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Sharks-backed Endeavour eye crucial Peter Mulholland Cup win

sharksmedia — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:05:17 +0000

Sharks-backed Endeavour eye crucial Peter Mulholland Cup win

Author : Troy Whittaker sharks Media Coordinator

Sharks-backed Endeavour eye crucial Peter Mulholland Cup win

With a line-up dominated by emerging Cronulla players, Endeavour Sports High School will enjoy a strong home advantage against fellow powerhouse Patrician Brothers Fairfield at Sharks Stadium on Friday.

The teams will meet in Round 2 of the Peter Mulholland Cup (PMC) – the most prestigious schoolboy tournament in Australia comprising the best rugby league schools across NSW.

After losing last year’s final against Patrician Brothers Blacktown, Endeavour began their 2025 PMC campaign with a 40-4 victory over Farrar Memorial Agricultural School in May.

Captained by promising Sharks lock Tom Dellow, who won the club’s Junior Representative Player of the Year award in 2024, Endeavour is flush with Cronulla connections.

Coaches Dave Howlett and Brad Kelly are also involved with the Sharks, while halfback Liam Challenor, props Hudsyn Frost and Jake White, fullback Jaylan Herron and back-rower Blake Watman are just a handful of the Endeavour stars coming through Cronulla’s pathways.

Dellow, Frost, White, Watman and forward Sidney Truong have recently been selected for the NSW CHS Opens team, further showing the strength of the Sharks-Endeavour partnership.

The PMC involves the top 16 rugby league schools in NSW with pools of four.

The top two teams in each group progress to the knockout quarter-finals stage.

Endeavour is seeded third in this year’s competition, highlighting the Caringbah-based sporting school’s remarkable ability to sustain success.

Sharks SG Ball coach Kelly emphasised Endeavour’s unique standing in the region, stating, “Endeavour is the only school in the area that offers exposure to the Peter Mulholland Cup and the elite level of schoolboy rugby league.”

“This week’s game is important. We need to win to keep our hopes alive,” he added.

“Although we lost one pool game last year, it came down to for and against to get into the quarterfinals. Every game is super important and you’ve got to make sure you don’t leave anything unchecked.

“Patrician Brothers Fairfield are a good team. They had a good game against Hunter Sports High School (26-10 loss) and they’re going to be tough to beat on Friday.”

Kelly said having a large contingent of Sharks players is a bonus for Endeavour, who are pitted against a “who’s who” of rugby league schools including Westfields, Hunter, Hills, Illawarra and Matraville.

Powerhouse Catholic schools Patrician Brothers Blacktown, Patrician Brothers Fairfield, St Dominics and St Gregorys; plus others like Central Coast Sports and Erindale College.

“It definitely helps with continuity – they’ve either played SG Ball together or they’ve played Harold Matthews Cup,” Kelly said.

“They’ve got a good understanding of how we’re structured.

“Having Dave and I here as well as coaching down there, everything crosses over pretty closely.

“It gives us a bit of an advantage in terms of being able to keep the flow of the way we play the game going from Sharks into school.

“Fourteen of the 17 that played against Farrar were affiliated with the Sharks and the line-up will be fairly similar this week.”

Adding to the occasion on Friday, Endeavour will stage a 20-year reunion for their 2005 NRL Schoolboy Cup-winning team, including former Sharks players Mitch Brown and Blake Ayshford.

“Some of those boys are coming into the school to present the jerseys and have a chat to this year’s team, attend the game and have a BBQ afterwards,” Kelly said.

Kick-off on Friday is at 12pm, with free entry to the stadium.

The match will also be streamed live on KommunityTV.

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Rising Shark Williams crowned top NSW schoolboy athlete

sharksmedia — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 03:18:40 +0000

Rising Shark Williams crowned top NSW schoolboy athlete

Author : Sharks Media

Rising Shark Williams crowned top NSW schoolboy athlete

Nikora Williams running thru the Raiders line in this years SG Ball competition (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

In the midst of his first NRL pre-season, promising young Shark Nikora Williams has received one of the most prestigious awards for schoolboy athletes in NSW.

The Endeavour Sports High School graduate was presented with the Val Lembit Memorial Trophy for the Most Outstanding Male Representative at the NSW Combined High School Sports Awards at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.

He joins a storied list of sporting champions like swimmer Ian Thorpe, cricketer Steve Waugh, golfer Nick Flanagan and NRL players such as Blake Green, Cameron King and current Kangaroos star Zac Lomax to have earned the accolade.

Williams also received a NSW CHS Blue, a time-honoured award recognising those who have represented their state with distinction in their chosen sport.

