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NSWCCC too good for NSWCHS

Five tries in the first 30 minutes lifted a rampant NSWCCC side to the ASSRL boys title in Redcliffe – and it was another dominant first half that settled the girls decider. Relive the action.

Watch a full replay of NSW CCC v NSW CHS (Boys grand final).

A first half try-scoring feast from the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges blew away their NSW Combined High Schools rivals as they claimed a stunning 40-10 ASSRL 18 years grand final victory.

Congratulations to Heath Mason #6 and Lachlan Dooner #5 (st. Gregorys College Campbelltown) on winning the Australian National Championships with CCC

NSWCCC ran in five tries in the first 30 minutes to deflate the spirits of NSWCHS – and doing the groundwork was hulking middle forward Jacob Halangahu, a Parramatta signed talent from Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown.

Lachlan Galvin looks to get NSW CHS moving forward. Pic: John Gass.

Luke Laulilii looks for a bit of room.

NSWCHS player Loko Pasifiki Tonga Kogarah Cougars JRLFC

He was without powerful forward buddy De La Salle Va’a (Marcellin College, Randwick) but fullback Jaxen Edgar (St Dominic’s College, Kingswood, halves Heath Mason and Riley Pollard and lock Finau Latu brought their absolute best.

Who could forget the best dummy-half at the nationals, Zaidas Muagututi’a, whose second try put the nail in the coffin at 34-10.

NSW CCC celebrate their big title success. Pic: John Gass

NSWCHS scored their first try with 18 minutes left and it was their trusted right wing finisher Nikora Williams who was the beneficiary of a line break and cut out pass by Kade Reed (Illawarra Sports High).

Five-eighth Lachlan Galvin crossed for NSWCHS’ second successive try to reduce the margin to 28 points, but the support play of Muagututi’a landed one final blow for the victors.

NSW CHS completely dominates Queensland

It was a sky blue winter’s day at Redcliffe and all sky blue on the field as well as NSW Combined HIgh Schools released the hand brake to roll all over the Queensland schoolgirls and win the ASSRL 18 years grand final.

NSW CHS claimed the premiership in style by 38-8, rattling up a 26-0 lead after a dramatic first half onslaught.

They then scored first in the second half, a deft chip and chase try to Kayla Henderson (Crestwood High) to widen the chasm between the two teams, before two successive tries by Queensland late on narrowed the margin.

REPLAY: Queensland v NSW CHS (Girls grand final) 

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Galvin shines for NSWCHS

NSWCHS five-eighth Lachlan Galvin is the good news Tigers fans need

It has been a dark week for all Wests Tigers fans, but there is one schoolboy giving them reason to hope at the ASSRL Nationals.

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Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – NSW CHS v NSWCIS (Boys)

It has been a dark week for Wests Tigers fans, but there is one schoolboy giving them reason to hope.

In the space of a week Tigers fans have had to deal with the fact Luke Brooks is leaving for the Northern Beaches, they are lacking a recognised half for next season and they were pasted 74-0 in a historic thumping at the hands of the Cowboys.

It’s been tough.

But there is one shining light in the form of NSW CHS halfback Lachlan Galvin.

In the space of 60 minutes, the Westfields Sports High talent made it clear the future isn’t all doom at Concord, after masterfully steering NSWCHS to a dominant win over NSWCIS on Saturday.

NSWCHS player Lachlan Galvin NSWCIS Vs NSWCHS in the ASSRL national championships in Redcliffe. Saturday July 1, 2023. Picture, John Gass

The 17-year-old Campbelltown product, who was previously part of the Eels junior system, will join the Tigers top 30 squad next season.

I am loving it

“I am loving it (at the Tigers),” Galvin said. “I got there last year and I am loving it.

“I just want to focus on my footy, train hard. I go into the Top 30 next year.

“When I got there I looked up to the NRL boys. Wayne Lambkin was the coach at Westfield and he’s the reserve grade coach there now and he’s really helped me and my footy.”

Galvin wasn’t the only future Tiger to impress for the NSWCHS side, with winger Luke Laulilii scoring an impressive double.

The duo have played together at Westfields Sports High for a number of years, and the playmaker said their combination was sound.

“In the Harold Mathews Cup, he (Laulilii) was fullback and we worked really well together,” Galvin said.

“It’s good to play with him he’s very fast. I just have to find him, he gives me a lot of room and he follows me.”

When asked who Galvin models his game off he said it was Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster.

The NSW Combined High Schools lethal wing combination of Nikora Williams and Laulilii, with Galvin at the trigger, blew away their NSW Combined Independent Schools rivals in a 24-6.

NSWCIS, who also feature a Tigers-bound playmaker in Alex Conti, will have little time to lick their wounds as they return to action at the ASSRL Nationals on Monday.

WATCH THE DAY TWO ACTION FROM ASSRL NATIONALS LIVE

The schoolgirls action will kick off a massive second day at the ASSRL Under-18s Nationals in Redcliffe. Picture, John Gass

After a day off the field, the competition returns in a massive way with the first games for the Combined Affiliated States and ACT boys sides.

