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NSWCIS win ASSRL u15 Championships

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NSW Combined Independent Schools have claimed back-to-back ASSRL Under-15 boys championships after a tense 18-10 win over Queensland Maroon in the final.

NSWCIS win ASSRL U15 Championships (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

While it was a classic final encounter, which leant into all the feelings of a State of Origin showdown, there was one passage of play that defined the NSWCIS glory.

NSWCIS & Queensland u15 Schooboys after the Championship final (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Watch a full replay of QRSS Maroon v NSWCIS (15 boys A championship final).

Camped on their own line in defence midway through the first half, NSWCIS front rower Cameron Makey pulled off a remarkable try-saving tackle, holding rival Christian Rivers up over the line before muscling him back into the field of play.

His effort was backed up by another try-saver on the last tackle.

But it was on the ensuing set, when five-eighth Talen Risati put in a booming 40-20, which started on his own 30 metre line, which truly turned the contest.

NSWCIS scored the first try of the game off the following play the ball, through big boppa Isaiah Shock, and never looked back.

Risati and dummy-half Ashton Large put in five-star performances to power their side to victory.

Queensland Maroon refused to give up the fight, and managed to get themselves back in the game with a try to Kingston Seve to head to the sheds 12-4 down at halftime.

NSWCIS maintained their advantage throughout the second half, and looked to have pushed ahead on two more occasions except for the final pass floating forward out of the hands.

The errors almost became costly for the side when Ignatius Park College halfback Riley Carbone split the defence to bring Queensland Maroon back within two points.

But that was the closest they would come to the title, with NSWCIS lock forward Sam Polley streaming through a gap in the final minutes to seal the national title.

Under-16 Girls final – Queensland v NSW Combined High Schools

NSWCHS & Queensland u16 Schoolgirls after the Championship Final (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Queensland have claimed the inaugural u16 girls ASSRL national championship after a gutsy 28-16 win over NSWCHS.

CHS started off well, securing a try in the opening minutes from consistent scorer Brandy Simpson.

But from there it was all Queensland, who scored two tries from Deleni Paitai and Okalani Compton for a solid 16-4 half time advantage.

Replay: NSWCHS v Queensland (16 years girls championship final)

Pauline Moliga dives in for a try (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

It only took three minutes into the second half to add more points with Shalom Sauaso finding space for another try.

CHS we’re sloppy in possession, letting the Queenslanders gain solid meters in counterattacks.

CHS started their comeback midway though the second half with Koffi Brookfield ploughing through to the line to get the deficit down to 12 points.

Koffi Brookfield in action in the ASSRL u16 Schoolgirls Championship Final; (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Sauaso got her second try almost immediately after and despite CHS’s never say die attitude, Queensland took the win 28-16.

Boys Pool B Final – First Nations Goannas v Western Australia

Western Australi & the ASSRL Goanna’s on Championship Day (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Goannas have clinched the John Allen Trophy as Under-15 Boys Pool B winners at the ASSRL Nationals after a golden-point thriller.

After the Goanna’s 40-6 thrashing of Western Australia in the pool stage, no one expected such a close battle in the Pool B grand final.

The Goannas appeared down and out in the final minutes, before a piece of magic from centre Jimi Kusu sent the match into extra time.

Replay: ASSRL Goannas v Western Australia (Boys Pool B final)
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Up stepped the man of the moment, Goannas halfback Callum Miskell, who threw caution to the wind and barrelled his way across the stripe to secure a 20-16 win.

It was a seesawing contest, with the two sides trading blows down the stretch.

WA’s Carter Nikita opened the scoring just seven minutes in, but the Goanna’s Ashton Allen responded just two minutes later to even the scoring.

The Goannas went a man down after fullback Kyron Nixon-Croaker was sent to the bin for a dangerous lifting tackle.

WA wasted no time taking advantage as Kyron Arthy gave his side an 8-4 lead at half time.

The Goannas struck straight away in the second half with Jerome Murgha once again levelling the scores.

Two consecutive tries from WA, including a very sloppy play for Michael Turukawa, gave WA a comfortable two try buffer with around 10 minutes to go.

Nixon-Croaker made up for his sin-bin by scoring a try and putting the Indigenous side back in contention before Kusu struck in the shadows of full time.

