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VOLUME 26 ISSUE 11 $5.00 (INC GST) Saturday, June 30, 2012

NEWS

Match of the Day

EASTWOOD v SOUTHERN DISTRICTS

Eastwood halfback, Mick Snowden.

Parramatta The only way is up... – Pages 26 & 27.

Souths halfback, Grayson Hart.

BarflyBuzz by Terry Smith

The keepers of the Guinness Book of Records will be salivating when they discover the Northern Suburbs back-row of AJ Gilbert, Will Brame and Jordan Smiler have celebrated their birthdays on the same day. Surely it is unmatched in the world of rugby. On June 19, skipper Gilbert turned 25, Smiler 27 and Brame a more venerable 32. After training that night, they were called to a team meeting where a birthday cake and case of beer awaited. Trust the eagle eye of Jon Geddes to spot the Welsh tourists lunching at the Harbord Beach hotel after a training session at Freshwater beach. The squad devoured 17kg of blue-eyed cod, flathead and ocean perch, 12kg of crumbled calamari, 10kg of potato salad, 18kg of beef sausages and two mammoth fruit salad platters. Not a leek in sight. Phil Waugh? He has embarked on a career in retail banking with the Commonwealth but still pops in to the odd training session to help out his old club Sydney University. Officials are concerned that payments of $500 and upwards for players to turn out in Subbies could be getting out of hand. They got the mix right at the Australian Schools Fund-Raising lunch at the Four Seasons hotel. With wickedly witty comedian Paul Martell in excellent form as he opened proceedings, how could it not be? “One moment Tiger Woods was chasing Jack Nicklaus’ record for major championships ,” said Martell. “Then he was chasing Hugh Hefner.” Sally Loane was the perfect compere and old All Black Stu Wilson, former Springbok coach Jake White, Gordon Bray AM and Peter Robinson formed a lively panel. There was X-certificate stuff, too, with Stu sending an absolutely scandalous message to Tony Shaw. White told the gathering he wanted to return to international coaching before he was finished and was quite happy having only one Brumby in the Wallaby team last Saturday. “That’s good,” he said. “Only one chance Published by: Eric Spilsted Publishing PO Box 987 Spit Junction NSW 2088 Publisher/Editor: Jim Davis 9969 9294 0411 242 535 jim.davis@rugbynews.org

of getting an injury.” Plenty of Wallabies on deck, too, with Dan Vickerman winning the rugby trivia. Still on the Schools. Tonga are here next month for four matches, including a game against Australia at St Mary’s Rugby League Stadium. This is an aperitif to a five match trip to Fiji and New Zealand, with the latter on October 6 in Auckland out to avenge their 24-19 loss to the Australian boys last October. Phil Blake made a rush trip from Perth where he is coach of the Western Force to watch son Harrison, a pupil at St Augustine’s College, playing for ISA Schools against CHS. He wore the No 13 jumper. On Brett Stewart’s $3.5 million offer from London Irish to switch codes, Phil thinks the league star would be a sensation in the fullback role, explaining, “Brett’s support play and speed are things you can’t teach.” An old rugby prop was stopped by the police at 2am. Policeman: “Where are you driving at this hour?” Old prop: “I’m on my way to a lecture on the dangers of alcohol and keeping excessively late hours.” Policeman: “And who might be giving such a lecture at 2am?” Old prop: “That would be my wife.” It has not escaped the attention of a couple of rival clubs that in five years of coaching down the grades at Sydney University, Ray Hudd has compiled the amazing record of only nine losses in 104 games, including two unbeaten years in Colts. His third grade side suffered their first loss this season when beaten by Eastwood on Sunday. Sydney University will hold a Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA charity day at their home game on July 14 in recognition of a wonderful man who inspired so many with his work and personal battle against cancer. It’s a most worthy cause. Wedding bells forced two withdrawals from Test matches last weekend, with Springbok Frans Steyn a drop out from the return clash with England and Scotland’s John Barclay spurning a Test cap against Samoa because of the uncertainty of getting home on time.

Photography: Paul Seiser 0412 168 959 paul@seiserphotography.com www.seiserphotography.com Stats Assistance: Steve Johnson

Features Writer: Terry Smith 0416 101 137 sybillas@bigpond.com Artwork: Jodie Holmes. 1

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112kg, versatile and a consistent performer...

MITCH LEES Twenty-three year-old Eastwood forward Mitch Lees is nothing if not versatile. A league player as a kid, he switched to union at Oak Hills High School. “I only started playing rugby in year 8 because all my friends were playing,” he says. As if switching codes wasn’t enough, he made a drastic positional change too. “I was a fullback in league and a forward in union,” he explains. “I just kept growing so they put me in the second row.” He carried that adaptability into first grade at Eastwood when he graduated from colts in 2009. “When I moved to grade, I made myself a number eight and number six. I always enjoy playing off the side of the scrum, it gives you a bit more freedom to run around, make a few tackles and turnovers,” he says. He has won a premiership since then and this year, his positional flexibility earned him selection to the Sydney representative side. Although he plies his trade in the second row for Eastwood, he played blindside flanker for Sydney and hopes of one day progressing to higher honours. “I’m very thankful to (Sydney coach) Matt Briggs for giving me the opportunity,” says Lees. “It was definitely a very fast match but I thought I played a good game.” Lees’ versatility isn’t limited to the football field either. He works fulltime at Westpac as a customer services representative, but a year ago he was a mechanic – a hobby he is still passionate about. “I love working on my car and one day I want to build my own streetcar.” Lees says his dad – a former reserve grade South Sydney league player – is one of his role models. “Dad loves it. He’s only missed one game, when he and mum went away for their anniversary.” At Eastwood, he looks up to stalwarts Hugh Perrett and Ben Hand. “They’re both great teachers and Hugh’s leadership is something I’d like to model myself on one day.” If you’re at the game today or watching on TV, you’ll be able to catch Lees in action against Southern Districts – whatever position he plays.

– Brendan Bradford Photo: www.seiserphotography.com

Call it what it really is

Sydney Premier Rugby With more than 65% of Test and Super Rugby players in Australia coming from Sydney Premier Rugby competition clubs, this really is the Premier Rugby competition. And what better way to enjoy Premier Rugby than at the grounds, supporting your local team. SYDNEY RUGBY UNION.

2013 to see change to the way scrums are set. A t long last! by Jim Webster

Wales have headed back to the valleys, very saddened boyos, and have left us all wanting–no, demanding – a major change to the scheduling of our Test matches. What a fantastic daylight atmosphere at Allianz Stadium last Saturday! An absolute sea of gold jerseys, scarves and beanies, stands packed to bursting point, countless families and young people and then everyone having so much time for post-match enjoyment. So pleasurable was it that there needs to be the strongest moves to make one or two afternoon Test matches at Moore Park a permanent feature of our annual rugby timetable. Besides this, let’s not forget we did indeed beat the Six Nations champions, even if by the smallest margin, thus making for a series whitewash. The only criticisms I’d have was the unnecessary intrusion of South African referee Craig Joubert (his arm almost fell off waving for 24 penalties and three free kicks) and the ridiculous amount of time wasted in the second half by those collapsed scrums, with the Wallabies’ front row constantly trying to chew weeds from the turf. But while little publicity has been afforded this rather new development, moves are officially underway by the International Rugby Board to change the way the scrum is being set and the annoying waste of time that causes. At long, long last… A revised scrum engagement sequence will be trialled globally following unanimous backing from the IRB’s scrum steering group, which incorporated players’ representatives, former players and other experts. Among the group is Australia’s wellrespected Brian O’Shea. It will incorporate the shorter sequence of ‘crouch, touch, set’. In other words, the ‘pause’ segment will be sent to the dust bin. The revised process will be trialled from the start of next season in each hemisphere. The sequence will see the front rows crouch then touch and, using their outside arm, each prop touches the point of the opposing prop’s outside 5

shoulder. The props then withdraw their arms. The referee will then call ‘set’ when the front rows are ready. The front rows may then set the scrum. This sequence was one of six new ideas that were extensively researched at six different levels of the game, including women’s rugby, and was found to be the most successful. IRB rugby committee chairman and former All Blacks skipper Graham Mourie said: “Most people accept the scrum is currently a problematic area, accounting for roughly 17% of match time in elite rugby and with more than 50% of scrums resulting in collapses or resets. “The IRB is committed to addressing these issues and has tasked the specialist group to identify the causes and solutions. This is a positive first step, but it should be noted that we must wait for the outcome of the three-year project before we can take a holistic approach to the scrum.” IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset said: “The scrum is a complex, dynamic area and it was very clear from the scrum group that there is no quick and easy fix. David Barnes, the International Rugby Players’ Association rep on the scrum group, said: “The number of scrum resets in the elite game has reached an unprecedented level and the new threestep process is a significant advance in trying to address the issue. “Whilst it is vital for the scrum to remain an integral, combative element of the game, the players fully support the IRB research into reducing the number of resets, while also ensuring player welfare remains the key priority.” Graham Rowntree, RFU forwards coach, said:”We need to have less collapses and resets and anything that can improve this vital part of our game should be applauded. I will be very interested to see how the trial goes.” And so will all players and supporters alike, who have become so tired of collapsed scrums ruining our game. While the ‘crouch, touch, set’ sequence has been selected for global trial, two other sequences (not yet identified) will continue to be examined. Meantime, the focus this weekend shifts back to Premier Club Rugby while the Waratahs enjoy a bye. 5

