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2023 Results for NSWPSSA – Rugby League – 12yrs & Under – Championship

Sydney North 2023 NSWPSSA u12 team photo (Photo : NSWPSSA)

Day 1 Draw

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Sydney West 2023 NSWPSSA u12 Champions (Photo : NSWPSSA)

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Schoolboy Cup Rnd 1 double header

Hills read riot act despite blistering start to campaign

Live stream: Hills Sports and Endeavour clash in massive NRL Schoolboys Cup double-header

For 50 minutes, Hills Sports showed their undoubted NRL Schoolboys quality by running Endeavour ragged.

It’s the final 10 minutes that was a little cause for concern. Relive all the action.

Watch a full replay as Hills Sports v Endeavour Sports.

Hills Sports High have kicked off their redemption campaign with a convincing 36-16 win over Endeavour at Blue Bet Stadium on Wednesday.

Hills wasted no time in getting points on the board with Na’oia Tofaeano breaking through the Endeavour defence on their first possession to score in the corner.

Endeavour were a formidable opponent, but were simply outclassed by last year’s runners-up and their cohesive defensive line.

Hills assistant coach Mitchell Lewis said while it was a positive result to start the season, there was definitely a few issues to address.

The Hills backline proved a handful for the Endeavour defence all day. Pic: Christian Anstey

“I think we played well for the first 50 minutes,” he said.

“There was definitely a little bit of complacency there.”

Hills made good use of an extra man on the field after Endeavour’s Bailey Leach was sent to the sin bin late in the first half, planting two tries before the break.

The sin bin was also needed late in the match for a dangerous tackle, the culprit this time was Hills centre Albert Litsisoni.

Mitchell said being a man down ‘really hurt’ the team.

“It let (Endeavour) gain more momentum,” Mitchell said.

Fullback Lincoln Fletcher contributed 16 points of his own, kicking six from six as well as scoring a try just before halftime.

Mitchell said the boys really need to prove defensively ahead of their next clash with Patrician Brothers, Blacktown on June 14.

“If we want to be really serious about this competition, we can’t be conceding 18 points every week.”

It was a good start to the 2023 season for Hills Sports. Pic: Christian Anstey

PREVIEW

Still chastened by last year’s grand final defeat, Hills Sports High are determined to kick off their 2023 Peter Mulholland Cup campaign in style on Wednesday.

After going through the 2022 season undefeated, Hills fell 20-16 to Patrician Brothers, Fairfield in the final moments of a thrilling decider.

They start their new campaign with a clash against Endeavour Sports High, a team they comfortably disposed of in the early rounds last year.

Hills began last year’s decider on fire but faded in the second half.

The match is part of a blockbuster double header at Blue Bet Stadium and will be LIVE STREAMED exclusively by KommunityTV as part of our season-long coverage of the Peter Mulholland Cup.

Patrician Brothers, Blacktown clash with Westfield Sports High in the later game. See the full round one schedule below.

WATCH ROUND 1 OF THE PETER MULHOLLAND CUP

Don’t miss a match from the opening round of the NRL Schoolboys Peter Mulholland Cup. See the draw below and check back here for links to the streams on game day!

Wednesday, May 17
12.30pm: Bass High v Holy Cross Ryde
WATCH THE REPLAY

Tuesday, May 23
1pm: St Gregory’s College v St Dominic’s College
WATCH THE REPLAY

Tuesday, May 30
6pm: Patrician Brothers Fairfield v Matraville Sports
WATCH THE REPLAY

Wednesday, May 31
11am: Hills Sports High v Endeavour Sports High
WATCH THE REPLAY

1pm: Patrician Bros. Blacktown v Westfields Sports
WATCH THE REPLAY

Thursday, June 1
2pm: Illawarra Sports High v Erindale College
WATCH THE GAME LIVE

2pm: Central Coast Sports College v All Saints Maitland
WATCH THE GAME LIVE

Wednesday, June 7
10.15am: Farrer MAHS v Hunter Sports

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All four teams are part of the seeded pool and Hills coach Shane Jones knows his side face a huge task to repeat last year’s heroics.

“Obviously these games are very hard to win,” Jones said.

“But the boys are out there training in the early hours of the morning, sometimes it’s still dark and there’s frost on the oval, but they get it done because they love it.”

Jordan Uta, who came off the bench in last year’s grand final, said the boys want to come into the new season stronger than ever and learn from last year’s mistakes.

Hills Sports players Callan Phillips, Albert litisoni, Lorenzo Talataina and Jordan Uta.

“It obviously gives us more motivation,” Uta said.

“It all depends on the boys, if they put in the effort in training, the results will come.”

A key part of bouncing back from last year’s disappointment for Jones is consistency in every game, no matter the opponent.

“We try to instil in the boys how important it is to compete in every moment of the game, not just in the big games,” Jones said.