U16 Girls Third-Place Playoff: Victoria v NSWCIS

Victoria & NSWCIS u16 Schoolgirls (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

NSWCIS have claimed third place in the inaugural under 16 girls ASSRL national championship after downing Victoria 26-4.

It took no time at all for CIS to gain the advantage with Mia Vaotu’ua scoring a try on the team’s first possession.

Replay: Victoria v NSWCIS (16 years third-place)

Victoria were looking hesitant with the ball but gained more confidence through the half.

Both teams struggled to make any real impact for the rest of the opening half, though Victoria was gifted some chances that they couldn’t capitalise on.

CIS once again opened the scoring in the second half courtesy of Talea Tonga, but Victoria were quick to strike back.

Eboni Heurea sparked a comeback midway through the second half with a solid try right under the posts.

It was short lived, with CIS another three more tries before the buzzer to take the win 26-4.

ASSRL 15 Years Boys National Championships Most Valuable Players

ACT 6 – Isaiah Cornforth Marist College Canberra
ASSRL Goannas 13 – Xavier William-Byers Mount Austin High
NSWCCC 10 – Thomas Stepic Acquinas College Menai
NSWCHS 7 – Lachlan Metcalfe The Hills Sports High
NSWCIS 9 – Ashton Large The Scots College
Northern Territory 18 – Zion Lafaele-Selio MacKillop Catholic College
QRSS Maroon 13 – Lincoln Dalton Brisbane Grammar School
QRSS White 8 – Tomasi Vaitai Keebra Park SHS
Victoria 10 – Anaias Jones-Teao Victoria University College
Western Australia 7 – Tamarau Haimona Ridge View Secondary College

ASSRL 16 Years Girls National Championships Most Valuable Players

ACT 13 – Uta Uatisone Poka Erindale College
NSWCCC 13 – Matilda Vella Caroline Chisholm College
NSWCHS 7 – Waiaria Ellis Castle Hill High
NSWCIS 9 – Mahlie Cashin Central Coast Sports College
Northern Territory 20 – Milly Doyle Darwin High School
QRSS 13 – Shalom Sauaso Ipswich SHS
Victoria 7 – Sammy-Lee Gunn-Tauai Narre Warren P-12 College
Western Australia 8 – Leilani Tongi-Finau Aveley Secondary College
ASSRL 15 Years Male Pool A Player of the Championships
NSWCIS 13 – Sam Polley (Oakhill College)

ASSRL 15 Yrs Male Pool B Player of the Championships

ASSRL Goannas 12 Jeziah Charles (Murrumbidgee Regional High)
ASSRL 16 Years Female Player of the Championships
QRSS 9 Okalani Compton (Keebra Park SHS)

Grand Finals Preview

NSW Combined Independent Schools’ star dummy-half Ashton Large has sent an ominous warning to ASSRL Nationals grand finals rival Queensland Maroon on the eve of the decider.

“We are keen for it, we will be ready and we’re coming for Queensland,” Large said after toppling NSWCHS in the semifinal.

The Scots College star, who is part of the Wests Tigers pathways, will be chasing his second-straight ASSRL Under-15 boys title after being part of the winning NSWCIS squad last year in Queensland.

He is not alone in that quest with Keone Anitelea-Tsioussis and Talen Risati also backing up from last year’s national title-winning squad in the big game against Queensland Maroon.

The Under-15 Boys Championship decider will headline a huge final day at the ASSRL Nationals in Port Macquarie, which kicks off with an Under-16 girls third-place playoff at 9am.

All of the action will be exclusively live streamed on KommunityTV in the video player above from 9am. Check out the draw below.

WATCH DAY SEVEN ACTION FROM ASSRL NATIONALS DAY SEVEN

Friday, September 29
9am: Victoria v NSWCIS (Under-16 Girls 3rd Place)
10am: First Nations Goannas v Western Australia (U15 Boys Pool B Grand Final)
11.25am: NSWCHS v Queensland (U16 Girls Grand Final)
12.40pm: Queensland Maroon v NSWCIS (U15 Boys Pool A Grand Final)
2.05pm: Closing Ceremony

Queensland will also feature in the inaugural Under-16 Girls grand final when they clash with fellow undefeated rivals, NSW Combined High Schools, while the First Nations Goannas will put their undefeated streak on the line against Western Australia in the Boys Plate Final.

