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Warrington Academy get Australia tour off to perfect start

PENRITH PANTHERS ACADEMY 10-50 WARRINGTON WOLVES ACADEMY

Warrington Wolves Academy started their Australia tour with a very impressive victory over Penrith Panthers Academy at St Dominic’s College, Kingswood, New South Wales on Saturday afternoon.

The Wolves got off to the perfect start when they opened the scoring within the first minute.

Hooker Leyton Haddrell made a great forty metre scoot from dummy half that split the Penrith defence and on the last tackle stand off Junior Westwood’s high kick was patted back by centre James Duffy into the arms of winger Alex Wilson who scored in the left corner.

Scrum half Tommy Rhodes converted from the touchline but then eight minutes later a penalty put the Panthers into the Wolves half and hooker Jett Rudd found scrum half Bryson Read and he passed onto full back Charlie Fischbeck whose long looping pass found winger Finn Macleod in space and he dived over in the left corner.

Just after the half hour the Wolves were camped on the Panthers line and on the last tackle Westwood found second row Alfie Poles and his pass was picked up by centre James Duffy who offloaded to Wilson and he stepped back inside to score on the left.

Rhodes converted and then on the stroke of half time full back Lachlan Webster was held just short.

From a quick play the ball on the last tackle Westwood went from dummy half down the short side and his long ball found Duffy who managed to brush off three defenders to score wide out on the left. Rhodes added the conversion to give the Wolves an 18-4 interval lead.

Two minutes into the second half the Wolves forced an error from Penrith on their own twenty metre line.

That allowed them good field position which was exploited to the full as loose forward Tom Marshall, Rhodes and substitute Charlie Walker combined to find winger Jack Fallon and he forced his way over wide out on the right.

Nine minutes later a bulldozing run from prop forward Isaac Holdsworth saw him scatter several defenders out of his way and then he managed to ground the ball at the left of the posts despite the attention of three defenders.

Rhodes added the conversion.

The Panthers scored their second try when a long kick down field by scrum half Bryson Read was fumbled by the Wolves and Rudd was quickest to react and pick up the loose ball before racing over under the posts.

Fischbeck converted but then just after the hour Westwood and substitute Ewan Irwin combined for the Wolves to find Webster linking into the line and he put Walker over for a try on the right.

From the restart strong carries from substitute Zak Brand, second row Daniel Coop and substitute Kian Stanton got the Wolves inside the Panthers half and Lucas Mulqueeney went from dummy half before putting fellow substitute Charlie McKler through a gap to score on the right.

Irwin added the conversion.

Straight away the Wolves were back on the attack and a great set, the length of the field.

Started by Brand saw Fallon hauled down ten metres short and from a quick play the ball Mulqueeney scooted from dummy half to score wide out on the right.

Irwin converted and then the Wolves scored their fourth try in successive sets when Walker made a brilliant eighty metre break and from a quick play the ball Irwin sent out a superb long ‘cut out’ ball that found Fallon in acres of space to score on the right.

Irwin added the conversion to complete a fantastic 50-10 win for the young Wolves.

After the game Wolves Academy Coach Daniel Hill said: “The lads produced a professional performance in what has been a different looking week for them, with all the travelling we have done.

Once we got into our groove we showed plenty of positives with and without the ball, which saw us run away with the game in the last quarter.

Although a really good result, we are still aware that there is plenty to improve on going into our next game against New South Wales next Saturday.”

PANTHERS

Tries : Macleod (9 mins), Rudd (55).
Goals : Fischbeck 1

Charlie Fischbeck, Finn Macleod, Harrison O’Rourke, John McLoughlin, Oakley Fliedner, Logan Coombes, Bryson Read, Ryan George, Jet Rudd, Rhiley McCauley-Leach, Kemp Riches, Riley Durrant, Levi Howarth.
Subs: Ethan Harrison, AJ Katoa, Harper Shaw, Lachlan Thomas, Nate Gillespie, Bailey Crawford, Rowan Iffland, Tyler Millsteed.

WOLVES

Tries : Wilson (1 min, 31), Duffy (40), Fallon (42, 72), Holdsworth (51), Walker (63), McKler (66), Mulqueeney (69).
Goals : Rhodes 4, Irwin 3

Lachlan Webster, Jack Fallon, Bailey Lund, James Duffy, Alex Wilson, Junior Westwood, Tommy Rhodes, Isaac Holdsworth, Leyton Haddrell, Ellis Livesey, Daniel Coop, Alfie Poles, Tom Marshall.
Subs: Lucas Mulqueeney, Zak Brand, Charlie McKler, Kian Stanton, Ewan Irwin, Charlie Walker, Oliver Bishop.

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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.

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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.

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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
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Tuesday, May 23
1pm: St Gregory’s College v St Dominic’s College
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Tuesday, May 30
6pm: Patrician Brothers Fairfield v Matraville Sports
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Wednesday, May 31
11am: Hills Sports High v Endeavour Sports High
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1pm: Patrician Bros. Blacktown v Westfields Sports
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Thursday, June 1
2pm: Illawarra Sports High v Erindale College
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2pm: Central Coast Sports College v All Saints Maitland
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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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St Dominic’s College v Hunter Sports High, Peter Mulholland Cup

A piece of magic from Bayden Moran and a timely late try from Liam Ison lifted St Dominic’s to an important NRL Schoolboys win over Hunter Sports High. RELIVE the action from our LIVE STREAM.

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St Dominic’s survived a scare from Hunter Sports High to record their second win of the NRL Schoolboy Cup with a 38-20 victory at Kingswood.

Hundreds of St Dominic’s students created a rowdy atmosphere, which helped spur the home side to victory.

“It was amazing, it’s probably the last game here for most of our year 12 boys, so it was great to get it done in front of the home crowd,” St Dominic’s captain Liam Ison said.

It was a nightmare start for the visitors as they booted the ball dead from the opening kick off.

