Author : Margie McDonald

Bulldogs complete the perfect season in Lisa Fiaola Cup

Winger Asha Taumoepeau-Williams collected four tries as Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs etched their place in history with a convincing 36-0 win over the Wests Tigers in the inaugural Grand Final of the Westpac Lisa Fiaola Cup.

Taumoepeau-Williams continued what she’s been producing all season for the Under 17s girls.

She had 11 tries coming into today’s decider and ratcheted that up to 15 by the end of the match.

But the one to snatch Player of the Match was hooker Mary-Jane Taito for her scheming work around the ruck and her relentless defence.

Former dual international Lisa Fiaola presented the match ball to Taito and congratulated five-eighth Evelyn Roberts, who scored two tries today.

Evelyn Roberts was named Player of the Series.

Grand Final – Saturday 27th April

Bulldogs 36 – 0 Wests Tigers

Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney

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Play by Play

Bulldogs coach Michael Stuart had warned his team not to expect everything to go their way in the finals even though they had been the dominant team all season to finish as Minor Premiers.

“Finals is a whole new competition, so we prepared a little bit differently to reflect that,” Stuart told nswrl.com.au

The Bulldogs beat the Newcastle Knights 22-4 in last weekend’s Semi-final to concede just one try in two matches while scoring 13 of their own.

“The girls deserve it, they’ve had a long, hard seven months and this is just the icing on the cake,” Stuart said.

“We’ve got a lot of local girls in the team. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team bond and come together as quick as these girls have.”

As for his winger’s four tries: “She’s only 15; turns 16 in November; and she’s a superstar.”

Taumoepeu-Williams said she had scored four tries before for her junior club in New Zealand.

“But it feels good to do it today,” she said. “We’ve bonded so well in a short amount of time. My teammates are my friends and like family.”

And as for the secret to scoring so often in a grand final?

“I just trusted my team.”

This was the Bulldogs 10th straight victory – eight in the regular season and two finals.

It might have been first versus fifth on the ladder, but the Wests Tigers mustered a fine Semi-final win with a 32-14 upset over the second-placed Illawarra Steelers.

Although they tried hard, they were denied possession today and were outclassed in the middle and on the edges.

A try in the opening minute, and then three more in a six minute period later in the first half, helped the Bulldogs to a commanding 18-0 half-time lead.

They gobbled up possession, restricting the Wests Tigers to only two entries into their territory for the first 30 minutes.

Bulldogs win the 2024 Lisa Fiaola Cup. Photos: Bryden Sharp

It was the Bulldogs right edge that shone – three of their first four tries came down that channel.

The first try was off a Tigers mistake in the opening set. On the third play the Bulldogs shot the ball through the hands for Taumoepeau-Williams to score his first for the day – her 12th for the season.

She followed up with a second in the 18th minute after a neat chip kick from halfback and skipper Olivia Vaalele.

The other first-half tries came from second rower Aliahana Fuimaono – cousin of Westpac NSW Sky Blues utility Taliah Fuimaono – who put on a mighty left fend to see her way to the chalk.

Then in the 20th minute five-eighth Evelyn Roberts stepped off her left foot, then her right, for a fine individual try.

The Wests Tigers were awarded the only penalty of the first half but were unable to capitalise.

In the second half the dominance continued with another three tries, including Taumoepeau-Williams grabbing her third and fourth.

Roberts bagged her second and centre Lahnayah Daniel got onto the scoresheet supporting Roberts, who drew in the defence on the left edge.

The win in the metropolitan version of the Lisa Fiaola Cup followed a 22-8 win by the Western Rams 22-8 over the Northern Tigers last March in the regional NSW competition of the same name.

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NSW CHS rugby league teams named

NSW CHS rugby league teams named for 15s boys, 16s girls Australian secondary schools titles
Fast, unbelievable passing, tough.

After days of trials the best young footy players in the NSW CHS system have been identified for the Australian secondary schools rugby league championships.

