Author : QRL Media

Blackhawks snatch Meninga Cup thriller

Townsville Blackhawks have capped off a dominant Mal Meninga Cup season (presented by Ford) with a fairy tale finish to their hard-fought grand final against Wynnum Manly Seagulls.

Both teams put everything on the line in a gripping contest at Kayo Stadium but it was the Blackhawks who emerged victorious after a clutch plays from star duo Archie Mesritz and Taj Lateo.

With the score locked at 20-20 and extra time seemingly just a minute and a half away, Mesritz ignited the Blackhawks with a brilliant kick return.

The surge put the Townsville team within reach of a one-point field goal, and man of the moment Lateo stepped up with a flat strike that sailed over the cross bar with just 30 seconds remaining.

An exhausted Wynnum team slumped to their knees, but they could hold their heads high after a superb effort.

The Seagulls led 8-0 early before the Blackhawks soared back with the next 20 points.

But when Jordan Hotere crossed and Payton Gifford landed his fourth goal, it was all locked up and the Gulls were in reach of a famous victory.

It wasn’t to be though for the bayside club as the Blackhawks held their nerve to clinch a thriller.

Townsville Blackhawks 21

TRIES : Ashyr Kelso, Alekisio Siale, Taj Lateo, Taylan To’a
GOALS : Taj Lateo 2
F/GOAL : Lateo field

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Wynnum Manly Seagulls 20

TRIES : Alastair MacLachlan, Bailen Noy, Jordan Hotere
GOALS : Payton Gifford 3
P/GOAL : Payton Gifford

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Author : QRL Media

QRL Junior reps grand final results

Burleigh Bears, Wynnum Manly Seagulls and Brisbane Tigers all lifted silverware at Kayo Stadium on Saturday.

The Bears took out the Harvey Norman Under 17 grand final with a strong 30-12 win over the Townsville Blackhawks.

Isabella Prior scored twice for the Bears, who were also well served by lock and player of the match Lyvana Edmonds.

The Cyril Connell Cup grand final (presented by Ford) between Wynnum Manly Seagulls and Norths Devils produced some entertaining rugby league, with the Seagulls coming home with a hard-fought 26-16 victory.

Wynnum halfback Calvin Harris-Tavita was electric behind a tough forward pack, led superbly by player of the match Tyce Perren.

In the Harvey Norman Under 19s, Tigers hooker Enah Desic was in inspirational from, crossing for a try and sealing the player of the match honours through her hard work in the middle as the Tigers ran out 32-22 victors.

HARVEY NORMAN Under 17

Burleigh Bears 30
TRIES : Isabella Prior 2, Olivia Filikitonga, Indigo O’Neill, Shakaye Matheson-Johnson, Lyvana Edmonds
GOALS : Kobie Atarau 3 goals

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Townsville Blackhawks 12
TRIES : Peyton Bowen, Victoria Tanoai
GOALS : Milleah Fulford 2

Player of the match: Lyvana Edmonds

CYRIL CONNELL CUP

Wynnum Manly Seagulls 26
TRIES : Calvin Harris-Tavita 2, Billo Wotton, Samson Pereira, Maihi Pene
GOALS : Calvin Harris-Tavita 3
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Norths Devils 16
TRIES : Noah Stagg, Hayden Madders, Sangwani Chinula
GOALS : Boston Nu, Noah Stagg

Player of the match: Tyce Perren

HARVEY NORMAN Under 19s

Brisbane Tigers 32
TRIES : Lorren Ieli, Enah Desic, Chloe Maxwell, Lauryn Martin, Rosa-Millan Lefono, Charlotte Keki
GOALS : Kayshana Rapana 4

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Souths Logan Magpies 22
TRIES : Te Rina Pearse 4, Nazlyn Waaka-Rhind
GOALS Danielle-Elizabeth Tutakangahau

Player of the match: Enah Desic

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QRL Junior representative finals schedule

Queensland Rugby League has today confirmed the semi-finals for the Cyril Connell Cup (presented by Ford) and Harvey Norman Under 17 and Under 19 competitions.

