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AIS SQUAD ON THE WAY HOME
After a very successful tour of France, Wales and England, the AIS team will be arriving home on Tuesday, its an early bird that will catch the boyz as the plane lands at 7:00 am
Andy Harland National Competitions Manager Development for the Rugby Football League said "AIS were very good and in my opinion the best team the AIS has toured over here to my knowledge, congratulations guys"
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the families and friends who took the time to send their messages of support to the AIS squad, the team loved reading all of your messages every day and helped reinforce that they WERE playing for Australia, so good on ya's and see you all at the Sydney International Airport on Tuesday, coffee will be nessessary - lol |
PRESENTATION NIGHT
Its a tradition now that the touring AIS squad hold the presentations for the tour and also for the AIS year, there are two main awards, the AIS player of the Year and the AIS Player of the Tour
 Last night the AIS held their presentation night are pleased to announce that Michael Barclay has been awarded the Player of the Tour Award.
 The AIS Player of the Year award which is now called the BRIAN JOHNSTON MEDAL in tribute to founding coach of the AIS program has been presented to BRIAN JOHNSTON MEEDALIST Andrew Heffernan
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| AIS boys at 1/2 time (Photo : brian KingsPix.com) |
TOUR UPDATE
5:00 PM
The AIS squad have enjoyed the day in Oxford checking the old city old and spending time exploring.
How ever the day wasnt all cups of tea and scones, the boyz started with a 5 mile run.
On Sunday the squad will be off to London and will get ready for the long flight home |
AIS SIGN OFF WITH DEFEAT OF LIONS
Story By : Tom Hoyle RFL
ENGLISH LIONS U18s 0 v 42 AIS
Leeds Rugby Academy
The Australian Institute of Sport completed their European tour with a comprehensive 42-0 win over the English Lions U18s.
With scrum-half Christian Hazard in outstanding form and centres Anthony Coleman and Tom Hughes running strongly out wide the Lions found the going tough in a game that was switched to the Leeds Rugby Academy from Heworth 24 hours earlier to beat the freezing conditions.
The Lions gave as good as they got in the opening exchanges but a break from hooker Peter Nay ended with Hazard diving over under the posts to for a try he converted himself to get the tourists up and running.
Despite captain Karl Dixon marshalling his side well the AIS increased their lead when Hazard scored in the corner from a short side play and just two minutes later Coleman grabbed a deserved try to make it 14-0.
Numerous handling errors stooped the home side making much progress and they were again punished when full-back Andrew Heffernan raced clear and Hazard booted his second goal to ease the AIS into a 20-0 half-time lead.
After re-grouping at the break the Lions returned with renewed vigour and just like the first period matched their opponents for the opening ten minutes.
However, after soaking up some pressure the Australians increased their lead when winger Lorenzo Vogel finished off a great handling move for try number five.
Hazard added his third goal after Tyson Cleal had showed great strength to touchdown just six minutes later, before the Lions went close only to be recalled twice for forward passes.
With the contest entering the final stages the AIS made their superior fitness count as they added three more tries through a brace from Hughes and a hat-trick score from the excellent Hazard.
The win completes a hat-trick of wins for the AIS in the UK after earlier wins over Wales U18s and the England Students.
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| Lions coach Kevin Lockett talk to his boyz against the AIS |
ENGLAND LIONS COACH KELVIN LOCKETT HAS A CHAT
“We gave it a really good shot but the AIS were at a higher level.
“They’re a very good side and I’m sure a few of their players will go on to play at a higher standard in the coming years.
“I was a bit disappointed with our first half performance as we made a lot of errors, but in the second I thought we put in a real effort and maybe the score line could have been a bit closer.
“We were competitive for large periods of the game and I thought Ian Curnow, Perry Singleton and Lewis Sheridan were amongst our better performers.”
MEN OF THE MATCH:
Lions – Ian Curnow
AIS - Christian Hazard
Referee: Brandon Robinson
H/T: 0-20 |
TOUR UPDATE
9:20 PM
Its morning in England and the AIS squad is driving down to Oxford and will be have a bit of a stop in Rugby and Stratford. Lets hope they have decent heaters in their buses - lol |
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| AIS coach Mr. Brad DREW on the training paddock in France (Photo : Dave Norman?) |
QUICK CHAT WITH BRAD DREW
We just got of the fone with Brad Drew after his AIS teams great win at Leeds this morning, and here is some of the things Brad had to say
"Its been a brilliant tour, we have been pleased with the way the boyz have gelled into this team, all we wanted from this tour is to make these boyz better footballers and help them become good young men."
"Its a pity we didnt win all 5 matches, but i'm happy with the results, we really appriciated all the parents and families who came over to watch our games, they have been fantastic and a huge support to us all"
"Its minus 3 here at the moment, but we had a bit of snow, so thats alright, it will be great to get home to 40 degrees again"
AIS TOUR STATS
Total Scores
All Comers 70 - 150 AIS |
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| AIS line up b4 the British Lions match (Photo's : dave williams RLphotos.com) |
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| Brad Drew talks to the team AIS v British Lions match (Photo's : dave williams RLphotos.com) |
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ENGLISH LIONS v AIS ' LIVE SCORES'
6:30 am (** 1st half times may be a bit dodgie - wasnt quiet awake)
The game is under way in the freezing cold and the Aussies look keen to get it on
6:40 am
After 10 mins the AIS have scored and converted ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 6 AIS
6:45 am
Aussies score again ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 10 AIS
6:47
They cant help it, it seems scoring tries keeps u warm, ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 14 AIS
6:51 AM
After 21 minutes in the first half ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 20 AIS
HALF TIME
and the score is still ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 20 AIS
1st half scorers for the Aussies :
TRIES : Christian Hazard, Lorenzo Vogel, Anthony Colman, Andrew Heffernan
GOALS : Christian Hazard 2
7:47 am
At the 43 rd minute mark, Lorenzo Vogel, ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 24 AIS
7:53 am
after 52 minutes Cleal has scored making the score ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 30 AIS
8:06 AM
Hughes crosses after 62 minutes ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 34 AIS
8:09 AM
The AIS are turning on the heat now, Sneaky half back christian hazard scores his 2nd try of the match ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 38 AIS
8:18 AM
Tom Hughes gets in on the act and scores a double after 70 mins ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 42 AIS
FULL TIME
The AIS have defeated the Lions in their final tour match ENGLAND LIONS 0 - 42 AIS |
TOUR UPDATE
9:30 PM
Sub-Zero temperatures expected for tonights English Lions v AIS match at Leeds Academy 3G pitch
The English Lions team is selected from the best young amateurs from the NCL, The English Lions is an under 18's team. |
VENUE CHANGE
ENGLISH LIONS U18S V AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT
Tomorrow night’s game between the English Lions Under-18s and the Australian Institute of Sport will now take place at the Leeds Rugby Academy. (http://www.therhinos.co.uk/club/directions/academy.php)
Originally scheduled to be played at Heworth, York, the game has been moved to the Kirkstall venues 3G surface in order to beat the forecasted cold weather.
The late change has also meant the kick off has been put back 30 minutes and will now start at 7.30pm.
The game is the last of a five-game European tour by the AIS.
ENGLISH LIONS U18S V AIS
Wednesday December 5
Leeds Rugby Academy
Kick off 7.30pm
Admission £3 - £1 Concessions |
ENGLISH LIONS SQUAD |
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AIS |
| Lewis Sheridan (Wigan St Cuthberts) |
1 |
Andrew Heffernan |
| Ben Garner (Barrow Island) |
2 |
Lorenzo Vogel |
| Tommy Battye (Normanton Knights) |
3 |
Anthony Colman |
| Perry Singleton (Barrow Island) |
4 |
Tom Hughes |
| Scott Pink (Wath Brow Hornets) |
5 |
Luke Conaghty |
| Karl Dixon (Wath Brow Hornets) CAPT. |
6 |
Nick O'HARA |
| Leon Tatlock (Thatto Heath Crusaders) |
7 |
Christian Hazard |
| Jack Breheny (Wigan St Judes) |
8 |
Perry Ioane |
| Nathan Lucock (Glasson Rangers) |
9 |
Peter Nay |
| Jordon Lyons (Dewsbury Celtic) |
10 |
Jo Gardiner |
| Ethan Kelly (Millom) |
11 |
Joe Stimson |
| Ian Curnow (Wath Brow Hornets) |
12 |
Tyson Cleal |
| Adam Jefferson (Bradford Dudley Hill) |
13 |
Casey Burgess (CAPT) |
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| Nathan Lawrence (Dewsbury Celtic) |
14 |
Rhys Norman |
| Jack Connor (Saddleworth Rangers) |
15 |
Jack Kavanagh |
| Josh Abu-Dwanaa (Leigh East) |
16 |
Michael Barclay |
| Ben Breheny (Wigan St Judes) |
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Lachlan Crawter |
| Charlie Tomlinson (Wath Brow Hornets) |
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DIXON TO LEAD ENGLISH LIONS U18S
Karl hopes to end "best ever" season with win over tourists.
Karl Dixon will captain the English Lions U18s for their clash with the Australian Institute of Sport at Heworth on Wednesday, kick off 7.00pm.
The Wath Brow Hornets stand-off is hoping to cap his best ever season with a win over the tourists and at the same time gain some revenge for last year’s 38-24 defeat.
“I don’t think we were too far off last time, it was maybe their fitness that got them the win,” said Dixon.
“We’ve had several training sessions together as a squad and a hit-out against Wales to prepare us for this game and it seems to have gone well. We were probably a bit unlucky to lose to the Welsh but I’m sure we’ll be more than ready when we face the Australians.”
The youngster played a pivotal role in Wath Brow’s National Conference League triumph and is hoping to end 2012 with another big performance.
“It’s been an unbelievable season for me so far but beating the AIS would probably top everything.”
For more information on the English Lions visit www.englishlions.co.uk |
TOUR UPDATE
12:10 AM
Atfer their come from behind victory the AIS squad had a well deserved day off yesterday and they went off exploring the ancient City of York.
Today they will be training all day for the 5 th and final match of this years tour for the game against the England Lions.
Apparently it is very cold over there at the moment, this morning we recieved an email from the RFL saying they may have to change venue for this match, but we have not as yet heard back from the RFL confirming this, but the AIS just sent through a message saying they know nothing of any change in venue and are planning to play at Heworth ARLFC in York - Kickoff is 7:00 PM local time, so thats 6:00 AM on Thursday for us
We will of course publish all updates as soon as we recieve them |
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| Casey Burgess lays on a great tackle on Mufaro Mvududu of the England Students team |
TOURISTS EDGE PAST BRAVE ENGLAND
Story By : RFL
England Students 30 v 36 Australian Institute of Sport
Leeds Rugby Academy
The Australian Institute of Sport came from behind three times to beat the England Students 36-30 in a thrilling game in Leeds.
Home prop James Wallace crashed over to give this side the perfect start and with Matt Bradley kicking the first of his five goals England were up and running.
However, the AIS soon found their way into the game as Nathan Wilson rounded the home defence from the base of the scrum to make the score 6-4, and then Shaun Hudson improved an effort from Michael Barclay to take a 10-6 lead.
That lead was increased when winger Lorenzo Vogel followed up his own grubber kick, but cheered on by a healthy crowd England roared back with two quick-fire tries before the break.
The impressive Sam Williamson reached out to score despite the attention of four defenders and then centre Will Collins hit a well-timed pass to race over. Both efforts were improved by the boot of Bradley meaning that England led 18-16 at half-time.
AIS scrum-half Christian Hazard took just four minutes of the second period to collect his sides next try, before a mix-up in the visitors defence allowed Sam Williamson to register his second of the afternoon and keep the game in the balance.
The impressive Wilson reduced England’s advantage to just two points with a 40 metre touchdown as the game entered the final quarter, and lively half-back was then the architect of the games crucial score just two minutes later as his offload allowed Rhys Norman to set up a break which resulted in Casey Burgess providing a clinical finish.
With plenty of time left England pushed hard to find some more points but a resilient AIS defence held firm as they claimed their third win from four tour games so far.
Hudson completed the scoring with a penalty two minutes from time and sets the tourists up nicely for the final game of their trip against the English Lions U18s at Heworth on Wednesday, kick-off 7.00pm. |
TOUR UPDATE
GAME 5 IN DOUBT DUE TO EXTREEM COLD
Down for 7.00pm KOat Heworth, York, although very cold at the moment we are going to make a call tomorrow with regard to wether or not we may change to the 3g in Leeds otherwise we may have a problem getting the game on. I will keep you informed. |
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| Man of the Match NATHAN WILSON in action this morning (Photo's : dave williams RLphotos.com) |
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YOUNG AUSSIES TOO GOOD FOR STUDENTS
The AIS were too good for the older opponents in last nights match winning by a converted try
OFFICIAL MATCH REPORT By : GAVIN WILSON
ENGLAND STUDENTS 30-36 AIS
Man of the Match: Nathan Wilson
Story By : GAVIN WILSON
The Australian Institute of Sport came from behind three times to beat England Students 30-36 in a thrilling game at Leeds Rugby Academy on Sunday.
England got off to a strong start when powerful prop James Wallace crashed over for a try converted by Matt Bradley, who was faultless with the boot all afternoon.
AIS soon found their way in to the game and when a well placed kick forced an error from England Full-Back Mark Wilson, AIS Stand-Off Nathan Wilson rounded the home defence with a well timed run from the base of the scrum to make the score 6-4 after 14 minutes.
The tourists then hit the front for the first time after 23 minutes after a deft offload by Jack Kavanagh created an opportunity for substitute forward Michael Barclay to score, converted by Shaun Hudson for a 6-10 lead.
That lead was extended to 6-16 seven minutes later when Left Winger Lorenzo Vogel dived on his own attacking grubber kick, showing real invention while under pressure on the last tackle.
England hit back with two quick fire tries just before the break however; first Sam Williamson reached out to score despite the attention of four defenders, then Left Centre Will Collins ran on to a perfectly timed flat pass at pace from ten yards out and there was no stopping him giving England an 18-16 lead at Half Time.
AIS Scrum Half Christian Hazard was on hand to support a Sam Blanch break to give the visitors the lead once again after 44 minutes, but a mix-up under a high ball just moments later gifted England's Sam Williamson his second try of the afternoon.
