Rugby News Issue 9 by Rugby News

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VOLUME 26 ISSUE 9 $5.00 (INC GST) Saturday June 16th, 2012

COVER: Parramatta No.5 Adam Coleman is 20yrs old, 204cm, 118kg and on the radar of Super Rugby franchises. Son of Tongan legend, Pau’u Afeaki.

Eastern Suburbs flyhalf, Angus Sinclair – Page 3.

BarflyBuzz by Terry Smith

A baby boom threatens to wreck Warringah’s hopes of capturing their sixth Sydney women’s title in eight years. Five of last year’s side, including two Australian captains Cheryl Soon and Chris Hill, have given birth since last season and a sixth player Amanda Gibson is due to become a new Mum in two months. “The girls are getting older and the biological clock started ticking,” says coach Erin Morton. Chris Ross, who led Australia in the 2010 World Cup when the regular captain Soon was having a match off, already has returned to the rugby field following the birth of son Rocky, while Soon and her American husband are celebrating the birth of daughter Kofi. Others sidelined by new arrivals are Cassandra Williams, who has had a son Xavier, Lisa Seiler, a daughter Eva, and Kate Henderson, a son Zac. Footnote: The Ratettes still have managed to be in second place to Sydney University.

Catching the eye in the Gordon Under 10s in last weekend’s Junior State Championships were triplets Gregor, Stuart and Duncan Dingley from the Wahroonga Tigers. You can’t beat a rollicking rugby lunch and we’ve got a few coming up. For instance, the Australian Schools Foundation lunch next Friday at the Four Seasons hotel in George St which has Jake White, Stu Wilson, Tim Horan, Sally Loane and funny man Paul Martell appearing. Tickets from Audrey Coupe at audreycoupe@yahoo.com.au. And that’s not all. If you like hilarity mixed with your rugby, Manly’s lunch on July 27 at the Four Seasons in George Street, is for you. Kerry O’Keeffe and Foxtel’s Sean Maloney are VERY funny. For tickets, call James Forsyth at 99778269. As an aperitif for the Australia –All Blacks clash the next day, Sydney University’s big lunch at the Westin looks the goods. With Sir Graham Henry, Pat Howard and David Kirk topping the bill, need we say more?

Glen Christini, who has revived Parramatta with his livewire coaching, has begun negotiations to extend his contract with the Two Blues which finishes this year. He says: “The talent’s here and we definitely want to stay and finish what we’ve started.”

Beau Brummel is alive and well and playing lower grades as a feisty flanker with Randwick. He was picked for CHS 2nds while growing up in the bush. A far cry from the legendary Beau, who was an upper class English dandy in the 1880s who reputedly took five hours to dress and polished his boots with champagne. Beau II’s brother Pat is a halfback in Colts for Randwick.

You are riding a horse at constant speed. There is a sheer drop to your right. On your left is an elephant travelling at the same speed. In front of you is a kangaroo and behind you a tiger. How can you escape? Answer at bottom of the column.

Jack Isaac, the former Easts player whose coaching has just taken Biarritz to victory over Toulon in the final of the Amlin Cup, is back in Sydney for a break. With Biarritz now in the Heineken Cup, he has had two years added to his contract at an increased payment.

There is talk of a white knight offering to write off the debts of a Sydney rugby club and putting up $100,000 a year to help run it.

The Wallabies’ thumping victory over Wales followed the Sydney Convicts returning from Manchester with the Bingham Cup and Bingham Bowl, symbols of world supremacy among gay rugby players.

Once team-mates at Randwick, David Knox and Mark Giacheri were united when Giacheri, who shared the Country coaching duties against Sydney on Saturday, invited Knoxy, who won 13 Wallaby caps, to work with the Country backs against Sydney. Giacheri also is coaching at Newington in the GPS competition. 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

Telling the media like it is. Lara Bingle on her fling with Danny Cipriani, the English international who had a stint with the Melbourne Rebels: “He dropped me so fast my arse cheeks are still hurting.” Don’t you love her. Answer: Get off the merry-go-round.

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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Club form and points-scoring won him selection for Sydney.

ANGUS SINCLAIR Twenty-two year old goal-kicking flyhalf Angus Sinclair is leading Eastern Suburbs’ charge towards the finals. Sinclair has scored over a third of the Beasties’ total points and sits second on the individual points scoring list with 88. “I’m pretty happy with that – I’d like a few more tries, but that’s alright,” he jokes. A Shore boy, Sinclair moved to the Beasties last year and like all newcomers, started out in fourth grade. “I had lots of mates over at Easts and I just thought I’d go over and give it a crack. It’s a really friendly club; everyone gets along really well and that definitely helps out on the field.” By the end of last season he had progressed to first grade and made his run-on debut against Gordon. “It was a very tight game but I was lucky enough to play outside Brendan McKibbin, so that made things a lot easier,” he says. Now in his first full season in first grade, Sinclair is growing in confidence, composure and stature while spearheading a potent attacking force. Sinclair’s club form attracted the attention of Matt Briggs who selected him for the Sydney team that played Country at Concord Oval last weekend. Briggs was effusive in his praise for the way Sinclair controlled the fast paced representative match and his tireless dedication to goal kicking at training. “I was lucky to get the opportunity to play and I loved every minute of it,” said Sinclair. “I just like getting out there on my own and kicking a few goals, it’s really relaxing,” he explained. With plenty of exposure this season and the ABC cameras at Woollahra Oval today, Sinclair may have to put his soon-to-be finished Economics degree aside in place of higher honours. “The last year has been a pretty big jump for me but I’d love to keep going and play Super Rugby. At the moment though, I’m just loving the Beasties.”

– 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.

“… I was hooked by the Welsh, adoring their passion for the game…” by Jim Webster If you see people wandering around dressed in red, speaking another brand of English, humming hymns and patriotic songs, some with cauliflower ears, then you’ll know who they are and why they’re here. It’s because Wales are in the midst of their tour, playing the Wallabies again in Melbourne tonight and finishing with the third Test at Allianz Stadium next Saturday afternoon. Just looking at the names in their touring squad brings memories flooding back. You might have guessed four are named Jones, another four are Williams and – don’t know what’s happened with this clan – only two Davies. My first encounter with Welsh rugby goes back to 1966 when the Wallabies faced–and defeated them – at Cardiff Arms Park. The vibrant singing beforehand by the many thousands in the packed stands, and then during the Test, was something no-one could ever forget. One of our forwards conceded later that “when that singing resumed at intervals during the Test you could feel their damned forwards hit just that much harder….” Incidentally, we won, 14-11. From thereon I was hooked by the Welsh, adoring their passion for the game and the fact they weren’t vindictive towards the opposition. It was the rugby they loved. The inhabitants of landmark towns like Aberavon, Pontypridd, Swansea, Bridgend, Ebbw Vale, Cross Keys, Llanelli, Abertillery, Neath, Newport and Pontypool are mostly from mining backgrounds and all share rugby as their lifeblood. During that 1966 tour, chief rugby writer for Cardiff’s Western Mail–the national newspaper–was J B G Thomas. I might have penned a few words, but nobody wrote more about rugby than him. Through tours, both there and here, we became lifelong friends and he would go to lengths explaining the passion behind, and reason for, the singing and patriotic actions.

For example, towards the end of that 1966 Test, with Wales on the brink of defeat, the 50,000-odd people began singing again in the Welsh tongue.