Bayden Moran, son of NRL great Dennis (Parramatta Eels), opened the scoring off a slick right side backline move.

Moments later, St Dominic’s stacked the short side and Cainan Hardiman scored off a lethal left foot step.

Hunter finally crossed the home side’s tryline when Knights SG Ball young gun Jayden Harris beat two defenders and crashed over.

Just when it looked like the visitors would cross over again, winger Cooper Hale danced through Hunter’s line running 80m to score a kick return try.

Moran produced one of the magical moments in the Schoolboy Cup, running over his defender and throwing a miraculous flick pass, reminiscent of Cowboys star Murray Taulagi earlier this season, to set up Mitchell Heather in the corner.

The visitors needed to score the first try in the second half and they did when Connor Votano intercepted the ball and ran the length of the field.

Then, Votano took advantage of the rushing St Dominic’s line and silenced the crowd by scoring his second in the corner.

When it seemed like the momentum had shifted Hunter’s way, Panthers SG Ball young gun Ison slipped his way through several defenders and scored a much needed try.

“Hunter had a strong win against Greg’s, so we knew they’d come rolling through in the second half,” Ison said.

“Churchy (St Dominic’s coach Kyle Churchill) said to throw the ball around because they were a bit tight, so we did that and executed it well.”

Prop Connor Autagavaia gave his home side a 60m carry from the next kick off which set up winger Mitchell Heather perfectly for his second.

Just like his older brother Nathan does every weekend, Jett Cleary set up his fellow half Jaxen Edgar with the perfect no-look inside ball which sealed the deal for St Dominic’s.

Both sides fought hard, but in the end it was Moran and Ison who steered their team home.

St Dominic’s will face rivals St Gregory’s next week, which is set to be a blockbuster.

“It’s always hard against Greg’s, they’ll be looking to bounce back and hopefully it will be tough and a good game,” Ison said.

PREVIEW: Season-defining game for St Doms, Hunter

Hunter Sports High had barely been a focus for St Dominic’s coach Kyle Churchill, before the Peter Mulholland Cup kicked off.

St Dom’s second round clash with the Lake Macquarie-based school had always been in the back of Churchill’s mind, but it had taken a back seat to his side’s season opener against Bass High and evergreen rivals St Greg’s.

Now Wednesday’s fixture shapes as a season-defining moment for the players from both schools.

St Dominic’s College was impressive in the side’s season opening win against Bass High. Picture: Richard Dobson

Hunter Sports’ upset win over perennial heavyweights St Greg’s in the opening round means a win for either side will all-but guarantee a spot in the Peter Mulholland Cup finals.

There is a quiet confidence and zero noise in the St Dom’s camp.

“If you look outside that top four teams, (Hunter’s win) was the best victory across all the pools, looking from the outside in,” Churchill said. “A lot of people didn’t expect that, because Greg’s has a good side.

“(Hunter) have come off a really good win in the opening round and that is something that we are very aware of. I think at the start of the year we were focused on Bass and thinking of Greg’s after that, but Hunter have changed that.

Hunter Sports High half Lauchlyn Spicer has emerged as a leader of the group this season. Picture: Jonathan Ng

“We have a pretty clever group, they are keeping their eye on things like (other team’s results). We won’t lose through lack of preparation or lack of understanding the magnitude of the situation.”

Both sides have the talent to withstand the pressure of the crunch clash.

St Dominic’s are blessed with experienced players like fullback Liam Ison and hooker Riley Pollard, who have both spent considerable time in the Panthers’ impressive junior system.

The pair played a key role in the win over Bass Hill and will be tasked with keeping their side grounded in this week’s crunch clash.

Hunter is not without its own junior representative star power, with Newcastle Andrew Johns Cup props Kade Youlten and Beau Slade fuelling a powerful engine room.

The tough-as-nails duo were key to Hunter’s win over St Greg’s in the opening round and will be determined to exert their authority on a smaller, more mobile, St Dominic’s pack.

TEAM LISTS

St Dominic’s College

1. Liam Ison, 2. Cooper Hale, 3. Cainan Hardiman, 4. Bayden Moran, 5. Mitchell Heather, 6. Jaxen Edgar, 7. Jett Cleary, 8. Connor Autagavaia, 9. Riley Pollard, 10. Jai Williams, 11. Ethan Hutchings, 12. Uaale Elisara, 13. Jack Ewer, 15. Liam Perram, 16. Kai Young, 18. Kye Raven, 19. Xavier Degei, 21. Joshua Gavan-Kimber, Coach: Kyle Churchill

Hunter Sports High

1. Mason Forbes, 2.Max Fines, 3. Benji Keene-O’Keefe, 4. Connor Votano, 5. Harrison Sams, 6. Kyle McDermott, 7. Brandon Thompson, 8. Beau Slade, 9. Taimana Elers, 10. Kade Youlten, 11. Rylee Moses-Kincaid, 12. Jayden Harris, 13. Jakob Bacon, 14. Jett Robards-Hassall, 15. Troshia Nasilai, 17. Ian Beale, 18. Royden Taape, Coach: Craig Martine

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ROUND 2 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 22

12pm: St Dominic’s College v Hunter Sports High (Action Photo’s SOON)

12.30pm: Patrician Brothers Blacktown v Westfields Sports

1.30pm: Hills Sports v Endeavour Sports High

Wednesday, June 29

11am: Farrer MAHS v All Saints Maitland

TBC*

Illawarra Sports High v Hallam College

Erindale College v The Grange P-12 School

Patrician Brothers Fairfield v Holy Cross College, Ryde

Bass High v St Gregory’s College

*Games expected to be scheduled for start of Term 3

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Tuesday, May 31

ROUND 1 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 31

11am: Patrician Brothers Fairfield 64 – 0 Farrer MAHS

Wednesday, June 1

11am: Holy Cross College 38 – 24 All Saints Maitland

11.30am: Erindale College 64 – 0 Illawarra Sports High

12pm: Endeavour Sports High 20 – 14 Patrician Brothers Blacktown (Action Photo’s Monday 13 June)

Wednesday, June 8

12pm: St Dominic’s v Bass High

1.30pm: Hunter Sports High v St Gregory’s College

11am: The Grange P-12 College v Hallam College

Thursday, June 9

Westfields Sports High v Hills Sports High

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2022 Peter Mulholland Cup

Peter Mulholland Cup go-to guide ahead of live streaming extravaganza

On the eve of the Peter Mulholland Cup season, we give you a comprehensive guide to each school involved in the premier schoolboys competition. Find out when you can LIVE STREAM the action.