Semi-Finals

Harvey Norman U19s

G1: Souths Logan Magpies v Townsville Blackhawks, 12.15pm March 28 @ Jack Manski Oval,

G2: Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Brisbane Tigers, 12noon March 29 @ BMD Kougari Oval

Harvey Norman U17s

G1: Souths Logan Magpies v Townsville Blackhawks, 10.30am March 28 @ Jack Manski Oval

G2: Burleigh Bears v Western Clydesdales, 6.45pm March 28 @ UAA Park

Cyril Connell Cup

G1: Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Townsville Blackhawks, 2.00pm March 28 @ Jack Manski Oval, Townsville

G2: Norths Devils v Sunshine Coast Falcons, 11.30am March 28 @ Totally Workwear Stadium

Grand Finals

Saturday, April 11 @ Kayo Stadium

Harvey Norman U17s

Winner Game 1 v Winner Game 2, 12 noon

Cyril Connell Cup

Winner Game 1 v Winner Game 2, 2.00pm

Harvey Norman U19s

Winner Game 1 v Winner Game 2, 4.00pm

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Author : Colleen Edwards QRL content producer

The Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup competition has once again showcased some of the best under 18 talent playing rugby league across the state.

Following each round of the regular season, one player was highlighted as the Auswide Bank ‘Player to bank on’ and now it is your turn to decide who you think is most deserving to be awarded the title of the best player from the season.

Voting closes on Tuesday, April 26 at 3pm, with the winner to be announced the following day on Wednesday, April 27.

Note: Round 1 did not have a contender due to the split nature of the competition with a number matches postponed.

Auswide Bank ‘Player to bank on’

Round 2: Shannon Subritzky Stewart – Norths Devils

Norths Devils centre Shannon Subritzky Stewart proved a handful for his side in Round 2 against Brisbane Tigers, crossing for two tries in the 58-6 win.

In that match, Subritzky Stewart also made nine tackles, four tackle breaks, two line breaks and ran for 77 metres.

Player to bank on – Shannon Subritzky Stewart

Round 3: Bailey Nash – Western Clydesdales

Bailey Nash was a key performer for the Western Clydesdales in Round 3 against Wide Bay Bulls, crossing for a hat-trick in the 34-22 victory.

The centre also had eight runs for 88 metres, making three line breaks and four tackle breaks along the way, as well as completing eight tackles.

After the regular season, Nash is in equal fourth place for leading try-scorer with six, with Townsville’s Tekelu Mene first with 11.

Player to bank on – Bailey NashPlayer to bank on – Bailey Nash
Player to bank on – Bailey Nash

Round 4: Kai Simon – Mackay Cutters

A hat-trick of tries to Mackay Cutters centre Kai Simon helped his side secure a tight 30-22 victory against the Northern Pride in their Round 4 derby match.

Simon also helped his team mates to score, producing one try assist and one line break assist in that match, as well as making two line breaks and nine tackle breaks on the way to running 159 metres.

Bailey Nash – Western Clydesdales

Player to bank on – Kai Simon

Round 5: Sean Bourke – Townsville Blackhawks

Talented Townsville Blackhawks five-eighth Sean Bourke was in fine form in Round 5 as his side proved far to strong for Northern Pride, securing a 58-6 win.

During the match, Bourke was impressive, scoring three tries and setting up another.

Bourke also made 98 run metres with three line breaks and two tackle breaks, as well as producing three line break assists and gaining 121 kick metres.

Kai Simon – Mackay Cutters

Player to bank on – Sean Bourke

Round 6: William Lewis – Central Queensland Capras

It was a captain’s knock in Round 6 from Central Queensland Capras second rower William Lewis, who impressed with his overall performance in the 36-10 win over Northern Pride.

Lewis went over for two tries, ran for 135 metres with two line breaks and nine tackle breaks. To top it off, he also made 22 tackles.

Sean Bourke – Townsville Blackhawks

Player to bank on – William Lewis

Round 7: Felix Faatili – Wynnum Manly Seagulls

In a close 28-20 win against Redcliffe Dolphins in Round 7, the contribution of powerful Wynnum Manly Seagulls forward Felix Faatili proved vital, with the prop crossing for three tries.

Faatili also ran 108 metres from eight runs, with 53 of them being post-contact.

In the match, Faatili also produced one try assist, one line break assist, had two line breaks and seven tackle breaks and made 24 to boot.

William Lewis – Central Queensland Capras

Player to bank on – Felix Faatili

Felix Faatili – Wynnum Manly Seagulls

Vote for the best Auswide Bank ‘Player to bank on’

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