NSWCIS will cap off a massive day of action against the ACT, while the CAS side will meet a NSW Combined Catholic Colleges side flying off the back of a big win against Queensland on Saturday.

Monday’s action kicks off at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe with another three rounds of the fast and flashy Schoolgirls Nationals tournament.

DAY TWO Results

Monday, July 3

Girls

9am: ACT 0 – 9 VIC
9.25am: NSW CHS 5 – 4 NSW CCC
9.50am: NT 5 – 4 WA
10.15am: NSW CIS 4 – 5 Queensland
10.40am: ACT 0 – 17 NSW CCC
11.05am: NSW CHS v VIC
11.20am: NT 0 – 29 Queensland
11.55am: NSW CIS 0 – 0 WA
12.20pm: ACT 0 – 21 NSW CHS
12.45pm: NSW CCC 13 – 0 VIC
1.10pm: NT 0 – 17 NSW CIS
1.35pm: Queensland 9 – 0 WA

Boys

2.10pm: NSW CCC 60 – 6 CAS
3.30pm: NSW CIS 16 – 22 ACT

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St Greg’s Team of the Decade 1991-2000

This was a very successful decade at the College with 3 Schoolboy Cup wins (1991,1993 and 2000 Nutri-Grain Cup).

We also took home 3 MCS titles during this period and multiple other knock-out competitions.

At the helm of the side for the early 90’s was the one and only Peter Mulholland who still to this day is the most successful schoolboy rugby league coach in history (involved in 8 wins) and that is a record that will likely never be beaten.

His assistant during this time then took the reigns and Simon Huntley was head coach from 1994-2001 which made selection a little easier.

Thankfully we managed to speak to Peter before his passing about all things rugby league at St Greg’s..
So to the side!

And what a side it is.

Featuring 11 Australian Schoolboys and 16 players who had careers in the NRL! As photographs were scarce from this period we went with the old school team photo and some photoshopping!

Wearing the number 1 jersey is Matt Seers. Matt was electric on the field and could play anywhere in the backline.

He made the Australian Schoolboys team In 92 and played wing, centre and five-eighth but fullback became his home when he made his first grade debut for the Bears a year after he left school.

He went on to play 199 games for Norths, Wests and Wakefield, and was selected in the NSW Origin teams between 95-97.

Also highly rated here was Andrew Sanderson (1991) who was a terrific fullback.

He was difficult to bring down when returning the ball, and had excellent speed, he makes the extended bench.

John Deery (1993), was also another excellent fullback who takes one place on the wing in the side.

John was safe under the highball, a strong runner of the ball, incredibly fit and hit hard.

He also made an NRL debut and played games for the Dragons and Roosters. On the other wing is another Australian Schoolboy, Russell Richardson.

Russel could play wing, centre and fullback and had excellent speed and evasive skills.

Russell also became a world class centre playing 120 games for the Sharks, South’s and Knights and was selected for the Australian side in 1997 and 1999.

Honourable mentions go to Matthew Primmer (2000) who had an exceptional cup winning season on the wing that year, and makes the extended squad.

In the centres we have another pair of Australian Schoolboys

Blake Reavell (1997) who played three Seasons in the First XIII and had lightning speed, he was hard hitting in defence and scored countless tries in the sky blue and maroon.

His partner is Tim Horan (1991) who could play in the centres or at number six, he had an excellent kicking game and if there was a hole in the defensive line he would find it.

Tim also played 49 games for the Bunnies, Western Reds and Steelers.

At 7 is Kris Flint, who had a very memorable 1993 season (winning the Peter Sterling Medal in the final after being sent off!).

He was a terrific playmaker with fast acceleration and excellent vision, and when you see his highlights reel you will see plenty of this. Kris also snuck a few games in with the Panthers.

Also worth mentioning is Riley Mullins (2000) who was also a Peter Sterling medalist in the Cup final that year.

Riley was tough, crafty and had an excellent kicking game and was certainly in the debate for the 7.

Another half who was exceptional in the skyblue and maroon was Kain Cross (1991) who was zippy around the ruck, a smart footballer who never took a backward step. He takes a spot on the extended bench.

Wearing the 6 jersey is yet another Australian Schoolboy, Trent Barrett.

Trent played in the centres and at six in the first grade squads he played in and was outstanding in either position.

He was as fit as anyone could be and by all reports a beast in the gym, but on the field he was difficult to defend against, hard running and had excellent skills with ball in hand.

Post school Trent had an outstanding NRL career playing 295 games for the Steelers, Dragons, Wigan and Cronulla.

He also played 11 State of Origins for NSW and 15 matches in the green and gold for Australia.

Trent got the nod over Damien Chapman (1991, also an Australian Schoolboy) who had terrific 1990/91 seasons and was player of the year in 1991.

Damien was a skilful half, setting up and scoring tries, had great speed and kicked goals from everywhere.

He is another who went into the NRL playing 42 games for the Dragons, Western Reds and London Broncos and takes a place on the bench in the side.

