015 NRC Review: Brisbane City down NSW Country Green and Gold Rugby 21 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-brisbane-city-down-nsw-country/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150921125810/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-brisbane-city-down-nsw-country/ 21 September 2015 Kerevi (2) 57' c, 63' mHigginbotham 18' cNeville 25' cHunt 40' cLaloifi 48' cKuridrani 53' cGibbon 78' c McIntyre (7/8) 19', 26', 40', 49', 54', 58', 79' Tuala (2) 14' c, 22' cPennington 3' mRoods 71' c Lance (2/3) 15', 23'Harvey (1/1) 72' 1,816 Nic Berry North Harbour Rays Round 6 24 September 2015 7:30 pm (BP) NSW Country Eagles Queensland Country 16–24 Sports Ground No. 2, Newcastle Report24 September 2015 Queensland Country Come Out On Top of New South Wales Country Eagles Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/queensland-country-come-out-on-top-of-new-south-wales-country-eagles/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150929174447/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/queensland-country-come-out-on-top-of-new-south-wales-country-eagles/ 29 September 2015 dmy Summary 24 September 2015 NSW Country Eagles v Queensland Country at Newcastle ESPN Scrum 30 September 2015 http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268305.html Feao 19' cShort 32' c Lance (2/2) 20', 33' Maraki 71 80 Jones 11' cpenalty try 49' cTupou 74' c Taumata (3/3) 12', 50', 75' 1,000 Ed Martin 26 September 2015 3:00 pm North Harbour Rays University of Canberra Vikings (BP) 37–63 Pittwater Park Report28 September 2015 NRC Rnd 6: Vikings continue on their winning way Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-rnd-6-vikings-continue-on-their-winning-way/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150929173200/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-rnd-6-vikings-continue-on-their-winning-way/ 29 September 2015 dmy Porch (2) 19' c, 63' mHodge 10' cPili-Gaitau 22' cAdams 48' c Angus (4/5) 11', 20', 23', 49' Elliott 21 41 Bergelin 69 79Fraser 0 73 Butler (2) 18' c, 40' cFainifo (2) 71' c, 76' cNiumata 25' mDargaville 36' mArnold 44' cAh Wong 55' mVaea 67' c Leali'ifano (6/9) 19', 40', 45', 68', 73', 77' Ah Wong 10 20Dargaville 48 58Lomax 0 73 3,000 Matt O'Brien 26 September 2015 3:30 pm AWST Perth Spirit Melbourne Rising 31–21 McGillivray Oval Report27 September 2015 Spirit rising! – Melbourne fall in Perth Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/spirit-rising-melbourne-fall-in-perth/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151007094308/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/spirit-rising-melbourne-fall-in-perth/ 7 October 2015 dmy Lacey (2) 33' m, 39' mLouwrens 23' cGodwin 50' mCottrell 62' c Burton (1/3) 25'Prior (1/1) 64' Meehan 18' cIli 36' mPlacid 80' c Debreczeni (2/3) 19', 80' Fainga'a 54 64 1,200 Graham Cooper 27 September 2015 3:00 pm (BP) Sydney Stars Greater Sydney Rams 44–32 Leichhardt Oval Report28 September 2015 NRC Review: Stars prove Greater than Rams Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-stars-prove-greater-than-rams/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150929174011/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-stars-prove-greater-than-rams/ 29 September 2015 dmy Jones (3) 7' m, 24' m, 49' mRobertson 30' cRobinson 40' cTuapou 44' mYassmin 67' c McGregor (2/6) 31', 40'Kagiassis (1/1) 68' Gillespie 10' cMeafua 16' cMcDougall 59' cHolloway 76' c Teki (4/4) 11', 17', 60', 77' Meafua 44 54 800 Andrew Lees Brisbane City Round 7 1 October 2015 7:30 pm Greater Sydney Rams North Harbour Rays (BP) 23–21 Pirtek Stadium Report6 October 2015 NRC Review: Rams Edge Rays Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-rams-edge-rays/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151023094633/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-rams-edge-rays/ 23 October 2015 dmy Summary 1 October 2015 Greater Sydney Rams v North Harbour Rays at Sydney ESPN Scrum 7 October 2015 http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268313.html Masson (2) 10' m, 26' cHermens 22' mHayes 71' m Teki (1/4) 27' Roos 6 16 Hodge 7' cPorch 14' mHill 64' c Angus (1/2) 8'Hodge (1/1) 65' 400 Andrew Lees 2 October 2015 7:30 pm (BP) University of Canberra Vikings Melbourne Rising 42–16 Viking Park Report 6 October 2015 Vikings rise to beat Melbourne Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/vikings-rise-to-beat-melbourne/ Butler 22' cpenalty try 33' cToua 38' mVaea 54' mFainifo 67' c, 71' c Leali'ifano (4/6) 23', 34', 68', 72' Debreczeni 25'Shipperley 45' Debreczeni (2/2) 26', 46' Cummins 31 41Ah-Nau 62 72Debreczeni 69 79 1,200 Rohan Hoffmann 2 October 2015 7:30 pm Horan-Little Challenge Sydney Stars Brisbane City (BP) 0–58 Leichhardt Oval Report6 October 2015 Brisbane retain the Horan Little Shield in Sydney Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-retain-horan-little-shield-sydney/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151007153515/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-retain-horan-little-shield-sydney/ 7 October 2015 dmy Toleafoa 40 50 Laloifi (4) 5' c, 14' c, 18' c, 51' cKuridrani 9' mHunt 17' cHigginbotham 27' cSetu 70' m McIntyre (6/7) 6', 15', 18', 19', 28', 52'Taefu (0/1) 400 Will Houston 4 October 2015 3:00 pm AWST (BP) Perth Spirit NSW Country Eagles 29–32 McGillivray Oval Report6 October 2015 Kiap NRC: Country and Western Jamboree Green and Gold Rugby 30 September 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-country-and-western-jamboree/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151007190941/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-country-and-western-jamboree/ 7 October 2015 dmy Rasolea 34' cHoskins 43' cTessmann 48' cHardwick 57' m Prior (3/4) 35', 44', 48' Rasolea 0 37 Horwitz 20' cKellaway 25' cMcKenzie 38' cStubbs 62' c Lance (4/4) 21', 26', 39', 63' Stubbs 32 42 Maraki 56 66 600 Damien Mitchelmore Queensland Country Round 8 8 October 2015 7:30 pm AEDT Melbourne Rising NSW Country Eagles (BP) 23–16 Simonds Stadium Report10 October 2015 NRC Review: Melbourne Rising v NSW Country Eagles Green and Gold Rugby 24 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-melbourne-rising-v-nsw-country-eagles/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151024140025/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-review-melbourne-rising-v-nsw-country-eagles/ 24 October 2015 dmy Summary 8 October 2015 Melbourne Rising v NSW Country Eagles at South Geelong ESPN Scrum 10 October 2015 http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268321.html Fainga'a (2) 65' m, 71' cPlacid 12' mMeehan 61' m Meehan (1/1) 72'Johansson (0/3) Timani 30 40Jeffries 38 48 Sexton 4' cMcKenzie 48' c Lance (2/2) 5', 49' Baldwin 11 21Kuate 64 74 500 Matt O'Brien 10 October 2015 2:00 pm AEDT Horan-Little Challenge (BP) University of Canberra Vikings Brisbane City 31–37 Viking Park Report10 October 2015 Glory to Brisbane City over the Vikings Green and Gold Rugby 24 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/glory-to-brisbane-city-over-the-vikings/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151024140220/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/glory-to-brisbane-city-over-the-vikings/ 24 October 2015 dmy Holloway (3) 16' m, 28' c, 50' mGibbon 43' cPakalani 59' cMunro 65' m Teki (2/3) 29', 43'Adams (1/3) 60' Nikoro (2) 8' c, 73' mApineru (2) 12' c, 32' mLouwrens (2) 34' c, 54' mKonelio 3' cLacey 23' cGodwin 38' c Prior (6/9) 4', 9', 13', 23', 35', 38' 2,175 Andrew Lees 10 October 2015 3:00 pm AEDT (BP) North Harbour Rays Queensland Country 50–32 Pittwater Park Report11 October 2015 NRC Rays take down another QLD icon Green and Gold Rugby 24 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-rays-take-down-another-qld-icon/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151024135354/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-rays-take-down-another-qld-icon/ 24 October 2015 dmy Holmes (2) 15' c, 21' cHolmes (2) 40' m, 57' cAdams (2) 51' m, 73' cLane 76' c Angus (5/7) 16', 22', 57', 74', 77' Fa'agase 12' cPotgieter 19' cTuttle 36' cMagnay 50' c Greene (4/4) 12', 20', 37', 51' 800 Ed Martin 10 October 2015 3:00 pm AEDT Greater Sydney Rams Perth Spirit (BP) 39–63 Concord Oval Report12 October 2015 NRC Spirit storm into finals contention Green