Congratulations to Elektra Arseniou (Tennis), Lucia Martin (Cricket) and Nikora Williams (Rugby League) who were awarded a prestigious NSW CHS Blue at the SCG yesterday

“It’s an honour to get it. I’m very grateful because there a lot of names there like Ian Thorpe and Zac Lomax who have won that award,” Williams said of receiving the Val Lembit Memorial Trophy.

“Hearing my name get called out was a very pleasant surprise.”

Nikora Williams enjoying NRL pre-season training.

A goal-kicking outside back, Williams represented the Sharks in the SG Ball Cup (under 19s) this year before a handful of appearances in the Jersey Flegg Cup (under 21s).

Such is his talent, the teenager is training with the NRL squad over summer.

“It’s a dream come true, definitely, but it’s very hard,” he said.

“All the coaching staff set a standard and you’ve got to live up to that standard every day when you’re coming to training.

“It’s nerve-wracking at times, but I’m grateful I’ve been given the opportunity by the Cronulla Sharks and the coaching staff to be able to train with the big boys for the first time.”

Williams paid tribute to experienced Sharks junior rep coach Dave Howlett, who convinced him to abandon plans to drop out of Shire Christian School in Year 10 to start a trade apprenticeship and instead move to Endeavour Sports High under his tutelage.

Howlett was also Williams’ SG Ball coach this year.

“I was grateful to learn off Dave,” Williams, an Aquinas Colts junior, said.

“He knows a lot about footy and I take in whatever he talks about. I use it whether it’s on the field or off the field. I just take all the lessons he’s told me and I apply it to my everyday life.”

Howlett described Williams as “one of the most passionate students I’ve had anything to do with”.

“He absolutely loved the team, the Endeavour Rugby League Program and the school. He’s left a mark that will last well after he leaves,” he added.

“The thing that sets him apart from other boys is his will to win and the fact he’ll do whatever it takes on the field to help his team achieve.

“He’s tenacious and competitive.

I coached him at school and the Sharks, and he had exactly the same passion for both teams. He just loves being part of a team environment and trying to inspire other people.

“I’m really hopeful he’ll blossom into an NRL player and a great team member at that level too.

“We’re proud as a program and a school that we’ve played a role in his development as a person and player and we look forward to following his journey.”

Had he committed to the decision to leave school and become a tradie, Williams would’ve missed out on a raft of rugby league achievements. He represented the Australian Schoolboys in 2023 and made his mark at that level again this season.

“I was part of the NSW CHS team as captain (reaching the ASSRL National Championships final)

Nikora Williams kicking off for Sydney Red in this years NSWCHS State rugby league Championships at Collegians Stadium (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

Then got selected for the Aussie Schoolboys where we went to the Gold Coast to play France and played against Papua New Guinea over in Papua New Guinea,” he said.

The skilful outside back scored the match-tying try in a 22-all draw with PNG in October.

With hard work his focus, Williams will look to take the next step in 2025. Howlett believes the rigours of an NRL pre-season will prepare him perfectly for higher grades.

“Hopefully next year I can play more consistent Flegg and, if I’m able to, have a crack at (NSW) Cup,” Williams said.

Meanwhile, Engadine High School student Blake Wardrobe also earned a coveted NSW CHS Blue award for his touch football achievements.

Wardrobe, who has played junior reps for the Sharks alongside Williams, captained the 2024 NSWCHSSA open touch football team.

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Endeavour win Michael Buttner Shield

ourfooty — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:17:12 +0000

Endeavour win Michael Buttner Shield

Author : Endeavour SHS

Endeavour win Michael Buttner Shield

Michael Beuttner shield grand final win

A tense Grand Final played on a hot day at Camden proved to be an exciting and physical contest. Both teams trading blows in a tough first half.

Xavier Terides scored an amazing try in the 12th minute to open the scoring, with the ball passing through multiple hands from the right edge all the way to a diving try in the left corner.

Matraville were given some easy field position from a mistake and scored a try under the post which gave them the lead after their conversion.

Following this, the boys had to dig deep to save tries in consecutive plays with Xavier and Liam Taupo bringing an opponent down 1 metre from our line before Le-Vaughn Stanley-Ligaiviu saved a certain try on his opposite side of the field with an amazing last ditch effort.

This took us to the break, down 6-4.

The second half started positively with a great break from Carter Studdon, slicing through the line before passing to Le-Vaughn, who bumped off the fullback to score a great try from 40 metres out.

Le-Vaughn then scored his second off a nice pass from Zuma Wever, angling him back against the grain off a scrum.

With plenty to do, he beat multiple defenders displaying both agility and strength which earned him Man of the Match.