JBG was silent a while, then emotionally told me ”that is the highest honour they can pay the Wallabies…they have enjoyed your rugby so much that, through that song, they’re asking them to come and play for them again sometime...” Another Welshman with whom I became close was Clem Thomas, who won 26 caps as a flanker, was captain nine times, and toured South Africa with the 1955 British & Irish Lions. Later, he took up the pen and wrote for The Observer, which is when our paths really entwined. Once, we met at his home in Swansea and, before dinner, decided to have a pint at the local. We walked in, I asked what he wanted and opened my wallet to pay. “Put it away,” said Clem, at which point we were surrounded by virtually everyone else in the bar wanting to buy this famous rugby player – and his Aussie mate – their beers. This always happened, he confided. Clem died in 1996, aged 67, but the name lives on through his Greg, who has become internationally identified in the rugby media. I was there again with the 1984 Wallabies and seated in the media box alongside another playerturned journalist, Mervyn Davis, his nation’s most capped No 8 with 38 appearances, plus eight Lions caps. An historic moment arrived when the Wallabies, close to the try-line, had the scrum feed, our forwards dropped even lower on Tom Lawton’s call and, when Nick Farr-Jones fed the ball, they gave it everything, straining every muscle and tissue to the limit, desperately going for a pushover try. Slowly, ever so slowly, the Welsh pack began to skid, then slide and finally crumble under the pressure. Eventually, they had been shoved over their line and when No 8 Steve Tuynman put his hand on the ball the Wallabies had scored their famous pushover try...against Wales at the Arms Park! Alongside me, Davies was aghast. Then, speaking seemingly to himself, he confided that “I never thought I’d ever see that…anyone scoring a pushover try against us; here of all places.” That was indeed among the most edifying moments in the Wallabies triumphal march to the Grand Slam. So, they’re back. Treat them respectfully. Their whole nation is watching. 5

Sydney Premier Rugby

MATCH PREVIEWS

by Terry Smith

Three rounds remain until the Shute Shield clubs are split into two groups, top six and bottom six, which play each other once. The draw after round 11 will be done on a Club Championship points basis which ensures Parramatta, bowling along in sixth spot in the first grade table, will be in the bottom group as they don’t field teams in Colts 2 and 3. Club Championship points only determine the draw. Win/draw/bonus points will continue to be accumulative and the top eight in each grade will contest the Finals play-offs. In the most topsy turvy competition in memory, with only two points separating the four top clubs, one simply expects the unexpected. For instance, in the last round, Penrith, way back in eleventh spot, upset competition leaders Southern Districts 24-20 at Forshaw Park. Who would have believed that Randwick would be without a win after eight rounds? Still, the men in myrtle green restricted Easts to 18-10 in their last game and those who saw it are adamant they are not far from a win. Some Super Rugby players are on deck for a round in which the ABC’s TV cameras will be at Woollahra for Easts v Sydney University, while Manly make the dreaded trip to the old Granville Park, which now luxuriates in the more elegant title of Merrylands RSL Rugby Park, to tackle big improvers Parramatta. Two tip top matches.

EASTERN SUBURBS v SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Sydney University are looking to the passion of Waratah Tom Carter to be an X-factor when he returns to club rugby to provide extra oomph in the centre in this important game against Eastern Suburbs at Woollahra. Easts, chasing their seventh straight victory under coach Mark Bakewell, are boosted by the return of Richard Stanford in the back-row and Australian Sevens player Damon Anderson on the wing. “It’ll be a game of ferocious intensity across the field,” predicts Todd Louden, coach of fourth placed University, for whom flanker Jono Jenkins is back after playing for the Waratahs against the Hurricanes 7

Nathan Trist plays his 100th game for Sydney Uni today.

and the Western Force has cleared Alfie Mafi to play fullback. Utility back Nathan Trist will be playing his 100th game for the Students.

Tip: Sydney University Next two games: Easts v Southern Districts, Norths; Sydney Uni v Eastwood, Parramatta

PARRAMATTA v MANLY This one should be a cracker at the old ground once known as Granville Park. Sam Yakapo returns at No 10 to lift Parramatta’s midfield zip as the Two Blues bid for the sixth victory of the season that would keep them in sixth spot in the Shute Shield. Full credit to coach Glen Christini, who has the rare knack of bringing discipline to Islander flair. Well, 7

more than most coaches can. “Our destiny is in our hands and we want to make a statement.” says Christini. Second-rower Adam Coleman has been a special figure in Parramatta’s revival, while loosehead prop Nick Blacklock, only 20, has been the find of the season. Reacting sharply to losses at the hands of Easts and Eastwood, Manly coach Tim Lane has injected Marshall Milroy, Damien Reti and Peter Gilmore into the backs, with a decision being delayed whether Milroy or hooker Josh Mann-Rea will take the kicks at goal.

Tip: Manly Next two games: Parramatta v Randwick, Sydney University; Manly v West Harbour, Gordon

WARRINGAH v SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Warringah coach Sam Harris isn’t frightened to take a punt on a young player. For today’s home game

“I wanted him in the team.” Hamish Angus moves to fullback, resulting in the switch of speed machine David Feltscheer to the wing. Souths dasher Brackin Karauria-Henry switches from fullback to the centre, with Dallas Pawley coming into the second-row in place of Englishman Andrew Archibald, who has joined a Hong Kong club following the expiry of his visa. Souths have lost prop Tim Metcher for six weeks with ankle damage.

Tip: Warringah Next two matches: Warringah v Norths, Penrith; Souths v Easts, Eastwood

EASTWOOD v RANDWICK The refusal of Waratah officials to allow Chris Alcock to play for Eastwood has been countered by the Melbourne Rebels clearing Woodies skipper Hugh Perrett to take the field. At the time of writing it was hoped Jim Hilgendorf would be able to fill the centre spot created by the departure of Sione Piukala to France. Randwick are 0-7 but showing signs of improvement.

Tip: Eastwood

Hamish Angus moves to fullback in a revamped Warringah backline.

against Souths, he has tossed young Englishman Josh Smith into the hot-seat at No 10 in a reshuffled backline. Smith e-mailed Harris offering his services, paid his fare to Australia and now finds himself in first grade. “He’s little, but he’s good,” says Harris. 8

West Harbour hooker Paul Ngauamo had a big game for Sydney against Country.

Next two matches: Eastwood v Sydney University, Southern Districts; Randwick v Parramatta, West Harbour.

GORDON v WEST HARBOUR After their dashing play for Sydney against Country Origin last Saturday, West Harbour pair Oleni Ngungutau and Paul Ngauamo step into the spotlight at Chatswood against a lively young Gordon team with an average age of not more than 21. Playing on the wing instead of his customary fullback spot, some of Ngungutau’s broken field running for Sydney drew comparisons with the great David Campese. Ngauamo played hooker for two years in Canterbury’s Under 20 representative side before coming here from New Zealand.

Tip: West Harbour

Next two matches: Gordon v Penrith, Manly; Wests v Manly, Randwick

next week’s

GAMES

PENRITH v NORTHS Tough to pick. Penrith, playing at home, are coming off a stunning 24-20 upset of Southern Districts which knocked the Rebels off the top of the table. “It’ll be won and lost up front,” says Norths coach Scott Fava. “That’s where they’ll try to get us.” Through strong performances in the lower grades, Norths sit fifth in the club championship which determines the six clubs in the top group for the last five rounds.

Round 10 FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Northern Suburbs v Warringah at North Sydney Oval–7.30pm Manly v West Harbour at Manly Oval–8.20pm SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Southern Districts v Eastern Suburbs at Forshaw Park – 1.10pm (ABC TV Game)

They have high hopes for winger Corey Brown, who tops the Shute Shield try-scorers by two with nine. According to Fava, he is ready to step up to the next level.

Randwick v Parramatta at Coogee Oval 1.30pm

Tip: Penrith

Penrith v Gordon at Nepean Rugby Park at – 3pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Sydney University v Eastwood at University Oval–3pm

Next two matches: Penrith v Gordon, Warringah

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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EASTWOOD

MANLY

PARRAMATTA

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WOOLLAHRA OVAL Saturday June 16

3.10 PM

Referee: Ed Martin Assistant Referees: Tim Wills, Brendon Farrar

Eastern suburbs

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

Red, White and Blue

Blue and Gold Sam Talakai 1. James Riches 2. Pieter van der Merwe 3. Liam Winton 4. Ollie Atkins 5. Anthony Pohlen 6. Jono Jenkins 7. Trent Dyer 8. (C) Matt Schwager 9. Dan Kelly 10. Michael Hodge 11. Tom Carter 12. James McMahon 13. Nathan Trist 14. Alfie Mafi 15. Coach/es: Louden/Avery

1. Clay Brodie 2. Heath Tessmann 3. Rob McMickan 4. Will Crutchley 5. Phil Mathers 6. Tom Egan 7. Richard Stanford 8. Pauliasi Taumoepeau (C) 9. Luke Irwin 10. Angus Sinclair 11. Damon Anderson 12. Tom Azar 13. Patrick Dellit 14. Anton Lavin 15. Harry Bennett Coach/es: Bakewell/Rogan/Aitken