Sydney Premier Rugby

MATCH PREVIEWS

by Terry Smith

With the competition approaching the business end, Southern Districts, a mere two points from the lead, have been hit by players heading overseas to boost their careers. For starters, flanker Sean Doyle has left for Ulster in Ireland and halfback Dewet Roos gone to Narbonne in France. Winger Nicky Price, who swept in for two tries against Eastern Suburbs last Saturday, makes his farewell appearance in today’s top of the table clash against Eastwood at Millner Field before heading to a French club. Souths also are aware of the impending departure of Waratah back Brackin Karauria-Henry to Japan. With club championship points determining the issue, the competition will split into two groups after this round (Easts v Norths has been deferred until next Saturday) to play the last five rounds in two groups, the top six and remaining six, with each club playing the other five in its group. The play-offs will be fought out by the top eight clubs, with placings being decided by accumulated premiership ladder points, NOT the club championship points. It already has been determined that the top group will be comprised of Sydney University, Eastwood, Northern Suburbs, Easts, Manly and Souths. Parramatta have paid dearly for not having a team in Second or Third Colts. Conversely, Norths are fifth in the club championships and seventh in premiership points. The ABC’s TV cameras will be at Millner Field where competition leaders Eastwood will attempt to turn back the challenge of Southern Districts. Both teams play bold attacking rugby and the game should be a cracker. Those who saw premiers Eastwood tip out Sydney University 32-29 in a classic encounter last Sunday at University Oval are adamant the two clubs will figure in another grand final clash. Careful, chaps. Coach Cameron Blades has done a great job reviving the fortunes of Souths and Easts and Manly are capable of upsetting any of the top clubs.

Matt Swann switches to No.8 for Souths

time. However, if he is in the run-on team, he will play on the wing. Perhaps coach John Manenti will get word from Wallaby coach Robbie Deans on what he would like to see done with Turner, who has missed most of the season due to a hamstring injury.

EASTWOOD v SOUTHERN DISTRICTS

The Waratahs are putting flanker Chris Alcock in cotton wool for next Saturday’s clash with the Brumbies, resulting in Eastwood switching Gareth Palamo from No 8 to flanker and bringing big second-rower Tom Alexander to the back of the scrum. Jed Gillespie is a new prop for the Woodies and Jared Barry will fill the second-row vacancy.

Recuperating Wallaby Lachie Turner, who took the field in the second half of Eastwood’s big clash with Sydney University, will back up for this game, but a decision is being delayed on the length of his playing

Souths will be without their Waratah pair Atieli Pakalani, who has returned to Tonga for his mother’s funeral, and giant second-rower Lopeti Timani, who is being saved for the Brumbies game. The 7

extremely gifted Ben Volavola, usually a fly-half, is the new fullback and Matt Swann switches from flanker to take Timani’s place at No 8. Souths are coming off a remarkable win over Easts in which they trailed 0-19 before surging back to lead 28-19 before Easts half-back Luke Irwin plunged over for a try in the corner in the dying stages to cut the leeway to 28-27. With the tension dripping, Angus Sinclair missed the kick from the touchline. “We made 183 tackles to 83,” Blades said. “Good practice for Eastwood, you might say.” A danger man for Souths is fly-half Rohan Saifoloi, who tops the Sydney point-scorers with 135.

Tip: Eastwood

University will have Jeremy Tilse back at prop and have plumped for Angus Roberts at fullback ahead of Waratah Daniel Halangahu, who will come off the reserve bench. Parramatta was shell-shocked after previously winless Randwick piled up 28 unanswered points in the second half to set up a 42-26 upset at Coogee. Not surprisingly, coach Glen Christini has wielded the selection axe as well as making several positional changes. “The boys went to sleep in the second half,” he said. “They lost it.” With Sam Yakapo back at fly-half, Tom Woods returns to fullback. Evan Olmstead is back in the second-row, skipper Andrew Cox and second-rower Adam Coleman the new flankers and Maile Latukefu chosen at No 8.

Tip: Sydney University

WARRINGAH v PENRITH Nobody takes Penrith lightly any more. In fact, coach Matt Briggs believes his rumbustious Emus will win a play-off spot if they can dispose of Warringah in this game at Rat Park and follow up by winning three of their five games when clubs split into two groups. “They could do it, too,” said Briggs’ brother John, who coached the Gordon team beaten 32-24 by Penrith last Sunday. “They’re robust, fast and very enthusiastic,” says John. “They’re playing with lots of confidence.” Obviously a danger man for the Rats will be fullback Hamish Angus, who scored all 19 points in the 35-19 loss to Norths to take his season’s tally to 112.

Tip: Penrith

GORDON v MANLY

Maile Latukefu to play No.8 for Parramatta.

PARRAMATTA v SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Just back from playing in the World Under 20 championship in South Africa, Benn Melrose, whose dad Brian was a Waratah and uncle Tony a Wallaby, will make his first grade debut for Sydney University at No 8 against Parramatta, for whom the Melrose brothers both played. “Benn has a head for rugby,” says Uni coach Todd Louden, “but that’s not surprising when you look at his bloodlines.” 8

Manly coach Tim Lane says he isn’t underestimating the young, injury-hit Gordon outfit. Some idea of their woes can be gained from being without five second-rowers last week, with two flankers each playing there for half a game. Still, the Highlanders haven’t been losing by big margins. This week the captaincy has gone to halfback Terry Preston. Manly jumped a spot to fourth after a 41-21 victory over West Harbour and get a further boost from the return of important forwards Jordy Reid and Tevita Metuisela for this game at Chatswood. Lane knows how to get a team up for the big ones. Watch Manly in the coming weeks.

Tip: Manly

WEST HARBOUR v RANDWICK

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GAMES

Flush with their first victory of the season, Randwick get a further boost from the return of fullback Ethan Ford after suspension for this game at Concord.

Round 11 (Completion) SATURDAY, JULY 7

Coach John Maxwell thinks the men in myrtle green have turned the corner with their 42-26 eclipse of sixth placed Parramatta in which they put together 28 unanswered points in the second half.

Eastern Suburbs v Northern Suburbs at Woollahra Oval (ABC TV Game)

In fact, he thinks that if Randwick continue to attack things with such verve they could pinch one of the two play-off spots from the grouping of the lower clubs in which each plays the other. Wests get a big plus from the return of gun hooker Paul Ngauamo, who looked the goods when playing for City against Country.

Talented West Harbour fullback, Shaun Treweek.

Tip: Randwick

TIPSTERS PANEL Sean Maloney Fox Sports

Dilip Kumar Former ARU Chairman

Gordon Bray Rugby Commentator

Terry Smith Sports Journo

Jim Webster Rugby Journo

Brett Papworth ABC TV

Kerry Chikarovski

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T.G. MILLNER FIELD Saturday June 30 Referee: Angus Gardner 3.10 PM Assistant Referees: Andrew Coorey (Qld), Nick Hannon

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS

EASTWOOD

Red, White, Sky Blue and Black

Blue and White

Marcus Heather 1. Andrew Sulter 2. Joe Lynch 3. Andrew Leota 4. Jed Holloway 5. Mick Kauter 6. Jono Hayes 7. Matt Swann 8. Grayson Hart 9. RohanSaifoloi 10. Ben Connolly 11. LesterSalanoa 12. Apo Latunipulu 13. Nicky Price 14. (C) Brackin Karauria-Henry 15. Coach/es: Blades/Barr

1. Jed Gillespie 2. Chris Hill (C) 3. Barry Fa'amausili 4. Mitch Lees 5. Jared Barry 6. Gareth Palamo 7. Miles McCaffrey 8. Tom Alexander 9. Mick Snowden 10. Barney Wood 11. Mark Frost 12. Michael McDougall 13. Cam Mitchell 14. Nick Batger 15. Ben Batger Coach/es: Manenti/Woodhouse

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Andrew Coorey (Qld) 1. Sam Chan 2. Todd Pearce 3. Dylan Brass 4. Andrew Clyne 5. Steve Cummins 6. Aisea Namoa 7. Kyle Shewan 8. Jordan Goddard

9. Shanin Proctor 10. Ben James 11. Nick Reily 12. Jack Hammond 13. Tim Williams 14. Tim McDonald 15. Jai Ayoub Coach/es: Nilan/Harrison

1. Vaha Fukofuka 2. Duncan Chubb 3. Cameron Betham 4. Dallas Pawley 5. Guy Rasmussen 6. Daniel Johnston 7. Ed Leaney 8. Ruebin Vito

9. Chris O'Reilly 10. Ben Volovola 11. Rob McDowell 12. Paulie Tamale 13. Chris Kerr 14. David Riley 15. Jordan McGregor Coach/es: Barrett/Harding