Stars and standouts of the CHS rugby league trials. (Photo’s : Steve Montgomery)

After three days of trials the best young footy players in the NSW CHS system have been identified ahead of the Australian secondary schools rugby league championship and the coaches are impressed with the “incredible’’ standard of the teenagers.

Boys coach Adam Blake said he has ended up with a strong mix of speed, athleticism and skill in his squad named for the September championships.

“It’s a good mix,’’Blake said of his squad.

“We have a bit of size, speed and some kids who play in multiple positions which is what we wanted.

“There is also probably the largest contingent from western which is great as well.’’

Sydney Gold fullback CJ Udeh dives in for a great solo try at the trials. Picture: Steve Montgomery

Blake said Westfield Sports young gun Siotame Havea was one of the standouts of the trials.

“He was the player of the series,’’ Bake said.

“He was really strong across the three games, very hard to tackle, good with the offload and a lock. Lock is a position we had quite a bit of strength in this year.’’

Blake said other players who stood out at the championship included Lachlan Metcalfe and CJ Udeh.

“Lachlan is from Hills Sports and just calm, a good organiser and has a good kicking game,’’ he said.

“CJ is from Westfields and good on his feet and quick and hard to tackle. He’s a bit electric.

“And I though the guy from Western Ravai Tuleva, a backrower from Orange High, was great. He ran a good line and had a good offload.’’

2023 NSWCHS u15 Schoolboys Team (in alphebetical order)

Billy Toms – Warners Bay High School
Braith Sloan – Condoblin High School
Callum Elsey – Kurri Kurri High School
Chip Valentish – Newcastle High School
CJ Udeh – Westfields Sports High School
Hayden Bell – Westfields Sports High School
Jamie Curren Endeavour Sports High School
Jhovan Lele – Westfields Sports High School
Kemp Riches – Cowra High School
Khaled Kairouz – Westfields Sports High School
Lachlan Metcalf – The Hills Sports High School
Liam Challenor  – Endeavour Sports High School
Logan Longbottom  – Endeavour Sports High School
Mason Andrews – Kiama High School
Mikal Papalii-Talanai – Sir Joseph Banks High School
Noah McNamara – Rutherford High School
Ravai Tuleva – Orange High School
Siotame Havea –  – Westfields Sports High School
Talmage Brown  – Westfields Sports High School
Triston Ross – Condoblin High School

Coach : Mr. Adam Blake

Manager : Mr. Glenn Mallon – Erina High School
Trianer : Mr. Brett Kelly –  Illawarra Sports High School

Tahilia O’Brien from Southern U16 schoolgirls makes a break. Photo : Steve Montgomery

Bass Hill High’s Jon Wilson said he is delighted his charges will be part of history as the 16s girls prepare to make their debut at the famous rugby league event at Port Macquarie in September and with the talent named on Wednesday in his squad.

“To be honest there’s not that much difference between them and the boys. The boys are faster but some of their hits are bigger than the boys,’’ Wilson said.

Wilson said standouts at the trials who have made the squad for the upcoming Australian titles include players from across multiple schools and regions with Ellie Brander named player of the championship.

“She’s from Hunter Sports High and is just so tough. She ran good lines and consistently tackled,’’ Wilson said.

2023 NSWCHS u16 Schoolgirls (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The 2023 NSWCHS 16s girls rugby league team. Picture: Steve Montgomery

“Tia Matthews from The Hills Sports High is a lock and very energetic and runs the ball everywhere and Trinity Tauaneai from Bass Hill High, her sister (Alexis Tauaneai) plays NRLW with St George, is outstanding. She is just tough, skilful and takes it forward and dominates the middle.

“There were a few girls from last year who stood out like Olivia Vaalele from Hills Sports, Tahlia O’Brien from Fig Tree High and Koffi (Brookfield), the No. 9 from Kiama High.

“Anastasia Leutupue from Hills Sports is just 14 and outstanding. She just bought the ball back quick and plays on wings and in the centres.