Bench2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 1. Sione Kolo 2. Tom Coolican 3. George Quigley 4. Will Drabble 5. William Spencer 6. Cooper Chapman 7. Israel Stephens 8. Nathan Paila

9. James Burroughs 10. Henry Hudson 11. Scott Ferris 12. Marc Koteczky 13. Elijah Niko 14. Apakuki Maafu 15. Edward Stubbs Coach/es: Barlow/Jeff/Slater

Referee: Tim Wills 1. Dylan Evans 2. James Willan 3. Guy Millar 4. Tom Heslop 5. Eddie Burrett 6. Harry Marples 7. Josh Ellice-Flint 8. Hugo Dessens

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.10 1. Gerhard Assmann 2. Sam Palmer 3. Mac Rutledge 4. Gabe Passmore 5. Digby Colley 6. Lachlan Piggot 7. Tom Shannon 8. Bassanio Fonua

9. Saxon Fischer-Gray 10. Jeremy Raftos 11. Brenton Montgomery 12. Anthony Barbara 13. Tom Mathers 14. Toese Vou Siutu 15. Sam Devlin Coach/es: Ben Rutherford

Referee: Brendon Farrar 1. Aldi King 2. Dan Simpson 3. Joe Horn-Smith 4. Kurt Larsen 5. Oliver Gresham 6. Hugh Frazer 7. Jack de Guingand 8. Geordie McSullea

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 1. Rhys Ward 2. Matt Brewer 3. Elijah Carlin 4. Samesi Serevi 5. Monty Hicks 6. Ben Willis 7. Nick Tooth 8. Steve Rockett

9. Hugh Brownhill 10. Richard Windle 11. Max Bailey 12. Richard Casali 13. Matt Eaton 14. Arvan Anderson 15. Cameron Dymock Coach/es: Tyson/Frawley

9. David Fong 10. Stuart Dunbar 11. Zubayr Abrahams 12. Dane McCarthy 13. Levi Dodd 14. Will Du Plessis 15. Dave Dillon Coach/es: Malone/Hovey/Hickey

9. Duncan Boyd-Jones 10. Jack Macklin 11. Mark O'Dare 12. Jack Marples 13. Oliver L'Estrange 14. Sione Kaivelata 15. Cameron Lawrence Coach/es: Hudd/Roberts/Tehera

Referee: Andrew Schwilk 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. Cale Holmes 10. Jeremy Atkin 11. Ned Mullany 12. James Swan 13. Ben Mercer 14. Matt Armour 15. Ben Cannon Coach/es: Allardice/Du Plessis 11

PITTWATER RUGBY PARK Saturday June 16 3.00 PM

Referee: Will Houston Assistant Referees: Darren Bradley, Amy Perrett

WARRINGAH

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS

Green and White

Red, White, Sky Blue and Black

1. Wayne Borsak 2. Luke Holmes 3. Ray Brown 4. Ben Adams (C) 5. Scot Flint 6. James Casey 7. Mark Porpiglia 8. Sam Ward 9. Joshua Holmes 10. Josh Smith 11. Michael Dalton 12. Michael Adams 13. Edward Doyle 14. David Feltscheer 15. Hamish Angus Coach/es: Harris/Highfield

Marcus Heather 1. John Ulugia 2. Joe Lynch 3. Andrew Leota 4. Dallas Pawley 5. Matt Swann 6. (C) Sean Doyle 7. Lopeti Timani 8. Grayson Hart 9. RohanSaifoloi 10. Ben Connolly 11. LesterSalanoa 12. Brackin Karauria-Henry 13. Nicky Price 14. A.Pakalani 15. Coach/es: Blades/Barr

2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 1. Richard Southan 2. David Mason 3. Glen Pritchard 4. Vincent Wright 5. Vincent Grimbergen 6. Haydn Black 7. Adam Bate 8. Jack Tomkins

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

Timothy Donlan Hugh Campbell Elliot Foils Michael Letts Dylan Smouha Matthew Bate Chris Arnold Sullivan/Carroll

Referee: Darren Bradley 1. VahaFukofuka 2. Andrew Sulter 3. DuncanChubb 4. Guy Rasmussen 5. Mick Kauter 6. Ollie Stedman 7. Jono Hayes 8. Reubin Vito

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

Dewet Roos Ben Volovola Alex Gibbon Paulie Tamale Denny Godinet Ben Schreiber Jordan McGregor Barrett/Harding

PITTWATER RUGBY PARK NO. 2 3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.10 1. Luke Preston 9. Ryan Black 2. Bruce Dando 10. Ethan Borula 3. Ryan Trbojevich 11. Douglas Dalziel 4. Nicholas Hughes-Clapp 12. Phillip Cook 5. Tom Sheridan 13. Conrad Gillingham 6. Sam Reid 14. Alex Mathieson 7. George Wyllie 15. Josh Gerard Coach/es: Andrews/Barnard 8. Troy Pitman

Referee: Amy Perrett 1. Cameron Betham 2. Jake Devine 3. Salesi Muamalanga 4. Adrian Thomas 5. Alistair Parsons 6. DamienByrne 7. Ed Leaney 8. Daniel Johnston

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 1. Bradley Van Neikirk 2. Ben Ryan 3. Ben Benson 4. Toby Paten 5. Daniel Copping 6. Liam Sheeran 7. Scott Wallace 8. Robert Kelly

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

Scott Hardiman Dylan Hamilton Scott Kiely Ben Harrison Sean Syddall Arden Jennings Zachary McGowan Gerrard/Sheeran

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

ChrisO'Reilly Rob James Rob McDowell John Godinet Jesse McGregor Chris Kerr David Riley Peters/Lumb

Referee: Andrew Hackett 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Marcel Sampson Aaron Islip Tom Dawes Sam Boggs Pat Orth Ryan Alderman James Caldwell Joe Giardullo

9. Will oldham 10. Nathan Dwyer 11. Cruise Robinson 12. Brebdan .Druce 13. Andy .Williams 14. David .Rues 15. Chris .Morrison O'Brien/Cummins Coach/es:

NEPEAN RUGBY PARK Saturday June 16 Referee: Jamie McGregor Assistant Referees: Buddy Kyle, Mark Compton

3.00 PM

northern Suburbs

PENRITH

Red and Black

Black, Green, Red and Gold

James Smith 1. Scott Podmore 2. Nick Lah 3. Rory Walton 4. Ben Matwijow 5. Jordan Smiler 6. Wil Brame 7. (C) AJ Gilbert 8. Liam Walker 9. David Harvey 10. Corey Brown 11. Chris Tuatara 12. Bill Meakes 13. Isaiah Mosese 14. Haydn Wolfsbauer 15. Coach/es: FAVA/WILSON

1. Toa Asa 2. Kerren Straker 3. Richard Aho 4. Tyrone Emelio 5. Kornelio Burgess 6. Junior Taavili 7. Cohen Masson 8. Jason Peseta (C) 9. Solomona Silipa 10. Fokolulu Taumalolo 11. Tala Mapesone 12. Fred Tuua 13. Mark Murray 14. Wilson Silipa 15. Chris Aunese-Scanlan Coach/es: Matt Briggs 2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 1. Rico Teofilo 2. Neil Cummings 3. Peter Nuimata 4. Dale Shane 5. Waisiki Danford 6. David Reopoamo 7. Suafai Soliola 8. Owen Crozier

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

Paula Katoa Keori Okati Taniela Fihaki Hamilton Vaalepu Henry Lilomaimau Trent Childs Mara Katam Jim Hook

Referee: Buddy Kyle 1. Nick Curtis 2. Tom Lamont 3. Lawrance Hunting 4. Alex Howard 5. Seti Tafua 6. Mat Lamont 7. Will Miller 8. Pat Sio

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.10 1. Bernard Leslie 9. Sam Pointon 2. Luke Warwick-Smith 10. Michael Paulo 3. Albert Letufuga 11. Shaun Wauchope 4. Jacob Morel 12. Latu Epenisa 5. Michael Pointon 13. James Evans 6. Ben Liafau 14. Eddie Ah Young 7. Anasa Qilu 15. Nick Richardson Coach/es: Paulo/McKenzie/Moran 8. John Ford

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

Sean Bull Tana Reopoamo Manu Vaivu Eddie Ah-Young Junior Leota Morris Morel Ronnie Tamate Dave Waterson