ENGLAND STUDENTS |
Australian Institute of Sport |
Mark Wilson
Jay Rossi
Christian Duncan
Will Collins
Anthony Squire
Matt Bradley
Alistair Leak
James Wallace
Evan Simons
Lee Sanders
Chris Barratt
Sam Blanch
Sam Bowring
Gaz Hynes
Mufaro Mvududu
Sam Williamson
Nathan Britten |
Shaun Hudson
Luke Lonaghty
Brad Capello
Lachlan Crowther
Lorenzo Vogel
Nathan Wilson
Christian Howard
Antonio Inzitari
Rhys Norman
Jack Kavanagh
Joe Stimpson
Anthony Coleman
Brent Gentles
Casey Burgess
Scott Williams
Michael Barclay
Tremane Sambrook |
Tries: Wallace (4), Williamson (33, 46), Collins (37), Wilson (50).
Conversions: Bradley (5/5)
Man of the Match: Williamson |
Tries: Wilson (9, 60), Barclay (21), Vogel (25), Hazard (44), Burgess (62).
Conversions: Hudson (6/7)
Man of the Match: Nathan Wilson |
Referee: Tom Crashley
Attendance: 300 |
 Watch the game  |
Mark Wilson extended England's lead to 30-22 by catching a pinpoint kick from Matt Bradley to score after 55 minutes.
Nathan Wilson - who was outstanding throughout – reduced England's lead to just two points on the hour mark with a 40 yard break to score.
Wilson was then the architect in the best and most crucial try of the afternoon. His offload to Rhys Norman in midfield created space for a break that was finished superbly by Casey Burgess and AIS hit the front for the third time with 15 minutes remaining, the score 30-34.
As this pulsating game entered its final phase England were pushing hard for a winning score but the AIS defence remained strong.
Touring Full-Back Shaun Hudson then converted a penalty with 2 minutes remaining and despite England regaining the ball from the kick off, they could not convert pressure into points, and AIS held on for a memorable victory. |
 LIVE SCORES
ENGLAND STUDENTS v AIS
1:25 AM
Kick off in about 10 mins
1:30 AM
England have won the toss - and its game on
1:45 AM
15 mins gone in the 1st half and the Poms lead ENGLAND 6 - 4 AIS
2:02 AM
After 30 minutes the Aussies have been busy getting their fingers warm and are starting to show some shape and skills, now the Aussies have a handy little lead coming to the break ENGLAND 6 - 16 AIS
2:13 AM
HALF TIME
England have hit back with a couple tries of their own and lead at the break ENGLAND 18 - 16 AIS
Scorers for the AIS are TRIES : Nathan Williams 2, Lachlan Crawter GOALS : Shaun Hudson 2
FULL TIME
3:10 AM
In a tough 2nd half the Aussies braved the cold and added 20 second half points to the English boyz 12 to take out the match
ENGLAND STUDENTS 30 - 36 AIS |
TOUR UPDATE
11:40 PM
VENUE CHANGE
The venue for tonites game at The Arthur Miller Stadium as been changed to the Leeds Rugby Academy Clarence Fields Bridge Road Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BW (MAP TO GROUND)
This ground is the home of the 2012 Super League Champions, the mighty Leeds Rhino's, and has an artificial surface (g3)
The reason for this last minute change of ground is simple - The other ground is frozen solid - lol |
TOUR UPDATE
11:00 PM
Today the boys got out of bed at 6:00 AM and the squad travelled to Huddersfield to watch the St. Helens Saints Superleague team train, then they trained themselves.
In the afternoon the boys had free time and they all went exploring in the old city of Manchester to check out the scene and sights |
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| English Students defend in their match against the Scotland students a couple weeks ago (Photo : Ian Lovell) |
AIS NAME TEAM TO PLAY ENGLISH STUDENTS
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AIS head coach Brad Drew has announced his team to play the English Students on Sunday in Leeds. The game will kick off at 2:00 PM local time (Thats 1:00 AM Mon for us baby)
The English students will be trying to improve on their efforts against the Welsh students a few weeks ago which they were beaten
England Students head coach Gareth Pratt has named a 20-man squad to take on the powerful Aussies
“This game is a fabulous opportunity for the team to test themselves against some of the best up and coming Australian players,” said Pratt.
“Historically the AIS has produced some fine players and this team will be no exception.
“We recognise that this is a fabulous opportunity for the Student Rugby League and the players realise that this is a prestigious fixture to play in.”
ENGLAND STUDENTS |
POS |
AIS |
| Mark Wilson (Loughborough) |
1 |
Shaun Hudson |
| Jay Rossi (Bradford College) |
2 |
Luke Conaghty |
| Christian Duncan (Leeds Met) |
3 |
Brad Cappello |
| Will Collins (Loughborough) |
4 |
Lachlan Crawter |
| Anthony Squire (Loughborough) |
5 |
Lorenzo Vogel |
| Matt Bradley (Gloucestershire) |
6 |
Nathan Wilson |
| Alistair Leak (Leeds Met) |
7 |
Christian Hazard |
| James Wallace (Trinity & All Saints) |
8 |
Antonio Inzitari |
| Evan Simons (Liverpool) |
9 |
Rhys Norman |
| Lee Sanders (Sheffield) |
10 |
Jack Kavanagh |
| Chris Barratt (Loughborough) |
11 |
Jo Stimson |
| Mufaro Mvududu (Leeds Met) |
12 |
Anthony Colman |
| Sam Bowring (Hull) |
13 |
Brent Gentles |
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| Phil Cowburn (Gloucestershire) |
14 |
Casey Burgess |
| Jamie Love (Leeds Met) |
15 |
Scott Williams |
| Gaz Hynes (Leeds Met) |
16 |
Michael Barclay |
| Sam Williamson (Sheffield Hallam) |
17 |
Tremayne Sanbrook |
| Liam Thompson (Leeds Met) |
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| Sam Blaney (Gloucestershire) |
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Brad Drew |
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| AIS after their good win against the Welsh 18 boys (Photo : Ian Lovell) |
AIS SECURE BIG WIN
Story By : RLF
AIS secure big win
England Students next up for tourists.
The Australian Institute of Sport started the UK-leg of their 2012 tour with a comprehensive 52-12 win over Wales U18s in Neath last night.
The tourists – who’s next game sees them face the England Students at Stanningley, Leeds, on Sunday – had too much power for a brave Welsh side as they crossed for ten tries in a commanding performance.
Wales head coach Barry Eaton admitted the AIS were too good for his side.
“You have to take your hat off to them, they were very ruthless and they punished us when we let them off the hook.
“The fact that they were trying at the death to nullify our second try just shows you what they are like.
“Our boys can be proud of their efforts but maybe they can channel those efforts a little bit better and deal with the situations a little better so you give yourself more of a chance. But in terms of Australia, they were very impressive.”
After facing the students on Sunday the tourist will complete their five-game trip to France and England with a game against the English Lions U18s at Heworth, York, on Wednesday December 5.
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| English Students after their match against the Wales students a couple weeks ago (Photo : Ian Lovell) |
ENGLAND STUDENTS SQUAD NAMED
Story By : RLF
England Students squad named
Sides ready for AIS encounter.
England Students head coach Gareth Pratt has named a 20-man squad for Sunday’s game against the Australian Institute of Sport at Stanningley, kick off 2.00pm.
Pratt – who will name his side close to kick off – is looking forward to the game and expects his players to give a good account of themselves.
“This game is a fabulous opportunity for the team to test themselves against some of the best up and coming Australian players,” said Pratt.
“Historically the AIS has produced some fine players and this team will be no exception.
“We recognise that this is a fabulous opportunity for the Student Rugby League and the players realise that this is a prestigious fixture to play in.” |
TOUR UPDATE
6:10 PM
Today the boys are having a weights and conditioning session followed by a training session at the famous St. Helens after they watch the Saints senior team train. |
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| WALES and the AIS after the match (Photo : Ian LOVELL) |
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| AIS line up to sign the Australian National Anthem (Photo : Ian LOVELL) |
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| WALES line up to sign the WELSH National Anthem (Photo : Ian LOVELL) |
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WALES SUNK BY POWERFUL AUSSIES
Story By Gary Baker at The Gnoll
Photo's By : Ian Lovell
 GAME STAT'S :
MAN of the MATCH : ANTHONY COLMAN
Penalties : 8 - 3
Drop Balls : au 6 - 8 wales
WALES UNDER-18 12 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT 52 .
WALES' Autumn Test series finished in a resounding defeat to a powerful Australian Institute of Sport XIII but the youngsters earned praise from the opposition for a never-say-die attitude amid 80 minutes of constant pressure.
Wales had beaten England and Scotland over the course of the last few months but, with some of the Australian AIS side already signed by NRL teams and looking to be the megastars of the future, it was going to be a tall order for the Welsh to contain their threat.
And so it unfolded as the relentless Australians ensured their first game in the UK of their winter tour, having played in France this month, ended with success.
Wales head coach Barry Eaton admitted that the Australian Institute of Sport side were far and away ahead of his team, and probably many other international age group sides.
But he thinks there are a lot of things to take from the match and the Series in itself to help Wales in the future.
Eaton said: "The start of the game, from our point of view, was not great. We kept putting ourselves under pressure and they caused us a whole host of problems.
"For 20 minutes, we didn't seem to be able to handle it but we caused one or two problems ourselves but 70 per cent of possession was in Australia's favour.
"You have to take your hat off to them, they were very ruthless and they punished us when we let them off the hook. Any back-to-back repeat sets (of six) they had, they punished us.
"The fact that they were trying at the death to nullify our second try just shows you what they are like. They probably had a swell of possession.
"Our boys can be proud of their efforts but maybe they can channel those efforts a little bit better and deal with the situations a little better so you give yourself more of a chance. But in terms of Australia, they were very impressive.
"We have a lot of players in that dressing room who are either new to the game or trying to make their way in the game and the potential of those Australian guys in the dressing room is that some - or most - of them already have NRL contracts under their belts.
"From that point of view, the boys have competed. Physically we matched them but Australia did the little things better than us."
The difference in levels was evident as early as the first minute when the AIS grabbed a lead they would never lose.
Half-back Christian Hazzard raced fully 40 yards down the left hand touchline to go over and convert his own try from wide out. It set a pattern of playing rugby league the Aussie way that Wales could not match.
The AIS were 10-0 up inside five minutes when winger Shaun Hudson finished off a neat move also wide out on the left, which, as the course of the game went, turned into a lucrative area for the Junior Kangaroos.
Many Welsh fans would have been hoping for one of those epic Wales v Australia encounters that have happened at student and full international level when home winger Chris Leyshon intercepted a loose ball 35 yards from the line and just about squeezed in for captain Courtney Davies to land a spectacular conversion from the touchline.
But the AIS youngsters were determined not to let Wales anywhere near them again. By half-time, the Aussies had extended their lead to a 30-6 and the Welsh cause looked decidedly lost.
Wing Tom Hughes went in for the first of his tries on 13 minutes after he went in under the posts.
Home hooker Connor Farrar was one of the best players in the Welsh team and managed to secure a great individual turn-over as Australia again pressed in the Welsh half.
But it was only a plug to stem the torrent as Hughes got his second on 18 minutes, Hazzard completed his own try double and, after the Australians were twice denied tries when referee Chris Kendall called that they had not grounded the ball, interchange Tyson Cleal eventually got them away from any possible Welsh comeback threat.
From there, it left Wales flapping and only their sheer pride and determination prevented the match becoming a rout.
Interchange Nathan Wilson got the AIS into a 36-6 lead but with great obstenance, Wales held out until wing Shaun Hughes crashed over for another try, Australia's eighth, on 57 minutes when the incredible Hazzard set it up.
Lively hooker Peter Nay got his just rewards 12 minutes before time with a try which was a real gem as he took a play-the-ball from 40 metres and danced past two Welsh defenders to go over under the posts.
Hudson got his second try seven minutes from time but Wales had the last word as Jordan Howells crashed over under a pile of bodies and was adjudged to have grounded the ball for Davies to kick his second conversion of the night.
But Australian AIS coach Brad Drew, the man in charge of the players who will become the next great stars of Aussie rugby league, said Wales put up a game fight.
Drew said: "The Welsh have got some decent players in their side and our boys, we had three games of preparation coming into the UK, so I challenged their mentality.
"We have not been on the training paddock for a few days but I was pleased with the way they approached it and stood up and responded.
"I am trying to give the players a fair crack and I don't know who is best and who is not. There were a lot of times in the game where our ball control was loose but you can't have it all and I'm happy that the boys have done well - particularly in (freezing cold) weather that we are not used to.
"Wales are a work in progress and they have some very good players in their side. They have plenty of potential and I hope all of those players get the opportunity to do themselves proud and go on to play for their country at senior level."
Wales:
Tries: Chris Leyshon, Jordan Howells.
Goals: Courtney Davies 2/2
Australia AIS:
Tries: Christian Hazzard (2), Tom Hughes (2), Tyson Cleal, Nathan Wilson, Shaun Hudson (2), Peter Nay.
Goals: Christian Hazzard 1/3, Scott Wiliams 5/7 |
AIS SMASH WELSH LADS
Story By :
The touring Australian Institute of Sport rugby league team have won their second match on tour by demolishing a brave Welsh u18's side at The Gnoll in Neath in Wales this morning, the Aussie stormed home winning 12 - 52 on a cold Welsh night -
Plenty of great action fotos soon and a match report too
We appoligise for the interuption at half time, we had so many visitors from around the world watching the "live scores" that ourfootyteam's server crashed, and that just never happens - but we were able to give the server a kick in the guts and get back into it after only a few minutes. |
TOUR UPDATE
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5:45 AM
The squad have arrived at The Gnoll in Neath in Wales for the 3rd match of this year tour and are in the process of getting ready for the game now.
The weather is cold but dry, so we should be in for a great game of footy, so stay turned for our 'live updates' - kick off is in about 30 minutes
6:37 AM
AIS off to a flying start after the first 3 minutes WALES 0 - 10 AIS
6:40 AM
Wales hit back at the 7 minute mark with a try WALES 4 - 10 AIS
6:44 AM
Wales convert and Aussies score again WALES 6 - 14 AIS
6:48 AM
Aussies kick on and score again after 16 minutes WALES 6 - 18 AIS
6:52 AM
AIS score again after 20 minutes WALES 6 - 24 AIS
7:11 AM
HALF TIME
The Aussies are on fire scoring 30 1st half points WALES 6 - 30 AIS
7:28 AM
AUSSIES convert after 3 minutes in 2nd half WALES 6 - 36 AIS
7:38 AM
AIS score try WALES 6 - 40
7:48 AM
After 24 minutes in the 2nd half WALES 6 - 48 AIS
7:51 AM
27 minutes in 2nd half WALES 6 - 52 AIS
7:56 AM
Wales hit back with converted try after 32 minutes of play in the 2nd half WALES 12 - 52 AIS only a couple minutes unless the ref blows the final whistle
8:03 AM
FULL TIME and the game is over with the Aussies too good for the Welsh lads
WALES 12 - 52 AIS |
TOUR UPDATE
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11:30 PM
The boyz have been having a rest day today before the Test big match against a rapidly improving Welsh National u18 side.