Mr. Tim Wykes with Ellie Brander NSWCHS u16 Schoolgirl Player of the Trials (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Ellie Brander Hunter Sports High School with Mr Tim Wykes, NSW CHS Rugby league convener (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“Waiaria Ellis is from Castle Hill High and her passing game is unbelievable. She’s also got good footwork and reads the game well.

“And Ava Jones from Castle Hill High is also good.’’

The Australian secondary schools rugby league championships for 15 year boys and 16 year girls will be played at Port Macquarie from September 23-29.

“It’s the first time the girls are playing and it’s very exciting. It’s about time,’’ Wilson said.

The NSW CHS 16s girls will play against NSW CCC, NSW Independents and WA in their pool at the championships.

The other pool contains Queensland, Victoria, the ACT and Northern Territory.

2023 NSWCHS u15 Schoolgirls Team (in alphebetical order)

Ellie Brander – Hunter Sports High School
Koffi  Brookfield – Kiama High School
Lacey Cross – Northern Beaches Secondary College-Makallar
Waiaria Ellis – Castle Hill High School
Lauren Flip – Hunter Sports High School
Khyliah Gray – Northern Beaches Secondary College-Makallar
Ella Greatz – Warilla High School
Ava Knowles – Castle Hill High School
Anastasia Leutupue – The Hills Sports High School
Meleseini Makaui – Bankstown Girls High School
Tia Matthews – The Hills Sports High School
Manua Moleka – The Hills Sports High School
Tahlia O’Brien – Figtree High School
Brandy Sompson – Hunter Sports High School
Paige Tauaneai – Bass High School
Trinity Tauaeai – Bass High School
Alainne Toia – Rouse Hill High School
Naioka Tuiiplotu – The Hills Sports High School
Olivia Vaalele – The Hills Sports High School

Coach : Mr. Jon Wilson Bass High School

Manager : Mr. Scott Sablowski – Bomaderry High School
Trianer : Mr. Adam Sargent-Wilson – Figtree High School

EARLIER: Coach Adam Blake is looking for players with a particular skills set at selection trials this week for the NSW CHS 15s team he will take to the Australian secondary schools championships in September.

Blake, in his third year of coaching the 15s, said he is working to build a squad of players with a particular strength ahead of the national championships to be played at Port Macquarie.

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Western halfback Callum Miskell unloads on day one of the NSWCHS 15s schoolboys state trials at Collegians Sports Ground. Picture: Steve Montgomery

“The kind of team I’m aiming for is one that is versatile,” said Blake, from Albion Park High School.

“It’s the third year I’ve done this and I know you go away and loose a few players to injury and it makes it hard.

“I’m looking for people who can play multiple positions but are also tough and resilient.

“If you make the final it’s four games in a week so by the time they get to the final, if they don’t have the ability to bounce back, they struggle.”

Blake said CHS’s loss to NSW CIS in the 15s age division a year ago still stings.

“Last years we made the final and were beaten by NSW CIS,” he said.

“We were up and they scored in the last minute and a half, kicking a goal to win it. It was tough to take.”

A year earlier a mini tournament was played by NSW teams in the wake of Covid.

“We had a tri series with NSW CIS, CHS and CCC and we beat CIS but lost to CCC,” he said.

Blake said playing at the selection trials and the Australian championships is a massive opportunity for the rising stars of rugby league.

“People watch these kids,” he said.

“There’s someone from every club here at the trials.”

The likes of Junior Paulo, Jake Trbojevic, Reuben Garrick, Zac Lomax, and David Klemmer came through the NSW CHS system.

The Australian secondary schools rugby league championships for 15 year boys and 16 year girls will be played at Port Macquarie from September 23-29.

The girls competition is being played for the first time with the under 18 girls competing at the Australian secondary schools championship in Queensland for the first time in July.

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NSWCHS announce 2023 Rep Teams

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After three days of wonderful NSWCHS schools rugby league at the Collegians Sports Stadium the NSWCHS are please to announce the 2023 Representitative teams.

The NSWCHS team will go on to play at the ASSRL National Championships in Port Macquarie kicking off on the 22nd September.