TEAM LISTS

Endeavour Sports High School

1. Zane Walker, 2. Luca Bento, 3. Nikora Williams, 4. Aiden Hodges, 5. Bailey Leach, 6. Bronson Harden-Emery, 7. Bryce Sait, 8. Viliami Hikila, 9. Tye Bursill, 10. Loko Pasifika-Tonga, 11. Cyrus Stanley-Traill, 12. Lochlin Moses, 13. Risiate Smith, 14. Kaden Gardner, 15. Trent Dixon, 16. Blake Watman, 17. Natane Haunga, 18. Lewis Sargeant-Wilson, 19. Kalan Ngaika; Coach: Brad Kelly

Hills Sports High School

1. Lincoln Fletcher, 2. Cooper Rauhihi, 3. PJ Sosaiete, 4. Albert Litisoni, 5. Na’oia Tofaeano, 6. Tyler Birnie, 7. Marc Tannous, 8. Douglas Tuala, 9. Jackson McBain, 10. Jordan Uta, 11. Mace Karhani, 12. Hayden Elkris, 13. Jordan Bunt, 14. Mitchell Owen, 15. Adam Meslemani, 16. Riley Watson-Miletic, 17. Logan Huia, 18. Sevuloni Satala

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Great day for Sydney schoolboy footy

The NSWCHS today held the much anticipated Sydney Red vs Sydney Gold Under 15 & Under 18 schoolboys trials at Smith Park, East Hills

It was a fantastic and busy day with action going on both fields.

The first games were Sydney South West vs Sydney West in both the under 18’s & u15’s

Sydney South West dominated in the under 18’s game winning 9 tries to just the 1 great Sydney West try.

Through lots of hard work and good footy the under 15s Sydney South West vs Sydney West game was a bit closer with the SSW boiz winning 6 tries to nil.

Later in the day Sydney East got it on with Sydney North on both fields for again the Under 18’s and Under 15’s

Sydney East had to work very hard and some school combo’s from the Endeavour SHS boiz showed and helped their team to a very close win 3 tries to nil

On the other field Sydney East under 15s ran riot, running in 7 tries and held Sydney North Scoreless.

There were no serious injuries to any players in today fast schoolboy footy, which is what we all want to see every game.

Selectors jobs were made difficult today with so many players from all teams putting in a red hot effort to play for their teams and also win the posibilty of selections in the NSWCHS rep teams.

The selected sides will be competing in the NSWCHS State schoolboy trial held at Collegians later this year.

The Under 18 schoolboy and the first time ever Under 18 schoolgirls NSWCHS State Championships are on from Monday 22 May to Wedneday 24th May

In August we will see the Under 15 boys and the NSWCHS under 16 schoolgirls Championships payed again at Collegain Figtree, from Monday 7th August through to Wednesday the 9th

It is OurFootyTeam’s privilage to have been the official photographer for yesterday Uner 19 Schoolbirls trails and today Sydney Red & Gold trials.

Anyway so here are the teams, Congratulations to allplayers

2023 Sydney Gold Under 15’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney GOLD Under 15’s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. CJ Udeh (Westfields Sports High School)
2. Tevita Katiti (The Hills Sports High School)
3. Khaled Kairouz (Westfields Sports High School)
4. Jonas Peni (Westfields Sports High School)
5. Dallis Taooai (Westfields Sports High School)
6. Lachlan Metcalf (Westfields Sports High School)
7. Jhovan Lele (The Hills Sports High School)
8. Talmage Brown (Westfields Sports High School)
9. Hayden Bell (Westfields Sports High School)
10. Leonidus Farr (Westfields Sports High School)
11. Forgiveness Tilla (Westfields Sports High School)
12. Chaise Attard (Westfields Sports High School)
13. Siotame Havea (Westfields Sports High School)

14. Zain Alamadinne (Westfields Sports High School)
15. Samuel Bosley (The Hills Sports High School)
16. Villiame Mahe (Sir Joseph Banks HS)
17. Esilome Makail (Westfields Sports High School)
18. Joe Blackhouse

2023 Sydney Gold Under 18’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney GOLD Under 18s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. Luke Lauilii (Westfields Sports High School)
2. Will Craig (Westfields Sports High School)
3. Albert Litisoni (The Hills Sports High School)
4. Sisaia Kaufusi (Chester Hill HS
5. Byrcen Anae-Roberts (Westfields Sports High School)
6. Lachlan Galviin (Westfields Sports High School)
7. Marc Tannous (The Hills Sports High School)
8. Simione Laifai(Bass High School)
9. Jackson McBain (Chifley College)
10. Fanafou (Bass High School)
11. Sosefo Finau (Westfields Sports High School)
12. Jeremiah Leatigaga (Westfields Sports High School)
13. Jordan Bunt (The Hills Sports High School)

14. Lorenzo Talaitana (The Hills Sports High School)
15. Aaron Keppie (Picton High School)
16. Denzel Schaafhausen-Minto (Westfields Sports High School)
17. Itula Seve (Bass High School)
18. Max Popo (James Busby High School)

2023 Sydney Red Under 15’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney RED Under 15s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. Jaydney Rawson (Endeavour Sports High School)
2. Oscar Crotty (Balgowah Boys High School)
3. Luston Po-Chan Sau (Endeavour Sports High School)
4. Dennis-Hely Taukafa (Martaville Sports High School)
5. Sifa Oldfield (Narrabeen Sports High School)
6. Spence Swann (Endeavour Sports High School)
7. James Davies (Matraville Sports High School)
8. Dhardyan Patten-Hill (Endeavour Sports High School)
9. Archie Frewin (Wadalba High School)
10. Liam Challenor (Endeavour Sports High School)
11. Ziggy Lester (Cronulla High School)
12. Oliver Te Hira (Heathcote High School)
13. Alex Stephenson (Erina High School)