While the playing team have been chilling, the non players trained this morning in the cold, but all players were keen and trained very well
While in the beautiful city of Bristol, the boyz are staying at the Yha and are about to sit for a nice lunch and chill this arvo until they all jump on the bus for the trip to Wales which takes about an hour
The Test match kicks off 7:30 local time over there, so thats 6:30 AM in Sydney and 5:30 am for our Queenland brothers.
We will again be doing our 'live scores' - so hope we see you all in the morn. :-) |
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| AIS celebrate defeating the French u17's (Photo : French RL) |
AIS celebrate defeating the French u17's (Photo : French RL) |
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| the French u17's (Photo : French RL) |
Andrew HEFFERNAN dives in for a good try (Photo : French RL) |
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| Andrew RYAN talk to the boyz at half time (Photo : French RL) |
Andrew HEFFERNAN passes the footy (Photo : French RL) |
| MORE GREAT FRENCH u17's v AIS FOTOS |
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WELSH U 18's |
POS |
AIS |
| Jacob Morgan |
1 |
Andrew HEFFERNAN (C) |
| Alex Jones |
2 |
Shaun HUDSON |
| Kylum Austin |
3 |
Brad CAPPELLO |
| Jordan Howells |
4 |
Scott WILLIAMS |
| Chris Leyshon |
5 |
Tom HUGHES |
| Jordan Sheridan |
6 |
Nick O'HARA |
| Courtney Davies (C) |
7 |
Christian HAZZARD |
| Jack Condy |
8 |
Antonio INZITIAI |
| Connor Farrer |
9 |
Peter NAY |
| Osian Phllips |
10 |
Jo GARDINER |
| Rhys Anderson |
11 |
Brent GENTLES |
| Jason Blackmore |
12 |
Anthony COLMAN |
| Rhys Pugsley |
13 |
Kial HULLS |
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| Levi Quirke Knowles |
14 |
Nathan WILSON |
| Calvin Wellington |
15 |
Michael BARCLAY |
| Rhys Fitzgerald |
16 |
Tyson CLEAL |
| Luke Kell |
17 |
Perry IOANE |
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| Barry EATON |
COACH |
Brad DREW / Andrew RYAN |
WALES FACE THEIR 'BIGGEST TEST 'AGAINST FUTURE AUSTRALIA STARS
Story By : Gary Baker Media Manager Wales RL MEDIA RELEASE
AUTUMN UNDER-18 TEST SERIES
WALES head coach Barry Eaton is expecting the biggest challenge of the Autumn Test series when his unbeaten Under-18 side go into battle against the teenagers destined to be future rugby league champions.
Wales, who have beaten both Scotland and England in the past fortnight, play the 'Kangeroos in Waiting' at The Gnoll, Neath, on Wednesday night (ko: 7.30pm).
The Australian Institute of Sport have been on tour for the past few weeks in France and Eaton believes they will put out their strongest possible side to face the unbeaten Welsh in what could prove to be a titanic clash.
Many Australian stars have graduated through the IOS and through to play in the NRL and for their country at senior level but Wales are looking to give the 'Junior Kangeroos' a real run for their money.
Eaton said: "This is probably the most difficult task of the three games we have had so far this month. We had to raise our game up a level against England but we have to raise it up even further to face the Aussies.
"They have been over here for the last few weeks and I think Brad Drew (Australia's coach) will want to put out his most senior 17 players for the game."
Eaton has players in the Under-18 team that have been part of the Welsh senior squad that played in the Autumn Internationals against France in Lens and England at The Glyndwr University Racecourse, Ground, Wrexham.
However, he said: "Other than Rhys Pugsley, who played for Wales against France last month, this will be the biggest game in the lives of our team. These Australian players are the ones who are going to go on to play NRL and in State of Origin matches and World Cups in the future.
"But, for players like Rhys, Courtney Davies (captain) and the others who were involved with the seniors, you cannot put a value on the experience they have gained from it.
"When you are training with the top-draw players that Wales have at senior level, it is only going to bring out the best of these younger players."
All the Wales squad are fit for action after training last Sunday, so Eaton said: "We are ready to go and give it our best shot and who knows what can happen?"
The South Wales Scorpions provide the bulk of the Wales team, with Conwy Celts half-back Jordan Sheridan getting a chance to face the Aussies. Two Super League players are included int he side in back rower Jason Blackmore, of Widnes, and Wigan ace Pugsley.
Wales team (v Australia Institute of Sport. The Gnoll, Neath. Wednesday November 28. ko: 7.30pm)
WELSH U18's
1.Jacob Morgan (Cardiff Demons / South Wales Scorpions)
2. Alex Jones (Bridgend Blue Bulls / South Wales Scorpions)
3. Kylum Austin (GA Giants / South Wales Scorpions)
4. Jordan Howells (South Wales Scorpions)
5. Chris Leyshon (NPT Steelers / South Wales Scorpions)
6. Jordan Sheridan (Conwy Celts)
7. Courtney Davies (capt) (NPT Steelers / South Wales Scorpions)
8. Jack Condy (Penallta Storm / South Wales Scorpions)
9. Connor Farrer (Panthers / South Wales Scorpions)
10. Osian Phllips (West Wales Sharks / South Wales Scorpions)
11. Rhys Anderson (Newport Titans / South Wales Scorpions)
12. Jason Blackmore (Rhyl Coasters / Widnes Vikings)
13. Rhys Pugsley (Newport Titans / Wigan Warriors)
14. Levi Quirke Knowles (Panthers / South Wales Scorpions)
15. Calvin Wellington (NPT Steelers / South Wales Scorpions)
16. Rhys Fitzgerald (Penallta Storm / South Wales Scorpions)
17. Luke Kell (Newport Titans / South Wales Scopions) |
TOUR UPDATE
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8:10 pm
Just had a phone call from tour manager Dave Norman to give us all a bit of an update on whats happening.
The squad is in Bristol after arriving yesterday arvo, they spend the rest of the day walking around checking the city out.
Today the boyz are training all day, the weather is cold and miserable, so concentration will play a big factor in how they go.
Rhys Norman is healing well from his 4 facial fractures he go in the 1st game against the French u19 and is the only player that will not be concidered for the upcoming Welsh game. Selection will again be difficult for coach Brad Drew, Co coach Andrew Ryan has had to come home to Australia due to NRL rookie Camp commitments and will be missed by the entire squad.
The whole squad have been coming along very nicely and special mention goes to Nathan Wilson, Anthony Colman and Andrew Heffernan who are playing and training the house down
We will have the team to play the Welsh u18 tomoz |
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| Welsh u18's Captain Cortney DAVIES |
WALES NAME TEAM TO FACE AUSTRALIA AIS
COURTNEY Davies will lead Wales into action in their final Under-18 international of the year against the formidable Australia Institute of Sport at The Gnoll, Neath on Wednesday night.
WELSH U18's v Australian Institute of Sport - TEST team line ups
WELSH U 18's |
POS |
AIS |
| Jacob Morgan |
1 |
Andrew HEFFERNAN (C) |
| Alex Jones |
2 |
Shaun HUDSON |
| Kylum Austin |
3 |
Brad CAPPELLO |
| Jordan Howells |
4 |
Scott WILLIAMS |
| Chris Leyshon |
5 |
Tom HUGHES |
| Jordan Sheridan |
6 |
Nick O'HARA |
| Courtney Davies (C) |
7 |
Christian HAZZARD |
| Jack Condy |
8 |
Antonio INZITIAI |
| Connor Farrer |
9 |
Peter NAY |
| Osian Phllips |
10 |
Jo GARDINER |
| Rhys Anderson |
11 |
Brent GENTLES |
| Jason Blackmore |
12 |
Anthony COLEMAN |
| Rhys Pugsley |
13 |
Kial HULLS |
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| Levi Quirke Knowles |
14 |
Nathan WILSON |
| Calvin Wellington |
15 |
Michael BARCLAY |
| Rhys Fitzgerald |
16 |
Tyson CLEAL |
| Luke Kell |
17 |
Perry IOANE |
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| Barry EATON |
COACH |
Brad DREW / Andrew RYAN |
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TOUR UPDATE
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After having the honour of visiting the war memorial and visiting war graves at Fremmelles, it was straight to the main Paris train station for the train ride under the English Channell to England.
The squad arrived in England around 2pm yesterday arvo and will be having a full day of training today in preperation for the next game against the Welsh u18's.
The boyz will face a different Welsh team this year as the Welsh rugby league have make big improvements to the way the prepare for Australian teams.
Two weeks ago the Welsh defeated the England u18's in a convincing way and are improving and think they are ready for the Aussie challenge on Wednesday (Thursday morning for us) SEE THE MATCH PREVIEW |
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| Peter NAY, Rhys NORMAN, Scott WILLIAMS, Andrew HEFFERNAN an Jo STIMSON at the Eiffel Tower in Paris |
TOUR UPDATE
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The AIS squad are now in Paris enjoying the sights and visiting some of the famous City's features and landmarks like the Eiffel Tower
This morning the boyz held a dawn service one of the World War 1 battlefields at Villes Brettonaire.
Then they moved on to see an Australian built school |
Mark Wilson (Loughborough)
Luke Tomlinson (Hull)
Phil Cowburn (Gloucestershire)
Anthony Squire (Loughborough)
Tolu Odusanya (Loughborough)
Jay Rossi (Bradford College)
Gaz Loughead (Leeds Met)
Will Collins (Loughborough)
Clayton Stott (Leeds Met)
Jack Powley (Loughborough)
Christian Duncan (Leeds Met)
Jamie Love (Leeds Met)
Tom Carroll (Leeds Met)
Chris Griffiths (Newcastle)
Matt Brewer (Loughborough)
Alistair Leak (Leeds Met)
Matt Bradley (Gloucestershire)
Evan Simons (Liverpool)
Gaz Hynes (Leeds Met)
Nathan Britten (Loughborough)
Seb Ward (St Mary's)
James Wallace (Trinity & All Saints)
Lee Sanders (Sheffield Hallam)
Carl Loft (Northumbria)
Tim Stubbs (York College)
Liam Thompson (Leeds Met)
Chris Barrett (Loughborough)
Mufaro Mvududu (Leeds Met)
Sean Richards (Leeds Met)
Sam Bowring (Hull)
Josh Rogerson (UCLAN)
Sam Blaney (Gloucestershire) |
STUDENTS PREPARE FOR AIS TEST
Story By : RFL
England Students head coach Gareth Pratt will select from a 32-man squad when he names his side to face the Australian Institute of Sport on Sunday December 2, at Stanningley, kick off 2.00pm.
The squad will hold a final training session at Leeds Rugby Academy on Sunday after which Pratt will name a reduced squad ahead of the game with the tourists.
The SRL Premier Division provides the bulk of the squad with 23 players coming from the six top flight sides as students from Leeds Met (10), Loughborough (8), Gloucestershire (3), Hull (2), St Mary’s (1) and Northumbria (1) are all included.
The tourists – coached by former Huddersfield Giants star Brad Drew – are set to play three games in the UK having arrived on the back of two matches in France.
Wales U18s will be the first side to face them when they meet at The Gnoll, Neath on Wednesday November 28, whilst the students and then the English Lions U18s complete the opposition on the UK-leg of the tour.
AIS TOUR FIXTURES
WALES U18S V AIS
Wednesday November 28
The Gnoll, Neath
Kick off 7.30pm
ENGLAND STUDENTS V AIS
Sunday December 2
Stanningley, Leeds
Kick off 2.00pm
Admission £3 – Concessions £1
ENGLISH LIONS U18S V AIS
Wednesday December 5
Heworth
Kick off 7.00pm |
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| AIS celebrate defeating the French u17's (Photo : French RL) |
TOUR UPDATE
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9:20 pm
After the fantasic victory over France the squad have had some time to do some sight seeing and the tourist bit in Toulouse
Today the boyz got to go to the famous Fort Town of Domme and have has a stroll around the marktown of Salot
We will have a few more photos and hopefully a match report soon, we were able to get a match report, but it was in French and even after the google translate it didnt make much sence or even sound like a game of footy - lol - viva la France :-)
The squad have now left Toulouse and are heading to Paris |
2nd TEST UPDATE
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3:25 am
The squad have left their digs and are on the way to the ground
4:13 am
France have won the toss and after 10 minutes of play in the 2 test, its french u17's 0 - 0 AIS
4:22 am
After 20 minutes its France 0 - 6 AIS
4:29 am
France hit back after 26 minutes with a try France 4 - 6 AIS
4:40 am
Its half time at the Stade Struxiano and in a tough game so far, the Aussies have stuck to their game plan and lead the French u17's
France 4 - 6 AIS (Try : Heffernan)
5:08 am
After 20 minutes France 10 - 12 AIS
5:21 am
France 12 - 16 AIS
5:27 am
FULL TIME - AIS defeat the French u17's 16 - 12 - u beauty!!
AIS Man of the Match : ANDREW HEFFERNAN
Well done to the boyz, its the 1st time we have beaten the French u17's for a while, so its been a super effort. We hope you have enjoyed ourfootyteam's coverage of the tour so far, match report and plenty more to come. Now its time to put my toes in the air, nite all |
 WALES U-18 V AUSTRALIA AIS - PREVIEW
Story By : By Gary Baker Wales rugby league
WELSH captain Courtney Davies believes he has learnt a wealth of knowledge from national coach Iestyn Harris in the past month.
Now 18-year-old Davies hopes to bring all of that experience to his age group side for the massive clash against the Australian Institute of Sport at The Gnoll, Neath, on Wednesday November 28 (kick-off: 7.30pm).
Wales are on a roll after beating Scotland in the first of their triangular series Test matches this month and following that with a brilliant 30 - 24 victory over England in Leigh.
The teenagers have now got to move up even more gears to face an Australia side of whom many may be in a World Cup winning side of the future.
It is a big ask but Davies has had the experience of training with the senior squad during the recent Tri-Nations International Series, along with teenage colleagues Rhys Pugsley and Osian Phillips, to call on as they face their biggest Test this year.
Davies said: "I can tell that a couple of the boys are nervous about the match but all we have to do is look at our second-half performances against Scotland and England and we can take a lot of positives from there.
"It's my third time facing them (Australia) and I know what they will bring to the table. We are really confident and training is going well.
"It is going to be ten times faster facing Australia than it was against Scotland or even England but if we can put two halves of rugby together, we can do alright."
Davies has made great strides this season, and his involvement with the senior team, under Harris, has added further momentum.
"I got so much out of being part of the seniors," said the Port Talbot half-back. "It gave me so much more confidence in my game.
"When I was training with the seniors, I dropped the ball about four times during the week and Iestyn said that was too much which just shows the standards he expects at that level.