We then had a skilful try scored by Leki Mackay-Filihia after an attacking kick from Zuma Wever.

Fletcher Holbrook chased hard and pounced on the bouncing ball before a nice pass to Leki who scored in the corner.

The rest of the half saw our defence hold up strong, forcing multiple mistakes through our contact and line speed.

Our last try by Austin Havili-Kaufusi was scored late in the game and again in the left hand corner, after another fantastic shift from the left edge with a nice draw and pass from Hunter Stanley to finish it off, with a final score of 24 – 6.

An amazing effort throughout the whole competition, with each member of the greater squad playing a significant role in our success. It has been a pleasure to coach a great group of young men who will continue to improve in the future.

Congratulations to Le-Vaughn Stanley-Ligaiviu on being named Man of the Match (Photo : Endeavour SHS)

Tries: Xavier Terides, Le-Vaughn Stanley-Ligaiviu x 2, Leki Mackay-Filihia, Austin Havili-Kaufusi
Goals: Zuma Wever, Jax Wells

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Endeavour in Buckley & Uni grand finals

ourfooty — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:36:04 +0000

Endeavour in Buckley & Uni grand finals

Author : Endeavour SHS

Endeavour in Buckley & Uni grand finals

Buckley Shield semi final win over Westfields SHS

Endeavour in Uni & Buckley grand finals (Photo : Endeavour SHS)

On Tuesday 10 September, our Under 14 NSWCHS Buckley Shield team took on Westfields Sports High School in the semi final of the Buckley Shield competition.

After going down to Westfields in the final round of the competition, we knew we were in for a tough game but were also confident that we could match the boys from Westfields if we played to our strengths.

The game was evenly matched in the opening 15 minutes with both teams trading sets and coming up with high quality play.

A break down the right edge by Jack McKevett was finished off with a try under the posts to Cooper Shephard.

After defending our try line for 2 sets we eventually broke and Westfields evened up the scores 6 all.

Westfields kicked a field goal with 30 seconds to go before half time after a very evenly contested first half.

The second half continued where the first half left off with both teams going end to end.

A try to Chad Kamara after a jinking run back towards the posts gave Endeavour a 12-7 lead.

Westfields hit back with another try after a play the ball error adjacent to the posts. Fortunately, the conversion from right next to the posts, hit the left upright and the score remained 12-11.

A break away run by Chad Kamara was stopped centimetres form the line and Westfields scrambled to prevent us from scoring.

The final minutes saw heart rates rising and tensions building but the scramble defence and will to win from the Endeavour boys prevailed.

Despite a last second charge down the field and a kick over the defensive line, we held on for a memorable 12 -11 win.

The boys will play in Cessnock next Tuesday for a chance to win the NSWCHS Buckley Shield.

NSWCHS University Shield Semi Final win over Illawarra SHS

Endeavour in Uni & Buckley grand finals (Photo : Endeavour SHS)

In a thrilling University Shield clash, Endeavour SHS triumphed over Illawarra SHS in a hard-fought contest.

Endeavour’s standout performances came from Jamie Curran and Cruz Parkin, who were outstanding after they returned from their Peter Mulholland Schoolboy Cup campaign, driving the team forward.

Spencer Swann and Liam Challenor expertly navigated a tough first half, battling against a huge breeze to maintain momentum.

Both teams displayed immense spirit, respect, and determination throughout.

Illawarra SHS fought valiantly, but Endeavour’s superior tactical execution proved decisive, earning them a well-deserved victory in a competitive encounter.

Endeavour will now play Hunter SHS in the Grand Final on Tuesday 17 September at Cessnock.

Final Score: 32-4

Tries : Brodie Johnsen 2, Jamie Curran 2, Jayden Rawson and Cortez Matthews
Goals : Liam Challenor 4

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Sharks on show as Endeavour sails towards schoolboys glory

sharksmedia — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:06:32 +0000

Sharks on show as Endeavour sails towards schoolboys glory

Author : Troy Whittaker Media Coordinator

Sharks on show as Endeavour sails towards schoolboys glory

Sharks players Zane Walker, Tom Dellow (wit footy) & Tye Bursill in action for Endeavour SHS (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

Powered by a slew of emerging Sharks players, Caringbah-based Endeavour Sports High School will tackle Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown in Wednesday’s prestigious Peter Mulholland Cup grand final.

The competition comprises the best schoolboy talent from NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Endeavour earned a place in the decider at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

After advancing through the pool stage and fighting back from 14-0 down to defeat Canberra’s Erindale College 16-14 in last week’s thrilling preliminary final.