14. Saxon Gaw (Narrabbe Sports High School)
15. Cruz Parkin (Endeavour Sports High School)
16. Nicholas Lotarac (St. Ives High School)
17. Joseph Vaka (Alexandria Park CS)
18. Pietro Aprile (Endeavour Sports High School)

2023 Sydney Red Under 18’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney RED Under 18s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. Zac Sarfati (Randwick Boys High School)
2. Richard Whalebone (Randwick Boys High School)
3. Jayze Tuigamala (Endeavour Sports High School)
4. Jasin Kuscu (Randwick Boys High School)
5. Nikora Williams (Endeavour Sports High School)
6. Bryce sait (Endeavour Sports High School)
7. Bronson Emery (Endeavour Sports High School)
8. Stetfana sele (Endeavour Sports High School)
9. Brooklyn Rosemeyer (Endeavour Sports High School)
10. Blake Watman (Terrigal High Schol)
11. Loko Tonga (Endeavour Sports High School)
12. Cyrus Stanley-Trail (Endeavour Sports High School)
13 Salih Saracoglu (Randwick Boys High School)

14. Lewis Sargent-Wilson (Randwick Boys High School)
15. Lochlin Moses (Randwick Boys High School)
16. Dylan Coyte (TLSC The Enterence Campus)
17. Kaden Gardner (Endeavour Sports High School)
18. Vili Hikila (Endeavour Sports High School)

Player awards

Khaled Kairouz Sydney Gold u15s Best & fairest winer with Mr Jon Wilson (Photo : Steve Montgmery)

Liam Galvin Sydney Gold U18s Best & Fairest winner with Mr Jon Wilson (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Setefano Sele Sydney Red u18s Best & Fairest winning with Mr. Craig Holmes (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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Liam Challenor & Setefano Sele (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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2022 NSW CIS Trial Dates

Trials at The Kingsway Rugby League Fields, St Marys – 9:30 AM -3:00 PM

Please note the closing dates for nominations – CIS will NOT accept late nominations.

All nominations MUST be made by schools and parents must fill in remainder of information on the link sent via email after the nomination has been completed – by the closing date for nominations for the relevant team.

2021 NSW CIS U18s at last years School Tri-Series Championships (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Trials and Nominations

* Primary (Year 5&6 Boys) – Monday May 9 – Nominations Close Monday May 2

* 18s Boys Phase 1 –Wednesday May 11 – Nominations Close Wednesday May 4 – see below regarding exemptions

* 15s Boys Phase 1 – Wednesday May 18 – Nominations Close Wednesday May 11 – see below regarding exemptions

* 16s Girls Wednesday August 10 – Nominations Close Wednesday August 3 – (15&16 year old girls ONLY – U/14 and 17+ are ineligible.

* 15s and 18s Boys Phase 2 Trial and Training Camp – Saturday (evening)-Monday (evening) May 28-30

* Exemptions for 18s and 15s

IMPORTANT NOTE

18s – any player involved in Harold Matthews or SG Ball competition may apply for exemption from Phase 1 trial and if successful, will go straight to camp/Phase 2 trial.

For 15s, players involved in 15s Development Squads may also apply for exemption and if successful, will go straight to camp. In BOTH cases,

It is an application that must be made by the school, not the individual student and every application will be assessed by CIS Convenor’s in consultation with Junior Rep Clubs – and schools will be notified.

Players must still be nominated by schools PRIOR to closing dates and exemption applications must be submitted to CIS by the closing date as well.

2021 NSW CIS U15s at last years School Tri-Series Championships (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Trial Matches

* 15s – Monday night of Camp May 30 vs Manly – Narrabeen
* 18s – June Long Weekend vs Parramatta – date TBC
* Primary Training Day – Sunday May 29 – Narrabeen – 10am-2pm

Championships

* NSW PSSA State Championships – Tuesday June 21-Thursday June 23 (go into camp Monday June 20) – Kiama Showground/Chittick Oval
* ASSRL 15s and 18s Combined National Championships – July 2-July 8 – Redcliffe, Brisbane (fly up Thursday June 30)
* NSW 16s Girls State Championships – Friday October 21 (in camp from Wednesday October 19) – venue TBC

Any enquires, please email cisrugbyleague@gmail.com

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Author : Michael Hillier QRL Media

Nine Queenslanders feature in an Australian Schoolboys merit team with the tradition of under 18 national representation to continue, despite the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the 15 and 18 years championships in Queensland and New South Wales were able to occur in 2021, the planned national championships were cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing uncertainty of the health crisis.

In order to recognise the best schoolboy rugby league players across the nation, the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Council explored its options and set about the marathon task of choosing an Australian Schoolboys merit team via a comprehensive and innovative process.

This procedure led to the recognition of 17 outstanding footballers and people, including nine talented Queenslanders who have also featured in the QRL’s Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup which was won by Tweed Seagulls in 2021.