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THE revamped NRL Schoolboys competition, the Peter Mulholland Cup, kicks off this week as the best rugby league nurseries across NSW go head-to-head.

The Daily Telegraph will be your golden ticket to watch all of the action live this season with subscriber exclusive live streams of every game.

Before you tune into the first game between Farrer MAHS and Patrician Brothers Fairfield on Tuesday, get the lowdown of every team heading into the tournament with our in-depth season guide.

Check out the full Rd 1 schedule below and come back each day to find links for the live streams.

Patrician Brothers, Blacktown

Patrician Brothers College in Blacktown. L-R Jenson Tuaoi, Semisi Faasisila, Jordan Faleono and Matt Arthur. Picture: Toby Zerna

Coach: Noah Meares

Captains: Matthew Arthur and Jenson Tuaoi

Past Cups: 8 (2004, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020)

Current NRL Alumni:

Albert Kelly – Brisbane Broncos Bryce Cartwright, Jacob Arthur, Will Penisini, Sean Russell, Hayze Perham, Samuel Loziou (Eels) Sean O’Sullivan, Jarome Luai, Stephen Stephen Crichton, Spencer Leniu, Taylan May, Christian Crichton, Chris Smith, Soni Luke, Izaac Tago, Robert Jennings, Sunita Turuva, Nifi Puru, Hophepa Puru (Panthers) Brent Naden (Bulldogs) Daine Laurie, David Nofoaluma (Tigers) Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagles) Tyrell Fuimaono (Dragons) Matt Moylan, Andrew Fifita (Sharks) Matt Lodge, Marcell Montoya, Josh Curran, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors) George Jennings, Tepai Moeroa (Storm)

Patrician Brothers excitement machine Semisi Faasisila will be in action during the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: Toby Zerna

2022 Squad:

Ben Zahra, Cameron Robertson, Connor Puru, Dylan Brettle, Finau Latu, Grayson Tukaki, Hanisi Afu, Harley Yates, Hokafonu Lemoto, Jacob Halangahu, Jenson Tuaoi*, John Mah Chong, John-Paul Donevski, Jordan Faleono*, Joseph Partch, Josh Coinakis*, Judah Galuvao, Jwakeem Hape-Vaa, Lachlan Coinakis, Langa Tukuafu, Matthew Arthur, Max Laing, Rhys McAdams, Riley Allen, Samuela Latu, Semisi Faasisilia, Tana Papu, Thomas Epere, Tyson Sangalang, Wilson Decourcey, Zaid Lehn, Zedrick Tupulua

Coach’s Final Say:

“We will be coming into Round 1 fit and healthy, we know these boys simply love playing for the college and will have themselves ready to go come game time.

A large portion of the team played in last year’s competition as 16 years olds so they are returning this year much more mature and experienced which should set the tone for the rest of the team.”

The Hills Sports High School

Hills Sports High School, Schoolboy NRL players from left Henry Finau, Harry Hassett and Moustafa Dirani at the school in Seven Hills. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Scott Jones

Captain: Billy Scott

Past Cups: 2 (2010 and 2011)

Current NRL Alumni:

Wade Graham (Sharks) Jorge Taufua, Josh Schuster (Sea Eagles) Addin Fonua Blake (Warriors) Dylan Brown, Oregon Kaufusi, Haze Dunster, Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels) Jeremy Marshall King (Bulldogs) Shawn Blore (Tigers)

2022 Squad List:

Jonathon Ibriham, Vena Patuki Case, Billy Scott, Sam Squire, Harry Hassett, Luron Patea, Marc Tannous, Jordan Bunt, Jordan Uta, Callan Phillips, Ilai Esua, Alex Fonoti, Moustafa Dirani, Lorenzo Talataina, Peteru Pritchard, Levi Mariri, Henry Finau, Albert Litisoni, Mitchell Owen, Blake Metcalfe, Siaosi Kaliti, Liam Aarons, Alaa Lababidi, Hayden Stevens, Cassius Taia

Coach’s Final Say:

“After the last couple of years, the boys are very eager to get some uninterrupted footy this year.

They’ve been preparing as best they can, they’ve been in the gym a lot with the wet weather.

We’ve got a senior squad this year which is a blessing. A lot of our boys are in year 12 which hasn’t really happened for us in the last 10 years.”

Westfields Sports High School

Westfields Sports High have been hard at work on the training paddock ahead of the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: David Swift

Coach: Troy Weeden

Captain: Kit-Kamisi Laulilii

Past Cups: 2 (2016, 2019)

Current NRL Alumni:

Jake Averillo, Matthew Doorey, Brandon Wakeham (Bulldogs), Manase Fainu, Sean Keppie, Taniela Paseka, Jason Saab, Joshua Schuster (Sea Eagles), David Klemmer (Knights), Lindsay Smith (Panthers), Moses Suli (Dragons), Tommy Talau, Stefano Utoikamanu (Tigers)

Ricardo Oloapu, 17, is one of the towering front rowers at the disposal of Westfields Sports High coach Troy Weeden. Picture: David Swift

2022 Squad List:

Jackson Cahill-Smith, TK Cecil-Hamiora, Zachary Coom, William Craig, Tallyn Da Silva, Wiremu Davis, Sila Dempy, Mitchell Doorey, Sosefo Finau, Lachlan Galvin, Kobi Hurford, Kit-Kamisi Laulilii, Luke Laulilii, Jeremiah Leatigaga, Markkuz Ofanoa, Ricardo Oloapu, Sebastian Piukala, Heith Pritchard, Roy Quiroz-Mapusua, Solomone Saukuru, Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino, Jesse Siofele, Blaize Talagi, Masei Tavui, Sam Tuivati, Daniel Waqa, Mark Williams, Aiman Yaghi

Coach’s Final Say:

“We were a young side last year so most of those kids are back playing for us again.