Most significantly, this will be the first time the u16 Schoolgirls will compete at this level.

Congratulations to all player who played this week, it was fantastic to watch and good luck at school and your football careers.

2023 NSWCHS u16 Schoolboys (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

2023 NSWCHS u15 Schoolboys Team (in alphebetical order)

Billy Toms – Warners Bay High School
Braith Sloan – Condoblin High School
Callum Elsey – Kurri Kurri High School
Chip Valentish – Newcastle High School
CJ Udeh – Westfields Sports High School
Hayden Bell – Westfields Sports High School
Jamie Curren Endeavour Sports High School
Jhovan Lele – Westfields Sports High School
Kemp Riches – Cowra High School
Khaled Kairouz – Westfields Sports High School
Lachlan Metcalf – The Hills Sports High School
Liam Challenor  – Endeavour Sports High School
Logan Longbottom  – Endeavour Sports High School
Mason Andrews – Kiama High School
Mikal Papalii-Talanai – Sir Joseph Banks High School
Noah McNamara – Rutherford High School
Ravai Tuleva – Orange High School
Siotame Havea –  – Westfields Sports High School
Talmage Brown  – Westfields Sports High School
Triston Ross – Condoblin High School

Coach : Mr. Adam Blake 

Manager : Mr. Glenn Mallon – Erina High School
Trianer : Mr. Brett Kelly –  Illawarra Sports High School

Mr. Tim Wykes with NSWCHS u15 Schoolboys Player of the Trials Soitame Havea (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

2023 NSWCHS u16 Schoolgirls (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

2023 NSWCHS u15 Schoolgirls Team (in alphebetical order)

Ellie Brander – Hunter Sports High School
Koffi  Brookfield – Kiama High School
Lacey Cross – Northern Beaches Secondary College-Makallar
Waiaria Ellis – Castle Hill High School
Lauren Flip – Hunter Sports High School
Khyliah Gray – Northern Beaches Secondary College-Makallar
Ella Greatz – Warilla High School
Ava Knowles – Castle Hill High School
Anastasia Leutupue – The Hills Sports High School
Meleseini Makaui – Bankstown Girls High School
Tia Matthews – The Hills Sports High School
Manua Moleka – The Hills Sports High School
Tahlia O’Brien – Figtree High School
Brandy Sompson – Hunter Sports High School
Paige Tauaneai – Bass High School
Trinity Tauaeai – Bass High School
Alainne Toia – Rouse Hill High School
Naioka Tuiiplotu – The Hills Sports High School
Olivia Vaalele – The Hills Sports High School

Coach : Mr. Jon Wilson Bass High School

Manager : Mr. Scott Sablowski – Bomaderry High School
Trianer : Mr. Adam Sargent-Wilson – Figtree High School

Mr. Tim Wykes with Ellie Brander NSWCHS u16 Schoolgirl Player of the Trials (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Full Time Scores

Day 1

U16 Schoolgirls

Western 0 – 16
Sydney Gold 44 – 0 Sydney Red
Northern 32 – 8 Western
Southern 8 – 28 Northern

U15 Schoolboys

Presidents 12 – 24 Western
Southern 8 – 28 Northern
Sydney Gold 24 – 8 Sydney Red

Day 2

u16 Schoolgirls

Sydney Gold 48 – 0 Western
Southern 0 – 16 Sydney Red
Sydney Gold 8 – 8 Northern
Western 0 – 44 Sydney Gold

U15 Schoolboys

Southern 0 – 20 Western
Sydney Gold 24 – 16 Northern
Presidents 8 – 8 Sydney Red

Day 3 Full Time Scores

u16 Schoolgirls

Southern 4 – 52 Sydney Gold
Northern 12 -12 Sydney Red

U15 Schoolboys

Western 12 – 24 Sydney Gold
Sydney Red 12 – 12 Northern
Presidents 8 – 8 Southern

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Schoolgirls Championships

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Queensland v NSW CIS

Queensland five-eight Esther Pedro put on a mini masterclass as the Maroons schoolgirls powered to victory 21-0 over NSW CIS.