Grand final highlights: Blackhawks v TweedGrand final highlights: Blackhawks v Tweed
Grand final highlights: Blackhawks v Tweed
Palm Beach Currumbin High School has the highest Queensland representation with Deine Mariner, Tom Weaver, Jack Cullen and Ryan Foran all getting the nod.

Kirwan State High School (Ragarive Wavik and Dudley Dotoi) and Ignatius Park College (Thomas Duffy and Luke Jacks) each have two representatives, while

Blake Mozer is the sole Keebra Park High School selection.

ASSRLC president Anthony Lanskey congratulated all players on their selection.

“The Australian Schoolboys are recognised as part of the NRL’s elite pathway, and while the capacity to play an international fixture this year is unlikely, the 2021 merit team continues the tradition of representing Australia at the Under 18 level,” Lanskey said.

“I would like to acknowledge the NRL and our constituent bodies across Australia for their work in bringing a merit team together.

“I also congratulate the players, the officials, their schools and families on this wonderful honour as part of the Australian Schoolboys legacy.”

ASSRLC president Anthony Lanskey. Photo: Michael Hillier / QRL

Holy Cross College’s Tim White has been named head coach. White was also part of the selection committee alongside Bob Leitch and Tony Adam.

“The 2021 selection process was the most comprehensive and all-consuming process ever undertaken by a selection committee,” White said.

“It started in March and concluded in July after watching hundreds of players from all over Australia both live and in digital form.

“The selectors visited the Queensland State Championships and watched the best talent Queensland has to offer and then due to COVID-19, only myself could watch the New South Wales teams in action at their tri-series.”

Player to bank on – Tom WeaverPlayer to bank on – Tom Weaver
Player to bank on – Tom Weaver
White said was it was pleasing to see a number of regional players gain selection.

“I enjoyed the whole process and was ecstatic for the team that was finally selected, as it included not only exceptional players, but exceptional human beings, and that is the hardest part of the likelihood of no game,” White said.

“The amount of support from teachers and NRL officials all over the country to help this team get selected is testimony to our great game.”

Australian Schoolboys merit team 2021

Position Name School

1 Ragarive Wavik Kirwan State High School
2 Dudley Dotoi Kirwan State High School
3 Brandon Morkos Figtree High School
4 Deine Mariner Palm Beach Currumbin High School
5 Michael Asomua Erindale College, ACT
6 Thomas Duffy Ignatius Park College, Townsville
7 Tom Weaver Palm Beach Currumbin High School
8 Jaxson Rahme Holy Cross College Ryde
9 Riley Smith St Dominic’s College, Kingswood
10 Jack Cullen Palm Beach Currumbin High School
11 Ryan Foran Palm Beach Currumbin High School
12 Jock Brazel Parramatta Marist High School, Westmead
13 Luke Jack Ignatius Park College, Townsville

14 Blake Mozer Keebra Park High School
15 John Sagaga Patrician Brothers College, Blacktown
16 Ryan Couchman Bulli High School
17 Lachlan Blackburn St Dominic’s College, Kingswood

Coach Tim White Holy Cross College, Ryde

Assistant coach Mark Morrison Macleay Vocational College, Kempsey

Manager Tim Wykes Kooringal High School

Trainer Jim Wilson Mackay North, State High School

Main image: Dudley Dotoi and Ragarive Wavik have starred for Kirwan State High School and Townsville Blackhawks in 2021. Photo: supplied

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Combined Catholic Colleges have kept their undefeated run alive after a nailbiting finish against Combined Independent Schools. Watch the full replay here.

Watch a full replay as NSWCCC v NSWCIS in the Under 18’s.

CCC have remained unbeaten in the Under 18s of the NSW Schoolboys Championships with a hard-fought 12-8 win over CIS.

CCC led 12-4 after a tight and tense first half and the match remained on a knife’s edge through the second stanza with CCC turning away wave after wave of attack from CIS, who turned the tide in the middle but could not find the final touch.

Penrith SG Ball hooker Ryley Smith was named CCC’s man of the match while CIS lock Domenico De Stradis was judged his side’s best.

Ryley Smith was named as ‘Player of the Match for the NSWCCC on Day 3 (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Domenico De Stradis was named as ‘Player of the Match for the NSWCIS on Day 3 (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

CCC celebrating Lachlan Blackburn’s try during the NSW U18 Combined Catholic Colleges v Combined Independent Schools game of the State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“We knew it was going to be tough, they were willing to rip in and have a go, they had nothing to lose and I thought we were gone with 15 minutes to go,” said CCC coach Craig Brennan.

“But our boys kept turning up and kept working hard for each other, which was pleasing, it was something we build our culture around – teamwork and working for each other.

“I thought our 13, Jaxson Rahme, was really strong and our fullback, Liam Ison, he’s always busy and around the ball and our winger Emmanuel (Kanidakis) got through a lot of work.

Dane Towns crossing for a try during the NSW U18 Combined Catholic Colleges v Combined Independent Schools game of the State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

“Our two hookers, Ryley Smith and Taj Brailey, were really good as well but it was good performances all round.”