Every year you know you’re going to come against the best sides like Hills, Endeavour and Blacktown but until you start playing you don’t really know whose returning and what they’ve got so it’s hard to get a gauge on them just yet.”

Endeavour Sports High School

Endeavour Sports High will have a new-look squad tackling the Peter Mulholland Cup in 2022. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Brad Kelly

Captain: To be rotated throughout the year

Past Cups: 4 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2014)

Current NRL Alumni:

Kevin Naiqama, Paul Momirovski (Roosters) Damien Cook, Alex Johnston (Rabbitohs), Luciano Leilua (Tigers), Martin Taupau (Sea Eagles), Shaun Lane (Eels), Scott Sorensen (Panthers), Jamayne Isaako (Titans), Adam Keighran (Roosters) Will Kennedy, Franklin Pele, Luke Metcalf (Sharks)

2022 Squad List:

Lama Afu, Nicholas Belarra, Luca Bento , Matthew Crossingham, Trent Dixon, Mitchell Field, Jack Ford, Legacy Haami , Bronson Harden-Emery, Ryan Hicks, Viliami Hikila, Aiden Hodges, Zane Karout, Brady Lauretti, Kalan Ngaika, Kobe Pepene, Elijah Porio, Bryce Sait , Risiate Smythe, Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Chevy Stewart, Tukia Taufa, Jayze Tuigamala, Connal Amosa, Terry Ballis, Kye Beckett, Liam Christie , Cruiz Devine*, Koby Douglas, Charnze Enoka, Dylan Frazer, William Gibson , Aaron Langer, Kakile Leha, Samson Mairi, Noa Penitani, Fynn Perryman , Ryan Rapata-Clements, Zachariah Talau, Junior Taupau

Coach’s Final Say:

“We’ve got a couple of players returning who were in year 11 last year, but it’s pretty much a new team.

The boys here who have been at school since year seven really look forward to playing Schoolboys Cup, they aspire to be in the top team but all have to wait their turn.”

Erindale College

Coach: Ash Barnes

Captain: Regan Carr

Current NRL Alumni:

Jack Wighton, Nic Cotric, Jarrod Croker, Harley Smith-Shields (Raiders), Paul Vaughn, Tevita Pangai Jr (Bulldogs) Samuel Gash is one of the exciting Raiders Harold Matts Cup brigade that has come through the Erindale College. Picture: Richard Dobson

Samuel Gash is one of the exciting Raiders Harold Matts Cup brigade that has come through the Erindale College. Picture: Richard Dobson

2022 squad:

Sam Gash, Jack Clutterbuck, Regan Carr*, Jacob Iesofa, Alex Sweeney*, Ethan Alaia, Jonah Anderson, Jordan Eti*, Xavier Cacciotti, Ben Castle*, Noah Martin, Ben McSpadden*, Jack Anderson*, Blake Hovi, Jayden Svager, Jonah Sullivan, Max Mercer, Will O’Malley*, Peter Soward, Josh Urbaniak, Owen McCaughan*, Michael Theodordis, Paul Monta

Past Cups: 2 (1997, 1998)

Coach’s Final Say:

“It is an exciting team. It is pretty young but we have a lot of guys that have come out of a successful Harold Matts Cup season for the Raiders.

We have big squad and it has grown over the last couple of years. We have gone down the path of trying to help and draw from the entire Canberra region. We play a game style where we move the footy a bit.

Hopefully that is an advantage for us especially having guys who have played a lot of footy together.”

Hallam College VIC

Jeremiah Neli , Rhylis Hohepa and Josiah Ekkehard Neli are ready to prove Hallam Senior College aren’t just making up the numbers in the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: Rob Leeson.

Coach: Jamie Fardell

Captain: Josiah Nelli

Past Cups: 0 (debuted in the NRL Schoolboys Cup in 2015)

Current NRL Alumni:

Rhys Kennedy (Broncos) Kelma Tuilagi (Tigers)

2022 Squad List:

Izaac Batey, Shaan Bhullar, Waka Brown-Rapana-Edwards, William Cabebula, Nikau Chrichton, Bobby Deo, John Faoa-Palalagi, Kody Gibbs, Haze Heke, Rhylis Hohepa, Wyntah Hukui, Quaider Kea, Ralph Kennar, Ishmael Layuni, Lorenzo Leau, Feno Manuel, Farani Momoemausu, Michael Nautu, Josiah Neli, Jeremiah Neli, Isaiah Okusitino, Rua Ropoama, Ezekiel Tausili, DJ Tumui, Joseph Ua, Calston Wells

Coach’s Final Comment:

“We have huge respect for the NRL Schoolboys schools and the rugby league programs they run.

We have had successful and unsuccessful moments with all the teams in our pool but we just wish to get back to playing regular schoolboy footy.”