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.10 Referee: Nick Hannon 1. Marcus Ah Lam 2. Tannous Ferris 3. Sam Needs 4. Jack Warfield 5. Lachie Parker 6. Nick Johnson 7. Dave Piukala 8. Joey Afualo

9. Pat O'Connor 10. Pat Hilgendorf 11. Del Moro 12. Blake Sutton 13. Tyler Spitz 14. Nathan Powyer 15. Shane Collins Coach/es: Moore/Ahearn

1. Marcel Sampson 2. Jake Devine 3. Salesi Muamalanga 4. Ardian Thomas 5. AlistairParsons 6. Ryan Alderman 7. James Caldwell 8. Marcus Carbone

9. Will Oldham 10. Rob James 11. Brendan Druce 12. Viv Mauamalanga 13. Marc Leadbetter 14. Andy Williams 15. Nathan Dwyer Coach/es: Peters/Lumb

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 Referee: Paul Worsley 1. Rob Kealy 2. Scott Templeman 3. Gareth Smith 4. David Hickey 5. Ed Neely 6. James McWade 7. Dave Feketi 8. Murray Johnson

9. M Magrath 10. Gus McEntyre 11. Robbie McGowan 12. Tom McVidot 13. Sean McGerber 14. Feleti McAlipate 15. Tom McLowe Coach/es: Tyler/Blacker/Kirkby

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Willie Maulamalanga Aaron Islip Tom Dawes Sam Boggs Pat Orth Olly Yelland Damien Byrne Joe Giardullo

9. Harvey Harding 10. Miles Dempsey 11. Cruise Robinson 12. Brendan Druce 13. Mitch Cleary 14. David Rues 15. Chris Morrison Coach/es: O'Brien/Cummins 11

PITTWATER RUGBY PARK Saturday June 30 3.00 PM

Referee: Jamie McGregor Assistant Referees: Neil Favager, Guy Sainsbury

WARRINGAH

PENRITH

Green and White

Black, Green, Red and Gold Toa Asa 1. Kerren Straker 2. Richard Aho 3. Dale Shane 4. Kornelio Burgess 5. Junior Taavili 6. Cohen Masson 7. (C) Jason Peseta 8. Solomona Silipa 9. Fokolulu Taumalolo 10. Tala Mapesone 11. Fred Tuua 12. Mark Murray 13. Wilson Silipa 14. Chris Aunese-Scanlan 15. Coach/es: Matt Briggs

1. Ray Brown 2. David Mason 3. Wayne Borsak 4. Ben Adams (C) 5. Vincent Wright 6. Vincent Grimbergen 7. Mark Porpiglia 8. Sam Ward 9. Tim Donlan 10. Hamish Angus 11. Edward Doyle 12. Michael Adams 13. Dylan Smouha 14. Michael Dalton 15. Chris Arnold Coach/es: Harris/Highfield

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Neil Favager 1. Luke Preston 2. Bruce Dando 3. Richard Southan 4. Nick Hughes-Clapp 5. Adrien Clements 6. George Wyllie 7. Sam Reid 8. Jack Tomkins

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

James Galvin Josh Smith Elliot Foils Phillip Cook Brad Dixon Matthew Bate Hugh Campbell Sullivan/Carroll

1. Rico Teofilo 9. 2. Neil Cummings 10. 3. Luke Warwick Smith 11. 4. Tyrone Emelio 12. 5. Waisiki Danford 13. 6. David Reopoamo 14. 7. Suafai Soliola 15. 8. Owen Crozier Coach/es:

Paula Katoa Paula laloni Taniela Fihaki Sonny Lima Henry Lilomaimau Trent Childs Keori Okati Jim Hook

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.20 Referee: Guy Sainsbury 1. Ryan Trbojevich 2. Ben Ryan 3. Bradley Van Neikirk 4. Toby Paten 5. Tom Sheridan 6. Liam Sheeran 7. Scott Wallace 8. Robert Kelly

9. Scott Walker 10. Evander Waitoa 11. Douglas Dalziel 12. Sione Kampo 13. Alex Mathieson 14. Andrew Dummet 15. Josh Gerard Coach/es: Andrews/Barnard

1. Bernard Leslie 9. 2. Luke Warwick-Smith 10. 3. Albert Letufuga 11. 4. Jacob Morel 12. 5. Michael Pointon 13. 6. Ben Liafau 14. 7. Anasa Qilu 15. Coach/es: 8. John Ford

Sam Pointon Robert Beathe Ronnie Tamate Michael Paulo Sam Raniga Morris Morel Hamilton Valepu Paulo/McKenzie/Moran

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 Referee: Andrew Schwilk 1. Edward Matautia 2. Ben Benson 3. Lolomanaia Holani 4. Danuel Copping 5. Tim Dalecki 6. Adrian Curran 7. Ben Harrison 8. Hamish Finch 12

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Luke Sullivan Patrick Beck Mathew Paull John-Paul Murphy Ben Devenport Scott Kiely Arden Jennings Gerrard/Sheeran

1. Livi Livi 2. Sonny Liafau 3. Nathan McDonald 4. Ben Liafau 5. Antonio Bester 6. Luke Williams 7. Mils Aunau 8. Jo Reopoamo

9. Filipo Tooala 10. Tana Reopoamo 11. Manu Vaivu 12. Nathan Wright 13. Junior Leota 14. Sisi Tuipulotu 15. Nick Richardson Coach/es: Dave Waterson

MERRYLANDS RSL RUGBY PARK Saturday June 30 Referee: Anthony Moyes Assistant Referees: Matt Kellahan, Peter Redwin

3.00 PM

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

PARRAMATTA

Blue and Gold

Navy Blue and Royal Blue

Jeremy Tilse 1. James Riches 2. Sam Talakai 3. Tom Heslop 4. Ollie Atkins 5. Liam Winton 6. Jono Jenkins 7. Benn Melrose 8. (C) Matt Schwager 9. Dan Kelly 10. Michael Hodge 11. Tom Carter 12. James McMahon 13. Nathan Trist 14. Angus Roberts 15. Coach/es: Louden/Avery

1. Nick Blacklock 2. Trent Hoscher 3. Chris Seuteni 4. Ryan Aniseko 5. Adam Coleman 6. Evan Olmstead 7. Andrew Cox (C) 8. Maile Latukefu 9. Kaleb Rech 10. Sam Yakopo 11. Tuinea Fa'asisila 12. Damien Fakafanua 13. Dan Yakopo 14. Iese Leota 15. Tom Woods Coach/es: Christini/Fasavalu

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Matt Kellahan 1. Will Pasi 2. Matthew Borg 3. Mika Polota Nau 4. Ian Parkinson 5. Josh Kron 6. Sam Mua 7. Rodney Ma'a 8. Matthew White

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Bobbi-Jo Ranui John Poe Beni Cakau Lani Tiatia Ryan Hook Tomu Mataika Daley Harper MacDonald/Andress

1. Dylan Evans 9. 2. James Willan 10. 3. Pieter van der Merwe 11. 4. Byron Hodge 12. 5. Eddie Burrett 13. 6. Harry Marples 14. 7. Josh Ellice-Flint 15. 8. Jack de Guingand Coach/es:

Jock Merriman Stuart Dunbar Mark O'Dare Levi Dodd Peter Betham Willie du Plessis Jacob Taylor Malone/Hovey/Hickey

MERRYLANDS NO. 2 OVAL 3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.20 Referee: Peter Redwin 1. Junior Leota 2. Jono Ede 3. Lui Sakaria 4. Willie Tooala 5. Aaron Wendt 6. Nick Boland 7. Pat Searson 8. Semisi Leota

9. Eamon Tawhiwhirangi 10. Ted Tully 11. Andrew Knight 12. Jacob Kolo 13. Scott Siaki 14. Kenny Stern 15. Kennedy Siaki Coach/es: Folomu

1. Aldi King 2. Dan Simpson 3. Guy Millar 4. Kurt Larsen 5. Oliver Gresham 6. Hugh Frazer 7. Geordie McSullea 8. Hugo Dessens

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Duncan Boyd-Jones Jack Macklin Zubayr Abrahams Jack Marples Oliver L'Estrange Nick Edwards Cameron Lawrence Hudd/Roberts/Te Hira

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 Referee: Alex Richards 1. Mini Naivogo 9. 2. Tavita Teekafa 10. 3. Micah Ravitu 11. 4. Lotu Palenapa 12. 5. Chris Bojesen-Trepke 13. 6. Sam Evalu 14. 7. Newman Paurini 15. 8. Josaia Besetimoale Coach/es:

Henry Kamoto Tim Holliday Siale Tukuafa Norm Kainana Liam Bartels Ratu Yaka Nathan Lane Fonua

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Scott Cameron Duncan Yates Matt Mafi Dane Cole-Clark Tom Halliday Andrew Hunter Michael Pollastri Holoua Tonga