David Hardisty Mitch Walton David Bond Jack Freeman Lachlan Porteous Lachlan Rosengreen Sam Myers Stokes/Seale

Referee: Mark Compton 1. James Atwill 2. Geoff Wells 3. Karl Truijens 4. Matt White 5. Al Hall 6. Tom Cameron 7. Joe McEhlone 8. Tim Fitzgerald

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 1. Daniel Tiakirifi 2. Sonny Liafau 3. Nathan McDonald 4. Lee Tone 5. Junior Khan 6. Evile Tavita 7. Mils Aunau 8. Jo Reopoamo

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

Dom Longhurst Henry Fisher Scott Rumble Charlie Versi James Bender Anthony Shortis Ben Borg Horan/Benstead

Referee: Leigh Weathersten 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Ed Moss Andrew Dovgan James Knight Keith Coassin Tom Mangan Bennett Carroll Terito Marekura James Fitzgerald

9. Joe Jenkins 10. Sam Palmer 11. Tom Gurr 12. Andrew Stannard 13. James Nakkan 14. Nick Marshall 15. Scott Barnes Crowe/Fitzgerald Coach/es: 13

T.G. MILLNER FIELD Saturday June 16 3.00 PM

Referee: Anthony Moyes Assistant Referees: Guy Grinham, Nick Hannon

RANDWICK

EASTWOOD

Myrtle Green

Blue and White

Steven Noriega 1. Nio Halangahu 2. Patto Noriega 3. Geoff Ingram 4. Tom Weatherall 5. David Parsons 6. Tom Connor 7. Tim McGann 8. James Helliwell 9. (C) Toby Browne 10. Paola Tea 11. Keith Masima 12. Ray Tafokitau 13. Kitione Vasu 14. Hugh Somerville 15. Coach/es: Maxwell/Ella

1. Marty Plokstys 2. Chris Hill 3. Barry Fa'amausili 4. Mitch Lees 5. Tom Alexander 6. Gareth Palamo 7. Miles McCaffrey 8. Hugh Perrett (C) 9. Mick Snowden 10. Barney Wood 11. Mark Frost 12. Jimmy Hilgendorf 13. Michael McDougall 14. Nick Batger 15. Ben Batger Coach/es: Manenti/Woodhouse 2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 1. Jed Gillespie 2. Tannous Ferris 3. Dylan Brass 4. Andrew Clyne 5. Arthur Wykes 6. Tom Ellem 7. George Kent 8. Aisea Namoa

9. Shanin Proctor 10. Ben James 11. Nathan Powyer 12. Jack Hammond 13. Tim Williams 14. Cam Mitchell 15. Jai Ayoub Coach/es: Nilan/Harrison

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.10 1. Ause Viaomanu 2. Scott Templeman 3. Marcus Ah Lam 4. Jack Warfield 5. Jordan Goddard 6. James Mafumo 7. Kyle Shewan 8. Joey Afualo

9. Matt Powell 10. Pat Hilgendorf 11. Tim McDonald 12. Blake Sutton 13. Tyler Spitz 14. Alex Del Moro 15. Shane Collins Coach/es: Moore/Ahearn

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 1. Sam Chan 2. Todd Pearce 3. Gareth Smith 4. David Hickey 5. Matt Templeman 6. Lachie Parker 7. James McWade 8. Nick Johnson 14

9. P O'Connor 10. M Magrath 11. Robbie McGowan 12. Tom Vidot 13. Dave Piukala 14. Mike Zylstra 15. Gus McEntyre Coach/es: Tyler/Blacker/Kirkby

Referee: Guy Grinham 1. George Fifita 2. Patrick Hodgetts 3. Justin Terry 4. Bryce Speechley 5. Jack Tovey 6. David Viser 7. Steve Bennie 8. Peter Samu

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

Nathan Sievert Lachlan McKay Tom Joseph Peter Falerniu James White Finau MakaMaka David Wright Allan Wright

Referee: Nick Hannon 1. Sam Lolo 2. Tom Weber 3. Darren O'Shea 4. Lai Vatadroka 5. John Ellis 6. Tom Bennett 7. Matthew Slyney 8. George Lolo

9. Matthew Norrie 10. Daniel Ella 11. Michael Gibson 12. Alan Thompson 13. Alfred Pea 14. Imran Masood 15. Ben Allard Coach/es: Wayne Mackey

Referee: Aragon Heppel 1. Tristan Goodbody 2. Drew Ferguson 3. Cameron Kesby 4. Eoin Scannell 5. Scott Kennedy 6. TBC 7. Todd Martin 8. Andy McEwen

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

Jack Lerade Brendon Davis Peter Wright Adrian Jones Kemble Leasusu Peter Wright Sosefo Smith Davies/Picone

MERRYLANDS RSL RUGBY PARK Saturday June 16 Referee: Simon Moore (Qld) Assistant Referees: Rob Poloni (ACT), Ben Wawn

3.00 PM

PARRAMATTA

MANLY

Navy Blue and Royal Blue

Red and Blue Dane Marakai 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. Nick Blacklock 2. Trent Hoscher 3. Chris Seuteni 4. Ryan Aniseko 5. Adam Coleman 6. Maile Latukefu 7. Matt White 8. Andrew Cox (C) 9. Kaleb Rech 10. Sam Yakopo 11. Tuinea Fa'asisila 12. Iese Leota 13. Dan Yakopo 14. Mosese Tavola 15. Tom Woods Coach/es: Christini/Fasavalu

Bench2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 1.25 1. Lamarn Ma'a 2. Matthew Borg 3. Mika Polota Nau 4. Ian Parkinson 5. Josh Kron 6. Steve Ioane 7. Patrick Searson 8. Rodney Ma'a

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

Bobbi-Jo Ranui John Poe Beni Cakau Ioane Sefo Scott Siaki Lani Tiatia Tomu Mataika MacDonald/Andress

Referee: Rob Poloni (ACT) 1. Andrew Collins 2. James Hilterbrand 3. Dave Hart 4. Dave Shotton 5. Dan Alley 6. Sam Collins 7. Lee Griffiths 8. Neil Meyer

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

Max Wood Anthony Bergelin (C) Sione Ala Alex Miles Joe Christie Cameron Cole Blair Polwart Brown/Wilson

MERRYLANDS RSL RUGBY PARK NO. 2 3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 12.10 1. Will Pasi 2. Junior Leota 3. Lui Sakaria 4. Sam Mua 5. Aaron Wendt 6. Semisi Leota 7. Nick Boland 8. Willie Tooala

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

Eamon Tawhiwhirangi Ted Tully Kenny Stern Ben Vai Ryan Hook Jacob Kolo Kenny Stern Folomu

Referee: Ben Wawn 1. Tyron Rota 2. John Wunder 3. John Baranyi 4. Carrick May 5. Nick Carolan 6. Takeyama Hiroshi 7. Vaughan Hay 8. Mitch Daniels

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.55 1. Mini Naivogo 2. Tavita Teekafa 3. Micah Ravitu 4. Lotu Palenapa 5. Chris Bojesen-Trepke 6. Sam Evalu 7. Newman Paurini 8. Josaia Besetimoale

9. Henry Kamoto 10. Liam Bartels 11. Ratu Yaka 12. Tim Holliday 13. Andrew Knight 14. Nathan Lane 15. Mark West Coach/es: Fonua

9. Sam Lloyd Green 10. Adam Crerar 11. Mark Watson 12. Jarrod Murphy 13. Luke Johnson (C) 14. Anthony Calavassy 15. Corey Murphy Coach/es: Murphy/ Donkin

Referee: Alex Richards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Tom Mooney Tim Collins Dan Nicholson Chris Soderman Anthony Barazza Dan Boland (C) Saki Veetutu Ben Cave

9. Mike Ellis 10. Jack Brisby 11. William Cocker 12. Joe Metuisela 13. Shem Grieves 14. Sullivan Jones 15. Luke Perry Coach/es: Ellis/Kelly