Taj Brailey Gets his NSWCCC team going forward (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Winger Dane Towns opened the scoring when he dived down in the corner following a sweeping CIS backline movement with five-eighth Max Riolo creating the space with a well-timed pass.

But CCC replied shortly thereafter with a nice spread of their own, with fullback Liam Ison throwing the final ball that allowed Kandidakis to dot down.

A booming sideline conversion from five-eighth Keagan Russell-Smith gave CCC the lead and they extended it minutes later when halfback Ethan Sanders put backrower Lachlan Blackburn over with a sharp short ball.

Travis Petersen during the NSW U18 Combined Catholic Colleges v Combined Independent Schools game of the State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Patrician Brothers Blacktown’s John Sagaga, who lined up at prop for CCC, stood out with some strong defense in the middle of the field and towering prop Jordan Miller was just as effective with ball in hand.

Still just 16, Miller’s tireless efforts belied his enormous size and the Magpies Harold Matthews prop is certainly one to keep an eye on.

Backrower Michael Abdow acquitted himself well for CIS and toiled hard on the right edge while fullback Siteni Taukamo when he got some clean ball.

CIS props Jake Abbey and Bill Statham helped turn the tide in the middle of the field for CIS after the break with CCC missing Sagaga’s presence after he left the field with an injury.

NSWCCC Under 18’s on Day 3 after their drawn game against the NSWCIS (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWCIS Under 18’s on Day 3 after their drawn game against the NSWCCC (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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The Combined Catholic College was too strong for the Combined Independent Schools team in the U15s after a dominant display.

Watch the full replay here.

Watch a full replay of Under 15’s – NSWCCC v NSWCIS.

Fearless Finau Latu and Jeziah Funa-Luta led CCC to a dominant 42-8 victory over CIS in the 15s NSW Schools Championships.

The huge win saw the CCC boys finish the series undefeated, having beaten CHS on Tuesday.

CCC’s player of the match Funa-Luta, who is part of Parramatta’s system, said he was grateful to test himself against the best schoolboys in NSW.

“Before the game we were talking about our three goals, to tighten the middle, win our first three tackles and be tight in defence. But all around we had a good performance” Funa-Luta said.

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“It was good to have a new competition, see where I’m at, compared to everyone else.”

CCC playmaker Matthew Humphries, who was a bit of an unknown heading into the series, put in another strong performance.

“(Humphries) led us around really well, he was really physical, which are probably all question marks people had around him,” CCC coach Kyle Churchill said.

“But in those first training sessions we had, he really showed something and I think he really led in both games of the campaign, both on and off the field.”

“Finau was good and Jezaiah was really good on his left edge.”

Best plays: Combined Catholic Colleges proved too strong for Combined Independent Schools in their under-15s matchup.

It was a tough day out for CIS, but halfback Alex Conti was proud of his side’s efforts.

“We got a bit low around the bench, few players got injured, but we put out hearts on the line,” CIS’ player of the match Conti said.

Alex Conti receives his NSWCIS u15’s Player of the Match award from the Sharks Glenn Brailey (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“Edwin Langi and Mitchell Woods have been standouts, Edwin got us going through the middle and Mitch led from the back.

“It’s good to test yourself, it helps you get better too.”

Flyer Carson T’malii opened the scoring for CCC, crossing on the left edge off a beautiful ball from Humphries.

A slick pass from CCC fullback Jaxon Edgar then allowed rangy winger Tom Kirk to score on the right.

Strong aerial work by Lachlan Dooner saw the centre collect a perfect Toby Rodwell bomb and cross to extend CCC’s lead.

Lachlan Dooner leaps high to mark a Toby Rodwell kick to score out wide during the  NSW U15 Combined Catholic Colleges v Combined Independent Schools game of the State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Lachlan Dooner leaps high to mark a Toby Rodwell kick to score out wide during the  NSW U15 Combined Catholic Colleges v Combined Independent Schools game of the State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Lachlan Dooner leaps high to mark a Toby Rodwell kick to score out wide during the  NSW U15 Combined Catholic Colleges v Combined Independent Schools game of the State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Lachlan Dooner leaps high to mark a Toby Rodwell kick to score out wide during the  NSW U15 Combined Catholic Colleges v Combined Independent Schools game of the State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

CIS’ Langi was a force through the middle – it took multiple defenders to pull the prop down.

Five-eighth Joe Walsh made a great break that, thanks to strong support from winger Aidan Gow, saw Lachlan Simpson score CIS’ first try.

CCC led 14-4 at half time and continued their rampage into the second stanza.

Edgar put Riley Oitmann over, before halfback Rodwell’s brilliant footwork saw him snatch his own four-pointer.

CIS responded via centre Onitini Large, who capitalised on an overlap out left.

But Riley Allen, Sam Carr and Oitmann then barged over to seal CCC’s huge 42-8 win.