Large has been one of the players of the tournament, and said he was proud of the way his side had bounced back after an early round loss to Queensland Maroon on Monday.

“I thought we started rusty in the first two games, but (in the semi-final) we completed our sets and stuck to our structure and we played a lot better,” Large said.

“The boys put in a big effort. We just stick to our structure, kept doing what we did. I am so proud.”

The Queensland Maroon side, which has combined an impressive engine room up front with skilled playmakers out the back, has been the team to beat all tournament and will likely enter the grand final favourites.

Ashton Large will prove key in the big game. Pic: NashysPix.
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The inaugural girls decider could come down to a coin flip – with both Queensland and NSWCHS topping their respective groups with undefeated runs through the tournament.

The girls from the Sunshine State were dominant knocking off NSWCIS 30-0 in the semi-final, while their NSW counterparts had little trouble getting past Victoria.

Queensland lock forward and tournament highlight reel, Shalom Sauaso, said she knew her side had to find another gear in the grand final.

“I think I am feeling nervous now we are going onto the big game,” she said.

“I think we need to work a bit better at getting depth in our play. We know NSW is such a talented team, they know how to shift the ball side to side and they are really good in their communication. We know we need to go up a little bit with our work.”

NSW CHS dummy-half Koffi Brookfield said her side were excited to play in the momentous game after coming together well over the past week.

“It feels awesome to be in a grand final, especially at a tournament like this. It is our first one so it is pretty exciting,” she said.

“I knew our team could do it and we have definitely gelled. It was definitely a good experience and we knew we could get here with our teamwork.”

Watch day six of the ASSRL Under-15 Boys and Under-16 Girls Nationals

While a defensive master class ensured NSW CHS picked up good reward for their week’s work, Victoria arguably came up with the best result.

NSWCHS have claimed third in the U15 boys tournament after an entertaining grudge match against Queensland White on Thursday.

It was a tough battle, with CHS making the most of the chances they created to win 10-0.

Callum Elsley was the only try scorer, producing two stunners while his team kept Queensland scoreless.

It was the only match where Queensland White failed to score a point and was a frustrating end to their championship.

BOYS – ACT 52 d NT 10

The ACT left their best performance for last as they demolished Northern Territory in their final ASSRL U15 boys national championships match.

The massive 52-10 scoreline was highlighted by a hat-trick for winger Uhila Tai.

The NT mounted a small comeback midway through the second half when they scored two tries, but it was shortlived.

The win is the only one for the ACT this week, while NT head home without a victory.

ACT v NT (U15 Boys Crossover)

Replay: ASSRL Nationals Day 6 – ACT v NT (U15 Boys Crossover)

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BOYS: Victoria 24 d NSWCCC 22

Victoria and NSWCCC have put on a classic for their final U15 boys match in Port Macquarie.

Victoria’s narrow 12-10 halftime lead was quickly hunted down by CCC, who jumped out to a 22-12 lead midway through the second half.

But the Vics refused to give up, snatching back the lead 24-22 with a try in the last minute off a grubber kick.

They then had to agonisingly watch a NSWCCC penalty shot at goal in the dying seconds drift wide before securing the win.

Coach Hamish Pearce said it was a fantastic showing from his side.

“Being a traditional pool B team, it was really good to come up against a side like that and see where we’re at,” Pearce said.

“I think the effort they put in today was the best game of the week.”

NSWCCC v Victoria (U15 Boys Crossover)

Watch a full replay of NSWCCC v Victoria (U15 Boys Crossover).

GIRLS: NSWCCC 46 d NT 0

They may have been a disappointing championship, but NSWCCC have ended their girls U16 ASSRL national campaign on a massive high.

Their 46-0 demolition of Northern Territory featured eight tries from seven different players. Summer Dowell contributed a double.

Emily Dietrich was in great form with the boot, kicking seven goals and earning her team’s player of the match award.

It was a brutal ending to the tournament for Northern Territory, who head home without a win.

NSWCCC v NT (U16 Girls Crossover)

Watch a full replay of NSWCCC v NT (U16 Girls Crossover).

GIRLS – WA 14 d ACT 12

Western Australia have produced a stunning second half comeback to claim an impressive two-point victory over the ACT in a tense U16 girls encounter on Thursday.

The ACT had the upper hand in the first half following two tries to Ella van dam Heuval and Reese Paunovic.