CHATSWOOD OVAL Saturday June 16 3.00 PM

Referee: Richard Goswell Assistant Referees: Michael Hogan, Charles Hartson

GORDON

WEST HARBOUR

Tartan

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

1. Aritema Ralulu 2. Ron Hobden 3. Tobias Gukibau (C) 4. Mark Johnson 5. Roni Scarano 6. Mark Williams 7. Mitch Greenway 8. Sebastian Murphy 9. Terry Preston 10. Erik Moss 11. Eric Maroni 12. Tom Hill 13. Tom Mathews 14. Lachlan Mitchell 15. Chris Burnett Coach/es: Briggs/Grier 2nd Grade – Colin Caird Shield: 12.55 1. Hugh Cropley 2. Jim Handlin 3. Michael Cuneen 4. Andrew Chapman 5. Andrew Turner 6. Steve Williams 7. Mitch Lockley 8. Cameron Thorburn

9. Hamish McGilvray 10. Kimon Telledis 11. Tom Coupland 12. Tawhiri Walsh 13. Matthew McDougall 14. Tim Lloyd 15. Will Shirvington Coach/es: Ben/Bulla

3rd Grade – Henderson Shield: 11.40 1. Jack Parfitt 2. Michael Balk 3. Matthew Mitchell 4. Nathan Bryant 5. Patrick Matthews 6. Darren Seeto 7. Robert Carter 8. Stephen Williams

9. Cleo Gomez 10. Tristan Pixley 11. Matt Vaughn 12. Thomas Coupland 13. Henry Broad 14. Jonetani Banuve 15. Nick Geldens Coach/es: Grant/Carson

4th Grade – Henderson Cup: 10.25 1. Adam Hill 2. Alex Gluth 3. Tom Mainprize 4. James Ross 5. Andrew McCarthey 6. Michael Broome 7. Jono Broome 8. Adam Ashcroft 16

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

Referee: Michael Hogan 1. James Horrocks 9. 2. Reg De Jager 10. 3. Luke Barry-Donellan 11. 4. Scott Stevens 12. 5. Bradford Kapa 13. 6. Dan Corry 14. 7. Nathan Lewes 15. 8. Isaiah Pine Coach/es:

Daniel Midghall Dave Paurini Tarrant Mariner Tevita Havea Nua Alone Joe Tuvitu Sai Vakarau Simpson/Agah/Gudmunson

Referee: Charles Hartson 1. Rhys Sawford 2. Will Hannam 3. Adam Nixon 4. Riley Carter 5. Adam Bretherick 6. Matt Pluis 7. Rob Hahn 8. Chris Simons

9. Elias Sarkis 10. Kiwi Kapene-Belcher 11. Graeme Kolomalu 12. Pao Pele 13. Judah Wikeepa 14. David Moore 15. Grant Pemberton Coach/es: Muller/Horrocks

Referee: Peter Redwin 1. Mafi Fifita 2. Peter Woollett 3. Pat Micallef 4. Rory McArthur 5. Jack Naylor 6. Benji Foliola 7. Alex Fox 8. Peri Maika

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

Max Watspn Peter Rogers TK Pine Joe Helu Tili Matakaiongo Pat Lind Lucas Baxter Lomax/Thomas

COLTS RESULTS ROUND 8

GRADE RESULTS ROUND 8

C1 C2 C3 Eastwood 20 12 10 Manly 26 0 0 Sydney University 44 53 28 Warringah 14 10 (fft)0 Penrith 6 7 ** Southern Districts 28 17 Gordon 3 0 * Northern Suburbs 22 31 Eastern Suburbs 6 0 17 Randwick 39 18 20 West Harbour 60 Parramatta 0 *** *** Southern Districts N/A N/A 0 Northern Suburbs 14

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

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

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

SHUTE SHIELD ROUND 8 SCORERS

SHUTE SHIELD TEAM TRIES For

+/–

Sydney Uni

Parramatta

Eastwood

Warringah

-4

Souths

Penrith

-9

Easts

Gordon

-13

Manly

Randwick

-15

Norths

Wests

-18

For Ag

+/–

SHUTE SHIELD Top POINTS SCORERS T

Pts

R Saifoloi (SD)

112

A Sinclair (ES)

T Woods (Pa)

S Treweek (WH)

H Angus (Wa)

S Ala (Ma)

P Hola (Ed)

T Hill (G)

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

C2 111 69 87 57 57 90 33 54 48 0 0 0

C3 56 28 30 28 26 48 28 0 12 0 0 0

Eastwood 27 (Chris Alcock 2, McDougall, Marty Plokstys tries; Ben Batger 2 cons, pen) Manly 0 Sydney University 12 (Tom Heslop, Nathan Trist tries; Dan Kelly con) Warringah 0 Penrith 24 (Tala Mapesone 2, Solomona Silipa, Kornelio Burgess tries; Fred Tuua 2 cons) Southern Districts 20 (Ben Connolly, Sam Latunipulu tries; Rohan Saifoloi 2 cons, 2 pens) Northern Suburbs 15 (2 Corey Brown tries; Dave Harvey con, pen) Gordon 3 (Tom Matthews pen) Eastern Suburbs 16 (Tom Azar, Anton Lavin tries; Angus Sinclair 2 pens) Randwick 10 (Clinton Sills try; Toby Browne con, pen) Parramatta 15 (Iese Leota, Mosese Tavola tries; Tom Woods con, pen) West Harbour 12 (Michael Alaalatoa, Sione Tau tries; Shaun Treweek con)

SHUTE SHIELD LEADING TRY SCORERS C Brown (NS)

B Connolly (SD)

S Latunipulu (SD)

B Karauria-Henry (SD) 5

D Feltscheer (Wa)

T Mapesone (Pn)

I Leota (Pa)

O Ngungutua (WH)

M McDougall (Ed)

A Roberts (SU)

S Treweek (WH)

L Simkin (G)

COLTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP C1 240 186 156 180 180 102 120 96 72 114 36 6

SS CCS JRHS JRHC 0 7 13 3 27 20 22 22 12 26 22 45 0 19 8 0 20 51 47 37 24 12 0 5 15 12 29 21 3 14 0 8 10 19 9 10 16 24 18 7 12 23 31 24 15 7 17 0

TOTAL 407 283 273 265 263 240 181 142 132 114 24 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.

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

1st Res 3rd 4th C1 C2 C3 Total 465 320 185 128 240 111 56 1505 495 272 95 108 156 87 30 1243 480 280 140 80 120 33 28 1161 420 168 90 96 180 57 26 1037 240 208 140 132 186 69 28 1003 480 176 90 56 72 48 12 934 120 112 100 100 180 57 28 697 270 136 110 20 96 54 0 678 75 144 95 60 102 90 48 614 180 96 20 124 114 0 0 534 375 56 70 8 6 0 0 515 165 48 0 20 36 0 0 257

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

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W D L Bon For Ag Pts 7 0 1 5 268 159 33 7 0 1 4 233 175 32 6 0 2 8 293 176 32 6 0 2 7 257 127 31 6 0 2 4 190 177 28 5 0 3 5 197 187 25 3 0 5 6 168 174 18 3 0 5 4 153 170 16 2 0 6 4 164 238 12 2 0 6 3 138 232 11 1 0 7 4 173 314 8 0 0 8 5 119 224 5

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

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W D L Bon For Ag Pts 8 0 0 8 364 128 40 7 0 1 7 266 163 35 7 0 1 6 292 148 34 5 0 3 6 215 203 26 4 0 4 6 262 195 22 4 0 4 5 229 173 21 3 0 5 6 217 237 18 3 0 5 5 188 193 17 3 0 5 2 153 203 14 2 0 6 4 151 300 12 1 0 7 3 127 263 7 1 0 7 2 135 393 6

J R HENDERSON SHIELD P W D L Bon For Ag Pts Sydney Uni 8 8 0 0 5 295 75 37 Easts 8 6 0 2 4 179 104 28 Norths 8 6 0 2 4 171 101 28 Warringah 8 5 0 3 2 167 133 22 West Harbour 8 4 0 4 4 148 130 20 Eastwood 8 4 0 4 3 168 145 19 Randwick 8 4 0 4 3 193 182 19 Manly 8 4 0 4 2 159 153 18 Souths 8 4 0 4 2 149 161 18 Parramatta 8 2 1 5 4 129 160 14 Gordon 8 0 1 7 2 77 227 4 Penrith 8 0 0 8 0 91 355 0

J R HENDERSON CUP

Norths Sydney Uni Gordon Eastwood West Harbour Manly Easts Randwick Souths Warringah Penrith Parramatta 18

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W D L Bon For Ag Pts 7 0 1 5 204 80 33 6 0 2 8 281 80 32 7 0 1 3 185 115 31 6 0 2 3 171 102 27 5 0 3 5 141 110 25 5 0 3 4 166 167 24 4 0 4 4 158 106 20 3 0 5 3 154 235 15 3 0 5 2 128 182 14 1 0 7 1 76 181 5 1 0 7 1 100 219 5 0 0 8 2 60 247 2

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

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 8 8 0 0 8 372 132 40 8 6 1 1 5 256 134 31 8 6 0 2 6 265 196 30 8 5 0 3 10 316 186 30 8 4 1 3 8 289 177 26 8 4 0 4 4 233 200 20 8 4 0 4 3 184 194 19 8 4 0 4 6 268 193 17 8 3 0 5 4 183 241 16 8 2 0 6 4 180 243 12 8 1 0 7 2 139 469 6 8 0 0 8 1 87 407 1

*Randwick deducted 5 points for rule breach.