Jezaziah Funa-Luta NSWCCC u15’s Day 3 Player of the Match award from the Cronulla Sharks’ Glenn Brailey (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWCCC – 42
TRIES : Carson T’malii, Riley Oitmann 2, Tom Kirk, Lachlan Dooner, Toby Rodwell, Riley Allen, Sam Carr
GOALS : Lachlan Dooner 5

NSWCIS – 8
TRIES : Lachie Simpson, Onitini Large
GOALS :

NSWCCC and NSWCIS Under 15’s on Day 3 of their match in the NSW Schoolboys Tri-Series (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWCCC Under 15’s on Day 3 of their match in the NSW Schoolboys Tri-Series (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWIS Under 15’s on Day 3 of their match in the NSW Schoolboys Tri-Series (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

DAY 3 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

DAY 2 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCHS v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWHSC v NSWCIS

DAY 1 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS  

Under 15’s Team Lists

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 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

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Author : Nick Campton News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

CHS was too strong for CIS in today’s U15 Schoolboy rugby league clash – and it was a stunning Luke Laulilii try that got things going. Watch the video and full replay.

Watch the replay of the NSW Rugby League Schools Championships – Under 15’s – NSWCIS v NSWCHS.

It took almost four hours for Molong Central School backrower Bailey Peschka to get to St Mary’s but he and his CHS teammates took just 30 minutes to down CIS in a 22-6 victory in the second match of the Under 15s Schoolboy Championships tri-series.

Peschka scored two tries in an excellent display on the right edge and was busy on both sides of the ball as CHS ran out to a 22-0 lead at halftime against an out of sorts CIS.

Currently contracted to the Dragons, Peschka had a vocal contingent of supporters in tow who travelled down from the central west on the day.

Bailey Peschka sneaks in for a try during the CHS and CIS clash. Picture: Jonathan Ng

“I’ve got my mum, my nan, my auntie, my other auntie, my dad and my brother all here. Most of them came down this morning,” Peschka said.

“The footy in Molong isn’t quite as hard as this but it’s close sometimes. I’m signed with the Dragons and footy is my passion, I’ve wanted to be an NRL player since I was five.

“I just tried to support my players and let them know I was there and I got them.”

It was a strong bounceback from CHS after their loss to CCC in the tournament opener on Tuesday.

Damaging CHS frontrower Simione Laifai was another standout performer, as was CHS fullback Luke Laulilii, who was named his side’s man of the match.

“Luke was really strong in the first game and I thought he was better again today. He runs the ball really tough and his backfield carries are very strong,” CHS coach Adam Blake said.

Bailey Peschka runs in for a try during the CHS and CIS clash (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Onitini Large runs the ball for NSWCIS on Day 2 (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

 Under 15’s…

“I thought our prop, Jett Woodward, has been really strong on both days, he was always willing to take it forward and find his front. I thought our nine, Aaron Keppie, was great as well.”

Hulking frontrower Edwin Langi had a fine game in a beaten side for CIS and was deservedly named his side’s most valuable player.

Laulilii opened the scoring after he picked up the scraps from a dropped bomb and finished with a spectacular dive in the corner that any of the NRL’s best finishers would have been proud to call their own.

Jayze Tuigamala leaps high close to the line to score a great try for the NSWCHS Under 15’s v NSWCIS on Day 2 (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

An aerial assault was the order of the day with CHS crossing again within minutes after Connor Votano found centre Jayze Tuigamala with a pinpoint cross kick and the Endeavour Sports High student made no mistake with the finish.

Next it was the other centre, the impressive Lancelot Tovio, who claimed another Votano bomb and flicked a spectacular offload to Bailey Peschka.

Peschka grabbed his second just before the break after halfback Kade Reed took on the defense close to the line before popping an offload to the rampaging second rower to score untouched.

CIS dug in after halftime but despite enjoying a glut of possesion they could not find the killer blow.

Their only try came in the moments before fulltime when centre Casey McLean snagged an intercept on his own 30 metre line and was corralled by the cover defense close to the line.

The Newington product slipped a pass to Xavier Singh in support to cross next to the posts.

Full Results

Under 15’s

NSWCHS 22 – 6 NSWCIS

NSWCHS
TRIES : Bailey Peschka 2, Luke Laulilii, Jayze Tuigamala
GOALS : Connor Votano
NSWCIS
TRIES : Xavier Singh

Under 18’s

NSWCHS 20 – 20 NSWCIS

NSWCHS
TRIES : Lajaun Vito, Tyrone Munro, BrandMorkos, Markis Atoa
GOALS : Blake Metcalfe 2
NSWCIS
TRIES : Patrick Spence, Luke Tucker, Dane Towns, Lipina Ata
GOALS : Seteni Taukano  2

DAY 3 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

DAY 2 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCHS v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWHSC v NSWCIS

DAY 1 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS  

Full Squads

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 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, Bass 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

DAY 2 ACTION PHOTO’S Coming Soon)

Under 15’s – NSWCHS v NSWCIS

Under 18s – NSWCHS v NSWCIS

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Author : Jocelyn Airth
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

It was a classic game in the NRL Schoolboy Champs and the two teams couldn’t be seperated.

Watch the full replay of Combined Independent Schools v Combined High Schools here.

Watch the replay of the NSW Rugby League Schools Championships – Under 18’s – NSWCIS v NSWCHS.