and Gold Rugby 24 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-spirit-storm-into-finals-contention/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151031071017/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-spirit-storm-into-finals-contention/ 31 October 2015 dmy Butler 3' mAbel 48' cIona 53' mAnae 59' mLeulua’iali’i-Makin 69' c Leali'ifano (2/5) 49', 70 Paraka 11' cLaloifi 31' cHyne 36' cHunt 41' cGill 64' m McIntyre (4/5) 12', 32', 37', 41' Vanzati 68 78 300 Nic Berry Sydney Stars Round 9 15 October 2015 7:30 pm AEST Queensland Country University of Canberra Vikings (BP) 8–42 Stockland Stadium Report 15 October 2015 Vikings coast to a coast victory Green and Gold Rugby 15 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/vikings-coast-to-a-coast-victory/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151016062704/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/vikings-coast-to-a-coast-victory/ 16 October 2015Summary 21 August 2015 Queensland Country v Canberra Vikings at Bokarina ESPN 15 October 2015 http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268329.html Tuttle 28' Greene (1/1) 29' Third 4'Hamlin 14'Dargaville 22'Leulua’iali’i-Makin 43'Taliauli 48'Penca 54' Thompson (4/6) 5', 15', 44', 55' 1,151 Graham Cooper 17 October 2015 4:00 pm AEDT (BP) NSW Country Eagles North Harbour Rays 50–24 Ann Ashwood Park, Bathurst Report 17 October 2015 RugbyReg NRC Eagles claim line honours in Bathurst Green and Gold Rugby 19 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-eagles-claim-line-honours-in-bathurst/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151019150019/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-eagles-claim-line-honours-in-bathurst/ 19 October 2015 Figg (2) 7' c, 31' cHorowitz 15' cStubbs 46' mKellaway 57' mShort 75' cTuala 80' c Lance (5/7) 8', 16', 32', 76', 80' Holmes (2) 51' c, 68 cBergelin 60' c Angus (3/3) 52' 61' 69' Killingworth 21 31 1,200 Nic Berry 17 October 2015 3:30 pm AEST Horan-Little Challenge (BP) Brisbane City Greater Sydney Rams 71–24 Ballymore Stadium Report 17 October 2015 McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City secure Horan Little Shield and Minor Premiership with win over Greater Sydney Rams Reds Rugby 19 October 2015 http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/16695/McInnes-Wilson-Lawyers-Brisbane-City-secure-Horan-Little-Shield-and-Minor-Premiership-with-win-over-Greater-Sydney-Rams.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20151019145451/http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/16695/McInnes-Wilson-Lawyers-Brisbane-City-secure-Horan-Little-Shield-and-Minor-Premiership-with-win-over-Greater-Sydney-Rams.aspx 19 October 2015 Laloifi (3) 28' c, 58' m, 80' mGibbon (2) 31' m, 59' cKorczyk 7' cKerevi 10' cHunt 46' cSorovi 62' cTela 66' c McIntyre (7/8) 8', 11', 29', 47', 58', 63', 67'Talakai (0/1)Taefu (0/1) Gibbon 36 46 Meafua 19' cpenalty try 36' cHayes 51' c Roos (3/3) 20', 36', 51' Orr 48 58Kapa 64 74 2,250 Jordan Way 18 October 2015 1:30 pm AEDT Melbourne Rising Sydney Stars (BP) 18–10 Frankston Park Report 19 October 2015 oztimmay Melbourne Rising too good for the Sydney Stars Green and Gold Rugby 19 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/melbourne-rising-too-good-for-the-sydney-stars/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151019142220/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/melbourne-rising-too-good-for-the-sydney-stars/ 19 October 2015 Meehan 7' mMarsters 31' cIli 37' m Debreczeni (1/3) 32' Jones 13' mStewart 40' m Roberts (0/2) 1,140 Will Houston Perth Spirit Title play-offs The top four sides in the regular season advanced to the semifinals of the knock-out stage, which was followed by the final to decide the National Rugby Championship title. Semi-finals 23 October 2015 7:30pm AEDT University of Canberra Vikings Melbourne Rising 50–34 Viking Park Report 23 October 2015 Steve Lenthall Vikings see off the Rising Green and Gold Rugby 24 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/vikings-see-off-the-rising/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20151029060702/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/vikings-see-off-the-rising/ 