Finally worth mentioning is Dallas Gonzo who played two seasons in the First XIII in the centres and at five-eighth in the Cup winning 93 side. Dallas was a terrific footballer, an excellent defender and hard running 6.

He takes a spot in the extended squad also.

At hooker the selectors were unanimous, Simon Bonetti (1994).

Tough as nails and a fearless defender, Simon went onto play six seasons with the Roosters clocking up 142 appearances in a terrific career which finished with a Premiership in 2002.

Simon took the starting spot but another exceptionally good defender and hooker was Robbie Mears (1992) who was certainly discussed at the selection table.

He was also an Australian Schoolboy, played well above his weight and was always involved on the field.

Up front is Michael Francis (1992) and Peter Cusack (1994) with Daniel Heckenberg (1997) taking a spot on the bench.

Mick was one of St Greg’s hardest hitting forwards, and we have featured him before on this page.

Mick was another Australian Schoolboy and renowned for his hard running and exceptional defence, playing well above his playing weight.

Mick played a number of seasons with South’s (playing 56 games) and a couple for London Broncos before retirement.

Peter Cusack had a terrific 94 season always putting his hand up for the hard runs and another hard hitter in defence.

Peter used his size to his advantage and always got the team moving forward.

He had an excellent NRL career playing 95 games for the Roosters, 73 for the Bunnies and another 62 for Hull. He was also selected for NSW Country on two occasions.

Off the bench is Daniel Heckenberg who also used his size to his advantage.

He ran hard and with confidence and defensive lines often buckled trying to take him down.

Daniel was another to have a successful NRL career playing 78 games for St George, Parramatta and the Sea Eagles before another 84 games in the English Super League.

These three got the nod over Kelvin Bramley (1994) and Nathan Boller (1991) who were also highly rated prop forwards.

Kelvin was Peter’s front row partner in 94 and was equally as important to the side.

He takes a spot on the extended bench.

In the backrow are another pair of Australian Schoolboys, and 1993 teammates being Wayne Evans and Peter Driscoll.

Wayne was a dangerous forward who could also play in the centres (where he did play at times), he had speed and size which made him very difficult to handle for opposing sides.

Wayne had an outstanding 93 season and post school played 90 games for the Western Reds, Melbourne Storm and Northern Eagles and finished his career at the London Broncos.

Peter was known as a gentle giant, not many ran with the ball harder and he always put his body on the line in defence.

He could also play in the front row where he played for South’s, notching up 37 games over three seasons.

Also in discussion was Michael Ostini who was a leader on the field and played his heart out every game, he makes the extended squad and features in the highlights.

Finally at lock is another fearless forward who had the skills of a half.

Michael Howell (2000) was hard, he ran hard and hit hard, but he could also kick, throw cut-out balls and led the forward pack in the 2000 Cup winning side.

He bled blue and maroon and his teammates loved playing with him. Michael also made his NRL debut for the Dragons were he made 15 appearances over two seasons.

What a side and what a decade!

2022 St. Greg’s Peter Mulholland schoolboy Cup team photo (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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2022 NSWCCC Blue Award Recipient

Congratulations to Thomas Fletcher from St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown for being awarded a 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League which was presented at the Awards night at the end of last year

Congratulations to Thomas Fletcher from St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown for being awarded a 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League (Photo : Herdo Photography)

Thomas Fletcher

Thomas is a driven athlete who has shown determination and success in Rugby League throughout his time at school.

In 2022 Thomas was chosen as a member of the NSWCCC Opens Rugby League team where his individual performance in this side was recognised by selection in the 2022 Australian Schoolboys.

Thomas’ abilities have also been recognised previously, with selection in 2021 All Schools Merit Team.

Thomas is a valued member of his school community, where he was elected as a College Leader in 2022.

He has fulfilled roles at College Mass, College Assemblies and mentoring. Thomas’ applications to his studies have been commendable, maintaining top ranks in each of his courses and going on to be selected in the Peter Mulholland Cup Academic High Achievers list.

Thomas is a most worthy recipient of this 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League.

Caitlyn Halse is a most worthy recipient of this 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League (Photo : Hedro Photography)

Caitlyn Halse

Caitlyn is a very talented sports person, displaying her skills in a variety of sporting contexts.

She has a great vision, speed and reads the game at the highest level.

She has excelled in Rugby League this year, being dominant on the field. She leads by example on and off the field.

She is a highly skilled five-eight with outstanding game management skills.

She is balanced and poised in attack and is a strong defender.

Caitlyn proved to be an excellent leader on and off the field and was named as a member of the team’s leadership group.

In this role, Caitlyn implemented team building activities and captained the team against CIS.

Caitlyn showed her immense talent when leading the team around the field in the final of the Rugby League Championship against CHS and as recognition of her outstanding performance was named CCC player of the match.

It has been in the sport of Rugby League where her skill and leadership qualities have resulted in success, and she has maintained this level of commitment to all sporting activities throughout 2022.

Caitlyn is a most worthy recipient of this 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League.

