Platypi fire up for Round 1

Rugby Union

Apr 09 2025 Updated April 18, 2025

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David Hodder speaks with the side. PHOTOS: Forbes Rugby Union Club

Do the simple things perfectly and never stop competing.

That's the goal of Forbes Rugby Union's new head coach Guy Wilkinson as a new-look Platypi prepare to kick off their 2025 Blowes Clothing Cup campaign against Orange Emus.

Forbes rugby hosts a home game with competition in four grades - Colts, Women's, Second and First XV - at the lake-side oval this Saturday.

Game day comes on the back o...

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