However, the second half was all Western Australia, but a missed conversion on the second try of the half seemed to seal the win for ACT.

But the WA side we’re not done, and a final minute try to Kylah-Rey Tuheke Kupa stole them the win 14-12.

WA v ACT (U16 Girls Crossover)

Replay: ASSRL Nationals Day 6 – WA v ACT (U16 Girls Crossover)
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PREVIEW

The calm before the grand final storm is set to descend over the ASSRL National Championships in Port Macquarie on Thursday.

As teams in grand final deciders prepare for their big moment, the remaining sides will have a chance to shoot for the minor placings on field at Port Macquarie Regional Stadium.

Five games will be exclusively live streamed on KommunityTV, headlined by the Boys Under-15 third-place playoff between Queensland White and NSW CHS.

WATCH THE DAY SIX ACTION FROM ASSRL NATIONALS DAY SIX

Thursday, September 28
9am: WA v ACT (U16 Girls Crossover)
9.50am: NSWCCC v NT (U16 Girls Crossover)
10.40am: NSWCCC v Victoria (U15 Boys Crossover)
11.45am: ACT v NT (U15 Boys Crossover)
12.50pm: Queensland White v NSW CHS (U15 Boys 3rd-Place)

Both sides will be licking their wounds after falling short in Wednesday’s semi-finals, despite both sides landing the first blow int heir respective matches.

NSW CHS, who had finished the pool stage undefeated, managed to score an early try against NSW CIS, before they failed to find the chalk again across the 60 minutes.

Queensland White fared similarly, scoring first against their Queensland Maroon counterparts, before falling too far behind on the scoreboard.

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Monday, September 25
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Wednesday, September 27
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Thursday, September 28
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Friday, September 29
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Queensland White will be confident they can roll with a bit of momentum after mounting a late fightback in their semi-final loss and showing they have the talent to threaten the top teams.

The two sides have met once before during the tournament, when a Tristan Ross double helped NSWCHS to a thrilling six-point win.

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Queensland’s ‘human bulldozer’ Alice Shannon driving her team to national glory

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Her coach describes her as a “human bulldozer”, and rightfully so.

Mabel Park State High prop Alice Shannon has left a path of destruction in her wake at the ASSRL Under-18 Nationals this week.

She is one of the most destructive ballrunners and most unforgiving defenders at the tournament in Redcliffe.

Queensland prop Alice Shannon has been an unstoppable force during the ASSRL Nationals at Redcliffe this week. Picture: John Gass

And a key figure behind Queensland’s unbeaten run to the tournament semi-finals.

The girls semi-finals will be exclusively live streamed by KommunityTV as part of a massive third day of action at the ASSRL Nationals on Thursday.

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Shannon is part of the Broncos Women’s Academy and has aspirations of playing for the three-time NRLW premiers.

While she might be a softly spoken, happy person off the field, it defies her explosive toughness on it.

The New Zealander said it stemmed from her passion for the game.

“My dad has been coaching me since I started playing and he and mum have taught me (the game),” Shannon said.

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“I know my job and that’s do it. Run hard and with intent… I got passion for it.

“It comes from the heart, representing Queensland and my family. It’s an honour.

“Hopefully… any team that will sign me. I am with the Academy and they’ve helped me. I have gained heaps of experience. I am learning lots… ball playing, running hard, hitting holes.

“I don’t want to be known as a prop that can just run. I want to be good in every area.”

QLD players celebrate a try in their clash with Northern Territory on Saturday. Picture, John Gass

With fellow Mabel Park schoolmate, and Titans contracted Malaela Su’a on her hip, Queensland were dealing blows on both sides of the ball.

The pair of them were like two peas in a pod.

When asked about teammate Su’a and their combination Shannon said they liked to work in tandem.

“She’s definitely a gun, if she’s there I am there or when I am running she is there with me,” she said.

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The two heavy hitters will be crucial for the Maroons as they face their toughest test yet in Redcliffe, a semi-final showdown with NSW Combined Catholic Colleges.

The NSWCCC finished second in Pool A with one loss across their six matches. They possess a forward pack with plenty of size and similar agression, with the battle of the middle third expected to erupt at Redcliffe.

The girls semi-finals highlight a massive third day of action at the ASSRL Nationals on Wednesday, which includes the return of the Queensland boys side determined to avenge their opening round loss to NSWCCC.