Joash Papalii is a most worthy recipient of this 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League (Photo : Herdo Photography)

Joash Papalii

Joash is a driven athlete who has shown determination and success in Rugby League throughout his time at school.

In 2022 Joash was chosen as a member of the NSWCCC Opens Rugby League team.

His individual performance in this side was recognised by selection in the 2022 Australian Schoolboys.

Joash’s abilities in Rugby League have also been recognised previously with selection in 2019 U/15 NSW CCC side, as well as the Australian Schoolboys U/15 Merit Team.

Joash is humble and very focused, his passion for Rugby League has been his priority, which is reflected by his representative honours.

He has also developed a positive energy in the learning environment and was recently nominated for the NSW Training Awards for School based traineeships. (SVAT).

Joash is a most worthy recipient of this 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League.

Bronte Wilson is a most worthy recipient of this 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League

Bronte Wilson

Bronte is a talented, dedicated, and skilful Rugby League player.

She is a strong defender and her ball playing skills are outstanding. She has a high work rate and proves to be an outstanding leader on and off the field.

Bronte was part of the leadership team and captained the team against CHS.

She has also Excelled in Rugby League where she was selected for the dominant Southern Country team and went on to be successful in making the NSWCCC Girls 16 Years and Under Rugby League team.

Bronte has excelled in representative sport at the College this year. She represented the College in athletics, Oz tag, Rugby League, Rugby Union, and Touch Football.

Bronte has been an active member of the College community assisting younger students in transitioning to High School as a peer support leader.

Bronte is a most worthy recipient of this 2022 NSWCCC Blue Award for Rugby League.

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Author : Zach Havard & William Tyson News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

The best schoolboy rugby league players will battle it out next week in the ASSRL Tri-Series NSW Schools Championship – and you can watch it all here.

See the best bits from Patrician Brothers Fairfield and All Saints’ Round 2 battle in Cabramatta.

Some of NSW’s most exciting schoolboy league and union players across two age-groups will be chasing spots in the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team when they line up in an all-star carnival next week.

The NRL have created the 15s and 18s NSW Schools Championships, with representative teams from Combined Independent Schools, Combined High Schools and Combined Catholic Colleges to compete in a three-day tournament from June 22-24.

All six NSW Schools Championships matches will be livestreamed from St Mary’s Stadium exclusively for dailytelegraph.com.au subscribers.

Action from the NSWCHS State trials at the Colegians Sports Center in May (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

A host of stars from the NRL Schoolboy Cup will feature, along with some of the best private school rugby players representing CIS.

Isaiya Katoa will be in action during the tournament. Picture: Toby Zerna

The son of John Hopoate is one potential code hopper in the CIS 18s side.

Lehi Hopoate will join the representative side that has produced a number of talented dual-coders, headlined by the Sydney Roosters Joseph Suaalii and Wests Tigers Adam Doueihi.

The CIS 15s side showcases students from traditional rugby schools who are also touted as rising stars in the league code.

Many of the players selected are part of NRL team’s junior development programs: three represent the junior Roosters side, with other players from Eels, Tigers and Bulldogs development teams.

Lehi Hopoate will hope to show of his skills during the championships. Picture: Julian Andrews

Newington College, a powerhouse rugby school in the NSW GPS competition, will have four players in the CIS 15s competition.

Daniel Fetaiki Lua, 15, is a standout from the Newington quartet and a member of the Bulldogs’ U15s. He also plays for the Hills Rugby Club.

Scots College, another school in the GPS rugby competition, boast three students in the NSW championships. They are headed by Finnlay Bartlett, who played representative rugby at a young age for NSW CIS sides as well as the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia.

For the NSWCCC U15s, Hokafonu Lemoto is expected to have a big carnival. The 15-year-old plays division one club rugby league for the Minchinbury Jet’s and his recent from has earned a spot in the decorated Penrith Panthers’ U15s squad.

The NSW Schools Championships was put in place after Covid restrictions led to the National Schools Championships, that run annually, to be cancelled in 2020.

Action from the NSWCHS State trials at the Colegians Sports Center in May (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The format runs with an under-15s match followed by the under-18s game every day from Tuesday – Thursday in a round-robin format.

Queensland Rugby League held a similar carnival last month where Australian schoolboy selectors were present. They’ll also be sideline at the NSW championships.

School rugby league players from other states compete as the Combined Affiliated States and had their chance to impress Australian schoolboys’ selectors at a training camp prior to Origin I.