29 October 2015Summary 23 October 2015 Canberra Vikings v Melbourne Rising at Canberra ESPN 24 October 2015 http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268337.html Iona (2) 9' m, 40' cButler 3' cAlexander 28' cFainifo 49' cVaea 63' mpenalty try 78' c Leali'ifano (5/7) 4', 28', 40', 50', 79' Ili 16' cPlacid 22' mAh-Nau 25' cTuipulotu 33' mFainga'a 59' c Debreczeni (3/5) 16', 26', 59' 1,500 Will Houston 24 October 2015 6:30pm AEST Brisbane City Sydney Stars 47–32 Ballymore Stadium Report 24 October 2015 RugbyReg Brisbane survive Stars & plovers to advance to GF Green and Gold Rugby 24 October 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-survive-stars-plovers-to-advance-to-gf/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151025013946/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/brisbane-survive-stars-plovers-to-advance-to-gf/ 25 October 2015 Summary 24 October 2015 Brisbane City v Sydney Stars at Brisbane ESPN 24 October 2015 http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268339.html Gill (2) 28' m, 46' cFrisby (2) 57' c, 63' mBeauchamp 13' cKerevi 53' cMcIntyre 78' m McIntyre (4/7) 14', 47', 55', 58' Ready 48 58Neville 59 69 Porter 9' cWainwright 33' cJones 37' cCarter 52' c Roberts (4/4) 10', 34', 38', 53' Tilse 48 58Hickey 76 80 2,432 Rohan Hoffmann Final collapsible expanded 31 October 2015 3:00pm AEST Brisbane City University of Canberra Vikings 21–10 Ballymore Stadium Report31 October 2015 Kate Elizabeth NRC Grand Final – Brisbane City back to back champions over Canberra Vikings Green and Gold Rugby 18 November 2015 http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-grand-final-brisbane-city-back-to-back-champions-over-canberra-vikings/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151118085106/http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/nrc-grand-final-brisbane-city-back-to-back-champions-over-canberra-vikings/ 18 November 2015 dmy Summary 31 October 2015 Brisbane City v Canberra Vikings at Brisbane ESPN 31 October 2015 http://stats.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/268341.html Neville 5' cFrisby 32' mGibbon 72' c McIntyre (2/3) 5', 72' Fainifo 1' mThompson 11' m Thompson (0/2) Abel 38 48 4,327 Andrew Lees _bluetop FFB844 FFB844 FFB844 0433a9 FFB844 Brisbane City _vikingsleft _vikingskit _vikingsright _2 white stripes FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 000000 c2002e Canberra Vikings FB 15 Karmichael HuntRW 14 Chris Kuridrani 64OC 13 Samu KereviIC 12 Henry TaefuLW 11 Junior LaloifiFH 10 Jake McIntyreSH 9 Nick FrisbyN8 8 Adam KorczykOF 7 Liam Gill (c)BF 6 Luke Beauchamp 53RL 5 Cadeyrn NevilleLL 4 Ben Hyne 53TP 3 Sam TalakaiHK 2 Andrew ReadyLP 1 Matt Mafi 64Replacements:HK 16 Ryan FreneyPR 17 Markus Vanzati 64PR 18 Feao FotuaikaLK 19 Corey Thomas 53FL 20 Waita Setu 53SH 21 Moses SoroviFH 22 Alex Gibbon 64WG 23 Mika TelaCoach: Nick Stiles FB 15 Isaac ThompsonRW 14 James DargavilleOC 13 Nigel Ah WongIC 12 Rodney IonaLW 11 Francis Fainifo 60FH 10 Christian LealiifanoSH 9 Joe Powell 65 N8 8 Ita Vaea 434755OF 7 Jarrad Butler (c)BF 6 Jordan SmilerRL 5 Blake EneverLL 4 Rory Arnold 54TP 3 Ben Alexander 51HK 2 Robbie Abel 71LP 1 Allan Alaalatoa 66Replacements:HK 16 Albert Anae 434771 PR 17 Sione Taula 66PR 18 Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin 51LK 19 Dean Oakman-Hunt 54FL 20 Rowan Perry 55SH 21 Brent Hamlin 65 FH 22 Mitch ThirdWG 23 Jerome Niumata 60Coach: Brad Harris Man of the Match: Nick Frisby Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia) Will Houston (Australia) Television match official: Greg Milne (Australia) Total season attendances ClubHomeGamesTotalAverageHighestLowest% Capacity Brisbane City 6 15,523 2,587 4,327 1,816 14% Greater Sydney Rams 4 2,900 725 1,200 300 25% Melbourne Rising 4 2,620 655 1,140 480 9% North Harbour Rays 4 7,000 1,750 3,000 800 26% NSW Country Eagles 4 6,323 1,581 2,623 1,000 47% Perth Spirit 4 4,500 1,125 1,500 600 28% Queensland Country 4 7,055 1,764 2,204 1,151 27% Sydney Stars 4 2,350 588 800 400 3% University of Canberra Vikings 5 8,276 1,655 2,178 1,200 18% Players The leading scorers in 2015 over the regular season and finals combined were: Leading try scorers Top 7 try scorers Pos Name Team Triesexcl.finals Totaltries1 Junior Laloifi Brisbane City 14 142 Harry Jones Sydney Stars 8 93 Jarrad Butler Canberra Vikings 7 8 Samu Kerevi Brisbane City 7 85 Josh Holmes North Harbour Rays 7 76 Nigel Ah Wong Canberra Vikings 6 6 Jed Holloway Greater Sydney Rams 6 6 Source: buildcorpnrc.com.au 2015 Stats (regular season) Australian Rugby http://www.buildcorpnrc.com.au/FixturesandStats/2015Statistics.