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

P 8 8 7 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7

W D L Bon For Ag Pts 7 0 1 9 358 77 37 6 0 2 6 299 132 30 6 0 1 5 294 51 29 5 0 2 3 156 126 23 4 0 3 3 157 174 19 3 0 5 7 218 166 19 4 0 3 2 146 183 18 3 0 4 4 118 159 16 2 0 5 3 147 199 11 0 0 7 0 26 258 0 0 0 7 0 39 433 0

*Parramatta not fielding a team.

COLTS 3 Sydney Uni Randwick Eastwood Easts West Harbour Norths Manly Souths Warringah

P W D L Bon For Ag Pts 6 6 0 0 4 204 59 28 6 5 0 1 4 155 74 24 5 3 0 2 3 102 55 15 5 3 0 2 2 84 78 14 6 3 0 3 2 124 108 14 7 3 0 4 2 99 117 14 7 3 0 4 1 89 145 13 6 1 0 5 2 71 125 6 6 0 0 6 0 27 194 0

*Gordon, Parramatta & Penrith not fielding teams.

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COLTS REPORT by Hamish McCathie

Two decisions from Rugby administrators have me baffled. The first was to play an International against Scotland on a Tuesday night in Newcastle and the second is this year’s Shute shield competition format. This year the competition only goes for 16 rounds and hence there is no home and away as in previous years. Playing every team twice is the fairest way to determine which sides should play in the semi finals. Hopefully the administrators see that this year’s format favours poor performances. One can only hope that common sense prevails and we go back to a home and away competition in 2013. Anyway enough of that, let’s look at this week’s games. SOUTHS V WARRINGAH at FORSHAW RUGBY PARK The Rats should be too strong for South’s in this game. Look for the Rats forward pack to be too powerful with Tim Conlon and Sam Nicholas leading them around. South’s danger man will be their outside centre Paul Asquith. NORTHS V PENRITH at BON ANDREWS OVAL North’s have been the big improvers in 2012 and should win easily against Penrith. Penrith have a good coach and have been trying all season but class should prevail in this one. The North’s forward pack is formidable with the likes of strongman Will Weeks, left arm bowler come second row Hugh Sinclair and Jack “Piggy” Walters dominating in the tough stuff. SYDNEY UNIVERSITY V EASTERN SUBURBS at ST PAULS COLLEGE It always amuses me that with the might of Sydney University Rugby they play on a second rate oval.

In saying that it’s worked for them as they have umpteen colts premierships. It is common knowledge in colt’s world that Easts have a plethora of injuries so this could be the chance for Uni to get revenge for losing to Easts twice last year. RANDWICK V EASTWOOD at COOGEE OVAL This should be the game of the round. The Woodies are not as consistent as last year and the Randwick boys are hitting their straps. Randwick’s fortunes will depend on whether their centre Terrence Hepetema plays colts or grade. He is a superstar. The Wicks flanker Mark Baldwin is another talent to watch. I am tipping a Wicks victory. MANLY V PARRAMATTA at MANLY OVAL Manly coach Jono Harvey has his team well drilled. They play with vigour at the breakdown and send the ball wide in attack. The Marlins number 6 Rhys Dombkins is a terrific player and leads by example. Manly should have no problems in beating Parramatta. WEST HARBOUR V GORDON at CONCORD OVAL It is amazing the difference two quality players can make to a 1st colts team. If Gordon has their two stars then they should beat West Harbour. The two players for Gordon are centre Henry Carmichael and back rower Gordon Broome. If those two play I would tip Gordon however West’s have a pool of talent and haven’t really clicked yet. Maybe it’s time that Wests put it on the field and play to their potential. Wests should win. TIPS: WARRINGAH NORTHS EASTS RANDWICK MANLY WESTS Coaches please forward your match reports to hamish@pulsemarkets.com 19

ST. PAULS COLLEGE OVAL Saturday June 16 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

EASTERN SUBURBS Red, White, and Blue

Blue and Gold 1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm 1. Jack Jones 9. Jake Gordon 2. Tim Reid 10. Jonathan Vaux 3. Rhys Brodie 11. Matthew Hulme 4. Byron Hodge 12. Finlay McDonald 5. Tom Shaw 13. Chris Ingate 6. James Nonu-Carling 14. Declan Smith 7. Stuart Goodman 15. Ed Wylie Coach/es: Farrer/Haigh/Cowley 8. Sam Quinn

Referee: Richard Madden 1. Felix Van De Laak 9. Harry Boileau 2. Conor Healy 10. Jock Brownhill 3. Ephraim Lesa 11. Julian Attard 4. Harry Hosegood 12. Luke Brown 5. Will Travers 13. James Stokes 6. Will Bigelow 14. Albert Ailupotea 7. James Graham 15. Steve Mayman Coach/es: Rabbidge/McCathie 8. Joshua George

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm 1. Jack Wallace 9. Richard Draper 2. Ben Lawley 10. Cameron Mason 3. James Caterson 11. Patrick May 4. George Macarthur-Stanham 12. Jack O'Connor 5. Matthew Simpson 13. Sam English 6. Richard Quigley 14. Daniel Potts 7. Ethan Thomas 15. Tianua Poto Coach/es: Rivers/Jackson/Daley 8. George Hudd 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm 1. Alex Batho 9. Murray Strachan 2. Louis Pepper 10. Harry L'Estrange 3. Ezrah Amituanai 11. Jason Date 4. Cameron Skelton 12. Scott Nicol 5. Bilal Elbatoory 13. Brandon Mafi 6. Tim Bartimote 14. Mesake Tagituimua 7. Kyle D'Adam 15. Paul Caruana Coach/es: Gudgeon/Radcliffe 8. Tyron Cullen

Referee: Col Dagger 1. Thomas Fenton 9. Ben Ellis 2. Aaron Muller 10. Archie King 3. Conor Healy 11. Patrick Webber 4. Dave Roberts 12. Andrew Yeung 5. Lewis Taie 13. Harry Seymour 6. Harrison Shalhoub 14. Nicholas Stotz 7. George Denny-Smith 15. Will Clarke 8. Joel Reardon Coach/es: Elford/Kearney Referee: Sean Kelly 1. Will McInnes 9. Oliver Laumberg 2. Tom Erskine 10. Jack Nolan 3. Eoin Clohesy 11. Tim Wilson 4. Will Wood 12. Darcy Matthews 5. Sam Archibald 13. James Wheaton 6. Andrew Sutherland 14. Lachlan Brown 7. Myles Davidson 15. Jordan Seymour Coach/es: Duncan/Muckenschnbl/Blain 8. Angus Wilson

FORSHAW RUGBY PARK Saturday June 16 SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Red, White, Sky Blue and Black

WARRINGAH Green and White

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm 1. Ricky Hunter 9. Leigh Smith 2. Daniel Simpson 10. Brad Rose 3. Ewen Johnson 11. Luke Mataka 4. Jake Douglas 12. Damon Brown 5. Kevin Weeks 13. Paul Asquith 6. Josh Tressider 14. Angus Mackenzie 7. Xaxion Goode 15. Jack Pinchin Coach/es: Barkell/Bennett 8. Jermaine Leach 2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm 1. Jerome Raru 9. Tuiti Homenia 2. Leon Koro 10. Jack Keppel 3. Jack Opocach 11. Jared Elasi 4. Andreew Wilson 12. Igshan Woods 5. Kevin Wi-Tipene 13. Mitch Ryan 6. Amanaki Pakalani 14. Kevin Torrens 7. Rhys Hancock 15. Nick Beacroft Suter/Hewitt Coach/es: 8. Tyrone Siitia