Queensland drew first blood courtesy of smart Ipswich SHS Year 11 student Pedro who scrambled right after a wide spread threatened to break down.

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Esther’s passing game then came to the fore, with a bullet pass hitting her winger Relna Wuruki-Hosea on the chest. Hosea finished expertly and it was 9-nil.

And soon after Pedro lobbed a nice ball into space, with edge forward Lennice Wright running a gorgeous line to score.

Marsden SHS winger Mercedez Taulelei-Siala then scorched 60m to score and at 17-nil after 10 minutes, the result was decided.

While Pedro and her backs feasted, they have the Queensland forwards to thank for the foundation.

Queensland had started strongly, attacking with their defence and blockading the middle where Armani-Lea Auvae and Reegan Hicks stood like loyal soldiers.

Hooker Nadia Windleborn (Merrimac SHS) was also tenacious.

NSWCHS v NSWCCC

NSWCCC claimed a last second derby win over NSWCHS in a ripping last match of the day from Redcliffe.

There was not a struck match between the teams, with NSWCCC winning 8-5 in a gritty victory after Evie Jones (St Joseph’s) crossed.

Watch a full replay of NSWCHS v NSWCCC (Girls).

It came down to the last play of the game, with fullback Elizabeth McGregory (Red Bend Catholic College) sending a pass to centre Jones.

NSWCCC drew battlelines early with stoic defence from fullback McGRegor and five-eight McGrath (St Mary Star of the Sea) who was also a constant threat with the ball.

Twice NSWCCC also held NSWCHS up over the line, but there was no stopping NSW CHS dummy half Mere Rasaku (Bass High School) who capitalised on a bulldozing ruck run by Monica Fasavala-Faamausili.

It was 5-nil, eight minutes into the clash.

NSWCCC were down, but not out, and a surging edge effort from No.13 Paige Bohringer (James Sheahan Catholic High) cut CHS’s advantage to one point – 5-4.

Then late, very late, came Jones’ try for CCC.

Western Australia v Northern Territory

Western Australian centre Phoenix Mahaki scored two tries as WA rose marginally above their rivals to win 13-nil.

Mahaki, from Seda College, shone through the gloom – and WA needed her to in what was a challenging cross border stoush with brave Northern Territory.

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – NT v WA (Girls)

Despite the scoreline, there was little in the game and WA needed every point they could muster.

The spirit of NT was emphasised by two magnificent try saving tackles from NT winger Honey Chastain.

NT’s effort was spearheaded by prop Keiko Fordimail.

WA’s third try was scored by Byford Secondary College student Taliana Mika.

ACT v Victoria

Under lights at Kayo Stadium the second last game of day one was here and it was the Australian Capital Territory Secondary Schools girls who dug their heels in and shot out to an early lead – before pinching a 13-12 win in the final stages.

Watch a full replay of ACT v VIC (Girls).

Victoria looked to have secured the result when up 12-9 with two minutes to play but ACT hooker Indi Dyball had different ideas when ducking under the defence with a try close to the line, breaking her opponent’s hearts with a telling blow.

Second rower Layla Irving and speedy centre Samantha Nealon dazzled for points.

The Victorian Secondary Schools girls took a bit longer to click into gear but when they did it was a scary sight.

First to strike was lock powerhouse Faith Vili of St Albans Secondary College and not long after her it was one of the discovery players of the day in Koreti Leilua.

She was seriously good in all three matches she played on the day.

Victoria took the lead quickly through two try hero Vili to inch ahead 12-9 but Dyball threw her cape on and saved the game with a dummy half scoot.

Queensland v Northern Territory

Queensland prop Alice Shannon was unstoppable while newcomers Lila Parr and Esther Pedro set Kayo Stadium alight as the Maroons powered to a 25-0 win, their second win of the day.

Shannon was a force to be reckoned with, rucking the ball relentlessly into the teeth of the NT pack.

Behind Shannon and her fellow forwards, halves Parr and Pedro were terrific.