9. Ben Cannon 10. James Swan 11. Dan Mafi 12. Jeremy Atkin 13. Ben Mercer 14. Sione Kaivelata 15. Matt Armour Allardice/Du Plessis Coach/es:

CONCORD OVAL Saturday June 30 3.00 PM

Referee: Nathan Pearce Assistant Referees: Guy Grinham, Jason Johnson

RANDWICK

WEST HARBOUR

Myrtle Green

Red, White and Black

Patto Noriega 1. Nio Halangahu 2. George Fifita 3. Tom Weatherall 4. Geoff Ingram 5. David Parsons 6. Tom Connor 7. Tim McGann 8. Nathan Sievert 9. (C) Toby Browne 10. Apaola Tea 11. Keith Masima 12. Tim Wright 13. Tom Joseph 14. Ethan Ford 15. Coach/es: Maxwell/Ella

1. Michael Alaalatoa 2. Paul Ngauamo 3. Vaughan Lomax 4. Alfred Pinomi 5. Tom Patterson 6. Tom Games (C) 7. Tom Andrews 8. Sione Tau 9. Barton Jones 10. Henry Seavula 11. Macquire Tatola 12. Nua Alone 13. Tito Mua 14. Oleni Ngungutau 15. Shaun Treweek Coach/es: Manu/TreweekPaul

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Guy Grinham 1. James Horrocks 2. Reg De Jager 3. Adam Nixon 4. Scott Stevens 5. Bradford Kapa 6. Dan Corry 7. Nathan Lewes 8. Isaiah Pine

9. Daniel Midghall 10. Dave Paurini 11. Graeme Kolomalu 12. Tevita Havea 13. Judah Wikeepa 14. Joe Tuvitu 15. Sai Vakarau Coach/es: Simpson/Agah/Gudmunson

1. Steven Noriega 2. Pat Hodgetts 3. Justin Terry 4. Lai Vatadroka 5. Bryce Speechley 6. Tom Bennett 7. Steve Bennie 8. Jack Tovey

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

James Helliwell Lachlan McKay Fina Makamaka James White Fina Makamaka Hugh Somerville Peter Falealeniu Allan Wright

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.10 Referee: Jason Johnson 1. Luke Barry-Donellan 9. Ben Murray 2. Will Hannam 10. Kiwi Kapene-Belcher 3. Rhys Sawford 11. Elias Sarkis 4. Riley Carter 12. Pao Pele 5. Adam Bretherick 13. Wes Talanoa 6. Matt Pluis 14. David Moore 7. Rob Hahn 15. Grant Pemberton Coach/es: Muller/Horrocks 8. Matt Coles

1. Drew Ferguson 2. Tom Weber 3. Sam Lolo 4. John Ellis 5. Adrian Duchini 6. George Lolo 7. Chris Barron 8. Todd Martin

9. Brady Engert 10. Daniel Ella 11. Apenisa Vasutoga 12. Brenden Davies 13. Alan Thompson 14. David Wright 15. Ben Allard Coach/es: Wayne Mackey

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 Referee: Rob Nehme 1. Claude Uepi 2. Peter Woollett 3. Pat Micallef 4. Luke Stewart 5. Andrew Little 6. Jack Naylor 7. Alex Fox 8. Chris Simons 14

9. Max Watspn 10. Peter Rogers 11. Vai Sanileva 12. Joe Helu 13. TK Pine 14. Lucas Baxter 15. Iain Taylor Coach/es: Lomax/Thomas

1. Tristan Goodbody 2. Sam Milgate 3. Cameron Kesby 4. Eoin Scannell 5. David Farrugia 6. Matthew Slyney 7. Paddy Delohery 8. Andy McEwen

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Sam Bartlett Imran Masood Michael Gibson Stephen Casamento Kemble Leasusu Andrew Wing Kee Peter Wright Davies/Picone

CHATSWOOD OVAL Saturday June 30 3.00 PM

Referee: Richard Goswell Assistant Referees: Taku Otsuki (Japan), Roberta Barnett

GORDON

MANLY

Tartan

Red and Blue Dane Maraki 1. Josh Mann-Rea 2. Eddie Aholelei 3. Ryan Melrose 4. Greg Peterson 5. Ryan Hodson 6. Jordy Reid 7. (C) Tevita Metuisela 8. Chris Cottee 9. Marshal Milroy 10. Richard Hooper 11. Peter Gilmore 12. Brian Sefanaia 13. Damian Reti 14. Jacob Woodhouse 15. Coach/es: Lane/Cummins

1. Hugh Cropley 2. Jim Handlin 3. Tobias Gukibau 4. Mark Johnson 5. Roni Scarano 6. Cameron Thorburn 7. Mitch Greenway 8. Seb Murphy 9. Terry Preston (C) 10. Chris Burnett 11. Michael Manners 12. Tom Hill 13. Tom Mathews 14. Matthew McDougall 15. Tom Coupland Coach/es: Briggs/Grier

Bench2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 12.55 Referee: Taku Otsuki (Japan) 1. Aritema Ralulu 2. Matthew Mitchell 3. Michael Cuneen 4. Andrew Chapman 5. Andrew Turner 6. Steve Williams 7. Mark Williams 8. Gordon Broome

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Hamish McGilvray Lachlan Mitchell Benson Nacagalevu Erik Moss Eric Maroni Matt Vaughn Nick Geldens Ben/Bulla

1. Andrew Collins 2. James Hilterbrand 3. Tyron Rota 4. Dave Shotton 5. Dan Alley (C) 6. Sam Collins 7. Mitch Gibson 8. Neil Meyer

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Max Wood Alex Miles Cameron Cole Ollie Samuels Joe Christie Sione Ala Blair Polwart Brown/ Wilson

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 11.40 Referee: Roberta Barnett 1. Richard North 2. Jack Ascough 3. Ace Naati 4. Nathan Bryant 5. Joe Wesolek 6. Patrick Matthews 7. Mal Gandar 8. Robbie Carter

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Cleo Gomez Rob Richardson Tim Lloyd Alan Maroni Henry Broad Jonetani Banuve Kieran Lewis Grant/Carson

1. John Wunder 2. Tim Collins 3. John Baranyi 4. Carrick May 5. Nick Carolan 6. Mark Watson 7. Vaughan Hay (c) 8. Lee Griffiths

9. Jack Brisby 10. Jarrod Murphy 11. Myles Hopper 12. Luke Johnston 13. Corey Murphy 14. Luke Perry 15. Adam Crerar Coach/es: Murphy/Donkin

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.25 Referee: Aragon Heppel 1. Adam Hill 2. Alex Gluth 3. Tom Mainprize 4. James Ross 5. Andrew McCarthey 6. Michael Broome 7. Jono Broome 8. Adam Ashcroft

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Nick Boyle Josh Whittacker Matthew Bell Beau Wilson Jeremy Moyle Chris Ivkovic Matthew Ashcroft Ashcroft/Whittaker/Pitts

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Leif Olsen Hiroshi Takeyama Tom Mooney Chris Soderman Paddy Clifford Ben Cave Dan Boland (C) Mark Maloney

9. Mike Ellis 10. Sam Lloyd-Green 11. Sullivan Jones 12. Will Cocker 13. Shem Grieve 14. Marty McFarlane 15. Joe Metuisela Coach/es: Ellis/Kelly 15

WOOLLAHRA OVAL Saturday July 7 3.10 PM

Referee: Daniel Cheever Assistant Referees: Neil Favager, Mark Compton

Eastern suburbs

northern Suburbs

Red, White and Blue

Red and Black 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es: 2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 Referee: Neil Favager 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

1. 9. 2. 10. d e 11. 3. r r 4. . 12. k. defe 5. me w 13.ee a g ext 14. 6.ame g TV 7. 15. 1 C 1 AB il n Coach/es: nt s 8.

nd ou 7 a ed u R y t 3rd Grade – Henderson Mark Compton isShield: l12.20 Referee: Th o Ju lec t se 9. 1. 9. t 10. 2. 10. no 11. ams 3. 11. Te 12. 4. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

5. 6. 7. 8.

13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 Referee: Alex Richards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 16

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

COLTS RESULTS ROUND 10

GRADE RESULTS ROUND 10

C2 C3

Northern Suburbs Warringah West Harbour Manly Eastern Suburbs Southern Districts Randwick Parramatta Eastwood Sydney University Penrith Gordon

33 29 24 5 20 14 37 31 19 32 43 7 20 12 26 12 7 21 83 0 *** *** 21 12 20 41 36 18 5 31 ** 57 19 *

* Gordon Colts 3 not competing ** Penrith Colts 3 not competing *** Parramatta Colts 2 & 3 not competing.