Referee: Roberta Barnett 1. Sam Nicholas 9. Drew Dewez 2. Peter Barrett 10. Mitchell Trim 3. Laiatea Fotofili 11. Max Jones 4. Jake Butcher 12. Jack Saena 5. Jordan Reid 13. Jordan Meredith 6. Michael Kovacics 14. Josh Gillard 7. Timothy Conlon 15. Harry Lyford Coach/es: Hogan/Walsh/McLenaghan 8. Pierce Howell (c) Referee: William Melz 1. Moses Keresi 9. Jake Lowe 2. Zachary Jones 10. Timothy Felan 3. Jason Pearce 11. Jake Osborne 4. Craig Edmondson 12. Harry McBryde 5. Harrison Selby 13. Nick Cottee 6. Michael de Gail 14. Mathew Wheatley 7. Willis Casey 15. Mitch Pugh 8. Trent Warne (c) Coach/es: Nicholas/Rayner

3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm 1. Nick Dwyer 9. Liam Holt 2. Josh Milgate 10. Nick McCarthy 3. Elijah Suter 11. Kane Plummer 4. David McGrath 12. Jacob McCarthur 5. Stuart Wilson 13. Sia Waqa 6. Anthonmy Canturi 14. Will Taquadoadoa 7. Jack Mealey 15. Dan Brown Coach/es: Spedding/Simpson 8. Luke Irvine

Referee: Matt Gallagher 1. Jack Wheatley 9. Darcy Norrish 2. Mitchell Ryan 10. Jake Vale 3. Cameron Milling 11. Jake Price 4. Mitchell Hannigan 12. Jackson Stariha 5. Timotthy Poynting 13. Louis Anderson 6. Harrison Judd 14. Thomas Pelling 7. Harry Sutters 15. Maxwell Wilson Coach/es: Mockford/Chilton/Hutcherson 8. Nichlas Condon

COOGEE OVAL Saturday June 16 RANDWICK Myrtle Green

EASTWOOD Blue and White

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm 1. Paris Cockinos 9. Mark Bannon 2. Ben Selby 10. Andrew Norton 3. Tristan Healy 11. Cameron Beach 4. Jesse Harris 12. Terence Hepetema 5. Seb MacGougan 13. Aidan Anderson 6. Wil Munro 14. Nathan Roye 7. Mark Baldwin 15. Matt Meoli Coach/es: Delaney/Brewer 8. Tom Nicholson

Referee: Matt Kellahan 1. Daniel Minto 9. Anthony Jones 2. Luke Ferris 10. Wes Sefuiva 3. Murray Brogan 11. Sione Fangia 4. Manasa Rokosuka 12. Junior Leo 5. Jackson Larkin C 13. Michael Tamone 6. Allan Fepuleai 14. Nick O'Connor 7. Hamish Hall 15. Brad Curtis Coach/es: Moyes/Steel 8. Joel Davis

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm 1. Hagan Butler 9. Alex Koerber 2. Jake Guilfoyle 10. Samuel Muller 3. Michael Celona 11. Giorgio Phllips 4. Darcy Hilton 12. Rennie Lautolo 5. Tim Murray 13. Moana Lolesi 6. Ethan Turnball 14. Jake Pennigton 7. James Dan 15. Tom Windeatt Coach/es: Tesoriero/West 8. Jock Armstrong 3rd Grade Colts: 12.20 pm 1. Sam Tooth 9. Zane Bashford 2. Sean Picone 10. Leo Gordon 3. Simon Galluzo 11. Cameron Terry 4. Haasan Saad 12. Jackson Raymond 5. Sam Kenny 13. Brayden Gibney 6. Tristan Conroy 14. Declan O'Toole 7. Kurt Spurr 15. Ross Glasson Coach/es: Tony Palmier 8. Jack Musgrove

Referee: Richard Manchee 1. Nigel Vaifale 9. David Kirkby (C) 2. Mitch Blacker 10. Matt Parkinson 3. David Fangaloka 11. Tim Parkinson 4. Ben Renshaw 12. Daniel De Santis 5. Alasdair Forrest 13. Tevita Alipate 6. Ace Ngshiu 14. Tim Mitchell 7. Jack Leslie 15. James Martin 8. James Forrest Coach/es: Fairfull/Fangaloka Referee: Oli Le Lievre 1. Seb Contreras 9. Ben Graham 2. Andrew Walker 10. Bevan De Vries 3. Tom Marwick 11. James Hughes 4. Jordan Sharp 12. Nick Burke 5. Angus McCaffrey 13. Beau Sorbello 6. Peter Brush C 14. Ben Kaafi 7. Cameron Del Moro 15. Tom Gilchrist Coach/es: Josh Weeks 8. Fred Loloa

NORTH SYDNEY OVAL NO. 2 Saturday June 16 NORTHERN SUBURBS Red and Black 1. Max Jones 2. Will Weeks 3. Harry Hobden 4. Declan Carroll 5. Hugh Sinclair 6. Sam Figg 7. Jack Walters 8. Josh Calcagno

PENRITH Black, Green, Red and Gold

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm 9. Tim Duchesne 10. Harry Cleaver 11. Jack Grant 12. Michael Freeman 13. Jack Cameron 14. Christian Jones 15. Chris Smith Coach/es: Archibald/Hall

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm 1. Pat Coolican 9. Jimmy Nolan 2. Andrew Wadsworth 10. Rory Marples 3. Charlie Sargaison 11. Jackson Doohan 4. Jack Booker 12. Alex Agius 5. Sam Robertson 13. Tom Redden 6. Wildan Olley 14. Seb Wileman 7. Ciarin MacWhite 15. Tim Duncan Nolan/Haughton Coach/es: 8. Alex Williams

Referee: Rob Nehme 1. Xzaf Khan 9. George Magalolo 2. Sosaia Halauafu 10. Matthew Spinks 3. Akuila Vunipola 11. Paea Manufeketoa 4. Lachlan Ruskin 12. Patrick Pasikala 5. Wesley Pateau 13. James Andrew 6. Francis Sioalofau 14. Campbell Hislop 7. Tala Schaaf 15. Lachlan Fox Ben Tuipulotu Coach/es: 8. John Kiteau Referee: Brian Leonard 1. Charlie Nisa 9. Veni Fifita 2. Lepi Tuuhoko 10. Liu Papalii 3. Peter Falaniko 11. Jesse leota 4. Siosi Nalesoni 12. Aho Finau 5. Angelo Teofilo 13. Tom Hutchinson 6. Kelepi Fihaki 14. John Foster 7. Pusaki Selupe 15. Matthew Page 8. Pahu Pelasio Coach/es: Steve Lee

MERRYLANDS RSL RUGBY PARK Saturday June 16 PARRAMATTA

MANLY

Navy Blue and Royal Blue 1st Grade Colts: 11.50 am 1. Steve Tupu 9. Luke Esposito 2. Josh Whale 10. Jake Holman 3. Laquane Cocker 11. Steve Bradbury 4. Jonathan Gardiner 12. Dom Graham 5. Sam Shepherd 13. Ray Maluaalu 6. Jack Baum 14. Alan Malungahu 7. Nathan Oliver 15. Josh De Rooy 8. Nick Georpalidis Coach/es: Kline/Lemusu/Georpalidis

Red and Blue Referee: James Christian 1. David Porecki (C) 9. Will Thompson 2. Ollie Walliker 10. Ewan Brumwell 3. Jason Aho 11. Alex Northam 4. Fraser Bursle 12. Vinnie Baranyi 5. Steve Chapman 13. Alex Franklin 6. Rhys Dombkins 14. Mike Howard 7. James Kingston 15. James Arnold 8. Nick Bligh Coach/es: Harvey/Mills

CONCORD OVAL Saturday June 16 WEST HARBOUR Red, White and Black

1st Grade Colts: 3.00 pm

1. David Lolohea 2. Stan Ta'ufo'ou 3. Byron Lane 4. Rob Kennedy 5. Jack Corry 6. Brendan Newcombe 7. Jordan Wilson 8. Harrison Orr