NSW Schools Championships DRAW

Tuesday Jun 22

09:45 AM  – Opening Ceremony

10: 30 AM – NSWCHS 14 – 30 NSWCCC (U15’s)
TRIES : Lancelot Tovia 2, Yasin Kuscu
GOALS : Kade Reed

12:30 PM – NSWCHS 14 – 18 NSWCCC (U18’s)
TRIES : Riley Oitmann 2, Tobi Rodwell, Lachlan Dooner, Finau Latu, Cody Howard
GOALS : Lachlan Dooner, Riley Oitmann

Wednesday Jun 23

10:30 AM – NSWCIS v NSWCHS (U15’s)
TRIES : Blake Metcalfe, Te Umuaiki Heremai Tukere, Tyrone Munro
GOALS : Blake Metcalfe

12:00 PM NSWCIS v NSWCHS (U18’s)
TRIES : Ruben Moyle, Ruben Moyle  Riley Smith
GOALS : Liam Sutton 2, Keegan Russell-Smith

Thursday Jun 24

10:00 AM –  NSWCCC v NSWCIS (U15’s)
TRIES :
GOALS :

11:30 PM –  NSWCCC v NSWCIS (U18’s)
TRIES :
GOALS : 

1:30 PM Presentations & Closing

All matches will be livestreamed at dailytelegraph.com.au

Combined Independent Schools Under 15’s

1 Mitchell Woods, St Patricks College Strathfield
2 Heamasi Makasini, Newington College
3 Onitoni Large, The Scots College
4 Casey McLean, Newington College
5 Charlie Poynton, St Augustine’s College
6 Joe Walsh, St Augustine’s College
7 Alex Conti, St Patricks College Strathfield
8 Edwin Langi, The Kings School
9 Jaxon Allen, Cranbrook School
10 Toby Brial, The Scots College
11 Luke Wakefield, Oakhill College
12 Daniel Lua, Newington College
13 Chaice Bayley, Central Coast Sports College

14 Quinn Mersal, Newington College
15 Anthony Abdow, Oakhill College
16 Finnlay Bartlett, The Scots College
17 Luka Ponsonby, St Alloysius’ College
18 Lachlan Simpson, Central Coast Sport College
19 Sione-Na Lua, Georges River Grammar
20 Xavier Singh, Central Coast Sport College

Combined Independent Schools Under 18’s

1 Siteni Taukamo, Newington College
2 Jesse McLean, Newington College
3 Patrick Spence, Oakhill College
4 Nosa Obaseki, Cranbrook School
5 Lehi Hopoate, St Augustine’s College
6 Isaiya Katoa, Barker College (withdrawn)
7 Joseph Nohra, St Patrick’s College
8 Jake Abbey, William Clarke College
9 Bayley Meredith, Rouse Hill Anglican College
10 Bill Statham, St Stanislaus’ College
11 Lachlan Broederlow Regents Park Christian School
12 Michael Abdow, Oakhill College
13 Domenico De Stradis, Oakhill College

14 Jordan Roumanous, St Patrick’s College
15 Lawrence Kini, Bethel Christian School
16 Raffaele De Stradis, Oakhill College
17 Lipina Ata, Newington College
18 Max Riolo, Newington College
19 Dane Towns, Waverley College
20 Luke Tucker, Knox Grammar School

Combined High Schools Under 15’s

1 Luke Laulalii, Westfields Sports High School
2 Breathan Bilich, Sydney SC Leichhardt
3 Jayze Tuigamala, Endeavour Sports High School
4 Lance Tevio, Westfields Sports High School
5 Yasin Kuscu, Randwick Boys High School
6 Bronson Emery, Endeavour Sports High School
7 Kade Reed, Illawarra Sports High School
8 Jett Woodward, Hunter Sports High School
9 Aaron Keppie, Picton High School
10 Somione Laiafi, The Hills Sports High School
11 Bailey Sigsworth, Brisbane Waters SC
12 Bailey Peschka, Molong SC
13 Hayden Buchanan, Kiama High School

14 Alex Isdale, Westfields Sports High School
15 Connor Votano, Hunter Sports High School
16 Blake Wardrobe, Engadine High School
17 Jerome Goddard, Bass High School
18 Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Endeavour Sports High School
19 Samual Vandermade, Ashcroft High School
20 Cooper Black, Nyngan High School

NSWCHS Under 18’s as Selected after the NSW CHS State Trials in May (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Combined High Schools Under 18’s

1 Blake Metcalfe The Hills Sports High School
2 Tyrone Munro, Alexandra Park Community School
3 Kyron Fekitoa, Endeavour Sports High School
4 Brandon Morkos, Figtree Sports High School
5 Te Umuaiki Heremai Tukere, Illawarra Sports High School
6 Jack Cole, Orange High School
7 Iverson Matai, Endeavour Sports High School
8 Amir Yatim, Homebush Boys High School
9 Ethan Gilchrist, Tumut High School
10 Markis Atoa, The Hills Sports High School
11 Ryan Couchman, Bulli High School
12 Junior Tapau, Endeavour Sports High School
13 Nicholas Lenaz, Castle Hill High School
14 Trey Barlow, Warilla High School
15 Soloman Saukuru, Westfields Sports High School
16 Lajuan Vito, Endeavour Sports High School
17 Raymond Lole, Westfields Sports High School
18 Luran Patea, The Hills Sports High School
19 Luke Raymond, Endeavour Sports High School
20 Ryan Hodgson, Kiama High School