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151025010632/http://www.buildcorpnrc.com.au/FixturesandStats/2015Statistics.aspx 25 October 2015 Leading point scorers Top 7 point scorers Pos Name Team Pointsexcl.finals Totalpoints1 Jake McIntyre Brisbane City 118 1412 Christian Lealiifano Canberra Vikings 72 873 Hamish Angus North Harbour Rays 86 864 Sam Greene Queensland Country 83 835 Jono Lance NSW Country Eagles 82 826 Jack Debreczeni Melbourne Rising 69 787 Ian Prior Perth Spirit 77 77 Source: buildcorpnrc.com.au Barbarians tour After the NRC finals, an Australian Barbarians team selected from the NRC played a two-match tour against the New Zealand Heartland XV. NRC players that were not contracted for Super Rugby were eligible for the Barbarians. The series was won 2–0 by the Australian Barbarians. 10 November 2015 5.30 pm New Zealand Heartland XV 32–38 Australian Barbarians Report10 November 2015 Barbarians off to a flyer in NZ Australian Rugby 18 November 2015 http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16947/Barbarians-off-to-a-flyer-in-NZ.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151118074847/http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16947/Barbarians-off-to-a-flyer-in-NZ.aspx 18 November 2015 dmy Levin Domain, Manawatu-Wanganui 13 November 2015 6:00 pm New Zealand Heartland XV 24–40 Australian Barbarians Report13 November 2015 Barbarians beat Heartland to seal series win in NZ Australian Rugby 18 November 2015 http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16985/Barbarians-beat-Heartland-to-seal-series-win-in-NZ.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151118034222/http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16985/Barbarians-beat-Heartland-to-seal-series-win-in-NZ.aspx 18 November 2015 dmy Cooks Gardens, Wanganui 2015 Australian Barbarians squad – NRC selection for the New Zealand tourlate change a Props Duncan Chubb PR (Melbourne Rising) Jed Gillespie PR (Greater Sydney Rams)late change 1 Tyrel Lomax PR (UC Vikings) Cameron Orr PR (Greater Sydney Rams) Hookers Ryan Dalziel (c) HK (NSW Country Eagles) Harry Scobel HK (Perth Spirit)late change 1 Locks Ben Hyne LK (Brisbane City) Nick Palmer LK(NSW Country Eagles)late change 1 Phil Potgieter LK (Queensland Country) Loose forwards Mark Baldwin FL (NSW Country Eagles) Sam Figg FL, N8 (NSW Country Eagles) Dean Oakman-Hunt FL (UC Vikings) Rowan Perry FL (UC Vikings) Waita Setu FL (Brisbane City) Pauli Tuala FL, N8 (NSW Country Eagles) Scrum-halves Mitch Short SH (NSW Country Eagles) De Wet Roos SH (Greater Sydney Rams) Fly-halves Isaac Thompson FH, CE (UC Vikings)late change 1 Centres Rodney Iona CE, FH (UC Vikings) Tom Hill CE, WG (North Harbour Rays) Wings Larry Hermens WG (Greater Sydney Rams)late change 1 Harry Jones WG (Sydney Stars) Maalonga Konelio WG (Perth Spirit) Jarome McKenzie WG (NSW Country Eagles) Jack Pennington WG (Greater Sydney Rams)late change 1 Fullbacks Paul Asquith WG, FB (Greater Sydney Rams) See also Sports Australia Australian Rugby Championship (predecessor tournament) Super Rugby Notes late change a There were six late replacements made to the Barbarians squad with some players originally selected being unavailable to tour. 9 November 2015 Australian Barbarians named for first clach with Heartland XV Australian Rugby 18 November 2015 http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16934/Australian-Barbarians-side-named-for-first-clash-with-Heartland-XV.aspx live https://web.archive.org/web/20151118034350/http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16934/Australian-Barbarians-side-named-for-first-clash-with-Heartland-XV.aspx 