The winner of Endeavour and Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown will face the top Queensland school – Palm Beach Currumbin or Kirwan State High, who will clash on Thursday – for the NRL National Schoolboys Cup title on September 11.

Thirteen of Endeavour’s expected 17-man squad are Sharks juniors, nine of them having represented the club this season in the Harold Matthews Cup team guided to the finals by Brad Kelly, who is also a member of the school’s coaching staff.

The Cronulla contingent includes Australian Schoolboys pair Tom Dellow, a workhorse lock who was crowned the Sharks’ Junior Representative Player of the Year in May.

Nikora Williams, a strike centre who played SG Ball Cup this year before progressing swiftly to the under-21 Jersey Flegg ranks.

Endeavour coach Dave Howlett

Endeavour coach Dave Howlett, who has a storied association with the Sharks spanning more than 20 years including a stint as an NRL assistant coach, is confident his boys can defy their underdog tag and come away victorious.

“It’s a massive bonus for so many of our players to have that continuity at the Sharks and then jump in as the nucleus of our school team,” said Howlett, who has been Cronulla’s SG Ball head coach for the past three seasons.

“There’s also continuity in the coaching style given the Harold Matts coach – Brad Kelly – coaches with the school. That’s been a real foundation for our success this year.”

Endeavour has waged several memorable battles with Patrician Brothers’ Blacktown over the years, upstaging its rival in the 2014 national GIO Schoolboy Cup in what was the Sutherland Shire school’s most recent final.

A decade on, Howlett is hoping to repeat the dose.

“We’ve had a long history playing each other at the pointy end of schoolboy footy,” he said. “Their team has similar traits to their teams of previous years – they’ve got four Australian Schoolboys in their line-up, they’re big, they’re powerful.

“We know it’s going to be a big challenge for us, but we’re all excited about the opportunity. It’s been 10 years since we’ve been in a final.

“They had a team chock-full of Australian Schoolboys and we were the underdogs then as well. We’re hoping for the same outcome on Wednesday.

“There’s a real buzz around the school population, the staff and students.

“We could feel it last week when we came to school the next day. That buzz has built over the week. We’re looking forward to having strong support.”

A renowned nursery of world-class talent, Endeavour has produced a smorgasbord of NRL stars including current Sharks Will Kennedy and Teig Wilton.

Howlett and Kelly’s involvement, as well as Endeavour’s sterling reputation for developing young players in its argeted program, have helped ensure the long-term strength of Cronulla’s junior representative and pathways systems.

“We’re really proud of the link between the school and the Sharks,” Howlett said.

Kick-off between Endeavour Sports High School and Patrician Brothers’ College Blacktown on Wednesday is at 12.30pm. If you can’t make it to Campbelltown, the match will be streamed live through KommunityTV.

Endeavour SHS after their win in the Preliminary Final last week at campbelltown Stadium (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

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Peter Mulholland Cup Qualifying Finals

ourfooty — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:54:44 +0000

Peter Mulholland Cup Qualifying Finals

Author : Endeavour SHS

Peter Mulholland Cup Qualifying Finals

Endeavour SHS Peter Mulholland Schoolboy Cup team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

In an eagerly anticipated Peter Mulholland Cup Qualifying Final, Endeavour Sports showcased their skilfulness with a comprehensive 52-6 victory over Holy Cross.

The opening ten minutes was an exhibition of intense physicality and strong starts from both sides.

Endeavour broke the deadlock with a well-executed play as Lewis Sargent-Wilson delivered a perfectly placed kick, allowing Kaden Garner to score the first try.

This opening score set the stage for Endeavour’s near flawless first half performance, as they dominated proceedings to establish a commanding 30-0 lead by halftime.

Holy Cross CC Ryde Peter Mulholland Schoolboy Cup team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

The second half saw a more balanced contest with Holy Cross displaying resilience and determination, keeping the game tightly contested for extended periods.

However, Endeavour’s class shone through once again with a series of late tries that sealed their dominant victory.

Holy Cross, despite being under strength, played with commendable spirit and represented their school with pride. Their effort and sportsmanship were evident throughout the match.

For Endeavour, standout performances included Kaden Garner’s hat-trick of tries and a memorable try by Year 10 student Cruz Parkin, who marked his debut in the Black Jumper.

Endeavour’s victory propels them forward in the Peter Mulholland Cup to the Grand Final Qualifier in two weeks time.

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ESHS 52

TRIES : Kaden Garner 3, Lisiate Mackay-Filihia, Lewis Sargent-Wilson, Tye Bursill, Zane Walker, Cruz Parkin, Jack Schumacher
GOALS : Nikora Williams 5, Lewis Sargent-Wilson 3

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