New faces plot the future of the Shute Shield and grassroots rugby in Sydney

New faces are trying to plot the future of the Shute Shield and grassroots rugby in Sydney. The Shutesh Shield grand final drew more than 10,000 people to North Sydney Oval last year. Macquarie University will take part in the inaugural domestic women's sevens competition this winter. On Saturday afternoon, rugby fans will be able to watch the best of Sydney and Brisbane club rugby go head to head live on television for the first time. David Begg is the president of SRU. He took over from outgoing president Rob Millner late last. Beff is trying. to steer the sport into a brighter future.