18 November 2015 References 25em 31 October 2015 Brisbane City defend NRC title Sportsfan 31 October 2015 http://www.sportsfan.com.au/brisbane-city-defend-nrc-title/tabid/91/newsid/179464/default.aspx live https://web.archive.org/web/20151031072121/http://www.sportsfan.com.au/brisbane-city-defend-nrc-title/tabid/91/newsid/179464/default.aspx 31 October 2015 8 May 2015 David Polkinghorne Canberra coaches back Brad Harris' appointment as Canberra Vikings coach Fairfax The Canberra Times 13 June 2015 https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/act-sport/canberra-coaches-back-brad-harris-appointment-as-canberra-vikings-coach-20150508-ggvot5 live 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http://www.rugbywa.com.au/article/tessmann-prior-and-cottrell-lead-perth-spirit dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150814054813/http://www.rugbywa.com.au/article/tessmann-prior-and-cottrell-lead-perth-spirit 14 August 2015 dmy-all http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/LawVariation.aspx LAW VARIATION Australian Rugby Union 2014-08-13 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140813084147/http://www.rugby.com.au/nrc/LawVariation.aspx 13 August 2014 13 Aug 2015 Law variations to continue in NRC Season 2 Brett McKay The Roar 13 August 2015 http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/08/13/law-variations-continue-nrc-season-2/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20150812220252/http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/08/13/law-variations-continue-nrc-season-2/ 12 August 2015 17 April 2015 Iain Payten Jamie Pandaram Running rugby here to stay News The Daily Telegraph 18 April 2015 http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/quade-coopers-toulon-talks-compound-queensland-reds-in-house-angst-among-players/story-fnp0m104-1227306894208 live https://archive.today/20150417182328/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/quade-coopers-toulon-talks-compound-queensland-reds-in-house-angst-among-players/story-fnp0m104-1227306894208 17 April 2015 http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3559_2450951,00.html French try out new bonus point system Planet-Rugby.com 27 June 2007 13 August 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070929120105/http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0%2C18259%2C3559_2450951%2C00.html 29 September 2007 dmy http://www.lnr.fr/omm/upload/3%20-%20Titre%20II%20-%20Reglement%20sportif%202008%20-2009.pdf Article 330, Section 3.2. Points "terrain" Règlements de la Ligue Nationale de Rugby 2008/2009 Chapitre 2 : Règlement sportif du Championnat de France Professionnel LNR French 27 August 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120217084857/http://www.lnr.fr/omm/upload/3%20-%20Titre%20II%20-%20Reglement%20sportif%202008%20-2009.pdf 17 February 2012 dmy 7 August 2015 Liam Gill to captain of McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City in 2015 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Reds Rugby 7 August 2015 http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/15874/Liam-Gill-to-captain-McInnes-Wilson-Lawyers-Brisbane-City-in-2015-Buildcorp-National-Rugby-Championship.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150807004207/http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/15874/Liam-Gill-to-captain-McInnes-Wilson-Lawyers-Brisbane-City-in-2015-Buildcorp-National-Rugby-Championship.aspx 7 August 2015 5 August 2015 Rugby Union: Canberra Vikings prop Ben Alexander pushing for World Cup recall Lee Gaskin Canberra Times Fairfax https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/act-sport/ben-alexander-francis-fainifo-in-canberra-vikings-squad-for-national-rugby-championship-20150805-gis077.html#ixzz3i5rfzepL 8 August 2015 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150807024438/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/act-sport/ben-alexander-francis-fainifo-in-canberra-vikings-squad-for-national-rugby-championship-20150805-gis077.html 7 August 2015 11 June 2015 Iain Payten Jim Williams appointed coach of Greater Sydney Rams The Daily Telegraph 12 June 