Combined Catholic Colleges Under 15’s

1 Riley Allen, Patrician Brothers College
2 Sam Carr, St Joseph’s College
3 Lachlan Coinakis, Patrician Brothers’ College
4 Lachlan Dooner, St Gregory’s College
5 Jaxon Edgar, St Dominic’s College
6 Junior Fagalele, Patrician Brothers’ College
7 Jezaiah Funa-luta, Patrician Brothers’ College
8 Jack Hilliar, St Joseph’s High School
9 Cody Hopwood, All Saints College
10 Matthew Humphries, St Edwards College
11 Tom Kirk, Edmund Rice College
12 Finau Latu, Patrician Brothers College
13 Hokafonu Lemoto, Patrician Brothers’ College

14 Kenneth McKeever-King, Patrician Brothers’ College
15 Riley Oitmann John, Therry Catholic College
16 Toby Rodwell, Edmund Rice College
17 Mikayel Tito, Parramatta Marist High School
18 Carson T’malii, Patrician Brothers College
19 Latrell Toby, Smith Emmaus Catholic College
20 Sam Watts, St Joseph’s Regional

Catholic Colleges Under 18’s

1 Paul Alamoti, Marist College
2 Josh Alhazim, Patrician Brothers’ College
3 Taj Brailey, De La Salle Catholic College
4 Jock Brazel, Parramatta Marist High School
5 Lachlan Blackburn, St Dominic’s College
6 Charlie Guymer, St Gregory’s College
7 Liam Ison, St Dominic’s College
8 Emmanuel Kandidakis, St Gregory’s College
9 Myles Martin, Patrician Brothers’ College
10 Jordan Miller, Patrician Brothers’ College
11 Rueban Moyle, Xavier College Skennars
12 Travis Petersen, St Francis Xavier’s College
13 Daniel Peters, St Edwards College East
14 Jaxson Rahme, Holy Cross College

15 Taj Ridley, All Saints College
16 Keegan Russel-Smith, St Dominic’s College
17 John Sagaga, Patrician Brothers’ College
18 Ethan Sanders, Patrician Brothers’ College
19 Ryley Smith, St Dominic’s College
20 Liam Sutton, St Gregory’s College
21 Ruben Moyle

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Another super proud moment for myself being this group of fine young men coach, 2/2 in MCS GF’s!

How good is a Sub Tuum!!

Today the boys took on Blacktown Patrician Brothers in the MCS Grand Final.

After our assistant coach Stephen Bullock said to Coach Michael Bullock “let’s see if we can have a good start for once!” Unfortunately, we dropped the ball off the kick off haha.

We turned them away and got in a tussle in the middle of the field to become our own worst enemy with drop ball and penalties, for them to get down our end and score in the corner. 0-4.

We gained momentum with some great runs and wining the ruck, capitalising with a barge over try from Thomas Carroll. Conversion made by Rule 6-4.

Some poor choices and ball handling from both teams saw the halftime score stay at 6-4, we knew we had plenty of improvement in us!

St. Greg’s College Campbelltown win the 2021 MCS Cup (Photo : St. Greg’s College)

After getting a rest and a rev up from the coach, Zak Clarke decided to take 4 defenders over the line with him and score, conversion made by Rule 12-4.

The boys invited them back into the contest with another drop ball from Blacktown spiralling kick offs. They scored an easy try through the middle to make some nervous moments in the last 10 minutes at 12-10.

Attacking their line we looked like there was plenty of scoring opportunities, however, Blacktown did well to defend their line. It took another strong carry from non other, Zak Clarke to find his way across the white line.

With Rule making an important conversion to make it 18-10.

The boys defended their hearts out, showing great pride in the jersey to take the MCS Trophy back home.

A special mention to Jack Burrows, Oliver Kaluzyn and Lachlan McGufficke who made their 1st grade debut in the GF!

Thanks for the support everyone

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MCS have cleaned up at this years NSWCCC trials winning both the Under 15’s and the Under 18’s Competitions

The 2021 NSW Combined Catholic Colleges State trials kicked off yesterday at the St. Marys Leagues Stadium at St. Marys

The NSWCCC State trials conclude today (Friday) with selection of both the Under 15 and u18’s teams selected to represent the NSW CCC at this years Schools Tri-Series Champions held between Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 June 2021 at the St. Marys Leagues Stadium

Due to the Covid19 pandemic, only the 3 NSW teams will compete, NSWCCC, NSWCHS & SIC

nswccc teams

POOL A

Northern Country, Southern Country, MCC

POOL B

Presidents, SICC, MCS

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Here are the Results from Day 1 of the NSWCCC State Trials

Under 15’s Results

U15’s – Southern 30 – 4 Northern
U15’s – Presidents 10 – 4 SICC
U15’s – MCC 12 – 14 Northern
U15’s – Presidents 10 – 26 MCS
U15’s – Southern 48 – 6 MCC
U15’s – MCS 20 – 0 SICC

Under 18’s Results

U18’s – Southern 10 – 12 Northern
U18’s – Presidents 6 – 40 SICC
U18’s – MCC 22 – 16 Northern
U18’s – Presidents 6 – 52 MCS
U18’s – Southern 16 – 38 MCC
U18’s – MCS 42 – 12 SICC