"I saw him sometime later and he asked me how many I dropped that week. I said 'none' and he was happy. He doesn't shout at you but you understand his authority. He is one of the best coaches who has spoken to me."
All of that confidence and belief is now rubbing off on the Under-18 side and helping Davies lead his side to success.
He inspired them at half-time, when they were 20 - 6 down against Scotland in Wrexham, to stage a comeback and win 46 - 28.
And with players like Pugsley, who made his senior debut against France in Lens last month, adding to the mix, Wales have a good young batch of talent to drive on in the future.
"Against England, we nearly gave it away in the last ten minutes when both sides were struggling but we just stuck to the basics and completed our sets of six. I spoke to the boys are half-time and said we needed to cut down on our errors and mistakes and that is how we score points.
"Now two good halves of rugby will give us a chance against Australia," added the skipper. |
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| Tyson Cleal is presented with his Green & Gold Jersey by AIS coaches Brad Drew & Andrew Ryan |
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| Luke Conaghty presented with Australian jersey |
2012 AIR RUGBY LEAGUE PROGRAM
GAME 2 V FRENCH UNDER 17’S
7:50 PM
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The AIS Rugby League program team selected to play against the French under 17 team tonight at Stade Struxiano, Toulouse. Kick off is 6.00 pm (local time).
The boyz have their second tour game today (4 am tomoz 4 us) and have regrouped well after the 1st match a couple days ago.
At the moment the squad is off for a light training session after everyone has pigged out on a tasty French breakie.
The boyz have prepared well for this second game against what will be a very strong under French u 17 team
This game features 8 of the fellas who didnt play in the first game and will give them the opportunity to play for a jumper against the Welsh and 2 pommie teams statring next week
All players were available for selection except for Rhys Norman who unfortunatley recieved some special treatment from the Frence boyz. Rhys is ok now and will be rested for the next game and possibliy 2.
Rhys has that famous Australian spirit and will be gunning for another game against the British Community Lions on December 5
Captain for tonights team is Tyson Cleal, nephew of former Kangaroo and manly forward Noel Cleal.
Once again you can follow the game as we will be doing our semi live scores - lol
See ya's soon
| POS |
AIS PLAYER |
FRENCH U17s |
| 1 |
ANDREW HEFFERNAN |
Julien AGULLO |
| 2 |
LUKE CONAGHTY |
Loïc BANQUET |
| 3 |
SCOTT WILLIAMS |
Florian BOUSQUET |
| 4 |
ANTHONY COLMAN |
Charles BOUZINAC |
| 5 |
LACHLAN CRAWTER |
Clément BOYER |
| 6 |
NICK O’HARA |
Djamel REMOK |
| 7 |
NATHAN WILSON |
Sylvain GAILLARD |
| 8 |
MICHAEL BARCLAY |
Arthur GONZALEZ-TRIQUE |
| 9 |
PETER NAY |
Benjamin JULLIEN |
| 10 |
TREMAYNE SANBROOK |
Karim MADANI |
| 11 |
JO STIMSON |
Paul MARCON |
| 12 |
TYSON CLEAL (c) |
Quentin MAURY |
| 13 |
CASEY BURGESS |
Alexis MERESTA-DOUCET |
| INTERCHANGE |
| 14 |
KIAL HULLS |
Charles NIES |
| 15 |
PERRY IOANE |
Ugo PEREZ |
| 16 |
JACK KAVANAGH |
Loïc TAURIN |
| 17 |
JO GARDINER |
Allan TORREILLES |
| 18 |
ANTONIO INZITARI |
Valentin YESA |
| COACHES : Brad DREW & Andrew Ryan |
U18: Remok replaces Chanet
Thursday, November 22, 2012 0:49 | Updated on Thursday, 22 November 2012 7:50 The Toulouse Valentin Chanet package is replaced by teammate of TO, Djamel Remok, the team of France under 18 who will face his counterpart from the Australian Institute of Sports on Thursday (18h) stage Struxiano Toulouse.
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| Christian Hazard & Nathan Wilson with Brian Beaven reviewing the game 1 video |
Team Trivia night |
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FRENCH MATCH REPORT
A STOUT HEART, THE VICTORY
To the popular success in Salon-de-Provence, where nearly 2,000 people crowded into the aisles of the stadium Marcel Roustan with the flawless organization of PACA League rugby league, he only wanted sporting success for the supervision of the team of France less than 19 years, which has willingly showed his joy at the end of a meeting tough but extremely pleasant.
Australians imposing entrance
And the beginning of the meeting promised fierce debate, a terrible struggle for victory. Captain teammates Joris Bissière have long made blow for blow fierce impacts their Australian counterparts before Hazard Christian, half-of-melee does not play the Kangaroos and sends redundant Andrew Heffernan Promised Land (15th). But blueberries do dégonflaient not far away, and a kick thorough Bissière in the in-goal, Bastien Escamilla arose in the middle of "Green and Yellow" to flatten, beautiful (21st).
Once the counters reset (4-4), the local décomplexaient and tried multiple combinations and took risks that would be paid as a quick opening three-quarters to the right, Ferret took the hole and passed to Miloudi which had only flatten (26th, 8-4). And this slight advantage, the Blues would keep until Mr. Drizza not return the twenty-six players in the locker room.
The public, a little restrained began to push back the "small" Olivier and Thierry Dumaine Janzac.
A perfect state of mind
The return of lemons, the scenario was remarkably identical to the beginning of the meeting. Five minutes of the game and the players took advantage of the Antipodes shift captain Christian Hazard for Brent Gentles traveling at the trial (45th, 8-8). Men Brad Drew, coach of the Australian training would maintain their advantage and harden their defensive play but the Roosters were not resigned, far from it.
Very active before the image of Bastien Canet man of the match, the French pack, although incomplete was able to forget the absence of Margalet, Guasch Springer or displaying a state of mind and a desire incredible. Miloudi advantage also whistled for a penalty of a slowdown in the view taken by Paul Molinier to restore to his advantage (52nd, 10-8).
It was not as short as two minutes later Hazard advantage of the same mistake French to spend two points up (54th, 10-10).
Sanction to the French
The debate became heated after plating returned to Martial Romano and Jo Stimpson, the offender was sent ten minutes to calm down on the bench by Mr. Drizza Miloudi and spent the penalty against the post (58th, 12-10).
From there, everything seemed to be easier for Blueberry and operated perfectly Bissière interval that presented itself to give Molinier, who flew in perch (60th, 18-10).
The Marseillaise rang in the stands transcended the French, which continued and pushed the Australians at fault. Molinier, yet it was slow and inscribed Miloudi the French third penalty of the evening (68th, 20-10) before the joy does not end with a breakthrough flamboyant Ghanem, who went into the Promised Land (79th, 26-10).
The French public to celebrate its young people, their state of mind and especially their victory against what is best in the world in terms of rugby.
MSDS:
Monday, November 19, at the Stade Marcel Roustan Salon-de-Provence, France beat the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) 26-10 (Half-time: 8-4). 2000 spectators. Referee: M. and M. Drizza. Crespo & Matter. Cool weather lawn in very good condition.
France: 4 trials B. Escamilla (21 '), Miloudi (60'), Molinier (60 '), Ghanem (79')
AIS: 2 trials Heffernan (15 '), Gentles (45')
France: Ferret - Maurel, A. Escamilla; Miloudi; Ghanem - Bissière (o) (c); Didone (m) - Canet; Ousty; Molinier - Rouch, B. Escamilla - Romano. Came into play: Labarchède, Liagre, Wastjer, Andreucetti.
AIS: Heffernan - Vogel; Cappello; Hudson Hughes - Wilson Hazard - Kavanagh, Nay; Ioane - Stimpson; Gentles - Cleal. Came into play: Norman Barclay, Inzitari Burgess. |
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| Teams line up for the National Anthem ceremony b4 the 1st game |
2012 AIR RUGBY LEAGUE PROGRAM
GAME 1 V FRENCH UNDER 19’S
MATCH REPORT
The 2012 AIS Rugby league tour kicked of last night in the very picturesque town of Salon De Provence in the south of France. Unfortunately the Australians did not get the start they hoped for.
Despite a positive start which saw the Australian team open the scoring with a well constructed try to fullback Andrew Heffernan, our boys were not able capitalise on their early success.
A very committed French team, spurred on by a large and very vocal crowd, struck back with a try in the 22nd minute and from that point on were never headed.
At half time the French led 8-4 but after a committed passage of play just after the resumption the AIS struck back and the scores were locked at 10 all after 14 minutes. Unfortunately that recovery was short lived and on the back a healthy share of possession and a very well executed series of play the French took control of the match and put on two further unanswered tries.
Despite being disappointed with the result head coach Brad Drew said “There were plenty of positive things in our performance tonight. We will build on the lessons we take out of tonight as we prepare for our next match in Toulouse on Thursday.”
Michael Barkley was named man of the match for the AIS.
MATCH STATISTICS
SCORE: Half Time: 8-4 [France]
Full Time: 26-10 [France]
Penalties : 10-7 [France]
Scrums : 7-4 [France]
SCORING
15 min Try –AIS 4-0
22min Try – France 4-4
27min Try – France 8-4
42min Try- AIS 8-8
50min P/G – France 10-8
53min P/G- AIS 10-10
57min P/G – France 12-10
60min Try-France 16-10
61min Con – France 18-10
71min Pen – France 20-10
79min Try-France 24-10
80min Con – France 26-10
NEXT MATCH - Thursday against French 17’s in Toulouse – Kick off 6.00 pm. (4 am Fri in Sydney)
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AIS GO DOWN IN 1st TEST
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The AIS rugby league team were AGAIN penalised out of the match last night in their first tour match against the French Under 19's
FULL TIME 26 - 10 |
 GAME 1 v FRENCH u19's UPDATE
Story By :
5:10 am
Well its 7:00 pm on Toulouse and the game has started, just waiting for some news and the game goes on - stay tuned for semi regular updates
5:20
teams still warming up, must be running a little late -
5:30 am
AIS team Captain Christian Hazard has won the toss and now its game on, Go boyz!!
5:47 am
France 0 - 4 AIS
5:54 am
France 4 - 4 AIS (try : Heffernan)
5:59 am
France 8 - 4 AIS
6:17 am
HALF TIME
France 8 - 4 AIS
Game is very evenly poised despite the French having the larger share of possession in the 1st half
6:29 am
France 8 - 8 AIS (2 mins into 2nd half)
6:30 am
France 10 - 8 AIS
6:39 am
France 10 - 10 AIS (goal Hazard)
6:44 am
France 12 - 10 (17th min)
6:56 am
France 20 -10 AIS
7:11 am
FULL TIME
France 26 - 10 AIS
Big shout to Storming Dave Norman for the updates, thanx mate from everyone here at home
Plenty more soon- nite all - CROWD : Approx : 2,000 |
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| French u19 players - Tony Maurel, Yoann Didone and Damien Wastjer |
OLYMPIANS WITH BLUEBERRIES TO FACE AUSTRALIA
Story By : & FFR13
After their training camp in Toulouse last week, 18 players in the U18 category and 20 in the U19 category were selected to face the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS - Australian junior school) Monday, November 19 (U19) and Thursday, November 22 (U18).
Olympians are again well represented. At the age of 18, 6 Toulouse have an appointment Tuesday, November 20 for the last traineeship in Mondonville (31).
On U19, Yoann Didone, Tony and Damien Maurel WASTJER went to Stade Marcel Roustan (Salon de Provence) Saturday, November 17 to prepare for the match against Australia on Monday (19/11).
The two teams then France will challenge the Australian Institute of Sports, this Monday, November 19th Salon de Provence for U19 and Thursday, November 22 at the Stade de Toulouse Struxiano for less than 18 years. |
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| PHOTO: Team Captain Christian Hazard receiving his game jersey from the tour coaches Brad Drew & Andrew Ryan. |
PLAYERS PRESENTED WITH GREEN & GOLD JERSEY
Story By :
Last evening the tour coaching staff, led by Brad Drew and Andrew Ryan presented each of the players selected in the tour opener against the French under 19’s their playing jerseys.
In a short ceremony each boy spoke of what it meant to be on the tour and to be selected to play in this match. It was a quite moving and at times amusing ceremony.
Today the squad moves from its Toulouse base down to Carpentras (near Avignon) for tonight’s match.
Tomorrow will be a quite day with a recovery session followed by a visit to the medieval castle at Carcassonne. |
1st GAME NOW 7:30 PM KICKOFF
TOUR UPDATE 6:01am
This is an email from AIS team manager Dave Norman :-)
Just a quick note to let you know that we have arrived and settled into our French base very well. All of the boys are enjoying themselves and are all looking forward to tomorrow’s opening game.
There has been a change to the opening game with the kick off time moving from 3.00 pm as stated in the itinerary, to 7.30 pm. This better suits us as it allows us more time after the long drive from our base in Toulouse.
A further change to the itinerary involves the last match against the British Community Lions. This game will now be played on WEDNESDAY 5TH DECEMBER. Full venue and kick off details will follow shortly. |
2012 AIS RUGBY LEAGUE PROGRAM TEAM
Story By :
GAME 1 V FRENCH UNDER 19’S AIS Coach Brad Drew is pleased to announce his first AIS team to play the French u19's on Monday (Tuesday our time)
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ANDREW HEFFERNAN |
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LORENZO VOGEL |
| 3 |
BRAD CAPPELLO |
| 4 |
SHAUN HUDSON |
| 5 |
TOM HUGHES |
| 6 |
NATHAN WILSON |
| 7 |
CHRISTIAN HAZARD |
| 8 |
PERRY IOANE |
| 9 |
PETER NAY |
| 10 |
JACK KAVANAGH |
| 11 |
JO STIMSON |
| 12 |
BRENT GENTLES |
| 13 |
TYSON CLEAL |
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| 14 |
RHYS NORMAN |
| 15 |
MICHAEL BARCLAY |
| 16 |
ANTONIO INZITARI |
| 17 |
CASEY BURGESS |
| 18 |
JO GARDINER |
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| Storming Dave Norman (left) at Sydney Airport with Peter NAY (Photo : OurFootyMedia) |
TOUR UPDATE
12:15am
Story By :
Thanks to Storming Dave Norman for ringing with some news of whats going on in France.
The squad of 25 players have all training very well making the coaches job of selected the team to take the field very difficult with all 25 players pushing hard for a spot in the side to play the 1st Test.
We should also have some vision of the boyz training soon.
Brad Drew says the squad have benn training so well the planned afternoons session wasn't need and he has given the boyz the arvo off. So they have gone sight seeing.