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NSW Combined Independent Schools v Western Australia

NSW CIS fullback Juanita Jang (SEDA College) saved the day with the tackle of the championships so far as NSW CIS got out of jail to beat Western Australia 5-0.

With the game scoreless wwell into the second half, fullback Jang felled a runaway WA No.13 Topaz Porter who looked try bound.

Minutes later NSW CIS crossed for the only try of the match.

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – ASSRL Nationals – NSWCIS v WA (Girls)

NSW CCC v ACT

Flashes of enterprise from NSW CCC No.13 Paige Boringer and five-eight Evie McGrath drove their side beyond the clutches of an heroic ACT.

NSW CCC won 17-4, but the scoreline did not reflect the close nature of the schoolgirls match.

NSW CCC scored three late tries, with two of them scored by Boringer (James Sheahan Catholic School) and McGrath (St Mary Star of the Sea).

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – ASSRL Nationals – ACT v NSWCCC (Girls)

NSW Combined HIgh Schools v Victoria

Indie Bostock scored the individual try of day one as NSW CHS prevented a boilover to beat Victoria 16-5.

Bostock, from Warilla High School , halfback Kasey Reh (Figtree High School) and winger Mia Walsh (Illawarra Sports High) were the try scoring heroes, with the trio putting on brilliant exhibitions to score.

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – NSWCHS v VIC (Girls)

Queensland v Western Australia

Long-striding Tavarna Papalii finished a sensational team try as Queensland schoolgirls made an impressive debut at the ASSRL Nationals on Saturday.

Papalii, from the Keebra Park SHS catchment but with signed with the Sydney Roosters, scored next to the posts after Queensland had swept play right and then back to the left.

Papalii had a big match, including holding up a rival up over the tryline as Queensland posted a 25-0 victory over Western Australia.

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – QRSS v WA (Girls) 

Papalii said she was approached last year to trial for the Roosters and this year hit the Sydney junior girls competition with gusto.

“It (signing with the Roosters) was not something I planned to do,’’ she said.

“Blake Cavallaro (head of pathways, Roosters) approached me and they offered me to play Tarsha Gale.

“It was something out of my comfort zone but I thought it would be good exposure playing Tarsha Gale in Sydney.’’

The Roosters even had plans to blood Papalii in their Harvey Norman women’s squad, but she was too young.

“So I finished off a season with Tarsha Gale (under 19s) and I was offered a contract.’’

She now lives in Sydney but does online learning with Keebra Park SHS on the Gold Coast.

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – NT v NSWCIS (Girls)

NSW CIS v Northern Territory

NSW CIS surged late to dismantle a willing Northern Territory 17-4.

Second half tries from wingers Charlotte Byrne and Shanelle Lyons and impressive left edge forward Bronte Ryan raised their side to safety after a rousing effort by the Territory girls.

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – ACT v NSWCHS (Girls)

ACT v NSW Combined High Schools

NSW Combined High Schools five-eighth Lilly-Ann White engineered a convincing 17-0 win.

White was tremendous, putting teammates into space, turning defenders inside out and organising the line.

NSWCHS had plenty of pace about them and from first glance they loomed as the main challengers to Queensland.

NSWCC v VIC (Girls)

Watch the replay of the ASSRL Nationals Day 1 – NSWCC v VIC (Girls)

VIC v NSWCCC

NSW Combined Catholic Colleges pulled off a thrilling 9-8 win over Victoria.

With ball in hand, NSWCCC were threatening, but it was an eight-minute period of incredible goal line defence which proved the difference.