They played their hearts out, but nothing could separate the Combined Independent Schools and Combined High Schools 18s sides at the NSW Schools Championship

After finishing deadlocked 20-20 on Wednesday at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium, CIS halfback Joseph Nohra said he was proud of his team for holding off a late CHS surge.

“I’m very proud of our boys, every single player, one to 20, all dug deep. all the boys impressed me. We were down by 10 points at one stage, but we stuck together.” CIS halfback Nohra said.

CIS middle Jake Abbey added: “We showed real heart, having lots of defensive efforts on the line. As much as individual talents can shine through, the whole team came together really well.”

Trey Barlow during the NSW U18 Combined Independent Schools v Combined High Schools, State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Kiama High School’s Ryan Hodgson – the only CHS player without any NSWRL junior representative experience – had an impressive day on the paddock.

The young gun, who also made this year’s CHS rugby union side, said he relished the opportunity to test himself against the best schoolboys in NSW.

“The draw was definitely frustrating, you train for a while. Coming off the loss to Combined Catholic Colleges on Tuesday, we hoped to get the win over CIS. Solid game but unlucky,” Hodgson said.

“It’s been a big year given the rep opportunities I’ve had. I still prefer my league, I’ve played since I was six-years-old.”

CIS snatched an early lead, with centre Patrick Spence crossing in the opening minutes. Rangy winger Luke Tucker made a brilliant bustling break on the right edge and put his teammate Spence over next to the post.

Markis Atoa during the NSW U18 Combined Independent Schools v Combined High Schools, State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Tucker backed up to claim a four-pointer of his own, pouncing on a perfectly weighted kick by halfback Nohra.

CIS fullback Siteni Taukamo – signed with the Cronulla Sharks – was electric in both attack and defence. He had the crowd on their feet after pulling off a phenomenal try-saver on CHS winger Tyrone Munro.

“He’s a freak the things he does at training, things I’ve never seen before, he’s a very good player” Nohra said.

With an early lead, CIS dominated field position – but the CHS boys were up to the challenge.

Prop Markis Atoa was formidable through the middle and Hodgson was a constant threat.

CHS were eventually rewarded for their efforts when big Lajaun Vito crashed over on the right.

Lachlan Broederlow during the NSW U18 Combined Independent Schools v Combined High Schools, State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Winger Munro then scored a beauty off his own kick to level the score 10-10 at half time.

“We were a bit knocked down after the first game, everyone just played their hearts out today… we knew we had to be resilient and bounce back” prop Atoa said.

CHS got straight to work in the second half, with centre Brandon Morkos and big Atoa crashing over to push their team ahead 20-10.

But CIS responded instantly via Dane Towns, who sprinted 90-metres down the field to touch down on the left.

Nohra almost followed suit with a 50-metre bolt of his own, but the Rabbitohs SG Ball star was stopped by CHS’ Trey Barlow.

Newington College’s Lipiana Ata then broke through, crossing to lock up the scoreboard 20-20 with just eight minutes to go.

Play travelled from end to end, with both Nohra and CHS halfback Iverson Matai missed field goal attempts in the dying minutes.

In the end, nothing could separate the sides who finished up on 20-20.

NSWCHS 20 – 20 NSWCIS

NSWCHS

TRIES : Lajaun Vito, Tyrone Munro, BrandMorkos, Markis Atoa
GOALS : Blake Metcalfe 2

NSWCIS

TRIES : Patrick Spence, Luke Tucker, Dane Towns, Lipina Ata
GOALS : Seteni Taukano 2

DAY 3 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

DAY 2 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCHS v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWHSC v NSWCIS

DAY 1 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS  

¦ WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE U15 CHAMPS HERE

Full Squads

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 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

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Author : Nick Campton and Jocelyn Airth News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

U15 Combined High Schools v Combined Catholic Colleges, NSW Schoolboy rugby league

ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES – Both Games (Coming Soon)

The Combined Catholic Colleges have downed the Combined High Schools after a second half blitz in the U15 NSW Schoolboy competition. Watch the replay here.

Combined Catholic staged an eye-opening comeback in its NSW Schools Championships clash with Combined High. Here are the highlights.

A pair of inspiring displays from lock Finau Latu and five-eighth Matthew Humphries has inspired Combined High Schools Under 15s to a 30-14 comeback victory over Combined Catholic Colleges in the opening match of the NSW Schoolboy Championship.

CHS led 14-6 after a dominant first half before Humphries, a St Edwards College, East Gosford product turned the game on its head by scoring one try and setting up another in quick succession.

Humphries class, combined with Latu’s tireless efforts in the middle of the field, proved to be too much for CHS with CCC putting together a 26-0 second-half blitkreig.

“We went in at halftime and spoke about how they’d been tackled 26 more times in that first half and we were only down eight points – I’d be annoyed with our boys if we had that much possesion,” said CCC coach Kyle Churchill.

Looking for the U18 clash between the Combined High Schools and Combined Catholic Colleges? CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL REPLAY

Lachlan Dooner celebrates a try for CCC during the NSW U15 Combined High Schools v Combined Catholic Colleges, State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

“We spoke about getting rid of the errors and taking care of the ball, and we did that in the second half. We knew we had a tough team.