9. Max Page 10. Jack Debreczeni 11. Anthony Manassa 12. Joe Tafili 13. Elkan Tanuvasa 14. James Blackwood 15. Jet Yates Coach/es: Ferris/Alaalatoa

2nd Grade Colts: 1.35 pm 1. Saila Saipele 9. Will Thomas 2. Laurence Sovala 10. Laine Iosefa 3. Fraser Napier 11. Joe Sukkar 4. Ewen Mc Queen 12. Sam Felemi 5. Aliki Matangi 13. Josh Dransfield 6. Brendan Post 14. Brendan Coyte 7. Josh Hayward 15. Billy Moisidis Orland/Fililava 8. Dan Elsom Coach/es:

WEST HARBOUR Red, White and Black

3rd Grade Colts: 11.30 am

1. Viliami Tino 2. Pahla Arief 3. Freddy Tuifua 4. Ben Kelly 5. Anthony Lolohea 6. Peter Taateo 7. Ajmal Kakali 8. Josasaih Tangi

9. Tom Callaghan 10. Theo Karantzias 11. Jamahli Hicks 12. Eddie Maafu 13. Vea Kavaefiafi 14. Tupou Kavaefiafi 15. Sione Kupu Coach/es: Debreczeni/Hansen

GORDON Tartan

Referee: Neil Favager 1. Oliver Cropley 2. Ross Ketelby 3. Hartley Pike 4. Will Whyman 5. Nick Webb 6. Andrew Sears 7. Hugh Donaldson 8. Adam Vilimaa

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

Matthew Hayter Stephen Hayter Brandon Quinn Mike Dyason Alex Gregory Andre Vartan-Boghossian Scott Purcell Naati/Whyman

Referee: James Marshall 1. Sterling Mackay 9. Terry Jeong 2. Jordan Whitehorn 10. Mitchell Jansons 3. Allan Jones 11. Alex Marango 4. Grant Hutt 12. Olli Smythe 5. Alex Leggins 13. James Bamford 6. James Way 14. Ric Sawyer 7. Hugo McCloskey 15. Matt Popple 8. Justin Rodgie Coach/es: Grayson/Forde

NORTHERN SUBURBS Referee: Bradley Smith 1. Jordan Thompson 2. George Donnelly 3. Hugh Polkinghorne 4. Jonathon Ross 5. Cam Dagger 6. Jack Fizelle 7. Cam Simmonds 8. Henry Mikkelsen

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NSWJRU STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 9, 10 AND 11.

In 2011 NSW Junior Rugby Union playing numbers exceeded 20,000 for the first time. And for around 2500 juniors the June long weekend was very special for they were participating in the NSWJRU State Championships played over three days. Good fortune allowed all Grand Finals to be played on Monday even though Sydney was drenched with non-stop torrential rain. T.G. Millner Field, the main Grand Finals venue, held up pretty well considering six GFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were contested throughout the day, starting at 9.15am. Participating teams for the pool matches came from ACT and all over NSW. Match venues ranged from Orange and Camden to many grounds around Sydney. In total, 243 Junior Championship games were played over the weekend and it was great to see quite a few Sydney Premier Rugby players giving time to the juniors as coaches. Wa r a t a h s p l a y e r s N a t h a n Tr i s t , D a m i e n Fitzpatrick, Greg Peterson and Paddy Ryan spoke to players prior to presenting medallions and trophies. U17 champions Parramatta deserve a special mention. A lot of these boys have been together since winning their first Grand Final as U12s in 2007. As they have gone up in age groups with

Parramatta Juniors they have won five Grand Finals in six years. Waratahs players, rugby identities and onlookers were full of admiration for their ball handling, control and execution of lead up work to tries scored in the slush. If the Two blues can bring these young players through to the senior club it will augur well for the future. Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Junior Rep Carnival may have ended on a very wet day but the standard of rugby was terrific. So too, was the crowd size. NSWJRU STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS GRAND FINAL RESULTS U/11s Manly 14 Gordon 7 U/12s ACT Brumbies 14 Gordon 10 U/13s ACT Brumbies 32 Randwick 5 U 14s ACT Brumbies 8 Gordon 5 U/15s Warringah 19 Gordon 8 U/16s Gordon 8 Northern Suburbs 5 U/17s Parramatta 22 Randwick 5

U14s Grand Final winners, ACT Brumbies, with their Shield

- Jim Davis (More photos - see overleaf)

NSWJRU STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

L to R - NSWJRU President Paul Taylor; Waratahs second-rower, Greg Peterson; Waratahs hooker Damien Fitzpatrick; NSWRU Executive Director, Bruce Worboys prior to presentations.

Wet but very happy U15s winners, Warringah, proudly show off their Trophy.

U17s Champions Parramatta played wet weather rugby hat was a pleasure to watch.

SYDNEY V COUNTRY JUNE 9.

Sydney (Penrith) prop Richard Aho about to give NSW Graincorp Country Gold Cockatoos prop James Smith (Northern Suburbs/Shoalhaven) a big welcome to the annual contest. An enthralling game of rugby saw Sydney overcome a good Country side 26 – 13 on a pristine Concord Oval.

Sydney centre Anton Lavin (Eastern Suburbs) can’t get through the tackle of Toby Browne (Randwick/Cowra). A few players stood out for Sydney and Country, were noted, and spoken of after the game by coaches. 27 Photos by Karen Watson Photography.

WILSO’S WHISPERS There was at least one happy supporter down at Easts Rugby Club last week when Scotland beat the Wallabies in the worst playing conditions ever. It was Beasties Life Member, time-keeper, former player and coach, the great Jock Cornet who was cheering his native Scotland on from the bar. Jock has lived in Australia for over 60 years and people still can’t understand his strong Scottish accent. It doesn’t help when he has a few too many schooners. Good on you Jock.

Jock Cornet

Still on the Test, watching Berrick Barnes hold the football for goalkicker, Mike Harris in the debacle last week when the Wallabies lost to Scotland brought back memories. Back in the 70’s when East’s were playing the Students at University Oval I remember a Sydney University player holding the football in windy conditions for his team-mate, a right foot kicker. Only problem he was lying on the left hand side of the ball until he realised he should have been on the other side… I think that same bloke became a doctor. The Asian Rugby Football Union was founded in 1968 with eight member Unions. In the past decade its membership has trebled to 28 full and associate member unions ranging from Kazakhstan in the north to Indonesia in the south and Lebanon in the west to Guam in the east. The ARFU covers a territory of over 44 million square kilometres and more than 3 billion people. Also the Asian Rugby Football Union is the sanctioning body for the HSBC Asian 5 Nations, which every 28

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four years acts as the qualifying event for the Rugby World Cup, and the HSBC Asian Sevens Series, which was held for the first time in 2011. ARFU also offers organized international competition for women and youth across Asia. The trophy presented to the winners of the Top 5 competition in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations is one of the most unique pieces of silverware in world sport. Presented to the Asian Rugby Football Union by Rugby India and like the Calcutta Cup, the A5N trophy was made in India by the 100-year old silversmith family, the Whorra Brothers. The trophy returned to India as part of the HSBC Division II tournament held in Delhi prior to the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The captain and vice-captain of the India team, Nasser Hussain and Rohaan Sethna helped take the trophy back to its original makers prior to the tournament. About a year ago Randwick Sponsor, Allen Stutchbury visited Jeff Sayle at his place in Coogee and after a few libations he asked if he could use the toilet. “Sorry mate it’s been blocked for a week” said Sayley “The plumbers are coming round today to fix it”. Allen is pleased to announce that some 12 months after his visit Jeffery Sayle has advised him that the toilet is now operational. Belmont Shore located in Long Beach, Southern California won the USA Division I National Championships recently which followed up their USA 7’s National Championship. As a whole the club wins were 60-0 in all grades, a remarkable achievement. There have been many Sydney Grade players turn out for the club since it was formed in 1974 from the Long Beach Rugby Club. One of those many players was former Wallaby, Warrick Waugh who played in the Las Vegas Tournament in the early 90’s while fellow Wallaby, Michael Brial, who was injured at the time, watched from the sideline. LOOKALIKES… Sydney University coach, Todd Louden and Manly Rugby League fill in five-eighth, Liam Foran, brother of Keiran.

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