The Grange P-12 College VIC

Coach: Shannon Love

Captain: Suliasi Prescott

Past Cups: 0 (First year in NRL Schoolboys)

Current NRL Alumni: 0

Excitement machine Suliasi Prescott will lead NRL Schoolboys Cup newcomers The Grange P-12 College. Picture: Penny McCredie

2022 Squad List:

Ethan Barlow–Sua, Braith Filivaa-Palalagi, TJ Sivanila, Iziah Havea, Shan-Ty Fatuleai, Alizae Tukapua, Suliasi Prescott, Richard Gabriel, Caleb Iuta-McCullough, Tana Maiava, Deltin Te Pania, Josiah Faasavalu, Mauo Kaisala, Abel Cecil-Faaofo, Darius Seve, Mason Finau, KC Taunoa,, Michael Hunt, George Faafuata

Coach’s Final Comment:

“Being competition first-timers we’re a little unsure how it’s all going to pan out.

Playing against sides interstate, sides we’ve never seen before or even hoped to be playing against.

Seeing what the other schools have to offer is going to be a great experience for our students as well as us as coaching staff.

We understand we’ll probably be the underdogs again, which we were in the qualifiers, so we’ll just keep turning up week in and out and hopefully it puts us in a position where we can compete with some of the biggest schools across the country.”

Illawarra Sports High School

Illawarra Sports High made it to the quarter-finals of the NRL Schoolboys Cup in 2020 and will be determined tomake the knockout stages again. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Nick O’Hara

Captain: Ethan Cliff

Past Cups: 0

Current NRL Alumni:

Jayden Sullivan, Junior Amone, Mat Feagai, Max Feagai, Tyrell Sloan, Jack Bird (Dragons), Aaron Schoupp (Bulldogs), Jackson Hastings (Tigers), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Damien Cook (Rabbitohs)

2022 squad list:

Te Heremaia Tukere*, Cuba Cleavan-Van De Laark*, Samson Wood, Ethan Cliff*, Darnell Te Ahuru, Isaiah Hegedus*, Zac Scott, Viliami Amone*, Zane Thompson, Nuku Vatuvei*, Toby Miller, Tristan Dawson*, Zak Maarbani*, Yazan Hammad*, Palu Tausala*, Zecharaiah Taufa, Braith Plecas, Mitchell Sweet, Tony Taani, Josh Daniel

Coach’s Final Say:

“The last couple of years we have made great improvements.

Traditionally we were less competitive but we have proven that we can match it with the bigger schools.

There is a bit of confidence growing for the last couple of years and we have good development in the squad with several players coming back from last year.”

All Saints Maitland

Coach: Chris Brennan, Shane Whereat

Captain: Myles Martin and Caleb Garvie

Past Cups: 0 (2 x Trophy wins, 2018 Cup quarter-finals)

Current NRL Alumni: Hudson Young (Raiders), Max King (Bulldogs), Jock Madden (Tigers), Brodie Jones, Brayden Musgrove (Knights)

Former Patrician Brothers Blacktown lock forward and Knights contracted star Myles Martin has been a crucial addition to the All Saints Maitland ranks.

2022 Squad:

Machai Pillidge, Jasper Cain, Tom Lovegrove, Lucas Hickling, Riley Smith, Khynan Butler*, Fletcher Thompson, Ashton Farrell, Caleb Garvie*, Nicholas Tuliatu, Joseph Green, Ethan Quinn, Myles Martin, Trey Morris, Taite Swinton, Lachlan Hickson, Brock Allaway, Hamish Munro, Montell Owen, Fletcher Anlezark, Clay Edwards

Coach’s Final Say:

“We have an inexperienced squad but also an enthusiastic squad.

Myles Martin and Caleb Garvie, who have both made the NSW CCC squad, are our two guys we are relying on to take a lot of the workload.

We will be strong through the middle, quick play the balls and work hard in those effort areas.”

Farrer MAHS

Coach: Ethan Sherlock

Captain: Will Woods

Past Cups: 0 (2019 Schoolboy Cup semi-finalists)

Current NRL Alumni: None

Farrer MAHS big bopping brothers Oliver and Sebastian Sykes will make sure there is always a burning flame in the engine room.

2022 Squad:

Will Woods*, Oliver Sykes*, Jordan Whillock*, Will Kelly, Dusty Hagon, Joe Bartlett, Noah Hooley, Jordan Hamlin, Charlie Henderson*, Archie Wainwright*, Logan Spinks*, Will Milsom, Nate Follington*, Max Smith*, Nash Porter, Jack Hatton, Sebastian Sykes, Hayden Mitchell, Coben Battle, Bailey Lawrence, Harrison Thrift, Jai Tanna, Cooper Blinman, Ryan Marzato, Callum Cocking

Coach’s Final Say:

“We have had a good pre-season, we started work in term one, and these boys also play all their club footy together.

We have the same 13 playing in the Group 4 under-18s competition to keep that contuity there.

It is a pretty young squad with only five boys in Year 12, but it is still a talented squad. They can discount us all they like, we embrace that challenge.”

Holy Cross College, Ryde

Holy Cross College has been dealt a crushing injury blow on the eve of the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Tim White

Captain: Keenan Lawandos

Current NRL alumni:

Mitchell Moses (Eels), Luke Brooks, Alex Seyfarth (Tigers), Esan Marsters (Titans), Junior Tatola (Rabbitohs), Bailey Sironen (Warriors)

2022 squad:

Cameron Kanaan*, Jonah Watson, Max Braham*, Michael Gabrael*, Rory Davison, Carter Provan*, Malakai Latilevu, Kalani Mersua, Cooper Wheelhouse*, Andrew Mussillo*, Keenan Lowandos*, Angus Gray*, Jayden Jenkins, Mickey Nasser, Jaii Robertson, Jean Paul Kawtal, Darcy Fletcher, Grisham Malla, Sami Moala, Nick McMahon

Past Cups: 1 (1981; 5 x runners-up)

Coach’s final say:

“Dealt a tough blow right at the end of pre-season with three key players including captain Keenan Lawandos ruled out with long-term injury.

Our depth will certainly be tested early in the season. With a lack of pre-season due to the weather, it could provide a real hurdle.

