1st Graders Jack Nelson-Murray, George Gibson and Nick Grigg wear the commemorative puple jersey. By Angus Hayman Don’t be shocked when the Beasties march out at 3:05pm this Saturday at Woollahra Oval sporting a new shade of purple. The Easts First Grade side will swap their familiar colours for a never-before-seen purple edition jersey when they take on Sydney Uni, with the special strips to be auctioned after the game in support of the Royal Breast Fund (RBF) at the Royal H

Mehe Vailanu, Matty Shields and Angus Bell By Angus Hayman This Saturday at Woollahra Oval, there will be more than just competition points on the line. Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club has partnered with What Ability to raise money for the What Ability Foundation, helping Australians living with disability experience the simple moments many take for granted. For What Ability founder Steve Dresler, the partnership is a natural fit. "We're all about fun," Dresler said. "It's really

By Angus Hayman There are still five rounds remaining in the Shute Shield season, but it would be hard to script a bigger regular season clash than the one awaiting this Saturday afternoon at Rat Park. First hosts second. Warringah against Easts. Both sides boast identical 11-1 records, separated only by a solitary bonus point, with the winner all but claiming outright top spot on the ladder. Throw in the fact it is a replay of last year's heartbreaking Grand Final, and the i

Ella Goldsmith This Saturday's inaugural W Round at Easts Rugby is about far more than the teams taking the field. It is a celebration of every part of the women's game, from players and coaches to volunteers, administrators and the match officials who help make our sport possible. Among those taking centre stage at Woollahra Oval will be two of Australia's leading female referees, Ella Goldsmith and Dr Rachel Horton, whose presence is a fitting reminder that the growth of wo