Tonite the entire squad will be attending a local match in Toulouse and will be presented to the crowd before the game which is a huge honour and shows how much the French rugby league respect the AIS footy program.
The players should be back at the digs in an hour or so and we will be hoping to get some more news including having a chat to coach Brad Drew on his thoughts of the 2 French games
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TOUR UP DATE
Story By :
The weather isn't too bad in Toulouse atm, its only 14 degrees today, but thats better than freezing hey.
France is 11 hours behind us here in Australia (East Coast) so its nite time for the boyz.
Today they had a full day of training including a full opposing game against one of the local clubs in peperation for the 1st Test against the French National u19's in 2 days.
The boyz also spent some time checking out the sites of Toulouse and no doubt the local talent.
We are trying to contact the squad and will be starting to interview a few of the boyz as the tour progresses. |
 NEXT STOP TOULOUSE FOR THE AIS BOYZ
Story & Photo By :
The AIS rugby league squad flew out of the Sydney International Airport today for the start of this years 4 week tour of France, Wales and England.
It will be a quick turn around as the 1st Test against the French u19's is on Monday 19 Nov (Tuesday morniing for us)
MORE SOON |
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| New AIS Head Coach Mr. Brad Drew with his wife and son (Photo : OurFootyMedia) |
AIS team Doctor Brian Witt and the legendary Brian Johnston (Photo : OurFootyMedia) |
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AIS ANNOUNCE 2012 TOURING SQUAD
The Australian Institute of Sport Rugby League Program is pleased to announce the 2012 Touring Squad to play 5 International Matches as they tour France, Wales and England.
The Squad head overseas on Wednesday under the guidence of new coach Brad Drew after the departure of Mr. Brian Johnston and Mr. Col Matthews who did a magnificent job over the past 10 years.
Once again this years AIS tour involves 5 International matches with the traditional 2 Tests against the French National u19's & u17's respectively.
OurFootyTeam is honoured to cover the 2012 AIS tour, we will once again be keeping you up-to-date with all the things the boyz get up to on tour, including visiting WW1 battlefields, the War Memorial, player interviews, match reports and live scores.
So stay in touch with these brave young men as the battle not only 5 international test matches, but also the freezing European winter while we sit around in board shorts, lol -
SEND THE BOYZ YOUR MESSAGES OF SUPPORT
SEE THE TOURS ITINERARY BELOW THE TEAM LIST
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SCHOOL |
REP TEAM |
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MICHAEL BARCLAY |
Kirwin State High School |
Townsville Stingers |
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CASEY BURGESS |
Coolah Central School |
NSWCRL Western Rams |
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BRADLEY CAPPELLO |
Farrer Agricultural High School |
Northern Tigers |
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TYSON CLEAL |
Redcliffe State High School |
Redcliffe Dolphins |
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ANTHONY COLMAN |
St Johns College Woodlawn |
Gold Coast Titans |
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LUKE CONAGHTY |
Taminmin College (Northern Territory) |
Northern Territory Titans |
| 7 |
LACHLAN CRAWTER |
Kyogle High School |
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JOSEPH GARDINER |
Melville High School (Kempsey) |
NSWCRL Group 2 |
| 9 |
BRENT GENTALS |
MacKillop Catholic College |
NSWCRL Group 3 |
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CHRISTIAN HAZARD |
Matraville Sports High School |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
| 11 |
ANDREW HEFFERNAN |
Kildare Catholic College (wagga Wagga) |
NSWCRL Bingee Bulls |
| 12 |
SHAUN HUDSON |
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School |
Gold Coast Gold |
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THOMAS HUGHES |
Sydney Boys high School |
South Sydney Rabbitohs |
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KIAL HULLS |
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School |
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ANTONIO INZITARI |
St Gregory's College (Campbelltown) |
Western Suburbs Magpies |
| 16 |
PERRY IOANE |
St Peter Claver College |
Sydney Roosters |
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JACK KAVANAGH |
Illawarra Sports High School |
Illawarra Steelers |
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PETER NAY |
Blue Mountains Grammar School |
St George Dragons |
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RHYS NORMAN |
St Gregory's College (Campbelltown) |
Southern Redbacks |
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NICHOLAS O'HARA |
Mudgee High School |
NSWCRL Group 10 |
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TREMAYNE SANBROOK |
Farrer Agricultural High School (Tamworth) |
Northern Tigers |
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JOE STIMSON |
St Gregory's College (Campbelltown) |
NSW under 17's |
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LORENZO VOGEL |
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SCOTT WILLIAMS |
Wingham High School |
East Coast Dolphins |
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NATHAN WILSON |
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School |
Gold Coast Gold |
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DAVID NORMAN |
Team Manager |
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RONALD EASTON |
Trainer |
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RAYMOND DORSET |
AIS Representative/ Team manager |
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BRIAN WITT |
Team Doctor |
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MARK BEAVEN |
Physiotherapist |
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BRAD DREW |
Head Coach |
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DUNCAN MACGILLIVRAY |
Assistant Coach |
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Assistant Coach |
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2012 AIS PROGRAM FRANCE / ENGLAND TOUR ITINERARY |
DAY 1
WED 14TH - NOV 1.00 - Assemble at Sydney Airport
4.15pm - Depart Australia
DAY 2
THURS 15TH - NOV Arrive FRANCE Destination (tba)
Transfer to coach to Accommodation
3.30 pm - Training [Stretching session].
6.30 pm Dinner
7.30 pm Team meeting & video session (2010 French games)
DAY 3
FRI 16TH - NOV 8.00 pm - Breakfast
9.00 am - Training (field)
11.30am - Sight seeing (Coach trip)
3.30 pm - Training [Field session].
6.30 pm Dinner
DAY 4
SAT 17TH - NOV 8.00 am - Breakfast
9.00 am - Training (field)
1.00 pm - Lunch
3.00 pm - Training (Field)
6.00 pm - Dinner
7.30 pm - Team activity (movie night)
DAY 5
SUN 18TH - NOV 7.00 am Breakfast
8.00 am - Training (field session)
10.00 am Coach to Avingon
3.00 pm - Dinner
7.30 pm - Team meeting
DAY 6
MON 19TH - NOV 8.30 am - Breakfast
10.00 am - Team Meeting & Video
12.30 am - Lunch
1.00 pm - Board coach to match
GAME 1 - V FRENCH 19'S - Chemin de la Roque Sur pernes - 84 200 CARPENTRAS - 3.00 pm kick off
7.30 pm - Board team Coach and return to Portet Sur Garonne
DAY 7
TUES 20TH - NOV 8.30 pm - breakfast
9.30 am - Recovery
free time
3.00 pm - Training Field session
6.30 pm - Dinner
DAY 8
WED 21ST - NOV
9.30 am - Training - Field
11.00 am - Video Review (Game 1 France)
1.00 pm - Lunch
3.30 pm - Training Field
6.30 pm - Dinner
DAY 9
THURS 22ND - NOV 8.30 pm -Breakfast
10.00 am - Team Meeting (positional plays video)
3.00 pm - Pre Game Meal
4.00 pm - Board Coach to game
GAME 2 - V FRENCH 17'S - Stade Struxiano TOULOUSSE - 6.00 pm kick off
XXXX pm - post match function
DAY 10
FRI 23RD - NOV 7.00 am - Training session
8.00 am - Breakfast
9.00 am - Board Coach - Sight seeing trip
12.00 - Lunch
3.30 pm Training - Field session
6.30 pm - Dinner
DAY 11
SAT 24TH - NOV 5.00am - Board coach for trip to Paris [sight seeing on route]
5.00 pm - arrive at accommodation [Hotel B&B - Porte De La Villette, 4 Rue Emile Reynaud 75019 Paris]
6.30 pm - Dinner [local restaurant]
DAY 12
SUN 25TH - NOV 8.00 am - walking tour of Paris [via Metro]
DAY 13
MON 26TH - NOV 6.30 am - Board coach for Somme Battlefield [tour major WW1 battle sites]
4.30 pm - arrive Euro star station - Lille.
6.35 pm - Depart Lille on board Euro star train.
8.00 pm - arrive London [St Pancras Station]
8.30 pm - Board coach for trip to Bristol [115 miles]
11.30 pm - arrive Bristol
DAY 14
TUES 27TH - NOV 8.00 am - Collect vehicles from car Hire
10.00 am - Training -[Swim & recovery] [Bristol Academy of Sport - Wise Campus, Stoke Gifford, Bristol]
11.00 am - tour of Bristol. / Bath
3.00 pm - Training Field session [Bristol Academy of Sport - Wise Campus, Stoke Gifford, Bristol]
6.00 pm - Dinner [YHA]
DAY 15
WED 28TH - NOV 8.00 am - Breakfast
9.30 am - Training Field Session [Bristol Academy of Sport - Wise Campus, Stoke Gifford, Bristol]
2.30 pm - Drive to Wales
 GAME 3 - V WELSH 18'S [ 'The gnoll Park" - Gnoll Park Rd, NEATH West Glamorgan SA11 3BU]
9.30 pm - Return to Bristol
DAY 16
THURS 29TH - NOV 8.00 am - Breakfast
9.30 am - Depart Bristol for Manchester [165 miles]
1.30 pm - Arrive Manchester
3.00 - Training [Gym & pool session] [ to book]
DAY 17
FRI 30TH - NOV 9.00 am - Training Field session [Leigh Sports Village]
11.00 am - Traffid Centre & free time
3.00 pm - Training Field session [Leigh Sports Village]
DAY 18
SAT 1ST - DEC 10.30 -Training [light field session] [Leigh Sports Village]
Free time
3.00 pm - Training Field session [Leigh Sports Village]
7.30 pm - Manchester Christmas Markets
DAY 19
SUN 2ND - DEC 9.00 am - Depart Manchester for York [71 miles]
Free time
GAME 4 - V ENGLAND Students - The Arthur Miller Stadium - Coal Hill Drive Leeds LS131PA
DAY 20
MON 3RD - DEC 9.00 am - Breakfast & Recovery
11.00 am - Tour of York
3.00 pm - Training Field session
DAY 21
TUES 4TH - DEC 9.00 am - Training Field session
11.00 am - Free time inside York City walls
3.00 pm - Training Field session
DAY 22
WED 5TH 9.00 am - Training Field session
11.00 am Trip to Leeds
3.30 - Training session
DAY 23
THURS 6TH - DEC Training session
10 am - Depart York for Oxford [197 miles]
1.00 pm - Arrive Oxford
DAY 24
FRI 7TH - DEC 8.00 am - Team walk & stretch
 10.30 am - Team Meeting
? Am/pm - Depart for Henel Hempstead [ 58 miles]
GAME 5 - V BRITISH COMMUNITY LIONS [Hemel Hempstead]
DAY 25
SAT 8TH - DEC 8.00 am return Vehicles to Enterprise Car Rental
Free day to site see
6.30 pm - Dinner
8.00 pm - Awards Presentation Night
DAY 26
SUN 9TH - DEC 6.00 am - Board coach for London [61 miles]
8.30 am - site seeing around London
4.00 pm - Arrive Heathrow Airport
10.05 pm - Depart UK
Day 27
On route home
Day 28
TUES 11TH - DEC Arrive Sydney
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 AIS LEAVE WED FOR 5 GAME EURO TOUR
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The Australian Insitiute of Sport rugby league squad depart Australia on Wednesday for a 5 game tour of France, Wales and England.
We will again be following the boyz as they tour including match reports, action photo's, interviews and a bit of a giggle.
We all wish the entire squad good luck and suggest u all stay warm - lol - c ya's at the airport boyz
ENGLAND LIONS U 18's |
WELSH u 18's |
Josh Adu-Dwamaa (Leigh East)
Joe Batchelor (Dewsbury Celtic)
Tom Battye (Normanton Knights)
Ben Breheny (Wigan St Judes)
Alex Calvert (Barking & Dagenham Bulldogs)
Jack Connor (Saddleworth Rangers)
Ian Cunrow (Wath Brow Hornets)
Karl Dixon (Wath Brow Hornets) CAPT.
Matthew Gee (Orrell St James)
Ethan Kelly (Millom)
Nathan Lawrence (Dewsbury Celtic)
Nathan Lucock (Glasson Rangers)
Daniel Rowell (Kells)
Lewis Sheridan (Wigan St Cuthberts)
Leon Tatlock (Thatto Heath Crusaders)
Charlie Tomlinson (Wath Brow Hornets)
Perry Singleton (Barrow Island)
Josh Ward (Leigh Miners Rangers) |
Jacob Morgan
Jack McKenzie
Jordan Howells
Chris Leyshon
Alex Jones
Jordan Sheridan
Courtney Davies
Osian Phillips
Connor Farrer
Rhys Pugsley
Kylum Austin
TJ Collin
Rhys Anderson
Levi Quirke Knowles
Jason Blackmore
Rhys Fitzgerald
Jack Condy
Luke Kell (reserve). |
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| Welsh u18's line up before the game against England |
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The England Lions u18's walk onto the footy ground
Photo's courteous of Andy Harland - RFL National Competitions Manager |
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| England Lions v Wales u18 action - Photo's courteous of Andy Harland - RFL National Competitions Manager |
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| The Welsh u18 team - Photo's courteous of Andy Harland - RFL National Competitions Manager |
LOCKETT NAMES SIDE FOR WALES CLASH
Story By : RLF
English Lions U18s head coach Kelvin Lockett has named his 18-man squad for this Saturday’s game with Wales U18s at Leigh Miners Rangers, kick off 2.30pm.
The full 26-man squad were put through their paces in a final training session last weekend after which Lockett announced his reduced group.
“We’ve had some good games against Wales in the past and I’m sure this one will be no different,” said Lockett.
“I’m expecting them to be a very competitive side and they had a good hit-out against Scotland last week so will be well prepared.
“Our own preparations have gone well and I’m very happy with the way our training sessions have gone. Saturday’s game will be a big test for us but we’re all really looking forward to it.”
Wath Brow Hornets Karl Dixon (pictured) has been named as captain and he is joined by fellow Hornets Ian Curnow and Charlie Tomlinson in the side.
The 26-man squad will then convene later this month to prepare for their game against the touring Australian Institute of Sport on Wednesday December 5.
SQUAD (from)
Josh Adu-Dwamaa (Leigh East)
Joe Batchelor (Dewsbury Celtic)
Tom Battye (Normanton Knights)
Ben Breheny (Wigan St Judes)
Alex Calvert (Barking & Dagenham Bulldogs)
Jack Connor (Saddleworth Rangers)
Ian Cunrow (Wath Brow Hornets)
Karl Dixon (Wath Brow Hornets) CAPT.