SHUTE SHIELD ROUND 10 SCORERS

For

+/–

Sydney Uni

Parramatta

-3

Eastwood

Penrith

-9

Souths

Warringah

-9

Manly

Randwick

-15

Norths

Gordon

-16

Easts

Wests

-21

For Ag

+/–

SHUTE SHIELD Top POINTS SCORERS T 3 4 4 0 6 2 1 3 11 1 1

Saifoloi (SD) Angus (Wa) Woods (Pa) Sinclair (ES) Treweek (WH) Ala (Ma) Batger (Ed) Hill (G) Brown (NS) Kelly (SU) Hola (Ed)

G 30 13 21 20 14 16 16 7 0 11 9

P 20 22 15 20 10 11 8 9 0 9 10

F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts 135 112 107 100 88 75 61 56 55 54 53

COLTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Sydney Uni Norths West Harbour Manly Randwick* Eastwood Easts Warringah* Gordon Souths Penrith* Parramatta

C1 300 246 234 222 156 156 150 126 150 72 36 6

C2 141 99 72 72 90 102 45 66 0 54 3 0

C3 66 42 40 26 56 40 38 0 0 22 0 0

SS CCS JRHS JRHC 35 18 19 28 19 10 3 8 41 27 10 22 21 12 0 34 28 34 14 11 27 7 18 41 42 40 47 50 26 21 10 3 29 27 17 31 32 27 27 0 32 19 24 7 24 43 22 31

SS Shute Shield JRHS J R Henderson Shield CCS Colin Caird Shield JRHC J R Henderson Cup

SHUTE SHIELD TEAM TRIES

R H T A S S B T C D P

Northern Suburbs Warringah Manly West Harbour Southern Districts Eastern Suburbs Randwick Parramatta Sydney University Eastwood Penrith Gordon

TOTAL 507 387 346 320 302 298 233 184 150 148 39 6

Club competition points are calculated thus: SS x 15, Res x 8, 3rd x 5, 4th x 4, Colts 1 x 6, Colts 2 x 3 and Colts 3 x 2. *Randwick deducted 30 points for rule breach in Colts 1. *Penrith deducted 12 points for late forfeit in Colts 2. *Warringah deducted 8 points for late forfeit in Colts 3.

Eastwood 32 (Cam Mitchell, Tom Alexander, Michael McDougall, Lachlan Turner tries; Ben Batger 3 cons, 2 pens) Sydney University 29 (Michael Hodge 2, Ollie Atkins, Nathan Trist tries; Daniel Halangahu 3 cons, pen) Northern Suburbs 35 (Ben Matwijow, Wil Brame, Corey Brown, Chris TuataraMorrison, Sam Myers tries; Mitch Walton 2 cons, pen, Sam Myers pen) Warringah 19 (Hamish Angus try; Hamish Angus con, 4 pens) Manly 41 (Dane Marakai 2, Ryan Melrose 2, Peter Gilmore, Brian Sefanaia, Jacob Woodhouse tries; Josh Mann-Rea 3 cons) West Harbour 21 (Henry Seavula 2, Oleni Ngungutau tries; Henry Seavula 3 cons) Randwick 42 (Nio Halangahu, David Parsons, Tim McGann, Tom Joseph, Drew Mitchell , Finau Makamaka tries; Toby Browne 6 cons) Parramatta 26 (Tomu Mataika 2, Ryan Aniseko, Maile Latukefu tries; Tom Woods 3 cons) Southern Districts 28 (Nicky Price 2, Brackin Karauria-Henry, Ben Connolly tries; Rohan Saifoloi 4 cons) Eastern Suburbs 27 (Luke Irwin 2, Damon Anderson, Tom Azar tries; Angus Sinclair 2 cons, pen) Penrith 32 (Tala Mapesone 2, Wilson Silipa 2, Junior Taavili, Mark Murray tries; Fokolulu Taumalolo) Gordon 24 (Michael Manners, Tom Hill, Tom Mathews, Henry Broad tries; Chris Burnett con, H.Carmichael con)

SHUTE SHIELD LEADING TRY SCORERS C Brown (NS) S Latunipulu (SD) I Leota (Pa) T Mapesone (Pn) M McDougall (Ed) N Trist (SU)

11 7 7 7 7 7

B D B O N S

Connolly (SD) Feltscheer (Wa) Karauria-Henry (SD) Ngungutua (WH) Price (SD) Treweek (WH)

6 6 6 6 6 6

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Sydney Uni Eastwood Norths Manly Easts Souths West Harbour Randwick* Warringah* Gordon Parramatta Penrith*

1st Res 3rd 4th C1 C2 C3 Total 570 360 205 156 300 141 66 1798 645 296 140 112 156 102 40 1491 375 280 180 168 246 99 42 1390 555 240 110 116 222 72 26 1341 510 296 160 108 150 45 38 1307 615 248 115 60 72 54 22 1186 180 144 125 124 234 72 40 919 150 224 120 96 156 90 56 892 270 144 110 36 126 66 0 744 210 144 30 160 150 0 0 694 405 56 90 12 6 0 0 569 240 48 20 24 36 3 0 371

*Randwick deducted 30 points for rule breach in Colts 1. *Penrith deducted 12 points for late forfeit in Colts 2. *Warringah deducted 8 points for late forfeit in Colts 3. 17

2012 PREMIER RUGBY COMPETITIONS SHUTE SHIELD Eastwood Souths Sydney Uni Manly Easts Parramatta Norths Warringah Penrith Gordon West Harbour Randwick

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 10 9 0 1 7 332 202 43 10 8 0 2 9 351 223 41 10 7 0 3 10 324 174 38 10 8 0 2 5 257 217 37 10 7 0 3 6 275 241 34 10 5 0 5 7 242 255 27 10 5 0 5 5 210 194 25 10 3 0 7 6 207 239 18 10 3 0 7 4 175 278 16 10 2 0 8 6 196 285 14 10 2 0 8 4 209 363 12 10 1 0 9 6 175 282 10

COLIN CAIRD SHIELD Sydney Uni Eastwood Easts Norths Souths Manly Randwick West Harbour Warringah Gordon Parramatta Penrith

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 10 8 2 0 9 402 166 45 10 7 1 2 7 340 208 37 10 7 1 2 7 284 208 37 10 7 0 3 7 285 213 35 10 6 0 4 7 319 223 31 10 6 0 4 6 272 190 30 10 5 0 5 8 290 279 28 10 4 0 6 2 185 249 18 10 3 0 7 6 219 234 18 10 3 0 7 6 213 339 18 10 1 0 9 3 153 319 7 10 1 0 9 2 154 488 6

J R HENDERSON SHIELD

COLTS 1 Sydney Uni Norths West Harbour Manly Randwick* Eastwood Gordon Easts Warringah Souths Penrith Parramatta

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 10 10 0 0 10 445 153 50 10 8 1 1 7 347 139 41 10 7 0 3 11 365 229 39 10 7 0 3 9 331 233 37 10 6 0 4 7 373 198 26 10 4 1 5 8 315 240 26 10 5 0 5 5 252 211 25 10 5 0 5 5 253 244 25 10 4 0 6 5 239 291 21 10 2 0 8 4 209 314 12 10 1 0 9 2 144 584 6 10 0 0 10 1 87 524 1

*Randwick deducted 5 points for rule breach.

COLTS 2 Sydney Uni Eastwood Norths Randwick West Harbour Manly Warringah Souths Easts Penrith* Gordon

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 10 9 0 1 11 423 89 47 9 7 0 2 6 342 95 34 9 7 0 2 5 226 151 33 9 6 0 3 6 307 168 30 9 5 0 4 4 208 217 24 9 4 0 5 8 261 197 24 9 5 0 4 2 191 236 22 9 3 0 6 6 149 196 18 9 3 0 6 3 159 235 15 9 1 0 8 1 62 318 1 9 0 0 9 0 58 484 0

*Parramatta not fielding a team.

Sydney Uni Norths Easts Eastwood West Harbour Randwick Souths Warringah Manly Parramatta Gordon Penrith

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts COLTS 3 10 9 0 1 5 334 107 41 P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 10 8 0 2 4 208 107 36 5 243 84 33 10 7 0 3 4 202 140 32 Sydney Uni 8 7 0 1 4 178 96 28 10 6 0 4 4 215 169 28 Randwick 7 6 0 1 10 5 0 5 5 177 150 25 Norths 9 4 1 4 3 138 146 21 10 5 0 5 4 247 212 24 Eastwood 7 4 0 3 4 144 96 20 10 5 0 5 3 177 185 23 West Harbour 8 4 1 3 2 158 130 20 10 5 0 5 2 176 166 22 Easts 7 4 0 3 3 115 120 19 10 5 0 5 2 172 172 22 Manly 8 3 0 5 1 96 164 13 10 3 1 6 4 158 210 18 Souths 8 2 0 6 3 104 151 11 10 0 1 9 4 109 280 6 Warringah 8 0 0 8 0 41 230 0 10 1 0 9 0 118 395 4 *Gordon, Parramatta & Penrith not fielding teams *Deferred match to be played

J R HENDERSON CUP

Norths Gordon Sydney Uni West Harbour Manly Eastwood Easts Randwick Souths Warringah Penrith Parramatta