Day 2 Draw

Under 15’s Draw (outer Field)

9.00am – 15’s – MCC 0 – 32 SICC
10.00am – 15’s Northern 6 – 10 Presidents
Grand Final
11.15am – 15’s MCS 30 – 6 1st Southern

Under 18’s Draw (Main Field)

9.00am – 18’s Southern 16 – 4 Presidents
10.00am – 18’s Northern 12 – 8 SICC
Grand Final
12.15pm – 18’s MCS 28 – 4 MCC

1.35 PM Presentation of game awards and announcement of NSWCCC teams.

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2021 NSW CCC Under 15’s

Riley Allen – Patrician Brothers College Blacktown
Sam Carr – St Joseph’s College Aberdeen
Lachlan Coinakis – Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown
Lachlan Dooner – St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown
Jaxon Edgar – St Dominic’s College, Kingswood
Junior Fagalele – Patrician Brothers’ College, Fairfield
Jezaiah Funa-luta – Patrician Brothers’ College, Fairfield
Jack Hilliar – St Joseph’s High School Lochinvar
Cody Hopwood – All Saints College Maitland
Matthew Humphries – St Edwards College, East Gosford
Tom Kirk – Edmund Rice College, West Wollongong
Finau Latu – Patrician Brothers College, Blacktown
Hokafonu Lemoto – Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown
Kenneth McKeever-King – Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown
Riley Oitmann – John Therry Catholic College, Rosemeadow
Toby Rodwell – Edmund Rice College, West Wollongong
Mikayel Tito – Parramatta Marist High School, Westmead
Carson T’malii – Patrician Brothers College Blacktown
Latrell Toby – Smith Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek
Sam Watts – St Joseph’s Regional Port Macquarie

2021 NSW CCC Under 18’s

Paul Alamoti Marist – College Kogarah
Josh Alhazim Patrician – Brothers’ College, Fairfield
Taj Brailey – De La Salle Catholic College, Cronulla
Jock Brazel – Parramatta Marist High School, Westmead
Lachlan Blackburn – St Dominic’s College, Kingswood
Charlie Guymer – St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown
Liam Ison – St Dominic’s College, Kingswood
Emmanuel Kandidakis – St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown
Myles Martin – Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown
Jordan Miller – Patrician Brothers’ College, Fairfield
Rueban Moyle – Xavier College Skennars Head
Travis Petersen – St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton
Daniel Peters – St Edwards College, East Gosford
Jaxson Rahme – Holy Cross College Ryde
Taj Ridley – All Saints College Maitland
Keegan Russel-Smith – St Dominic’s College, Kingswood
John Sagaga – Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown
Ethan Sanders – Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown
Ryley Smith – St Dominic’s College, Kingswood
Liam Sutton – St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown

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Story By : Dale Walker Nepean News

Panthers teen sensation Stephen Crichton is a man of many talents, and at one stage, Rugby League was not his strong side. At age 15, Crichton was playing in the third team at St Pat’s College Blacktown and was not under the notice of coaching staff or talent scouts.

In fact, Crichton, who commenced schooling at ‘Patties’ in year seven was an outstanding musician and a promising basketballer. Music Teacher Karen Davidson said that Crichton was the best drummer she had ever seen.

“I loved playing the drums and basketball was great fun also,” said Chrichton.“At the time I enjoyed basketball more than football and when I was asked to try out for reps I couldn’t as it clashed with the league finals.”

Following a season in the under 15’s, Crichton started to grow and became more co -ordinated which saw him enter the firsts team at age 16. St Pat’s Coach of nine years, Greg Beacroft, was impressed with the short turnaround in development. “He certainly was a late bloomer, that’s for sure,” said Beacroft.

“He had a good 16’s season and I was looking forward to the following year in the senior schoolboys competitions.” Playing SG Ball for Penrith, Crichton stood out.“This was a defining year for Crichton, said Beacroft.

“I asked him to play in the combined schools MCS team and he looked at me and said, ‘Sir I don’t think I’m good enough’.” “Stephen was the first one picked amongst the selectors and it was at this moment that he realised he has the ability to go a long way in the game.”

As a student, Stephen was a tremendous footballer,” said St Pat’s Year 12 Co – Ordinator Dom Cullen.“He is a vibrant lad and full of character.

Stephen was a pleasure to have around, he brought a good vibe to the place. His mind was on sports and that’s where he was always going to end up, we are very proud of him at St Pats.

”Crichton was born in Samoa and at the age of two moved to New Zealand before settling in Mt Druitt where he still lives today with Mum Gogosina and Dad Va’a. The youngster has five brothers, a sister and appreciates what life has presented to him.

“I’m motivated by how fortunate I have become through football,” said Crichton. “If I have a bad day I look back at the struggle growing up and how hard it was for mum and dad before I came along.

It can be easy for people to feel sorry for themselves, but I am in a good space so when I feel down I look at life in a positive manner and it helps me get through. “If I can pass on a positive outlook, I keep telling myself that there is always light at the end of a dark tunnel.”