Matthew Gee (Orrell St James)
Ethan Kelly (Millom)
Nathan Lawrence (Dewsbury Celtic)
Nathan Lucock (Glasson Rangers)
Daniel Rowell (Kells)
Lewis Sheridan (Wigan St Cuthberts)
Leon Tatlock (Thatto Heath Crusaders)
Charlie Tomlinson (Wath Brow Hornets)
Perry Singleton (Barrow Island)
Josh Ward (Leigh Miners Rangers)
FIXTURE
English Lions U18s v Wales U18s
Saturday 10 November
Leigh Miners Rangers
Kick Off 2.30pm
Admission £3 – Concessions £1 |
QUARTET BACK TO BOOST WALES
WALES have included Jack McKenzine, TJ Collin, Rhys Anderson and Jordan Howells in their 17-man team for Saturday's second Under-18 Autumn Test of the month against England at Leigh Miners ground.
All four players missed last Saturday's victory over Scotland in Wrexham but have recovered from injury in time to make the side for the big weekend match.
Wales take on the Australian Institute of Sport after this match on November 28 at The Gnoll, Neath, to conclude their Under-18 series. |
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| 2012 AIS TOUR MATCHES |
GAME 1 - MONDAY 19 NOV
Stad roustan 256 avenue Paul bourret 13300 salon de provence 7:30 pm kick off |
| 26 - 10 |
TRIES : Hakim Miloudi 2, Alexis Escamilla, Paul Molinier
GOALS : Paul Molinier 2
P/Goals : Paul Molinier 3 |
TRIES : Heffernan, Gentles
GOALS : Hazard |
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GAME 2 -THURSDAY 22 NOV
Stade Struxiano TOULOUSSE - 6.00 pm kick off |
| 12 - 16 |
TRIES :
GOALS : |
TRIES : Heffernan
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GAME 3 - Wed 28 Nov
The Gnoll in Neath - KickOff 7:30 PM |
 WELSH
U18's |
12 - 52 |
TRIES : Chris Leyshon, Jordan Howells
GOALS : Courtney Davies 2/2 |
TRIES : Christian Hazzard, Tom Hughes, Shaun Hudson 2, Tyson Cleal, Nathan Wilson, , Peter Nay.
GOALS : Christian Hazzard 1/3, Scott Wiliams 5/7 |
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GAME 4 - Sun 2 Dec
Leeds Rugby Academy
KICK OFF 2:00 PM |
 ENGLAND STUDENTS |
30 - 36 |
TRIES : Sam Williamson 2, james Wallace, Will Collins, Mark Wilson
GOALS : Matt Bradley 5/5 |
TRIES : Nathan Williams 2, Lachlan Crawter, Lorenzo Vogel, Christian Hazard, Casey Burgess
GOALS : Shaun Hudson 6/7 |
| 1/2 TIME 18 - 16 |
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GAME 5 - Wednesday 5 Dec
Leeds Rugby Academy 7:00 PM kick off |
 ENGLISH
LIONS |
0 - 42 |
TRIES :
GOALS : |
TRIES : Lorenzo Vogel, Christian Hazard, Tom Hughes 2, Anthony Colman, Andrew Heffernan, Tyson Cleal,
GOALS : Christian Hazard 3 |
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| Tues 11 Dec |
| Congratulations to Michael Barclay from his relatives in Canberra. Job well done mate xxxx - Sean & Alicia Welsh, Canberra ACT |
| Congrats to all the boys & the support team, coach and all envolved on the tour with the AIS. What a wonderful experience for the boys who were selected. Have a good journey honme. We are all very proud of you. - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, Ballina NSW |
| Sun 09 Nov |
| Hello AIS congratulations on winning all your games in the UK. Unfortunately I was unable to join you after the game in Neath as I got injured in the last ten mins of the game.After ten days in hospital I was allowed to go home today.I broke my leg and ankle and have had a metal plate and pins incerted into my left leg.Once again congratulations and have a safe journey home. It was a great honour to play for Wales against you despite my injury. Regards Jason Blackmore Wales 12 - Jason Blackmore, Prestatyn WALES |
| Sat 08 Nov |
| Congratulations to all sis players and support staff on a brilliant effort. You have made Australia proud. Enjoy some well deserved time off and come home safe and with your heads held high. To Michael Barclay, all the family is so proud of you. Lots of love, mum, dad and Elisha. - barclay todd, condon QLD |
| Congratulations to the Ais touring team and staff what a great finish .well done boys. we are so appreciative for giving Shaun this great life time memory. Thank you to all the coaching and touring staff and all the up dates we were able to read every day , it made us feel as we were with you at times.We are so proud of you Shaun can't wait to see you love and miss you x mum and dad x - Carol and craig Hudson, Gold Coast QLD |
| OUTSTANDING EFFORT BY ALL AIS SQUAD, You have carried on the great traditions of the AIS tours of France/Wales/England and have now left your great tour legacy to be recorded under AIS Tour 2012, with outstanding performances, commitment, team 1st attitude and Disipline (knew I would get that in, haha) and most of all mateship, where friendships have been made for life and Football futures lay ahead for many. A special mention to my son, Ant congrats on a great Tour and our whole family (which is many) is so very proud of you and what you have achieved. A big thank you and special congrats to those in charge and what a fantastic job you have done with this Squad, thanks Brad, Dave, Brian, Duncan, Ron, Mark, Ray & Andrew. - Spike Colman, Ballina, NSW |
| WOW well done boys on your final game a special congrats to my little hero Critta excellent work son man of the match knew you had one in ya too deadly now hurry up & get home, big 18 soo close miss you & over proud of you xxxx - Karen Bradley, Taree NSW |
| Fri 07 Dec |
| Congratulations to you all on an outstanding tour. You could not have asked for a better result to finish. Enjoy London. Your boys are really proud of their Dad. Love from all of us. - Justine, Harry and Jed Drew, Blaxland NSW |
| Congratulations to all of the AIS lads on the 2012 tour. You guys will have made friends and created memories that you will have for the rest of your lives. I think it is fair to say that you have impressed all of the spectators with your skill & commitment to the game. It's been great fun to have been lucky enough to come along to every game and to watch our young up & coming footy players doing their thing. The footy has been really entertaining and a special thanks to all of the coaching & medical staff for looking after our boys. We've loved every minute of it. Well done Tom to you & all of your mates! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi,Oi,Oi! - Mum,Dad & Soph Hughes, Pambula NSW |
| Congratulations Tyson and all the AIS team on a wonderful tour. You have made us all proud and will be coming home to a 'warm' welcome with many great memories. Very pleased and happy for you Tyson. Love Grandma, - Vivian Harrold, Caboolture Qld |
| congrats to all the young men on tour this year with ais you have done australia and your familys proud well done joe you have done us proud and thanks to the ais and ourfootyteam for the trip and coverage its been great thumbs up to all involved grant gardiner - grant gardiner |
| Thurs 06 Dec |
| congrats to all the young men on tour this year with ais you have done australia and your familys proud well done joe you have done us proud and thanks to the ais and ourfootyteam for the trip and coverage its been great thumbs up to all involved grant gardiner |
| Congratulations Brad and all your touring players/colleagues. A great victory last night rounded off a great tour. We know you enjoyed eing back in the UK (even the freezing weather) Enjoy the rest of the trip and a well deserved break with the family when you all get home. Hope to see a lot of your boys in the UK on future tours wearing a Kangaroo jersey. Best Wishes Anne and Gary, HUddersfield, UK - Gary Haigh, Huddersfield UK |
| tys and ais good on you for winning your last game so proud love nan and pop xx |
| Congratulations to all the boys on a great win. What a fantastic tour. So proud of you Ant, can't wait for you to come home & tell us all about your adventures. Enjoy the rest of your time in England with your mates, you will have these memories for a life time. Thank you to all the staff involved with the tour what a great job you all have done. Also a special thanks to Steve at OurFootyTeam, what would we do without you, the updates & photos have been excellent, job well done. - Janelle Colman, Ballina NSW |
| Congratulations to the AIS team and especially Andrew Heffernan on your representation of your country while on the other side of the world. - Judy Leckie, Blackburn VIC |
| Congrats on a great result and tour Brad, all the best from the Mountains. - Bryan Richards, Springwood NSW |
| Congrats to all the boys. A great tour & welldone Tom! - Richard & Kathy Hughes, Narrabeen NSW |
| OMG what a way to end the tour!! Well done everyone you must be stoked with the result.Hello Joe Stimo cant wait to hear all about your fantastic trip well done. - lynette henman, wagga wagga QLD |
| Hi Nathan good results on da last game played they beat da cool and the opposition great stuff guys well deserved. To all Coaching Staff,Supper Staff and others that whent on tour with the boys I would like to thank you guys for looking after all the player on a one and only life time trip for some of the players I no that u still have one more day be for flying back to AU on Fri your time. To the player your Parents/Grand parents and family can't wait for your arrival home. To ourfooty team people thank u all for the massive job u all done. Cheers every one from Mr and Miss Wirihana (Nathans GrandParents) - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| Congratulations to the whole 2012 AIS team and staff on a hugely successful tour. Also a big thanks to ourfootyteam.com for the fantastic coverage allowing us to follow our boys from home. A big shout out to Luke.C our N.T represent. Were all so proud of you son. Cant wait to have you home Love from Mum, Dad and Brads - Ashley Conaghty, howard springs |
| Great win Joseph. Congrats to u and the boyz. Good work in keeping them scoreless with great defence. Very proud of you and keep having a good time. nan pop trudy debbie dad and lucy. - Geoff Gardiner, South West Rocks NSW |
| CONGRATULATIONS AIS... GREAT STUFF.. Proud of u Tys and cant wait to hear all about the trip. Love Mum & Gregzy - Amanda & Grant Cleal, SCARBOROUGH QLD |
| Good luck ais team finish tour with a win Hope your shoulder get better soon see Tuesday Love dad - Tony Inzitari, Catherinefields NSW |
| Good luck to the AIS on your final game. Maree and Alex - maree stimson, Temora NSW |
| Wed 05 Dec |
| Congrats on getting to be Captain.. So very proud of you Casey. Cant wait to pick you up from airport. Goodluck in your last game.. love Mum, dad, Nan, Boog, Chan, Bob, Jake, Molly, Grubby and Shane.. xxxx - Melissa Burgess, Coolah NSW |
| Go Aussies go! last game make it a big one & enjoy the rest of your time in England. - Sue & Eric Cappello, Flynn ACT |
| Hi Tyson - All the best for the last game of the tour..Mick, Lisa, Alex & Your No 1 Fan Blakey - Michael Harrold, Enoggera QLD |
| go joseph, go hard tonight and to all the boys you will all do us proud tonight go the aussies love dad lucy nan pop trudie debbie go strong bro yeah - grant gardiner, South West Rocks NSW |
| 'GO AIS GO' go good, play great; I know, I've got to say it again, always 'Team 1st & Discipline' Have a great game Ant and enjoy it. A big congrats to all the Squad, Coaches & Management on outstanding tour to date - Spike Colman, BALLINA NSW |
| Goodluck to the team for you final game. I hope you go out with a bang,but no matter the result you are all winners and have represented the A.I.S with pride:) - lynette henman, wagga wagga nsw |
| Rhys and the boys good luck for your last game lets hope its a good win love mum & liana xx - heather norman, eaglevale nsw |
| Hey Tys & AIS team all the best for the last game of the tour..enjoy yourselves..Mum & Gregzy - Amanda Cleal, Scarborough QLD |
| Whooaa!! Tyson Cleal Kind-of-a BIG DEAL!' well done on the total annihilating of those poor Welshman (embarrassing!), I see you scored a try, would it kill ya to make a few more? hahah GO BOYS!! Crush the Motherland! xo - Keig Cleal, Sunshine Coast QLD |
| Great news Anthony that you are playing in the run on side. Good luck to Ant & all the A.I.S. team for your game Against the Lions. Have a great game Win or lose. Looking forward to hearing all about your tour when you arrive home. Have a great time for the rest of the tour. Love Nanna & Pop. - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, Ballina NSW |
| Hi Lachlan and the team. All the best against the Lions. Show them what you got. Enjoy the rest of your trip and the cold weather because it's bloody hot over here. The Crawter Family - Ian & Charlene Crawter, Kyogle NSW |
| hey scotty hav fun well done so far lots of love pop trace & caitlin - tracey smith, camden head NSW |
| Hi Nathan its wed 9.00pm in nz team not name to play Eng lions yet but good luck to the team that will take the field we need this game its the last game of the tour, we need to put on good point in da first half. from POP and NUNZ - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| Hi Rhys, Congratulations on the win. Hope the weather is not too cold. Love Catherine - Catherine O'Brien, Ambarvale NSW |
| Hi Team - well done. What champions, so pleased for you and your Coaches. Lyn Peters - Lyn Peters, BRUCE ACT |
| Hi Nathan I watch da game on vidio what a game it was.With your brilliant thinking mate u guys won da game, great stuff to whole team. I hope u are fit and well for game 5 make da best of it Nathan. You should be proud of your self,We all proud of you mate, Taniwharau R/L Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga Waahi Paa Me Nanz and da Wilson Whanau. All da best to game 5 to u and da Staff and team God bless u all. By da way Jamie Muru will be at da Game. Catch up with him. CHEERS - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| Tues 04 Dec |
| Go Bro, following you guys from the sweltering heat. Loads do love Sis, Fabio and Beanie xoxoxo - Sis Cappello, Kimberley Park QLD |
| HAPPY 17th BIRTHDAY JOEY - we love you, hope u r having an awesome time x good luck in your next game x - Brooke and Karla Berg, Forster NSW |
| Well played England and VERY well played AIS, a great game to watch ALL the way through. Thanks to the video team for making it possible to watch the game. E & S Cappa - Eric & Sue Cappello, Flynn ACT |
| Mon 03 Dec |
| what a hard fort game lots of defence in action thrilled to be able to watch the video. Congrats on the win. One more & then home to the hot aussie summer. good luck for Wed. Sue. - Sue Cappello, Flynn. ACT |
| Congrats to the AIS Team v English Students, a great win in difficult conditions against older team, fantastic effort, Great stuff Ant & Good Birthday pressy for Joe & Michael - Steve Colman, Ballina NSW |
| Another great win Brad and your boys have done well again. It will have been a wonderful experience for them and they will have learnt a lot. Weather over in Portugal alot warmer then UK. Enjoy York and the rest of the tour. Make sure you finish the job with a win. Best wishes as always from Anne and Gary - Gary Haigh, Huddersfield UK |
| Congratulations boys going well tough win in terrible conditions, one to go. Christian another try good on ya babe try to keep warm lol all our love & best wishes. Mum, dad, Ash & Jake xxx - Karen Bradley, Taree NSW |
