2019 Illawarra Rugby League VB Challenge Cup

VB CHALLENGE CUP

Deferred Games Saturday 30 March 2019

Collegians Zac Hicks is collared by the Corrimal defence in the 26– 24 win by Collegians.

Photo: Sylvia Liber

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Teams will be able to use 2019 registered players to take part in any VB Challenge Cup fixture.

Twenty (20) players are able to take part in each VB Challenge Cup fixture.

Games shall be played in four (4) quarters of twenty (20) minutes duration each, with quarter time, halftime and three quarter time breaks of 5 minutes. NB In the event of extreme weather the league reserves the right to reduce game times. There will be time off for stoppages as indicated by the referee.

The VB Challenge Cup will be played as a round robin competition over three (3) weeks. Two (2) pools of four (4) teams will play matches over three (3) weeks with teams in both pools playing each of the other team in their pool. Teams finishing on top of the respective pools will advance to the final. Teams will be awarded two (2) points for a win, zero points for a loss. Should more than one team be equal on points at the end of pool rounds, points differential (points for minus points against) will be used to determine the pool winner.

If, at the conclusion of an VB Challenge Cup fixture scores are level, as per CRL rules two (2) extra time periods of five (5) minutes shall be played. If scores remain level after this period of extra time, the match will then enter a period of golden point until the first points are scored and a winner determined.

The International Laws of the Game will apply.

Interchange. Unlimited interchange of players will be permitted in all VB Challenge Cup fixtures.

Players being replaced must cross the touchline before a new player enters the field of play in an on-side position. A player who has been replaced may later in the game act as a replacement.

Any situation not covered by these playing conditions shall be referred to the league representative at the ground. The decision of this representative shall be final.

The finalists of the VB Challenge Cup will be entitled to automatic entry into the NSW Challenge Cup at the top eight (8) stage. If any team declines this option, Illawarra Division Rugby League Inc may determine another team to take their place.

Points shall be awarded as follows during Rounds 1 - 3 of the VB Challenge Cup; 2 Points for a win 0 Points for a loss Note - as any match which results in level scores after normal playing time will proceed to 1) extra time and then if required 2) golden point, a drawn result will not be possible If two (2) or more teams have an equal number of competition points at the completion of three (3) preliminary rounds of pool matches, the rankings of teams shall be determined by applying the following criteria; A) Greater positive difference between points scored for and points against; and if still equal then B) Greater percentage of points scored for and against, determined by the following formula; (points scored x 100)/(points conceded x 1); and if still equal then C) Most tries scored; if still equal then D) Most goals kicked; if still equal then E) Most field goals kicked; if still equal then F) A toss of the coin in the case of the two teams

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Draw - VB Challenge Cup 2019 Round

Dates

Home

Away

Venue

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Sat 9 March

Berkeley

Dapto

Berkeley SG

8/9/10 March

Thirroul

Bye

Sat 9 March

Wests

Collegians

Parrish Pk

Pool 2

4.00pm

Sat 9 March

Corrimal

Helensburgh

Ziems Pk

Pool 2

4.00pm

Gibson Pk

Pool 1

Deferred

Pool 1 Pool 2

4.00pm

Pool 2

4.00pm

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Sat 16 March

Thirroul

Berkeley

15/16/17 March Sat 16 March

Dapto Corrimal

Bye Wests

Sat 16 March

Helensburgh

Collegians

22/23/24 March

Berkeley

Bye

Time Pool 1

4.00pm

Pool 1

Ziems Pk Rex Jackson Oval

Pool 1

Sat 23 March

Dapto

Thirroul

Dapto SG

Pool 1

4.00pm

Sat 23 March

Collegians

Corrimal

Pool 2

4.00pm

Sunday 24 March

Helensburgh

Wests

Collegians SC Rex Jackson Oval

Pool 2

4.00pm

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Sat 30 March

Thirroul

Berkeley

Gibson Park

Pool 2

4.00pm

Final

Fri 5 April

Winner Pool 1

Winner Pool 2

Ziems Park

Pool 1

Pool 2

Dapto

Wests

Berkeley

Collegians

Thirroul

Helensburgh

Bye

Corrimal

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7.00pm

ROUND 2 (Deferred) - Thirroul v berkeley Gibson Park, 4.15pm Saturday

Thirroul Butchers

Berkeley

(Blue and White)

(Blue and Gold)

1--Blake HIGGINS 2--Hayden CROSLAND 3--Luke DODGE 4--Callum TUTAHUA 5--Tom SIMPSON 6--Ryan FLETCHER 7--Jake WALSH 8--Damian SIRONEN 9--Joel JOHNSON (c) 10--Joel RUSKIN 11--Luke GALLAGHER 12--Jay GALLAGHER 13--Michael MORRIS 14--Jack NOBLE 15--Jarrad WHITTY 16--Riley LORD 17--Jaymon TIATA 18--Ethan GEORGE 19--Jye RICHARDS 20--Mitch LACKERSTEEN