The Queensland boys will clash with Combined Affiliated States, while NSW Combined High Schools will meet the ACT.

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Marymount College Surges Into Semis

Marymount College Surges Into Open Confro Semis

One of the most open Confraternity Carnivals in memory has brought together three unbeaten semi-finalists and a Marymount College team that rode an extraordinary path into the final four of the famous schools meet in Brisbane today.

Marymount College, coached by NRL premiership winner Matt Geyer and featuring famous rugby league names, kept their cool in two dramatic finishes today at St Laurence’s playing fields at Runcorn.

Geyer went to bed last night thinking his players could be denied a shot at the historic Shield because their path to the semi-finals was so tough.

Burleigh Waters school needed to win today’s final pool match while hoping two-time defending champions Ignatius Park College lost their first “Confro” game since 2018.

It all unfolded within three tense minutes as Ignatius Park College lost to surging Emmaus College.

Rockhampton while Marymount College scored after the siren on the neighbouring field to secure a superior points differential to qualify for the quarter-finals. Until that try,

Marymount and Ignatius Park had been locked on the same points differential.

Marymount College then came from behind to defeat The Cathedral College, Rockhampton 10-6 to reach Thursday’s semi-finals along with three unbeaten teams.

Three unbeaten teams

Emmaus College, Rockhampton; St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon; and St Patrick’s College, Mackay.

The Confraternity Carnival, sponsored by CQ University and staged by Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Rugby League, brings together 52 boys’ teams and 12 girls’ teams from Catholic and Independent schools across Queensland.

The first carnival was played in 1980 with a host of Queensland’s greatest players emerging from the event.

This day is nicknamed “heartbreak Tuesday” because four draining matches in two days, including a quarter-final, can knock teams out of the Confraternity Shield race before tomorrow’s rest day.

The heartbreak came today for Ignatius Park College. The runner-up in last year’s Queensland open schools titles and the most consistent Confro team over more than a decade was a stunning casualty.

Meanwhile, Marymount College rejoiced as they reached the last four of the Confraternity Shield after storming home late in the semi-darkness at Bundaberg in 2019.

“I went to bed last night really hoping the players could make it through today because we know they’re a quality team but the path today wasn’t easy,” Geyer said.

“This is my ninth carnival and I can’t remember one that’s been so open so it’s a great opportunity for all teams in the semi-finals.

“We know we’ll have to play well on Thursday but we have a really good bunch of kids who play the game in the right spirit which is what this carnival is all about. It’s exciting to be getting ready for a semi-final.”

Some of the Marymount players’ surnames are familiar to league fans.

Centre Phillip Coates’ is the brother of Queensland winger Xavier; Oscar Laffranchi is the son of former Blues Origin forward Anthony; and powerful backrower Cooper Bai is the son of former PNG star Marcus.

But it took the speed of halfback Jimi Pedlow to claim the winning try for Marymount as a brave TCC scrambled to defend a counter-attack that broke their 6-4 at halftime.

Marymount will meet St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon in the semi-finals. The Confro heavyweight has won its four matches across the first two days and showcased its power with a 46-0 win over St Augustine’s College, Cairns in the quarter-final.

Thursday’s second semi-final brings together Emmaus College, Rockhampton and St Patrick’s College, Mackay.

Emmaus College has maintained its impressive lead-up form with an unbeaten run into the semi-finals.

Their 16-0 win over Ignatius Park College in the final pool match sounded a warning backed up by a 20-0 semi-final win over Shalom College, Bundaberg.

St Patrick’s College overcame an impressive Iona College, Lindum in their quarter-final 18-6. Last year’s runners-up made the most of their opportunities to remain unbeaten for the week.

A total of 16 teams each contest the boys’ Divisions 1 and 2 while 20 teams are playing in Division 3.

The second-tier Bob Linder Trophy will be decided between: Marist College, Ashgrove; St Peter Claver College, Riverview; Ignatius Park College; and St Mary’s College, Toowoomba.

They each won their quarter-finals this afternoon.

Ignatius Park faced one of the most stunning losses in Confro history only to hold on to defeat Division 1 debutants St Edmund’s College, Ipswich 18-16 in their Trophy quarter-final.

St Edmund’s dominated the last 10 minutes of the match in one of the most stirring performances in recent carnival history.