| To Rhys and the boys great win in such tredious conditions and 1st time on artificial grass. Enjoy York such a beautiful city and make such you get to York Minster love mum and liana xxx - heather norman, eaglevale NSW |
| congratulations to the AIS Team, what a great win. looking forward to the next game. - maree stimson, temora nsw |
| Sun 02 Dec |
| Good luck against the English team boys. Just go hard; and when you feel tired, go ever harder. Special birthday wishes for Joe Stimmo from Michael, Regina, Sam Tom and Claire. - Michael Henman, West Pymble NSW |
| Good Luck to all the boys for tonight's game against the English side. Have a good game Anthony, enjoy the experience. Love Nanna & Pop. - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, Ballina NSW |
| Rise and shine Boys its the start of a brand new Day...A Big HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE STIMO this is one you will never forget! Goodluck to the team on your game today you all ROCK! - Lynette Henman, Wagga wagga NSW |
| Happy Birthday Michael Barclay. Good luck boys against England. Love Grandma, Grandpa and all the PNG crew. - Margaret Philipo, Thuringowa Central QLD |
| Michael Barclay, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Good luck today. Lots of love, mum,dad & Elisha - Todd Barclay, Townsville QLD |
| Hi Nathan, From what Iam reading of the games u are playing well good, u played 3-3 4th game Sunday we are proud of u 2 games to go to u and the team good luck for game 4 KIA KAHA Nathan. From POP and NUNZ allways. - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| good luck aussie boys spesh huddo and nathan champion young men,soak it up enjoy the expereance,were all super proud, craigy - craigy bears, elanora QLD |
| Happy Birthday Joe and goodluck in your next game, love Poppy Len and Grandma - Annie Drummond-Henman Temora NSW |
| Sat 01 Dec |
| to Rhys and all the boys good luck for your next game. love mum liana shannon - Heather norman, eaglevale NSW |
| Dear Antonio, its your cousin Antonio Lattuga from Australia. I wish you the best of luck in your're footy career and good luck in the games to come - Antonio Lattuga, Picnic Point NSW |
| Happy birthday for Sunday joe! Glad to see team going well and getting a win. - Jason Lisa jack Tom Goode, Temora NSW |
| Congratulations on Wednesday's great win and all the best for Sunday's game, we are all very proud of you back home. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Joe Stimo for Sunday . Chook , Annie & family - Annie Drummond-Henman, Temora NSW |
| Hi all hope all is going well Thinking of you Antonio from your Aunty xxx Well done all - lillia riolo, mosta malta |
| Happy birthday Joe one to remember ! Good luck in the next game. Well done to all the team and a big hello to you Andrew from all the family all very proud. Love from Junee - Rhonda Heffernan, Junee NSW |
| Sounds like the team is improving with some standouts .Good luck Scott Williams - Joshua McTaggart, Wingham NSW |
| Can you please tell me which date your all playing with the LIONS at heml heamstead please thank you anuty lilly - lillian riolo, mosta malta |
| Fri 30 Nov |
| Hi Tyson, good job against the Welsh lads mate. Thanks to Dave Norman and everyone at the AIS for taking the team to the Somme battle fields & war memorials. What a fantastic thing to do for these young guys.I know they will remember it always! - Grant Cleal, Scarborough QLD |
| Hi Joseph - very proud of you and the team. Keep enjoing the trip and the footy. From all at home. - Debbie Gardiner, Fairfield NSW |
| A big congrats to the AIS Team on a outstanding win against a Welsh Team that had been in Form. Congrats to whole Squad for representing ARLC/AIS & your family in such an excellent manner. Cant wait for Match Report & Photos. Congrats Ant on a great personal performance, keep have an awesome time, lov Dad - Spike Colman, BALLINA NSW |
| Happy Birthday Joe Stimo for Sunday!!. Congratulations Boys great win against the Welsh, well done. Good luck against the England boys. Maree and Alex. - maree stimson, temora nsw |
| Good. On ya boys' too deadly we all proud of ya's. Hope. U win day next one too. C u soon critters. Love uncle. And peeps. - Bill Bradley, Toowoomba QLD |
| So proud of you Anthony. To be named Man of the Match is quiet an achievement. Congrats to all the boys on such a great win. Go Aussies Go. Love Nanna & Pop. - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, Ballina NSW |
| Thurs 29 Nov |
| CONGRATULATIONS AIS boys and Brad on a fantastic win over the Welsh. Great stuff Tys. Enjoy ur lead up to the next game. Love ya mate, Mum & Bellzie - Amanda Cleal, Scarborough QLD |
| hi joseph great win congrats to u and the boyz keep up the good work and we will see you soon nan pop trudy and debbie - geoff gardiner, south west rocks nsw |
| Hey Christian, great photos so proud to see you representing Aboriginal people and Australia. Your mum is misssing you you like crazy! Congratulations on being captain. Watch out for them pomy women fight em off with sticks. Take care and enjoy yourself, hope you remember us when your famous! - lynette syron, taree nsw |
| Great win Boys!! You really gave to em. Your making everybody back home very proud. Keep up the good work!! - Shannon OBrien, 2560 |
| J.G hahaha go hard or go home! hows the food and the crossants bring me home one buddy hahahah JJ! - anna and mitch and sarah peters melville, Frederickton NSW |
| Hi Lachlan Crawter Hope you are having a wonderful time. Can't wait to hear about it all when you get home, I see that you have been to a few places we went to, it is amazing isn't it once you get over the long flight. Good luck with the rest of your games. We are all very proud of you. - Brenda, Tony, Eb & Hayden Pratt, Kyogle NSW |
| Congratulations to Captain Andrew Heffernan and his team on the terrific win. My Welsh friends here in Melbourne will not be happy. - Judy Leckie, Blackburn VIC |
| Good win boys! keep it up big Mike and Brent - Ado Waianga, Kirwan QLD |
| hi tys congrats on the win very proud good luck for the rest of the tour love nan and pop xx - yyson cleal, Mango hill qld |
| Well done boys what a big win. hope you had good game Crit luv you and so proud of you darl Keep it up only two to go, make sure they're wins to, Go Aussie - karen bradley, Taree NSW |
| Congratulations to the boys on a great win. Well done Ant on getting Man of the Match. I am so proud of you. Love you, Mum - Janelle Colman, Ballina |
| So proud of you ANTONIO you had a great game , reported by your cousin Daniel who came to watch you play & you meet for the first time . Keep up the great work boys. Thanks Dave Norman for keeping us updated. Keep safe everyone Martes Inzitari - Martes Inzitari, Catherine field NSW |
| Congratulation to your boys Brad, bet you are very proud. Looking forward to seeing you in Manchester. Tell everyone to bring their gloves and scarves - they'll need them as it is freezing on and evening and during the night. Will be fine though so will be great for playing. Again well done Anne and Gary - Gary and Anne Haigh, Huddersfield UK |
| go hard my bruvva, kmc skb swrb all da boys wish ya the best uck em jum mustangs are proud and all the midnorth coast and mr lange said your a mad jesus, mum and dad are cheering for ya and also wish you the best - mitch kemp-foster, kundabung |
| doing all the boys proud back here at SKB. - darby mitch, belmore river NSW |
| hey joe gards, go hard we all proud of ypu back here, wish there was some way we could watch ya, and yeah up the ausies go hard boys, and mr lang wished you the best up kempsey!! - mitch kemp, kempsey |
| good win boys antonio good job up front keep it up love dad - tony inzitari, catherinefields NSW |
| Congratulations to Anthony Colman and the team on the great result against Wales.love from all of us here . - Mary Messner, Dharruk NSW |
| Hi Nathan I hope u got a run, da boys should be proud with a 52-12 win,last year saw a 36-0 win great stuff guys 2 from 3 2games remaining.Rehab time ready for game FOUR. nice one guys.get some Kai into your puku and have a good sleep.From POP and NUNZ. - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| Good luck tonight Shaun and all the boys against the welsh it will be a hard game good luck x - Carol and Craig Hudson, Varsity lakes QLD |
| Wed 28 Nov |
| Good Luck Joe from everyonr at the Gordon household. Get in there & show how good Aussie footy is. Go hard, play strong...we're all cheering the team on. Myles, Cindy, Lilly, Ella & Abbey, - Myles Gordon, South West Rocks NSW |
| Go hard boys in tonights game; good work on selection Cappa. Squash those Leeks. - Sue & Eric Cappello, Flynn. ACT |
| Go the AIS Team and play great against the Welsh Team, always 'Team 1st & Discipline' The whole Squad has been fantastic in your efforts, now its game time again, go AIS go. Have a great game Ant. - Stephen Colman, East Ballina NSW |
| hi joseph hope you and the rest of the boys have a great game tonight, the entire squad is doing australia proud, go hard and kick some welsh arse man, pop nan lucy dad. - grant gardiner, Port Macquarie NSW |
| Hey Tys Good luck in the game tonyt. All the best - Amanda & Grant Cleal, Scarborough QLD |
| Good luck to everyone for the match tonight. We hope you all have a fantastic game. Enjoy your time in the UK and the people up north will make you feel incredibly welcome. Wishing we could head to Huddersfield too! Our best wishes to all the squad. - Jus, Harry and Jed Drew, Blaxland NSW |
| Good luck for the game against the Welsh and cong on being captain . From Nanny Pa Pa and Mary. - Anne Heffernan, junee nsw |
| Good luck Andrew Heff for your game against the Welsh and cong on being captain From Nanny Pa Pa and Mary Heffernan. - Anne Heffernan, Junee NSW |
| All the best to the boys today! love you Son. - Mel Sanbrook, Nemingha NSW |
| Goodluck tonight Joe Stimo, hope you dont freeze your butt off! Will be up early to check on the scores,I know you will do your best. Goodluck to the rest of the boys hope you all have a cracker of a game - Lynette Henman, wagga wagga NSW |
| Good luck for tonight to Anthony & all the boys. Keeping fingers crossed that you win. Have a good game. Love Nanna & Pop - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, Ballina NSW |
| Good luck to all the boys and Anthony tonight for your match against Wales. Play well fingers crossed. Love Nanna & Pop. - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, Ballina NSW |
| Good luck tonight Ant. So proud of you. All the best luck to all the boys against the Welsh, play hard & enjoy. Mum xxx P.S. love ya - Janelle Colman, Ballina NSW |
| special shout out to our two group 3 reps Critta and Scotty play well tonight good luck and have fun.Taree and Wingham all behind yas. missing you crit get involved show them what you made of, love & kisses Mum, Dad, Ash & Jake - Karen Bradley, taree nsw |
| Tyson, good luck against the Welsh tonight, great to see you in the team for what will be a tough game. keep enjoying the experience and play well! Dad. - Grant Cleal, Scarborough QLD |
| Huddersfield is very much looking forward to your visit, espescially the return of our beloved Brad Drew! Erin wants to take you to Costa for a coffee!! - Sonia Bardell, Huddersfield UK |
| Hey Nathan look like da boys injoying there tour Good game 3 just around da corner don't take the WELSH side to lightly think of the last frence game the boys need to take this game another level from your last game.Injoy the game be safe in playing and play hard. good luck again to u and da boys u guys can DO IT Cheer. POP and NUNZ - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| All the very best to the boys tonight as you take on the Welsh team. It should be a tough game so play to the conditions and make the most of the opportunities that come the teams way. All the very best Joe Stimo and Andrew Heff, you both are doing country rugby league proud.Maree and Alex - maree stimson, Wagga Wagga nsw |
| Mon 26 Nov |
| Hi ant, Looks like your havinf a ball and playing really well. we are so happy for you enjoying an amzing experience. bring me back some ideas for my trip. good luck this weeks game. love mcqueens5 xxxxx plus pat x - Tony and Fi McQueen, ballina nsw |
| Congrats joe Stimo on tha run on side and vic Tory don't forget me jumper surfs been pumping here! Take care - Stimo Bergs, Forster new |
| Christian Hazo, what u up to? Hav in fun? Good luck with your next game, did u find out if you can get copies of the games, if so bring home. Stay safe, don't eat da frogs legs or snails they will give ya da runs. - Bill Bradley, Toowoomba QLD |
| Congratulations to all involved on a great win ,thankyou for the updates which is greatly appreciated ,I look forward to reading the website everyday, hi to our Joe , Chook and Annie - Annie Drummond-Henman, Temora NSW |
| Hi Joe, Congratulations on winning the 2nd Test in France but we hope you don't get sin binned again. Hope you will be successful in Wales and England too. Stick it to them Joe and enjoy the rest of your tour. Have a great Birthday on Sunday , love Poppy Len and Grandma. - Annie Drummond-Henman, Temora NSW |
| Sun 25 Nov |
| Well done on your win boys! Special shout out to Tremayne Sandbrook and Bwadly Cappello. Hope you guys are having an awesome time and living it up over there. Trem behave yourself you little deviate and be polite to the women and Cappa no stalking people and no talking to yourself before bed... cus thats kinda weird. Come visit me at redcliffe when you get back! Enjoy! - John Brady, Scarborough QLD |
| Well done Tyson. Congratulations to you and the team on your win. Keep enjoying the experience. Grandma. - Vivian Harrold, Caboolture QLD |
| Sat 24 Nov |
Great stuff coach Drew. I hope the GS Sports lads are going well for you. Clinton -
Clinton Schifcofske, Bonogin QLD |
| YEAHHH ROOOYYYY!! job well done on making El Capitano!! Shake and Bake those Poms!! Hope your having a good time. Good Luck to all the boys! - Keigen Cleal, Sunshine Coast Qld |
| Congrats to all the boys especially Anthony Colman on your win. It seems as if it was a hard game.Enjoy the trip. Hope you are enjoying the sights. Love Nanna & Pop - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, Ballina NSW |
| To Anthony Colman and all the team. Well done with your 1st win . Enjoy your time away. love from all the Messners - Mary Messner, Dharruk NSW |
| Friday 23 Nov |
| Hey Antonio, still can't believe your on the other side of the world representing Australia, god bless u and all the men that stand beside u. Smash the poms! Luv u mate, uncle Steve Steve Reveler, West Hoxton NSW |
| Best of luck boys! Remember Kanagroos jump higher than Frogs! We're so proud of you all! - Jacqueline Davis, Federal NSW |
| Hey Ant Colman - congrats on your recent win. Looks like you guys are having the time of your lives. be safe and talk soon. xx Kads - Kady Colman, Sydney |
| Congratulations to all the boys plus a special congrats to Anthony. I'm so proud of you. Everyone back home are too. Good luck for the rest of the tour. Play hard & have fun. - Janelle Colman, Ballina NSW |