Crichton’s father is a Pastor at the local Church and spends a lot of his down time with his family and the church. On many occasions he has been described as a young Israel Folau, and that’s just fine by him.

“I model my game on Israel, I look up to him in many ways, as a footballer, a person and our faith,” he said. “Israel uses his height and that’s something I can make the most of, it’s not an advantage that many footballers have.

I just aim to be the best at what I am doing and Israel provides that inspiration.” Crichton played his junior footy as a centre, but is most versatile in also being able to play fullback and wing.

He is an outstanding goal kicker and has been given the back up role for when Nathan Cleary is not a part of the first grade team. “I love kicking, I embrace the pressure that comes with it,” said Crichton.

His fondest schoolboy memory was the senior grand final against Westfield Sports High in 2018. St Pat’s had just scored in the corner to level the game and the full time siren was imminent. With the opposition crowd jeering, yelling, blowing horns and throwing debris on the field, Crichton was under immense pressure.

“I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life, I hit it sweetly and it sailed over and gave us the grand final win,” he said. “I remember vividly the goosebumps, and the St Pats crowd going wild, it would be a dream for that to happen in the NRL one day.

”Crichton, not only pays his respects to St Pats for landing where he is today but Panthers Assistant Coach Ben Harden instilled the confidence into the one time timid youngster.

“For a long time I didn’t have confidence in Rugby League. My brother Christian was playing first grade and many people were saying I was only getting a run because of my brother.

I never believed in myself but Ben had faith and selected me to play without a trial for the Panthers SG Ball team. Ben made me realise my potential, he was always providing the positivity required and brought the best out in me. I thank him for what he did every day.”

Coach Ivan Cleary has some big decisions on his hands, as Crichton is improving so much and so quickly he is warranting a spot in the run-on team.

He has been a standout for the Panthers in 2020, albeit coming off the bench in the first two rounds. And, it’s fair to say, if Crichton didn’t play the way he did, Penrith wouldn’t have grabbed victories on each occasion.

The world is at the feet of Crichton, still filling out like a young three-year-old colt primed to reach his peak. Many good judges have a big opinion of Crichton, and I’m personally of the belief, State of Origin and rep honours are beckoning in 2-3 years time.

You can view the article through the following link: Nepean News 28 May 2020

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Author : Alicia Newton NRL.com Reporter

Major competitions, including the Intrust Super Cup and Canterbury Cup, for second-tier men’s and women’s rugby league across Australia, along with national representative programs, have officially been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In conjunction with the NSWRL, QRL and Combined Affiliated States, the uncertainty around a return-to-play date and logistical difficulties have forced the game’s state governing bodies to cancel certain competitions for the remainder of the season.

Major competitions cancelled

New South Wales

Canterbury Cup
Jersey Flegg Cup
SG Ball Cup
Harold Matthews Cup
Tarsha Gale Cup
Andrew Johns Cup
Laurie Daley Cup
Men’s under 23s Championships
Women’s Country Championships

Queensland

Intrust Super Cup
BHP Premiership
Hastings Deering Colts
Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup

National Schoolboys Championships

Harvey Norman Women’s National Championships

All Combined Affiliated States representative football

No official decision yet

Harvey Norman Women’s NSW Premiership
Community Rugby League
Ron Massey Cup
Sydney Shield

NRL head of football for participation, pathways and game development Luke Ellis said the decisions confirmed on Friday were made in the best interests for everyone’s health and safety.

“I know this will be a disappointing outcome for those involved in these competitions right across Australia, but the health and safety of those involved with rugby league must always come first,” Ellis said.

“It was essential for us to at least give the players, clubs and staff some certainty going forward so they can focus on themselves and their families during this uncertain time.”

No decisions have yet been made around State of Origin junior and senior representative teams or matches, while a final decision around community rugby league, including Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield will be made in the coming weeks.

Community rugby league in NSW had been placed on hold nine days ago until at least May 1.

A final decision on the Harvey Norman Women’s NSW Premiership is also yet to be confirmed despite Queensland’s equivalent, the inaugural BHP Premiership among the competitions to be cancelled.

While most major competitions across both states started in line with the NRL season just a fortnight ago, NSWRL’s Harold Matthews and SG Ball competition’s were six rounds into their seasons.

NSWRL CEO Dave Trodden said in a statement the uncertain nature of the coronavirus pandemic had taken decisions out of their control.

“It is devastating for everyone involved but the advice has changed dramatically since we suspended these competitions nine days ago,” Trodden said.

We understand the outcome is a heartbreaking one for the rugby league community.

Rob Moore
“We have an obligation to be part of the solution for this pandemic, both for the rugby league community and also for the community more generally. This view was uppermost in the minds of the board.”

QRL managing director Rob Moore added rugby league was a large part of the fabric in Queensland.

“We understand the outcome is a heartbreaking one for the rugby league community, but it’s a call that simply had to be made given the current circumstances,” Moore said.

The news follows after the NRL announced earlier on Friday the second edition of Magic Round, which was pencilled in for round eight in May this year, would no longer go ahead.

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