The quarter-finals were held across Division 2 today and 2022 champions Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, Dalby are in the running again.

They reached the semi-finals alongside Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers; St Columban’s College, Caboolture and host school St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane.

The quarter-finals for Division 3 will be contested on Thursday with finals for all Divisions on Friday.

Boys’ Day 2 results

DIVISION 1

Pool A

Emmaus College, Rockhampton 16 d Ignatius Park College, Townsville 0

Marymount College, Burleigh Waters 18 d Padua College, Kedron 10

Pool B

St Augustine’s College, Cairns 14 d Marist College, Ashgrove 12

St Patrick’s College, Mackay 10 d Rockhampton Grammar School 0

Pool C

Iona College, Lindum 24 d St Peter Claver College, Riverview 6

St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon 34 d St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe 0

Pool D

The Cathedral College, Rockhampton 40 d St Edmund’s College, Ipswich 6

Shalom College, Bundaberg 20 d St Mary’s College, Toowoomba 12

Shield quarter-finals

St Patrick’s College, Mackay 18 d Iona College, Lindum 6

St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon 46 d St Augustine’s College, Cairns 0

Emmaus College, Rockhampton 28 d Shalom College, Bundaberg 0 Marymount College, Burleigh Waters 10 d The Cathedral College, Rockhampton 6

Bob Lindner Trophy quarter-finals

Marist College, Ashgrove 18 d St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe 0

St Peter Claver College, Riverview 12 d Rockhampton Grammar School 8

Ignatius Park College, Townsville 18 d St Edmund’s College, Ipswich 16

St Mary’s College, Toowoomba 18 d Padua College, Kedron 16

DIVISION 2

Pool A

Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, Dalby 16 d St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie 14

St Columban’s College, Caboolture 28 d Holy Spirit College, Mackay 10

Pool B

Aquinas College, Ashmore 2 d St Joseph’s College, Toowoomba 0 Marist College, Emerald 8 d All Souls St Gabriel’s College, Charters Towers 4

Pool C

Villanova College, Coorparoo 20 d St Thomas More College, Sunnybank 12
St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane 12 d Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers 10

Pool D

Assumption College, Warwick 28 d Clairvaux MacKillop College, Mt Gravatt 16
St Michael’s College, Merrimac 16 drew with Blackheath and Thornburgh College, Charters Towers 16

Neil Bloxsidge Plate quarter-finals

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers 14 d Aquinas College, Ashmore 12
St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane 46 d Marist College, Emerald 0
St Columban’s College, Caboolture 20 d Blackheath and Thornburgh College, Charters Towers 6
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, Dalby 20 d Assumption College, Warwick 0

Confraternity Bowl

St Teresa’s College, Abergowrie 36 d St Michael’s College, Merrimac 10
Holy Spirit College, Mackay 10 d Clairvaux MacKillop College, Mt Gravatt 8
St Thomas More College, Sunnybank 26 d All Souls St Gabriel’s College, Charters Towers 4
Villanova College, Coorparoo 26 d d St Joseph’s College, Toowoomba 6

DIVISION 3

Pool A

Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay 38 d Emmaus College, Jimboomba 0
Unity College, Caloundra West 16 d Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham 10

Pool B

Trinity College, Beenleigh 8 d Mt Maria College, Mitchelton 4
St Patrick’s College, Gympie/Good Samaritan College, Bli Bli 24 d St Augustine’s College, Augustine Heights 12
Mt Maria College, Mitchelton 12 drew with St Augustine’s College, Augustine Heights 12
St Patrick’s College, Gympie/Good Samaritan College, Bli Bli 24 d Trinity College, Beenleigh 10

Pool C

Southern Cross Catholic College, Townsville 14 d Faith Lutheran College, Plainland 6
St John’s School, Roma 8 d St James’ College, Spring Hill 4

Pool D

Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia 8 d St Mary’s College, Woree 6
Chanel College, Gladstone 28 d St John’s College, Nambour 6

Pool E

Good Shepherd College, Mount Isa 26 d Ryan Catholic College, Townsville 0 St Anthony’s College, Townsville 4 drew with McAuley College, Beaudesert 4

Ryan Catholic College, Townsville 16 d St Anthony’s College, Townsville 6

Good Shepherd College, Mount Isa 30 d McAuley College, Beaudesert 6

Quarter-finals to begin on Thursday

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Confraternity Carnival Takes Off At Suncorp Stadium

The 2023 Confraternity Carnival opened at Queensland rugby league’s most famous ground today, sparking another week of action featuring more than 1200 students from Catholic and Independent schools across the state.