| Crongrats boys on your first win excellent news keep up the good work. Crit pitty you wern't playing but I know you'd be proud of teams results anyway keep on keeping on babe sure there'll be other wins for ya's. Hope your all enjoying the sites and experience looks great,thanks to dave & team for keeping us posted. XX - Karen Bradley, Taree NSW |
| WHAT A GAME!! it sounded like a good old fashion arm wrestle. Good work Joe Stimo and Andrew Heffernan. Have a great couple of days. Maree and Alex - maree stimson, temora nsw |
| Fantastic effort boys bring on the Poms !! Sue Cappello, Flynn ACT |
| Great win Brad, looks like your boys did you proud. Bet you haven't many finger nails left after such a tight game. Onwards and upwards!!! Looking forward to meeting up when you get over to the UK Cheers from Anne and Gary - Gary Haigh, Huddersfield UK |
| Congratulations Andrew Heffernan....well done - Judy Leckie, Blackburn VIC |
| THANKS FOR ALL UR MSGS - the boyz love them all |
| Go Tyson and the AIS team - you rock!! Blake and Alex Harrold, Brisbane QLD |
| Great result boys and really pleased you have a win. Should make the coach happy. Thanks for all the updates. Thie boys are enjoying them. Best wishes, Jus, Harry and Jed Drew. - Justine, Harry and Jed Drew, Blaxland NSW |
| Hi Nathan To u and da boys Congratulation to you guys on a hard out WIN no looking bac move on. POP and Nunz rest up - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| Its 5.28 am and get the great news that the ARLC/AIS boys have WON, U BLOODY BEAUTY, congrats on a great win, was nerve racking as could only watch the score updates, it appeared to be very tough game, Yahoo, go the AIS - Steve 'Spike' Colman - BALLINA, NSW |
| Thurs 22 Nov |
| GOOOOOOO ANNNNNNTTTTTT, go you young seagull, play well. miss ya mate - josh koellner, ballina nsw |
| Congrats Tyson on the captaincy for tonight's game, play hard and enjoy. - Kev Hammond, Northlakes Qld |
| Yes! finally givin the big AC a run. hope he carves up. this kid is a huge talent. but he will always be a seagull at heart. love you brother - Sam Hoskings, East Ballina nsw |
| Good luck tonight Ant & all the boys. Give them Frenchies hell. What an amasing experience you all are having. Enjoy every moment. Wish I could be there but I'm there in spirit cheering you on. Go the Aussies. - Janelle Colman, Ballina nsw |
| Hi guys we would like to say a big thank-you to all that has made it possible for all the boys to have enjoyed a great experience on this tour. Shaun dad and I and family are very proud of your achievements to get where you are right now. Play well, play fair and enjoy the team experience. Hope this becomes a life time memory for you all. Go hard for the rest of the tour. Proud of you too nath xox love carol and Craig hudson @ Gold Coast - Carol Hudson, Varsity lakes Qld |
| Hi Tyson, good luck tonight to you and the team.Play hard and enjoy the game. Lead by example! Love Gregzy - Grant Cleal, Scarborough Qld |
| Have a Great Game Ant and enjoy the experience. Good Luck to all the Team and remember 'Team First & Discipline' Congratulations to all the Squad on your efforts to date. Go the Aussie AIS, Steve 'Spike' Colman - Steve Colman, East Ballina nsw |
| Good luck tonight Joe Stimo give em hell. We are all so very proud of you. - Lynette Henman, wagga wagga nsw |
| Hi Dave cool Photo of the boys at national anthem ceremony can't say much for the frence team with 10 players 3 staff in tracksuite socker ? is that there rules. Cheer to u and da boys for game two god bless u all. Hau - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| good luck tonight dont let them into the game all the best col m - col matthews, mudgee nsw |
| Good luck Anthony for the game on Friday. Hope the team goes well. Love Nanna & Pop. - Barbara & Tony Le Quesne, BALLINA nsw |
| Wishing you all the best for the game tonite. missing you wish i was there. can you see if it is possible to get copies of any of the games, so we can watch em. or is it on t.v. anyway send me a message, good luck, love nan. - Christine Bradley, Toowoomba Qld |
| good luck to you and the boys for the 2nd test. play hard and enjoy he game. we are really proud of you. nan pop trudy debbie - geoff and coral gardiner, south west rocks nsw |
| Wed 21 Nov |
| Pretty ctrity, hope da boys give shit over that. So how u doin anyway, hope your well and full of pride for yourself, we all r for u. I bet France is a real nice place to c, but there is nothing like home and we can't wait for u to get here. Nanny wort would b so proud of u, so next game score a try for her. Wishin u the best for the next game. Lov uncle bill Mak and aunty j9 - Bill Bradley, Toowoomba Qld |
| Just would like to thank the AIS for the web page so we can keep up to date with the team. Christians family in Toowoomba QLD don't get to see much of him and we all wish we could be there to watch. this is very appreiated. Put so more photos up. Thanks a lot. - Bill Bradley, Toowoomba Qld |
| Good luck and enjoy yourself. Have a great time & take care. Look forward to hearing about your next game - Thinking of you - Love you xx - Pop & Nan (Rosalie & Greg) Tyson Cleal, Mango Hill |
| Hi Dave Hansen you doing a great job with reports and photo of our boys in France. Just a ? was there a photo taken befor the first game played in there green/gold playing strip,may be at the nat/athon be good to see all the player in there Green/goal strip in one photo. cheers in joy the rest of the tour, Hau - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
Hi Brad, Keeping track of things on the website, it's great. Tell everyone to keep their spirits up and enjoy the experience. Touring teams are always vunerable in their first match and the Kangaroos always struggle with their first game in Europe.
Pleased to see you have a good back up team and an excellent Manager with Dave Norman. Give him my regards also say hello to Andrew from me.
Looking forward to catching up when you get 'up North'. Weather wet and windy so it's pretty good compared with the usual climate. Enjoy the rest of your stay in France and the best of luck for the next match. - regards Gary and Anne Haigh - Gary and Anne Haigh, Huddersfield UK |
| Congrats to Andrew Heffernan on scoring the teams 1st try. Your doing not only yourself proud but those at the Mighty Southcity Bulls. - Southcity Bulls RLFC, Wagga Wagga |
| TO THE TEMORA DRAGON congrats on your firat game, shame it was cut short! Tuck your chin in next time. Well done Andrew on opening your try scoring account. Your family and friends are very proud of you both. Goodluck to all the boys in the AIS Team. Thankyou Dave for such great updates. - maree stimson, Slingers Lane nsw |
| Great game of footy last night boys, well done. The score wasn't a true indication of the game that's for sure. You all played a strong game and did your green and gold proud! Can't wait to watch game two. - Tom Hughes, Pambula nsw |
| Tues 20 Nov |
| Bad luck on first result boys. Next game will bring a good result. Enjoying the updates and the boys being able to see what Dad is up to!! Best wishes, The Drew family. - JUSTINE DREW, BLAXLAND nsw |
| Congratulations Andrew on your try!! Woo! Love Ellie, Sarah, Georgia, Patrick and Caitlin - Ellie Heffernan, Junee nsw |
| congratulation on your try hope you have a good time on the rest of your trip From Nanny Pa Pa and Mary. - Anne Heffernan, Junee nsw |
| All the best Joe Stimson. Great achievement. What an experience and opportunity. Will be following when I can! You old Year 6 teacher & Principal at St Anne's Temora. - David Keenan, TEMORA NSW |
| shout out to Anthony Colman, have a great trip mate. your doing EBC and bus 24 proud! - Jay Meaney, East Ballina nsw |
| Hey Tys really proud of u mate. bad luck in the 1st game - get em in the next one...photos look great - Amanda Cleal, Scarborough Q |
| Hey Tys really proud of u mate. bad luck in the 1st game - get em in the next one...photos look great..Nan & Pop say hi and love ya - Amanda Cleal, Scarborough Q |
| Oh babe sooo proud of you captain what a honour you soo deserve it all your hard work and suffering & being away from us it's starting to pay off bad luck in the first game just treat it as a warm up and focus on next game sure we'll have a better result next game stay safe and well all our love Mum, Dad, Ash & Jake XXXX - Karen Bradley, Taree nsw |
Hi Pete, Congratulations on making the run on side. Well done. Go hard.
The Robbos - Michael Robson, Winmalee nsw |
| heads up boys, next game will be a winner, we are so proud of you Bradley. - Sue Cappello, Flynn. ACT |
| Hi Nato hard luck guys look good up to 56mins of the game not sure what happen after that but keep your heads up we got to move on. thanks to storming Norman for keeping me posted of the first game. Looking forward to game two. From POP and NUNZ NZ. - Hau Wirihana, Huntly. New Zealand |
| JOE, great game.all the best boys for your next game .ron@heather, heather stimson, temora |
| rhys good luck tonight go hard and smash the french love mum and liana, rhys norman, eaglevale nsw |
| Thinking of you Tom, enjoy the game, we are sure you & the rest of the boys will do your very best. Win, lose or draw, what an experience - Jeanette Shimeld, Pambula nsw |
| Congrats Andrew Heffernan Hope you are enjoying yourself mate Love the Muscats - David Muscat |
| Deadly photo of you captain, hope you all have a great game today, with no injuries, go get, don't embrass em too much no one likes a show off. Haha. Well everyone is fine in Toowoomba nan's so proud, me I'm over u, get your ass home hero. Love ya, b safe nig. - Bill Bradley, Toowoomba Qld |
| Mon 19 Nov |
| heay joseph hows it going mate,hope you and the rest of the boyz are ready for the first game. to all of the squad go hard and play strong,have a great game, go the aussies. dad and lucy - grant gardiner, south west rocks nsw |
| congratulations on making the run on side good luck joe stimo and andrew heffernan well done boys - fred and nicole overall, weethalle nsw |
| From all the boys and staff at the Greater Northern Academy, best wishes to Cappa and Burgo tonite and also Trem. Play well on tour and enjoy a trip to remember. Bones - Scott Bone - Tamworth nsw |
| Good luck boys you have worked hard for this tour. All best Brad stay calm in the coaches box, I hope your not his runner Dave!! I am watching with great interest and a few nerves. Regards Juddy - Gavin Judd Robina QLD |
| heyyyy antonio, i nmiss you heaps hope u r having a good time overseas PLAY HARD AND SMASH THE FRENCH love ur sisters Katrina & Serena & Mum & Dad serena inzitari catherine field nsw |
| Go our Joey. Big conrats on making the first run on side of the tour. Enjoy the moment. Mark, Ness, Will, Charlotte and George - Mark Stimson - Temora |
| hello crita hope not to cold for you first game tonight go boys aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi so proud of you, enjoy yourself, play hard and stay safe, luv from all in toowoomba qld - c bradley toowoomba Q |
| Hi Antonio, all the very best to you and your team hope your having a great time. Bruno, Josie, Steph, Isabel & Sophie Inzitari - Bruno Inzitari - West Hoxton |
| Good luck tonight Tommy! We can't wait to see you run out in your green & gold tonight. We are so proud of you! Most of all, have fun and enjoy the moment! xo - Kate, David & Sophie Hughes - Pambula nsw |
| Congrats on 1st selection Bradley. - Sue & Eric Cappello - Flynn. ACT |
| hello to our beautiful boy we wish you all the best for tonight just want you to know how proud we are of you and how much we love you enjoy yourself and be safe - christine bradley - toowoomba Q |
| Good luck to our nephew Antonio we are thinking of you, good luck to you and the boys. SMASH THEM!!!! - Steve & Olimpia Reveler - Hoxton Park nsw |
| Good luck Antonio make australia proud, where all thinking of you aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi - Antonio Inzitari |
| hi Tyson, good luck to you and the team against the French tonight. hope you are all enjoying the tour. best wishes from Dad- Scarborough Qld. - Grant Cleal Scarborough Q |
| Thank you for the very informative ourfootyteam webpage as it is sensational to be able to follow the AIS squad tour online. Best wishes to all involved for a successfull campaign.Hi to our Joe Stimo from your family who is very proud of you back in Temora , Annie and Chook - Annie Drummond-Henman Temora NSW |
Good luck Antonio & Rhys, we are so proud of you both. You have great support from all over the world. Enjoy the game and the tour, thanks to www.ourfootyteam.com.au for keeping us (mothers) updated on their progress. best of luck
martes inzitari Catherine Field - martes inzitari - catherine field nsw |
| Temora Dragon good luck to you and the rest of the Squad we are looking towards a big win. maree and alex - maree stimson |
| I am Antonios Youngest Aunty and wish you all the best and Us Chetcutis wants you to knock those french and poppies out , keep safe and keep straight and like always make our country and familys PROUD OZZY OZZY OZZY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX - Lillian chetcuti Riolo Malta |
| Joseph we are sure you are having fun and enjoy the rest of the trip. Hope you and all the boys have a great strong game, we are keeping tabs thanks to "our footy team". Hope to see more of what you are up to. - Geoff & Coral Gardiner - South West Rocks |
| To Christian Hazard, Glad to see you all arrived safely hope your feeling good and ready to go so excited for you and the boys go out there and play well, I know you will good luck for first game good to see you playing GO HARD babe all our love & best wishes Mum, Dad, Ash & Jake XXXX - Karen Bradley Taree |
| Kia ora Nathan Good luck to you and the boys for your first test and to the rest of your games you no the rules play hard play as a team. Thanks to ourfootyteam guys for keeping us informed of the tour. Be safe, play safe. POP and NUN. - Hau Wirihana Huntly. New Zealand |
| Sun 18 Nov |
| To Thomas Hughes...Good luck Tom,, We will be following you all the way. - Richard & Kathy Hughes Narrabeen |
| hey ourfooty team, have followed the AIS team for many years. now one of my mates is on the tour, Anthony Colman. would really love to see an interview with him, he loves a chat cheers jacob - jacob follent - Ballina |
To Peter Nay Hi Pete , Good photo on the web page of you and stormin Norman . Is that your school ruler you have in your hand or a light saber ::))
The " Shire " misses you Play well, and enjoy the weather ,michelle and I are off to the beach ..ha ha
Have fun Wayne Staunton Cronulla |
| How. U goin mate hope your not jet lagged. Wish we were there to watch u kick ass, we will follow u on the internet. Be safe, all your mob so proud of ya, good luck, and keep in touch. Love ya uncle bill and day mob. - Bill Bradley Toowoomba |
| Sat 17 Nov |
| Have a good attacking game boys take it to them.Have fun too. Sue & Eric Cappello Flynn |
| Good luck mate..have fun Amanda Cleal |
| Wed 14 Nov |
| Goodluck boys have a good tour and give it to them! - Harrison Muller |
Have a great trip boys. Enjoy
Janelle Colman - Ballina |
| Tues 13 Nov |
Good luck boys go the Aussies! -
Anthony Heffernan - Junee |
| Mon 12 Nov |
 GOOD LUCK BOYZ, have fun and play 4 each other |
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