WATCH DAY ONE FROM THE ASSRL NATIONALS

DAY ONE Results

Saturday, July 1

Boys Results

10.15am: Queensland 30 – 6 NSW CCC (Boys)
11.35am: NSW CHS 24 – 6 NSW CIS (Boys)

Girls Results

12.55pm: NT v NSW CIS (Girls)
1.20pm: Queensland v WA (Girls)
1.45pm: ACT 0 – 17 NSW CHS (Girls)
2.10pm: NSW CCC 9 – 8 VIC (Girls)
2.35pm: NT 0 – 25 Queensland (Girls)
3pm: NSW CIS 5 – 0 WA (Girls)
3.25pm: ACT 4 – 17 NSW CCC (Girls)
3.50pm: NSW CHS 16 – 5 VIC (Girls)
4.15pm: NT 0 – 13 WA (Girls)
4.40pm: NSW CIS 0 – 21 QRSS (girls)
5.05pm: ACT 13 – 12 VIC (Girls)
5.30pm: NSW CHS 5 0 8 NSW CCC (Girls)

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Karra-Lee Nolan confident

Live stream: NRLW referee Karra-Lee Nolan confident her NSW CHS girls will make splash at ASSRL Nationals

A NRLW referee hopes her inside knowledge of the game can help the NSW CHS girls team become the inaugural champions.

Catch them LIVE in the first of three Saturday games at 1.45pm.

Three NSW teams will be out to be the inaugural Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League (ASSRL) girls champions.

And team manager Karra-Lee Nolan is confident it will be the CHS side that prevails, despite the logistics and problems of getting the team together before the tournament.

Nolan, who is NRLW referee, hopes her inside knowledge of the game can help build the team into champions.

All the action from the inaugural girls championship will be available to watch LIVE and exclusive on KommunityTV, with the NSW CHS side to open their campaign against the ACT at 1:45pm (AEST) on what will be a busy Saturday.

They then play Victoria at 3.50pm and finish off against NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) at 5.30pm.

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Karra-Lee Nolan coaching her Southern U18 schoolgirls at he recent NSWCHS State trials (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

With players from Illawarra, Central Coast, Newcastle and western Sydney, selecting and bringing in girls from across the state for the competition has been a challenge, but Nolan said it’s looking promising.

“I think bringing the girls together and trying to combine as a unit, where we’re strong on and off the field, has been good,” Nolan said.

“We just told the girls that they need to be keeping fit, stay injury free and keep working on the things that we taught them.”

Nolan’s unique perspective of the game has also helped in the team’s development, and she said their understanding of the game has grown.

“Obviously as a referee, you see a fair bit of the game in terms of the rucks, the ruck speed, tackle technique, plays and things like that,” she said.

“There’s obviously things I pick up on in their games that I can help them refine and help the team get the best outcome.

Nolan has been getting the girls ready.

“There are little idiosyncrasies, little tips and refinements like on ruck positioning and when the referee picks up certain things and why.

“Most players try to learn the rules, but they don’t necessarily understand the why.

“But getting them to understand what (the referees) are looking out for and why it’s crucial for game appreciation and awareness for them to be able to upskill.”

Nolan believes her side has a real chance to go all the way at Redcliffe over the next seven days.

“They’ve got to trust each other and have each other’s backs, and just do their best,” Nolan said.

“Hopefully in a couple of days we’ll be standing up there for the final and the rest is up to them.”

Karra-Lee Nolan officiating at a recent NSWRL Mojo Cup game at Captain Cook Oval (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

DAY ONE Results

Saturday, July 1

Boys Results

10.15am: Queensland 30 – 6 NSW CCC (Boys)
11.35am: NSW CHS 24 – 6 NSW CIS (Boys)

Girls Results

12.55pm: NT v NSW CIS (Girls)
1.20pm: Queensland v WA (Girls)
1.45pm: ACT 0 – 17 NSW CHS (Girls)
2.10pm: NSW CCC 9 – 8 VIC (Girls)
2.35pm: NT 0 – 25 Queensland (Girls)
3pm: NSW CIS 5 – 0 WA (Girls)
3.25pm: ACT 4 – 17 NSW CCC (Girls)
3.50pm: NSW CHS 16 – 5 VIC (Girls)
4.15pm: NT 0 – 13 WA (Girls)
4.40pm: NSW CIS 0 – 21 QRSS (girls)
5.05pm: ACT 13 – 12 VIC (Girls)
5.30pm: NSW CHS 5 0 8 NSW CCC (Girls)

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