2015 http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/patyopanda-jim-williams-appointed-coach-of-greater-sydney-rams/story-fnp0m104-1227393625149?nk=956922925efbe087084154d8c26764b9 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150625204736/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/patyopanda-jim-williams-appointed-coach-of-greater-sydney-rams/story-fnp0m104-1227393625149?nk=956922925efbe087084154d8c26764b9 25 June 2015 dmy 7 August 2015 Melbourne Rising name 2015 co-captains Melbourne Rebels 7 August 2015 http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/melbourne-rising-name-2015-co-captains dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150807035505/http://melbournerebels.com.au/news/article/melbourne-rising-name-2015-co-captains 7 August 2015 7 August 2015 Bond University Queensland Country squad announced ahead of the 2015 Buildcorp NRC Reds Rugby 8 August 2015 http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/15875/2015-Bond-University-Queensland-Country-squad-announced-ahead-of-Buildcorp-NRC.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150808055347/http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/15875/2015-Bond-University-Queensland-Country-squad-announced-ahead-of-Buildcorp-NRC.aspx 8 August 2015 19 August 2015 Queensland Country side named for season opener on the Gold Coast Reds Rugby 19 August 2015 http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/15948/Queensland-Country-side-named-for-season-opener-on-the-Gold-Coast.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150907092539/http://www.redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsArticles/tabid/581/ArticleID/15948/Queensland-Country-side-named-for-season-opener-on-the-Gold-Coast.aspx 7 September 2015 dmy 2015 North Harbour Rays announce 2015 NRC squad Rugby News 14 August 2015 http://www.rugbynews.net.au/north-harbour-rays-announce-2015-nrc-squad/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20150814081606/http://www.rugbynews.net.au/north-harbour-rays-announce-2015-nrc-squad/ 14 August 2015 19 August 2015 Jono Lance and Will Miller named CSU Country Eagles captains NSW Country Eagles 19 August 2015 http://nswcountryeagles.com/jono-lance-and-will-miller-named-csu-country-eagles-captains/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150819033128/http://nswcountryeagles.com/jono-lance-and-will-miller-named-csu-country-eagles-captains/ 19 August 2015 21 August 2015 Round 1 team announcement 2015 Sydney Stars Rugby 21 August 2015 http://www.sydneystarsrugby.com.au/round-1-team-announcement-2015/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150821035908/http://www.sydneystarsrugby.com.au/round-1-team-announcement-2015/ 21 August 2015 dmy-all 23 October 2015 A 2015 v 2014 statistical snapshot Buildcorp NRC 24 October 2015 http://www.buildcorpnrc.com.au/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16789/Buildcorp-NRC-A-2015-v-2014-statistical-snapshot.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151024131938/http://www.buildcorpnrc.com.au/ArticleDetails/tabid/4659/ArticleID/16789/Buildcorp-NRC-A-2015-v-2014-statistical-snapshot.aspx 24 October 2015 24 October 2015 Brisbane vs Sydney highlights: City survive scare to claim grand final berth The Roar 24 October 2015 http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/10/24/brisbane-city-vs-sydney-stars-nrc-semi-finals-live-scores/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20151024133404/http://www.theroar.com.au/2015/10/24/brisbane-city-vs-sydney-stars-nrc-semi-finals-live-scores/ 24 October 2015 External links https://web.archive.org/web/20151124001539/http://buildcorpnrc.com.au/ BuildcorpNRC 24 November 2015 NRC on Fox Sports Team webpages 16em Brisbane City Canberra Vikings Greater Sydney Rams Melbourne Rising North Harbour Rays NSW Country Eagles Perth Spirit Queensland Country Sydney Stars http://www.sydneystarsrugby.com.au/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160327114247/http://www.sydneystarsrugby.com.au/ 2016-03-27 2015 National Rugby Championship Category:2015 in Australian rugby union Category:2015 rugby union tournaments for clubs