ALL BLACK ADVANTAGE

Rugby

“They continued their hard work at training before travelling 1200km to Townsville for states.”

While the results didn't reflect the improvement and fighting spirit, Danielle said there was many extraordinarily close games during the four-day Basketball Queensland State competition.

“With the majority of the team being bottom age, they are enthusiastic to work towards attending states again next year in Cairns.”

She said without the RSL grants subsidising the cost of attending these events many players simply couldn't attend.

“Hervey Basketball association, players and parents thank Hervey Bay RSL for their support and sponsorship.

“Without the kind donations, our teams would not be able to make it to Queensland State Competitions.”

The talented rugby union player flew to New Zealand to learn from some of the most highly respected coaches and former players in world rugby like Collin Cooper, Murray Mexted, Dave Ellis, Christian Cullen, Owen Franks and Aaron Mauger to name a few.

The aim of the five-day program, created by former All Black captain Murray Mexted, was to maximize the potential of rugby individuals, teams and organizations from around the world. As a 115kg, 178cm tall front rower, the focus for Kane was all about learning position specific training to allow him to pursue rugby as a potential career.

A $1500 Hervey Bay RSL Community Grant helped some of the costs involved with attending the New Zealand-based program.

Congratulations Kane!