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 10 9 0 1 6 240 95 42 10 9 0 1 4 222 125 40 10 7 1 2 9 325 93 39 10 6 0 4 7 178 138 31 10 6 0 4 5 209 220 29 10 6 0 4 4 177 146 28 10 5 1 4 5 212 130 27 10 5 0 5 4 217 244 24 10 3 0 7 3 142 228 15 10 2 0 8 1 89 212 9 10 1 0 9 2 114 258 6 10 0 0 10 3 82 318 3 *Deferred match to be played

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COLTS REPORT by Hamish McCathie

After Norths Colts play Eastern Suburbs today the Norths club are hosting a fundraising event raising money for the Fresh Tracks Foundation. This foundation provides care for people under 25 with an acquired Brain injury, such as Sam Carson who is an old Shore and Norths boy. After the three matches at Bon Andrews Oval Norths are having an after match function at Cabana bar starting at 6pm. Good work from Hugh Sinclair and all the Norths colts. GORDON 57 V PENRITH 5

After an early try by Gordon open side breakaway Hugh Donaldson, Scott Purcell at fullback again showed why he is one of the most promising broken field runners in the Colts competition when he fielded a ball close to halfway, then stepped and zigzagged his way to the line. From the kick-off Gordon were again deep on attack and blind side breakaway Andrew Sears scored the first of his two tries for the day setting up a 21 – 0 lead after only 12 minutes. Penrith toiled hard and were rewarded late in the game with a try after sustained pick and drive pressure on the Highlander line. However the day was all Gordon’s with a total of 9 tries scored from some brilliant length of the field running and sharp passing. For the Highlanders the back row trio of Donaldson, Sears and captain Adam Vilimaa were dynamic, inside center Henry Carmichael made a successful return to the side after being sidelined for many weeks with injury, while the former Newington scrum half Ollie Smythe demonstrated his versatility by playing a full game in 2nds at flyhalf, where he scored the first of Gordon’s tries before a full game in firsts, scoring 2 tries on the wing before finishing the match at scrum half. NORTHERN SUBURBS 33 V WARRINGAH 5

pack that really challenged the Norths ruck defence but it was Norths set piece and wide attack that led to most tries. North's enjoyed a huge advantage in possession and territory but Warringah's stodgy defence and North's handling errors meant it was close up until 15 mins to go. Best for North's were Mus Freeman in getting the monkey off his back by scoring a double and Christian Jones played well. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY 41 V EASTWOOD 21

Uni started like the highly trained and highly competent outfit they are, whilst Eastwood began with errors and a lack of confidence brought about by the frequent changes forced on the team. Despite mostly resilient defence the Woods found themselves down 0 – 22. Eastwood started to gain some composure and momentum and were able to score a try before half time for 7–22. For the rest of the game it was a fairly even contest. Eastwood added to the Brad Curtis try with touchdowns to Daniel Minto and Aisea Taufa. The Woodies best were lock Ben Renshaw and centres Junior Leo and Micky Tamone. The Students best were Tim Reid (high work rate at No.2), Declan Smith (strong finishing on the wing) and Jake Gordon (consistently stressing Eastwood defence at No.9). OTHER GAMES

In other games Easts beat Souths 20 to 12 after being down 12-0 with 30 minutes to go. Randwick thrashed Parramatta 83-0 with Tom Nicholson scoring a classy double and West Harbour defeated Manly 37-32 which was a great effort. THIS SATURDAY

Penrith v Warringah, Norths host Easts, Souths v Eastwood, University v Parramatta, Randwick v Wests and Manly host Gordon. TIPS: WARRINGAH EASTS EASTWOOD UN RANDWICK MANLY

Coaches please forward your match reports to hamish@pulsemarkets.com

As anticipated Warringah had a strong forward 19

NORTH SYDNEY OVAL NO. 2 Saturday June 30 NORTHERN SUBURBS aRed and Black

EASTERN SUBURBS Red, White, and Blue

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Stephen Macvean 1. Max Jones 1. Felix Van De Laak 9. Jimmy Nolan 9. Harry Boileau 2. Will Weeks 2. Conor Healy 10. Harry Cleaver 10. Jock Brownhill 3. Harry Hobden 3. Ephraim Lesa 11. Christian Jones 11. Julian Attard 4. Declan Carroll 4. Will Bigelow 12. Michael Freeman 12. Luke Brown 5. Hugh Sinclair 5. Dave Roberts 13. Jack Cameron 13. James Stokes 6. Sam Figg 6. Alex Edmonds 14. Jack Grant 14. Albert Ailupotea 7. Jack Walters 7. James Graham 15. Tom Redden 15. Tim Maddocks Coach/es: Archibald/Hall Coach/es: Rabbidge/McCathie 8. Ciarin MacWhite 8. Joshua George 2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Paul McDonald 1. Andrew Wadsworth 1. Thomas Fenton 9. Michael Dowsett 9. Will Clarke 2. Nic Hall 2. Aaron Muller 10. Rory Marples 10. Archie King 3. Charlie Sargaison 3. Lloyd Blair 11. Hugh Tomkins 11. Patrick Webber 4. Jack Booker 4. William Travers 12. Alex Agius 12. Lino Fenukitau 5. Sam Robertson 5. Lewis Taie 13. Seb Wileman 13. Vincent Stowers 6. Wildan Olley 6. Kaine Palmer 14. Jackson Doohan 14. Buka Veidre 7. Cam Simmonds 7. George Denny-Smith 15. Tim Duncan 15. Harry Seymour Coach/es: Nolan/Haughton 8. Henry Mikkelsen 8. Junior Langifisi Coach/es: Elford/Kearney 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm Referee: Chris Brereton 1. Pat Coolican 1. Jake Turnbull 9. Christian Cage 9. Charlie Drayton 2. George Donnelly 2. Tom Erskine 10. James Ryan 10. Jack Nolan 3. Jordan Thompson 3. Bill Yole 11. Kieren Chowdry 11. Jonathon McMenamin 4. Jonathon Ross 4. Will Wood 12. Jack Emery 12. Darcy Matthews 5. Jack Fizelle 5. Sam Archibald 13. Jack Hale 13. Zen Taureka 6. Lachlan Spedding 6. Angus Wilson 14. Will Robson 14. Nick Stotz 7. Toby Tucker 7. Andrew Sutherland 15. Alec Duly 15. Tim Wilson Coach/es: Psaltis/Cornforth Coach/es: Duncan/Muckenschnbl/Blain 8. Cam Dagger 8. Henry Ridge

WOOLLAHRA OVAL Saturday June 30 SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Red, White, Sky Blue and Black

EASTWOOD Blue and White

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Antony Hastie 1. Daniel Minto 1. Simon Pettiger 9. Jared Lewthwaite 9. Dave Riechlman 2. David Fangaloka 2. Daniel Simpson 10. Wes Sefuiva 10. Nick McCarthy 3. Murray Brogan 3. Matangi Sa'u 11. Sione Fangia 11. Nick Beacroft 4. Ben Renshaw 4. Jake Douglas 12. Junior Leo 12. Paul Asquith 5. Jackson Larkin C 5. Kevin Weeks 13. Michael Tamone 13. Damon Brown 6. Manasa Rokosuka 6. Steve Britton 14. Nick O'Connor 14. Angus Mackenzie 7. Hamish Hall 7. Ben Ryan 15. Brad Curtis 15. Jack Pinchin Coach/es: Barkell/Bennett Coach/es: Moyes/Steel 8. Joel Davis 8. Tyronne Siita 2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Richard Sheahan 1. Leon Koro 1. Nigel Vaifale 9. Tuiti Homenia 9. David Kirkby C 2. Elijah Suter 2. Mitch Blacker 10. Brad Rose 10. Matt Parkinson 3. Kevin Wi-Tipene 3. Sione Tangi 11. Sai Waqa 11. Ben Kaafi 4. Alex Kousnetsof 4. Alasdair Forrest 12. Keiran McDonald 12. Nick Burke 5. Dave McGrath 5. James Forrest 13. Mitch Ryan 13. Malakai Koroi 6. Amanaki Pakalani 6. Aisea Taufa 14. Will Taquadoadoa 14. Tim Mitchell 7. Josh Tressider 7. Ace Ngshiu 15. Jared Elasi 15. James Martin Suter/Hewitt Coach/es: 8. Rahboni Vosayaco 8. Allan Fepuleai Coach/es: Fairfull/Fangaloka 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm Referee: Max Hearn-Sarchfield 1. James Opack 1. Seb Contreras 9. Donald Light 9. Ben Graham 2. Josh Milgate 2. Andrew Walker 10. Jack Keppel 10. Daniel De Santis 3. Kalepe 3. Daniel Contreras 11. Kurtley Caldwell 11. James Coller 4. Stewart Wilson 4. Ed Tootell 12. Igshan Woods 12. Bevan De Vries 5. Richard Friedman 5. Angus McCaffrey 13. Kevin Torrens 13. Beau Sorbello 6. Jack Mealey 6. Peter Brush 14. Kane Plummer 14. Tevita Alipate 7. Luke Irvine 7. Cameron Del Moro 15. Dan Brown 15. Tom Gilchrist 20 Coach/es: Spedding/Simpson Coach/es: Weeks/Lancaster 8. Anthony Canturi 8. Ben Eisenhuth

