The Green Shield season kicks off on Tuesday 16 December, with UTS North Sydney taking on Bankstown, UNSW, Campbelltown Camden, Blacktown, St George, Mosman and Western Suburbs over seven rounds straddling the Christmas and new year break. Coached once again by Tim and Hamish Reynolds and looking to avenge a few years of narrowly missing out on finals, the Bear Cubs are well-drilled and ready for action.