Confraternity Carnival Takes Off At Suncorp Stadium (Photo credit: St Laurence’s College)

Host school St Laurence’s College met Villanova College at Suncorp Stadium in the curtain-raiser to the Broncos-Titans NRL clash. It was the first time that “Confro” had featured at Suncorp Stadium in the carnival’s four decades of history.

St Laurence’s opened the carnival in style with a 26-16 win over Villanova in the boys’ Division 2 match.

Confraternity Carnival Takes Off At Suncorp Stadium (Photo credit: St Laurence’s College)

The Associated Independent Colleges rivals attracted large groups of supporters to Suncorp Stadium for a game that showed both teams are prepared for strong Carnival performances.

St Laurence’s five-try haul was shared among the team including, Finn Mackay, Jack Tuite, Hudson Burgess and Campbell Wilson.

Villanova made it to the line three times thanks to two tries by Jackson Connor and a thirty-third minute try by Larry Clark.

An opening ceremony and the traditional Mass service will be held tonight with all squads featuring.

The Carnival proper will begin tomorrow – the traditional Monday start – at St Laurence’s College’s playing fields at Runcorn and run until Friday when finals are held. This will be the 43rd Confro and the first hosted by St Laurence’s College.

It will again be sponsored by CQ University.

More than 1000 schoolboys and more than 200 schoolgirls will play this week. They will represent 52 schools in the boys’ competition and 12 in the girls draw.

That’s an increase of four boys’ teams and three girls’ teams on last year’s Carnival in Mackay.

In its four decades, Confro has become one of the nation’s best rugby league nurseries.

Seven Confraternity Carnival graduates featured in the Maroons squad for the second match of the 2023 State of Origin series: Daly Cherry-Evans (St Patrick’s College, Mackay), Cameron Munster (Emmaus College, Rockhampton).

Valentine Holmes (Ignatius Park College, Townsville), Ben Hunt and Harry Grant (St Brendan’s College, Yeppoon), Lindsay Collins (Padua College, Kedron) and Xavier Coates (Marymount College, Burleigh Waters).

Organised by Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Rugby League, Confraternity Carnival was held every year from 1980 until 2019.

In 2020, the carnival could not be held because of Covid-19. In 2021, “Confro” had reached its quarter-final stages at Iona College when a Covid-19 lockdown in southeast Queensland forced its immediate cancellation.

It returned to normal last year

It returned to normal last year with Townsville’s Ignatius Park College winning a second consecutive Confraternity Shield.

The boys’ carnival is contested in three divisions of 16 teams (Divisions 1 and 2) and 20 teams (Division 3).

The make-up of the divisions can be found on the QISSRL website: www.confraternitycarnival.com.au Teams can play up to two matches each day.

The girls’ teams will each play two games on Monday 26 June and two games on Tuesday 27 June.

Those results will determine the order for Thursday’s finals, during which each team will play one match.

The girls’ Shield grand final will be held at 11am on Thursday 29 June. The Trophy grand final will be held for the first time at 10am on 29 June.

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Marsden girls Tonie Carroll Cup

A fantastic first hit out for our Year 7/8 girls teams at this year’s Tonie Carroll Cup

Our focus for the day was on the leadership development of our more senior players, and giving a large number of our new year 7’s their first taste of Makos Rugby League.

The girls were outstanding on the day, and their focus on the key areas of the game was pleasing to the coaching staff.

In our short preparation time, the girls have worked hard on their catch pass and defensive technique.

As well as ensuring we have perfect play the ball, marker defence and communication, and it was great to see our girls put these into practice.

Moving forward, our Year 7/8 group and their coaches will head into the Titans Cup quite confident based on Fridays efforts.

This year our youngest Makos will field 3 teams in the Titans Cup, the most we have ever been able to nominate, which will provide more footy for our girls and more opportunities to develop their love for the game.

A huge thank you to the whanau and friends who came along to support their daughters on a very warm day.

It was fantastic to see you all again and we look forward to a busy and successful 2023 campaign

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