COOGEE OVAL Saturday June 30 RANDWICK

WEST HARBOUR

Myrtle Green

Red, White and Black

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Tim Wills 1. Alex Epa Iosefa 1. David Lolohea 9. Mark Bannon 9. 2. Ben Selby 2. Stan Ta'ufo'ou 10. Andrew Norton 10. 3. Tristan Healy 3. Byron Lane 11. Cameron Beach 11. 4. Jesse Harris 4. Rob Kennedy 12. Rennie Lautolo 12. 5. Jock Armstrong 5. Jack Corry 13. Aidan Anderson 13. 6. Wil Munro 6. Brendan Newcombe 14. Nathan Roye 14. 7. Mark Baldwin 7. Jordan Wilson 15. Matt Meoli 15. Coach/es: Delaney/Brewer Coach/es: 8. Tom Nicholson 8. Harrison Orr

Max Page Jack Debreczeni Jet Yates Maake Moala Elkan Tanuvasa James Blackwood Joe Tafili Ferris/Alaalatoa

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Colm McCaughan 1. Hagan Butler 1. Saila Saipele 9. Alex Koerber 9. Will Thomas 2. Jake Guilfoyle 2. Laurence Sovala 10. Leo Gordon 10. Theo Karantzias 3. Michael Celona 3. Fraser Napier 11. Taniela Mailangi 11. Joe Sukkar 4. Darcy Hilton 4. Ewen Mc Queen 12. Moana Lolesi 12. Tevita Fetuani 5. Tim Murray 5. Zac Harold 13. Giorgio Phllips 13. Sam Felemi 6. Ethan Turnball 6. Ben Kelly 14. Jake Pennigton 14. Tim Hansen 7. James Dan 7. Brendan Post 15. Tom Windeatt 15. Anthony Manassa Coach/es: Tesoriero/West 8. Jack Leger Ryan 8. Dan Elsom Coach/es: Orland/Fililava 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm Referee: Sean Kelly 1. Sam Tooth 1. Viliami Tino 9. Zane Bashford 9. Tom Callaghan 2. Sean Picone 2. Pahla Arief 10. Brayden Gibney 10. Vaiola Mahe 3. Simon Galluzo 3. Thanasi Marsters 11. Cameron Terry 11. Ishaq Nasiri 4. Haasan Saad 4. Anthony Lolohea 12. Jackson Raymond 12. Shem Bush 5. Sam Kenny 5. Aliki Matangi 13. Sosaia Moungatonga 13. Josh Dransfield 6. Max Helliwell 6. George Doban 14. Declan O'Toole 14. Billy Moisidis 7. Kurt Spurr 7. Peter Taateo 15. Ross Glasson 15. Sione Kupu Coach/es: Tony Palmier Coach/es: Debreczeni/Hansen 8. Jack Musgrove 8. Marvin Tailili

MANLY OVAL Saturday June 30 MANLY Red and Blue

GORDON Tartan

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm Referee: Darren Bradley 1. Jack Parfitt 1. David Porecki (C) 9. Matthew Hayter 9. Will Thompson 2. Ross Ketelby 2. Ollie Walliker 10. Stephen Hayter 10. Ewan Brumwell Jason Aho Alex Northam 3. Hartley Pike 3. 11. Brandon Quinn 11. Kurtus Leckie Vinnie Baranyi 4. Will Whyman 4. 12. Henry Carmichael 12. Steve Chapman Mitch Kay 5. Alex Leggins 5. 13. Alex Gregory 13. Rhys Dombkins Mike Howard 6. Andrew Sears 6. 14. Alex Marango 14. Liam Burke James Arnold 7. Hugh Donaldson 7. 15. Scott Purcell 15. Coach/es: Nick Bligh Harvey/Harvey/Mills Naati/Whyman Coach/es: 8. Adam Vilimaa 8. 1. Nick Osbourne 2. Jake King 3. Scott White 4. Angus Phelps 5. Spencer Deck 6. Tom Leatherby 7. Harry Fletcher 8. Jack Rollins

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm Referee: Anthony Rydon 1. George Dickson 9. Max Beer 9. Terry Jeong 2. Jordan Whitehorn 10. Ben Dixon 10. Ollie Smythe 3. Allan Jones 11. Josh Carolan 11. Jack Young 4. Grant Hutt 12. Ryan Squires 12. Andre Vartan-Boghossian 5. Hugo McCloskey 13. Benson Fakai 13. Andrew Doyle 6. Brendon Donnelly 14. Ross Bird 14. Ric Sawyer 7. Harri Caulfield 15. Jack Meakins 15. Matt Popple Beer Coach/es: 8. Justin Rodgie Coach/es: Grayson/Forde

MERRYLANDS RSL RUGBY GROUND Saturday June 30 PARRAMATTA

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

Navy Blue and Royal Blue

Blue and Gold

1st Grade Colts: 11.50 am Referee: Ben Wawn 1. Steve Tupu 1. Alistair Ryan 9. Luke Esposito 9. Jake Gordon 2. Josh Whale 2. Tim Reid 10. Jake Holman 10. Ed Wylie 3. Laquane Cocker 3. Rhys Brodie 11. Steve Bradbury 11. Matthew Hulme 4. Jonathan Gardiner 4. Sam Jeffries 12. Dom Graham 12. Finlay McDonald 5. Sam Shepherd 5. Tom Shaw 13. Ray Maluaalu 13. Chris Ingate 6. Jack Baum 6. James Nonu-Carling 14. Alan Malungahu 14. Declan Smith 7. Nathan Oliver 7. Stuart Goodman 15. Josh De Rooy 15. Jonathan Vaux 8. Nick Georpalidis 8. Sam Quinn Coach/es: Kline/Lemusu/Georpalidis Coach/es: Farrer/Haigh/Cowley

PITTWATER RUGBY PARK NO. 2 WARRINGAH

Saturday June 30 PENRITH

Green and White

Black, Green, Red and Gold

1st Grade Colts: 1.25 pm Referee: Brendon Farrar

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Sam Nicholas Peter Barrett Laiatea Fotofili Jake Butcher Jordan Reid Michael Kovacic Timothy Conlon Pierce Howell (C)

9. Jake Lowe 10. Mitchell Pugh 11. Matthew Wheatley 12. Jack Saena 13. Jordan Meredith 14. Nick Cottee 15. Harry Lyford Coach/es: Hogan/Walsh/McLenaghan

1. Xzaf Khan 2. Sosaia Halauafu 3. Akuila Vunipola 4. Lachlan Ruskin 5. Wesley Pateau 6. Francis Sioalofau 7. Tala Schaaf 8. John Kiteau

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

George Magalolo Matthew Spinks Paea Manufeketoa Patrick Pasikala James Andrew Campbell Hislop Lachlan Fox Ben Tuipulotu

2nd Grade Colts: 12.00 pm Referee: David Marshall 1. Charlie Nisa 1. Jack Wheatley 9. Veni Fifita 9. Max Jones 2. Lepi Tuuhoko 2. Moses Keresi 10. Liu Papalii 10. Louis Anderson 3. Peter Falaniko 3. Jason Pearce 11. Jesse leota 11. Jake Price 4. Siosi Nalesoni 4. Craig Edmondson 12. Aho Finau 12. Darcy Norrish 5. Angelo Teofilo 5. Mitchell Hanningan 13. Tom Hutchinson 13. Jake Osborne 6. Kelepi Fihaki 6. Harrison Selby 14. John Foster 14. Max Wilson 7. Pusaki Selupe 7. Michael De Gail 15. Matthew Page 15. Timothy Felan 8. Pahu Pelasio 8. Trent Warne (C) Coach/es: Steve Lee Coach/es: Nicholas/Rayner

PITTWATER RUGBY PARK NO. 2 WARRINGAH

Saturday June 30 MANLY

Green and White

3rd Grade Colts: 10.45 am Referee: Ben Kusajda

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Cameron Milling 9. Ryan Campbell Mitchell Ryan 10. Jake Vale Michael Cotton 11. Ian Luciano Timotthy Poynting 12. Harry Suters Grant Edmondson 13. Thomas Pelling Harrison Judd 14. Robert Backley Jackson Stariha 15. Jacob Blake Nicholas Hatzinikolaou (C) Coach/es: Mockford/Chilton/Hutcherson

1. Brad Schofield 2. Sosia Sione 3. Jordan Conaghan 4. Liam Kelly 5. Adam Wilkinson 6. Tyler Kaplan 7. Mikey Nicholson (C) 8. Kitione Latu

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Coach/es:

Red and Blue

Joey McNamara Brad Clarke Chris King Alex McKenzie Sean Ellis Nick Mulchay Jack Eades McDonald/Tremmell

BENN ROBINSON TO PLAY 100th state game

AGAINST BRUMBIES Popular Waratah prop Benn Robinson is scheduled to set a significant milestone on Saturday night, July 7 when the HSBC Waratahs play the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium. It is the Waratahs last home game of the 2012 FxPro Super Rugby season and a great opportunity to share and enjoy this special occasion as Benn plays his 100th game for NSW. The fixture against the Brumbies is Rugby Reunion Night for people of all ages and this year’s event also includes the annual Junior Clubs’ March Past, with hundreds of participants from

junior rugby clubs across NSW expected to wear their colours and display their banners as they march around the stadium prior to the HSBC Waratahs’ final home match of the season. The march past commences at 6.20pm with the main game kicking off at 7.40pm.