We will have to change our game plan a lot with two fresh halves on the field and one of our halves heading to hooker. Basically there will be limited coaching, it will be a case of go out there and just play footy.”

Patrician Brothers, Fairfield

Patrician Brothers Fairfield have the highest rate of returning players this season including heavy hitters Yeyha Ayache, Joshua Alhazim and Jordan Miller. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Frank Pritchard

Captain: Josh Alhazim

Past Cups: 6 (1975, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1992)

Current NRL Alumni:

Nathan Brown (Eels), Taniela Paseka (Sea Eagles), Marcelo Montoya (Warriors)

2022 squad list:

Taj’h Colquohoun*, Billy Arena*, Sione Lolohea*, Zaidas Muagututia, Godfrey Illavalu*, Dionn Haratsaris*, Chad Daniels*, Jordan Miller*, Yehya Ayache*, Matt Alhazim*, Joshua Alhazim*, Jezaiah Funa-Iuta, Bailey Myers*, Massimo Mari*, Robertson Lepale, Kohan Adler*, Archie Riley*, Jack Leigh*, Alistair Wilson, Junior Fagalele, Jai Strudwick, Josh Villarosa, Abdoulaye Bah, Robert Uhatafe*, Noah Funa*

Coach’s Final Say:

“Our preparation was disrupted by the wet weather, we have had a few hit outs now but we are trying to keep it simple.

Our rugby league season is really full on, so we don’t want to burn the guys out.

The school has a rich history in this competition, we have a rich history and culture of NRL players coming through.

We have been the sleeping giants for the last couple of years, but I have been brought in to find a pathway back to the top.”

St. Dominic’s College

St Dominic’s College are ready for a strong Peter Mulholland Cup campaign led by the likes of Billy Thompson, Liam Ison and Cainan Hardiman. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Kyle Churchill

Captain: Liam Ison

Past Cups: 2003

Current NRL Alumni:

Nathan Cleary (Panthers) Zac Cini (Tigers) Jordan Grant (Storm) Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors)

2022 Squad List:

Liam Ison, Cainan Hardiman, Mitchell Heather, Uaale Elisara, Ryan Mooney, Jack Attard, Riley Pollard, Billy Thompson, Ethan Hutchings, Connor Autagavaia, Bayden Moran, Ezra Faasolo, Jack Ewer, Kai Raven, Jai Williams, Cooper Hale, Cooper Henderson, Jaxen Edgar, Jett Cleary

Coach’s Final Say:

“We’ve got a hungry squad who are excited to be playing this year.

We’re enjoying the fact that we’re going to be a lot more under the radar. I don’t think there’ll be much expectation on us and that’s something we are pretty excited about.

We’re probably going to have a bit of shock value and we’re backing the way that we’re going to play is going to be a little different. I think Hills will be well and truly the team to beat.”

St Gregorys College, Campbelltown

Coach: Tom Morrison

Captain: Charlie Guymer

Past Cups: 9 (1979, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2000)

Current NRL Alumni: Sam Williams (Raiders), James Tedesco (Roosters), Jack de Belin (Dragons), Adam Elliott, Joe Stimson (Bulldogs), Trent Peoples (Rabbitohs)

Powerhouse Charlie Guymer has stepped up to captain NRL Schoolboys heavyweights St Greg’s College. Picture: David Swift

2022 squad list:

Cody Parry*, Cooper Mangan, Charlie Guymer*, Oliver Kaluzyn, Lachlan Dooner, Paddy Cleary, Clancy Nott, Raiden Crowe*, Heath Mason*, Trae Fitzpatrick, Tyrell Adams, Harrison Quinn, Dylan Smith, Tom Fletcher*, Tom Fisher*, Ben Kelly, Bryce Catford-Potter, Jack Burrows, Lachlan Bush, Cooper Cross*, Zac Jones, Jayden Mallia, Zachary Wheeler

Coach’s Final Say:

“We’ve got a bit of mix this year of year, we’ve got some year 12 boys who are in their second or third season of Schoolboys Cup but then we’ve also got a couple of year 10 boys getting their first run.

I think Westfield and Patrician will be up there again this year. The boys are all very proud to be part of the squad and are even prioritising school footy over most other games at the moment.”

Hunter Sports High School

Hunter Sports High will be looking for a massive Peter Mulholland Cup season in 2022. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Anthony Gleeson

Captain: Taimana Elers

Past Cups: 0 (2016 semi-finalists)

Current NRL Alumni:

Phoenix Crossland, Chris Randall, Matt Croker, Pasami Saulo (Knights), Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Josh Jackson (Bulldogs), Tevita Pangai Jnr (Bulldogs)

2022 Squad List:

Mason Forbes, Max Fines, Benji Keene–O’Keefe, Harrison Sams*, Zac Wilkes, Lauchlyn Spicer*, Brandon Thompson*, Beau Slade, Taimana Elers, Kade Youlten*, Jayden Harris, Jett Woodward, Jakob Bacon, Jett Robards-Hassall, Rylee Moses Kincaid, Royden Taape*, Patrick Slade, Kyle McDermott

Coach’s Final Say:

“We have a young squad of players this year but many have been involved in the junior development teams from the Knights and Roosters.

This year we’re looking to consolidate our position back in the Schoolboy Cup and develop players for coming seasons. I think the teams to beat will be Westfields and Blacktown Patrician Brothers.”