1- Jason GILLARD 2- Cooper MAY 3- Kieran JACK 4- Grayson GOODWIN 5- Liam COREY 6- Jy ClLAPHAM 7- Zeik FOSTER 8- Callum COREY 9- Bailey WALLACE 10- Luke WESTMAN 11- Mason PURE 12- Justin FAUGHLIN 13- Curtis FAUGHLIN 14- Mitchell STOKES 15- Ray SIMMONS 16- Nathan LAYOUN 17- Dean WARD 18– Brent JONES

Coach: Jarrod COSTELLO

Coach: Aaron McDONALD

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ROUND 3 (Deferred) - HELENSBURGH v WESTERN SUBURBS Rex Jackson Oval, 4pm, Saturday 30 March

Helensburgh Tigers

Western Suburbs

(Gold and Black)

(Red and Blue)

1--Corey WILLIS 2--Brent MANNING 3--Lachlan PEACHEY (c) 4--Mitch BARNES 5--Finn DUBLEWICZ 6--Mitch McCRAE 7--Hayden McCRAE 8--Mitch BAILLIE 9--Luke WILLIAMS 10--Pierce THOMPSON 11--Kurt ATKINSON 12--Liam O’TOOLE 13--Peter GALLEN

1—Mitchell PORTER©

Coach: Gavin LENNON

Coach: Peter McLEOD

2—Mitchell BARBUTO 3—Shawn ORCHER 4—Declan MORRISEY 5—Mitch PHILLIPS 6—Rhys HANBURY 7—Justin RODRIGUES 8—Daniel ZOHAR 9—John MARTIN 10—Marty CRAMP 11—William TEMAARI 12—Keiran RANKMORE 13—Zac BLAY 14—Kyle LODGE 15—Peter NIBBS 16—Aiden PERRY 17—Callum WALDOCK 18—Eden HANNINGTON 19-- TBA 20-- TBA

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Results—Round Three VB Challenge Cup Pool 1 Thirroul 38 d Dapto 0 Berkeley Bye Pool 2 Collegians 26 d Corrimal 24 Helensburgh v Wests deferred to Sat 30 March VB Challenge Cup Tables Pool 1 Club Thirroul Berkeley Dapto

Played 1 1 2

Won 1 1 0

Lost 0 0 2

Bye 1 1 1

For 38 16 50

Against 0 12 16

ForAgainst 38 4 -14

Points 4 4 2

Against 58 72 46 60

ForAgainst 16 10 -10 -20

Points 6 2 2 0

Pool 2 Club Played Collegians 3 Corrimal 3 Wests 2 H'burgh 2

Won 3 1 1 0

Lost 0 2 1 2

Bye 0 0 0 0

For 74 82 36 40

The VB Challenge Cup final will now be played at 7.00pm on Friday 5 April at Ziems Park.

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Round three of the 2019 VB Challenge Cup saw another great contest involving the Corrimal Cougars.

This time they rallied after being down 22-6 at halftime to Collegians, to hold a 24-22 lead with around 14 minutes remaining. It appeared like the Cougars might just hold on, but Collies snatched a win through centre Brad Manton who forced his way over down a short blind from close range, to give Colies a 26-24 win. Manton was one of Collegians best as he caused plenty of trouble for defenders each time he ran the ball.

Thirroul finally got onto the park after a bye and a deferred game vs Berkeley, and they showed plenty in a big win over Dapto 38-0. As always hooker Joel Johnson led the way with a typical captain’s knock.

The Helensburgh club sought a deferment with a large number of players unavailable, with the match to be played this Saturday at Rex Jackson Oval at 4pm.

This weeks BarTv live stream feature game is Thirroul v Berkeley clash at Gibson Park. If you cant make it out to any of the games you can catch the games via links on our facebook page Illawarra Division Rugby League.

The Thirroul v Berkeley clash will determine who meets Collegians in the final after Collies qualified with their narrow win over the Cougars. Collegians are unbeatable leaders of pool two on six points. Thirroul and Berkeley are equal on four points in pool one. The Thirroul v Berkeley clash will get underway at 4.15om after a full day of junior league games.

The VB Challenge Cup final will be held on Friday 5 April at 7pm at Ziems Park Corrimal.

————————————————————— The Illawarra Rugby League 2019 competitons get underway when the 2nd Division Shield competition kicks off on Saturday on Saturday 13 April with a triple-header at Appin Oval.

Senior grades, under 18s and the womens open competition commence on Saturday 27 April.

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