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The Inaugural Norths Colts Charity Cup

Sam Carson

The Sam Carson Fresh Tracks Cup Today, Northern Suburbs Colts will play a Charity Cup match against Eastern Suburbs Colts in aid of Norths’ community partner The Fresh Tracks Foundation. The Fresh Tracks Foundation works towards

improving the quality of life of young Australians suffering from Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) – a cause especially close to the hearts of many Norths players and supporters since Clubman and former Colts player Sam Carson sustained an ABI after falling from the roof of a four-storey building in October 2009. Following the three colts fixtures at Bon Andrews Oval, a fundraising event commencing at 7pm will be held at Cabana Bar and Lounge, the home of Norths Rugby, to raise funds for The Fresh Tracks Foundation. Entry to the event will cost $10, with discounted drinks available throughout the evening. An invitation has been extended to all players, members, supporters and friends to join the Norths Colts in supporting this fantastic cause.

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Northern Suburbs flyhalf Mitch Walton evades a desperate Warringah tackle in last week’s Friday night game won 35 – 19 by Norths.

Eastwood centre Michael McDougall scores against the Students last Sunday. A pleasant winter’s day saw one of the largest crowds at University Oval in a while witness a great game of rugby. Grandstand area was packed while others enjoyed the sun-soaked banks around the oval.

For Parramatta, the only way by Brendan Bradford

In round five this season, Parramatta achieved something that had eluded them for 18-years. For the first time since 1994, the Two Blues won three games in a row. Now after ten rounds they have five wins – the same amount as they’ve managed for past two seasons combined – and sit sixth on the table. It’s still too early to call it success, but the turnaround in fortune is the result of some significant off field changes. When a major sponsor walked away in 2009, triggering an exodus of players as well as the all important army of volunteers that every club relies on, Parramatta were on the verge of being unceremoniously dumped from the competition. The second oldest club in Sydney was in crisis mode. “We ended up at the bottom of the barrel and pretty much had to start from scratch,” says General Manager, Michael Bell. “We had some really good people that fought the good fight on behalf of the club.” Although they found a sponsor on the eve of the 2010 season, they didn’t win a game all year.

Two Blues captain, Andrew Cox.

First grade captain Andrew Cox remained loyal to the club he played his junior footy at. “I think 2009 and 2010 were the hardest,” he remembers. “It’s not easy when you’re getting smashed by 60 or 70 points every week.” In 2011, with Merrylands RSL as a major sponsor and New Zealand-born coach Glen Christini in charge, things began to look up.

Man at the heart of revival: coach Glen Christini.

“We had a core group of players and some dedicated coaches who really stepped up and we knew it would turn around eventually,” said Cox. “You’ve just gotta get through those few years of getting belted every week.” There are several reasons for the uptick. “We just looked within and said, ‘let’s build from the ground up,’” Bell says. “It’s all about getting that off field stability.” Stability comes from having an able board, committed coaches, hardworking volunteers and dedicated sponsors. At Parramatta, these things combine to create something bigger than the club itself. “We’ve had more of a focus around the community this year,” says Bell. “Players are pitching in, running events and fundraising. We’ve got a really strong relationship with our junior committee and one of the proudest things for me personally was getting the

was up. And up it has been. women’s team back. There’s a bit of a buzz and a really good feeling around the place. We want to be the club for everybody.” Andrew Cox can attest to that. He and a couple of other players went up to Orange during the long weekend to coach the Parramatta Under-14s State Championship side. With planning underway to ensure Parramatta’s considerable amount of young talent stays at the club (Parramatta is one of the biggest junior districts in Sydney and their Under-17s recently won the NSWJRU State Championships) the future certainly looks bright.

Tuggeranong where he was coaching in Canberra and he ticked a couple of boxes,” Bell explains. “He brings the best out of the boys and I think he’s the best coach in the competition.” Andrew Cox says professionalism and man management are some of Christini’s main assets. “We’ve always had talent out at Parra but it’s nothing if you can’t put it into a structured gameplan,” says the captain.

Damien Fakafanua Iese Leota

What Michael Bell calls a ‘buzz’, dynamic centre Iese Leota calls a brotherhood. “We’re trying to build something out here,” he says. “The club, culture and community are what have made me stay here.” Halfback, Kaleb Rech moved to Sydney last year. Advised by Christini, who coached him in Canberra, Rech joined Parramatta and hasn’t looked back since. “Everyone was really welcoming and they opened their arms like I was another family member,” says Rech. “It’s a great bunch of blokes and the volunteers are great people as well.” Although strength lies in the community and the future rests with the juniors, the success of a football club is ultimately measured by its first grade results. The man at the heart of this is Glen Christini. 27“We’d been watching the style of play of

Two Blues speedster, Damien Fakafanua is testament to just how well regarded Christini is. The two were originally paired up at Northland in New Zealand before Fakafanua moved to Australia. When the opportunity arose to play under Christini again at Parramatta in 2011, the Tongan representative says the decision was a no-brainer – even though the side had only won two games in two seasons. “With a coach like Glen Christini and a club like Parramatta, with such a rich history, the only way was up,” says Fakafanua. There is an overwhelming feeling at Parramatta that the club is moving in the right direction. Sitting in sixth position and with an eye on the finals, you wouldn’t bet against them launching another three game (or longer) winning streak sometime soon. Photos: www.seiserphotography.com 27

WILSO’S WHISPERS by Bob Wilson

North’s Rugby player, Seti Tafua suffered a serious neck injury whilst playing Reserve Grade against Warringah last Saturday. Seti is currently being treated at Royal North Shore Hospital where he underwent surgery to relieve pressure to his neck. Seti is showing some positive signs however, it will be some time before he knows the full extent of his injury. His family who live in Wellington flew in last weekend and are at Seti’s side. The Club held an information and support evening last Monday for all players, members and friends of Seti. It included an update from the Club’s Doctor, Stephen Freeman and the ARU’s Gary Speckman who spoke on what Seti can expect during his recovery process. The North’s Rugby Club would like to thank all the people who have supported Seti since last week and especially the staff at Royal North Shore Hospital. The Club will continue to provide updates to players and members as news comes to hand. The Rugby fraternity thoughts are with Seti and his family and we all wish him all the very best. The Randwick Rugby Club held the “Roast of Jeff Sayle Luncheon“ last week at the Tattersall’s Club. Former Wallaby and Randwick player, Simon Poidevin, was the MC. Alan Jones and many former Randwick legends entertained the audience. Alan spoke about how Jeffrey Leonard Sayle was, is and still should be what Club Rugby is all about. The audience was left in no doubt who Alan Jones thought was responsible for the state of Club Rugby in Australia at present. Everyone agreed that Australian Rugby needed a solid base to build from otherwise the roof would fall in. Long time friend, Denis Cleary spoke about their 60 year old friendship. Mark and Gary Ella told stories of Sayley attempting to referee them when they were kids. They said “ Sayley based himself on the half-way line and did not move. Well nothing much has changed except it is the bar he doesn’t move from”. Also, former Randwick

player Shaun Berne spoke about touring with Jeff overseas on a Randwick tour and the fact that Sayley had never called him by his real name. He kept on calling him Johnny for 20 years (after Sean’s Dad the former Wallaby). Sayley had the right of reply and he had the audience in stitches recalling many stories from the past 60 odd years. Also special thanks to Michael Radziowsky who assisted with the organizing of such a great day. Congratulations, Jeffrey Leonard Sayle you are not only a Randwick legend but a true Rugby legend. It was back to the good old days last Saturday with a beautiful sunny day, the pubs and restaurants packed in Paddington before and after the game. It was a great atmosphere for an entertaining day at an afternoon Rugby Union Test match. Only problem someone forgot to tell the referee. He would have had a dry mouth blowing the whistle all afternoon… an absolute penaltyathon. An old former First Grade hooker said to his mate when leaving the stadium “When are they going to get fair dinkum and have the half-backs put the ball in the middle of the scrum so the hookers can strike for the ball and try and get a tighthead”. It’s “Back to Parra” Day this afternoon when the Two Blues take on the Students. Australia’s oldest living Wallaby, Eric Tweedale will be attendance along with many famous faces from the Premiership sides from the 70’s. What a mess this is… London Welsh won the 2011-2012 RFU Championship beating Cornish Pirates in both games but has been denied promotion to the Top Division as it did not meet the criteria. They have appealed the decision not to promote them to the AVIVA Premiership. At present the Newcastle Falcons, former Wallaby, Matt Burke’s old club, hasn’t been relegated despite finishing in last place. I f you have any stories or news please email bobw@wireless2way.com.au or call: 0438 416 222.