Bass High School

Coach: Jon Wilson

Captain: Jonathan Sua

Past Cups: 0 (6 x University Shield, 5 x Buckley Shield)

Current NRL alumni:

Aaliyah Fasavalu, Raecene McGregor, Page McGregor and Sereana Naitokatoka (NRLW), Dale Finucane, Royce Hunt (Sharks), Isaac Lumelume (Bulldogs), Kane Bradley (Cowboys), William Kei (Tigers)

Fanafou Seve will return to the Peter Mulholland Cup for Bass High this season. He impressed in the NSWRL junior grades this season. Picture: Jonathan Ng

2022 squad list:

Charles Afeaki, Stephen Ben, William Ben, Jack Branda, Elijah Cinavou, Jye Daly, Lennox E’e, Bilal El Youssef, Isaia Elisara, Josiah Fifita, Hori Fua, Jerome Goddard, Anthony Haikal, Jone Kaitani, Simata Kioa, Apolosi Laiafi, Simione Laiafi, Calvin Levy, Dayshawn Lyden, Ayman Maarbani, Orlando Manase, Mithu Murray, Jarome Paremo, Kevin Pham, Jerome Rogers, Divine Saena, Ezekiel Saili, Fanafou Seve, Itula Seve, Tylah Slate, Michael Smith, Jonathan Sua, Maxwell Taotua, Mitchell Taotua, Sitiveni Taulanga, Isaac Thompson, Elijah Tu’ifua, Isaia Tu’ifua

Coach’s Final Say:

“With our fields still underwater, it has been hard to give the players a proper preparation.

We have only lost three players from last season so we have a squad who knows each other and knows its game.

We’re trying to go away from just being tough through the middle, these days you have to be skilful with the ball or you won’t win the Cup. We are constantly trying to change up our game.” (* Denotes returning player)

NRL Schoolboys Cup Round 1

The Daily Telegraph will exclusively live stream every match of the Peter Mulholland Cup this season which involves the best rugby league nurseries across NSW.

Find out more information about the competition here and see below for the opening round draw.

ROUND 1 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 31

11am: Patrician Brothers Fairfield 64 – 0 Farrer MAHS

Wednesday, June 1

11am: Holy Cross College 38 – 24 All Saints Maitland

11.30am: Erindale College 64 – 0 Illawarra Sports High

12pm: Endeavour Sports High 20 – 14 Patrician Brothers Blacktown (Action Photo’s Friday)

Wednesday, June 8

12pm: St Dominic’s v Bass High

1.30pm: Hunter Sports High v St Gregory’s College

11am: The Grange P-12 College v Hallam College

Thursday, June 9

Westfields Sports High v Hills Sports High

Queensland Results

Langer Cup

Ipswich SHS 24 – 16 Keebra Park SHS

Aaron Payne Cup

Mackay State High School 0 – 32 St Patrick’s College

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2021 Schoolboy Cup Round 3

16/06/2021 48 - 0 N/A Patrician Brothers Fairfield vs All Saints College
22/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A The Ship vs Westfields Sports High
23/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A Farrer MAHS vs Holy Cross Ryde
23/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A Hills Sports High vs Hallam (Vic)
23/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A Erindale College vs Mount Ridley (VIC)
23/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A St Dominic’s College vs St. Greg's
23/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A Illawarra Sports High vs Hallam (Vic)
23/06/2021 20 - 24 N/A Bulls vs Hunter Sports
23/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A Hills Sports High vs Patrician Brothers Blacktown

Round 3

2021 Schoolboy Cup Round 3 Ladder - All Pools

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	Patrician Bros F'field	3	3	0	0	108	32	76	6
2	St. Doms	2	2	0	0	82	6	76	4
3	St. Greg's	2	2	0	0	50	8	42	4
4	Holy Cross	2	1	0	1	48	32	16	2
5	Patrician Bros B'ktown	2	1	0	1	40	36	4	2
6	Illawarra SHS	1	1	0	0	26	22	4	2
7	Mount Ridley (VIC)	1	1	0	0	28	26	2	2
8	Westfields SHS	2	1	0	1	42	42	0	2
9	Hill SHS	2	1	0	1	46	48	-2	2
10	Endavour SHS	2	1	0	1	42	44	-2	2
11	All Saints	3	1	0	2	42	96	-54	2
12	Hunter SHS	3	1	0	2	38	104	-66	2
13	Hallam (Vic)	1	0	0	1	26	28	-2	0
14	Erindale	1	0	0	1	22	26	-4	0
15	Farrer	2	0	0	2	32	70	-38	0
16	Bulls	3	0	0	3	20	72	-52	0

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Author : Jocelyn Airth

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St Dominic’s College showed their class with a ruthless performance against Hunter Sports High to maintain their perfect start in the NRL Schoolboy Cup. WATCH REPLAY

St Dominic’s were on another level against Hunter SHS, blasting their way to a 56-6 win.

The next generation of Penrith Panthers stars ran riot as St Dominic’s College out-muscled Hunter Sports High 56-6 in Round 2 of the NRL Schoolboy Cup.

Luke Hansen, Keagan Russell-Smith, Ryley Smith and Liam Ison formed a clinical spine and orchestrated St Dom’s second victory in the prestigious competition.

“It was good to have an away trip and come away with a pretty dominant win, makes the the bus ride back home a lot batter,” St Dom’s coach Kyle Churchill said.

“(Ison and Smith’s return) definitely helped, but I was probably more pleased with the way we played. We were humming better than we have been over the last couple of weeks in our school comp, you can see the confidence come back quick. Those senior players stepping up obviously help as well.”

Hunter SHS threw everything at their opponents and prop Kade Youlten always looked dangerous, but they simply couldn’t match it with the boys from Penrith.

St Dom’s forwards Mason Teague and Lachlan Whitehouse were formidable through the middle for and managed to tire the homeside early.

Undefeated St Dom’s will face their biggest test of the Cup in Round 3, when they take on a fierce St Gregory’s College side.

“Greg’s are probably going to be our biggest battle, they’re winning games in MCS, they’re always hard to beat in the Schoolboy Cup” Churchill said.

It took just three minutes for St Dom’s to strike. The visitors created an overlap out left that saw flyer Joshua Debritt stroll over to open the scoring.

Minutes later, the school’s right winger Bayley Brothwick touched down, cleaning up an awkward grubber courtesy of halfback Keagan Russell-Smith.