“The way Matt controlled the game and got us around the park was great and Finau’s effort on effort led the way for the rest of the middles. They laid the platform for us to build on the second half.

“They’re 15 years old and none of them were in a Harold Matthews system this year after the ages went up this year. There was a lot of coaching in our camp this year, normally it’s about refinement, and it was good to see them take that onto the field.”

Lance Tevi celebrating his try with teammates during the NSW U15 Combined High Schools v Combined Catholic Colleges, State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

After St Gregory’s centre Lachlan Dooner scored just after the break to get the fightback underway, Humphries put in a kick to the corner and chased hard, forcing a CCC error in the in-goal before pouncing on the loose ball to level the scores.

Moments later he fired a sharp cut-out pass to centre Sam Carr, who gave winger Riley Oitmann an easy passage to the line as CCC took the lead for the first time.

Latu, a Patrician Brothers Blacktown product, was awarded the official man of the match award for his industrious display.

Hokafonu Lemoto goes in for a try during the NSW U15 Combined High Schools v Combined Catholic Colleges, State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

“Kyle just said we were going good and to stick to our rules, to keep them down inside their 20 for the first few tackles,” Latu said.

“We stuck to that the whole game and we lifted. I’ve played a bit of rep footy but this is one of my biggest experiences.”

Tough hooker Aaron Keppie was the pick of the CHS players with his ferocious defense a highlight throughout.

CHS tried to match pace with their rejuvenated opposition but couldn’t conjour the magic of the first half, when they looked to be streaking away with the match – damaging centre Lancelot Tovio was in fine touch early, crossing for a quickfire double.

Luke Laulalii during the NSW U15 Combined High Schools v Combined Catholic Colleges, State Rugby League Tri-Series held at St Mary’s Leagues Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Ng

First he jumped on a grubber from halfback Kane Reed after CCC fullback Jaxon Edgar failed to secure the ball in the in-goal.

Reed was again involved for Tovio’s second, this time finding his centre with a short ball off a midfield scrum – the Westfields Sports High School product broke through cleanly and raced 40 metres to score next to the posts.

A try to halfback Toby Rodwell helped stem the bleeding for CCC before CHS struck again just before halftime with Reed and Tovio combining once more to put winger Yasin Kuscu over in the corner.

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

DAY 3 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCIS

DAY 2 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCHS v NSWCIS

Under 18’s NSWHSC v NSWCIS

DAY 1 ACTION PHOTO GALLERIES

Under 15’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS

Under 18’s NSWCCC v NSWCHS  

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

Full Squads

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

Watch the replay of the NSW Rugby League Schools Championships – Under 15’s – NSWCHS v NSWCCC.

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

Black’s call up the talk of the town

When Nyngan’s Cooper Black spotted his name on the Combined High Schools’ 15s squad list, he wasn’t the only one celebrating.

In fact, the youngster’s call up was the talk of the town.

“The club’s excited, the school’s excited, the whole town’s excited,” Nyngan Tigers secretary Brendan Smith said.

“It’s a great achievement to get that far and it shows the hard work he’s done playing football and training.”

Cooper Black playing for the Nyngan Tigers. Picture: Nyngan Tigers Junior Rugby League Football Club

Black, a versatile and tough five-eighth, has been playing two games every weekend for the Tigers – with and above his age group.

This week, the Nyngan High School student will travel over 1000km with his family to fulfil his NSW Combined Schools Championship duties.

“It’s well deserved, good things happen to good people. Not being a sook, but you don’t get given nothing out here, you’ve got to work for it,” Smith said.

“It’s good to know the bush kids have a chance to get down there. A lot of time, when you go to these rep things, people have it in their heads that the team’s already picked. This is recognition that he’s a stand out, if he’s been picked from out at Nyngan.”

Orange’s Jack Cole, Tumut’s Ethan Gilchrist and Molong’s Bailey Pechka will also represent country NSW for CHS.

Cole impressed with Penrith’s SG Ball side this year – the five-eighth drove down to Sydney every Friday for training and played most Saturdays.

“He’s probably exceeded his expectations this year. He travelled once a week, as a year young fella. He made the SG Ball side and played pretty much every week when available,” Panthers Elite Pathways manager Ben Harden said.

Jack Cole has impressed for the Panthers’ SG Ball side (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“Then made the City side and didn’t look out of place in that game out at Bankwest. Then makes the CHS side … if he lived in Sydney he’d be in our Flegg squad.”

Harden expects Cole to add spark to the CHS opens side.

“He might have exceeded his own expectations, but he definitely hasn’t exceeded ours. We think very highly of him, he’s part of a couple of our elite programs here as well,” Harden said.

“He’s a good young half who runs the ball well, very good defender, has good maturity and patience in his game.”

For the Combined Independent Schools Opens side, big Billy Statham from Cowra will be hard to stop.

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The country prop earned his stripes coming through the Western Rams system – he made the Rams’ under 16s and 1s sides and his year was part of Penrith’s SG Ball train on squad.

For the Combined Catholic Colleges, Cody Hopwood, Taj Ridley, Travis Petersen, Jack Hilliar and Sam Carr hail from the Hunter Region.

Day 1 ACTION PHOTO Gallery (Coming Soon)

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