The No.7 crossed next, thanks to a brilliant line-break by fullback Liam Ison.

The courageous Hunter boys kept fighting and Youlten was eventually rewarded with a four-pointer of his own. But nothing could stop the barrage of St Dom’s tries as Baley Brothwick, Kobi Brothwick, Lachlan Blackburn, Lachlan Squires and Russell-Smith each crashed over in the second stanza.

Patrician Brothers Blacktown defeat Westfields Sports High in Schoolboy Cup

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St Dominic’s College has been told to ignore the hype as they take on Hunter Sports High in the Schoolboy Cup on Wednesday. Find out how to watch here.

Ryley Smith during the Patrician Brothers Blacktown v St Dominic’s College Schoolboy Cup match at Windsor Leagues Club. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Ignore the hype – that’s what St Dominic’s College coach Kyle Churchill has told his side ahead of Wednesday’s big Schoolboy Cup clash against Hunter Sports High.

Anyone in junior footy circles will tell you that St Dom’s are genuine contenders in 2021. But, after two recent defeats, the boys from Penrith got a much-needed wake up call.

“In our normal school competition, we’ve had a reality check over the last two weeks. We had some players out in both games, and lost to St Greg’s and Pats,” Churchill said.

“It was a leveller. There’s been a lot of noise about how good we are, and that we’re the team to beat this year. It’s good to get that noise out of our heads now.”

“We’ve set our own standards that we need to adhere to. We need to trust that process and not just listen to other people and all the hype.”

St Dom’s will be boosted by the inclusion of rising Penrith Panthers stars Ryley Smith, Liam Ison and Keagan Russell-Smith.

Smith, a hooker with exceptional kicking game, and Ison, an explosive and rangy fullback, both missed St Dom’s Round 1 victory.

Halfback Russell-Smith was key in the clash and, after a minor injury, should be fit to return for Round 2.

Churchill, who was also absent from Round 1 due to his City v Country coaching commitments, said he was proud of St Dom’s for winning without two key players.

“It was quite pleasing. I was in camp with Ryley… we knew how important it would be if we won without those two. We also knew how costly a loss would be. We were watching from the edge of our seats,” Churchill said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing Keagan get back (on Wednesday), he’s been frustrated the last couple of weeks watching our school competition, probably seeing the lack of direction that we’ve had without him,

“And having Liam, Ryley and Keagan working together in the same side, we haven’t really had that this year.”

St Dom’s expect Hunter SHS to throw everything at them on Wednesday in Charlestown.

Knights SG Ball fullback Lachlan Fitzhenry – the son of Wests Tigers legend Daniel Fitzhenry – was dangerous in Hunter’s Round 1 clash against St Gregs. Workhorse Connor Cromarty will also be hard to stop.

Hunter Sports High School take on St Dominic’s College on Wednesday June 9 at St John’s Oval, Charlestown, at 12:00 PM.

To watch the match, head to www.dailytelegraph.com.au

Hunter Sports High School

1 Lachlan Fitzhenry
2 Daniel Kelly
3 Kai Spruce-Conn
4 Jakob Bacon
5 Harrison Sams
6 Lauchlyn Spicer
7 Brandon Thompson
8 Connor Cromarty
9 Broden Konz
10 Kade Youlten
11 Riley Watson Miletic
12 Darcy Blackmore
13 Jarred Williams
14 Kynan Toomey

17 Connor Watson
16 Taylor GRiffen
20 Royden Taape
18 Jay Soli

St Dominic’s College

1 Liam Ison
2 Joshua Debritt
3 Ethan Hutchings
4 Cainan Hardiman
5 Bayley Brothwick
6 Luke Hansen
7 Keagan Russell-Smith
8 Lachlan Whitehouse
9 Ryley Smith
10 Kobi Borthwick
11 Lachlan Blackburn
12 Lachlan Squires
13 Mason Teague

14 Matt Rossetto
16 Ashton Cini
17 Jack Hyde

Schoolboy Cup Rnd 2 Draw, FULL Results, Ladder & Player’s Stat’s

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2021 Schoolboy Cup Round 2

26/05/2021 18 - 20 N/A Holy Cross Ryde vs Patrician Brothers Fairfield
01/06/2021 12:00 pm N/A Erindale College vs Hallam (Vic)
01/06/2021 22 - 28 N/A The Ship vs Hills Sports High
02/06/2021 30 - 18 N/A All Saints College vs Farrer MAHS
02/06/2021 1:00 pm N/A Illawarra Sports High vs Hallam (Vic)
09/06/2021 6 - 56 N/A Hunter Sports vs St Dominic’s College
09/06/2021 16 - 24 N/A Westfields Sports High vs Patrician Brothers Blacktown
10/06/2021 22 - 0 N/A St. Greg's vs Bulls

Round 2

2021 Schoolboy Cup Round 2 Ladder - All Pools

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	St. Doms	2	2	0	0	82	6	76	4
2	St. Greg's	2	2	0	0	50	8	42	4
3	Patrician Bros F'field	2	2	0	0	60	32	28	4
4	Holy Cross	2	1	0	1	48	32	16	2
5	Patrician Bros B'ktown	2	1	0	1	40	36	4	2
6	Illawarra SHS	1	1	0	0	26	22	4	2
7	Mount Ridley (VIC)	1	1	0	0	28	26	2	2
8	Westfields SHS	2	1	0	1	42	42	0	2
9	Hill SHS	2	1	0	1	46	48	-2	2
10	Endavour SHS	2	1	0	1	42	44	-2	2
11	All Saints	2	1	0	1	42	48	-6	2
12	Hallam (Vic)	1	0	0	1	26	28	-2	0
13	Erindale	1	0	0	1	22	26	-4	0
14	Farrer	2	0	0	2	32	70	-38	0
15	Bulls	2	0	0	2	0	48	-48	0
16	Hunter SHS	2	0	0	2	14	84	-70	0

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