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CCC SCHOOLBOY RUGBY LEAGUE NEWS

Friday 5th October '07

St. Joseph's High School
2007 CCC Cochrane Cup Champions

ST JOSEPH'S WIN FINAL OF COCHRANE CUP
Story & Photo By : Alysia Ferguson

The commitment and determination of St Joseph’s High School’s under 14s rugby league side paid dividends last week, winning the final of the prestigious Cochrane Cup.

The 22-man squad had been training for last week’s final against Mater Dei College for nigh on two years, according to school principal and coach, John Tobin.

“The boys have worked together and trained together for the last two years in preparation for this particular final,” he said.

“The intensity of their training and the commitment they have shown is the reason that they claimed victory.”

The Cochrane Cup is only open to Under 14s teams from Catholic and Independent Schools in NSW.

First rounds in the The Cochrane Cup commenced early last term with St Joseph’s coming out victors in the Hunter region.

The boys then went on to play against O’Çonnor Catholic for a place in the quarter finals.

O’Çonnor went down to St Joseph’s 50-14 ensuring St Joseph’s a place in the finals.

The boys then came up against St John’s Woodlawn and defeated them soundly, 24-4.

Progressing to the semi finals, St Joseph’s then took on Gilroy College and thumped the Parramatta-based team 52-6.

Securing a place in the final, St Joseph’s could smell victory but it was going to be a difficult finish.

Set against Mater Dei College, Captain Adam Clydsdale said it was a nail-biting event.

“It was neck and neck all the way and the lead changed four or five times,” he said.

Mr Tobin said the team scored two tries in the last five minutes of the match, sealing the game 28-20.

“It was a very close game but I think it was the boys’ determination and commitment that saw them rewarded in the end,” he said.

Adam and the boys agreed it was a great feeling to win.

“To know you’re the best in the state, it’s probably the best feeling I’ve felt in my life,” Adam said.

“And it was good to spend that moment with the boys.”

Mr Tobin said he admired the team for their intensity.

“Their code of commitment, behaviour and manners, even on the overnight trips away showed their solid commitment to win this competition,” he said.

Co-captain Nick Ritter said winning against Mater Dei was not an easy feat.

“They were a big side,” he said.

“But what we lacked in size, we made up for in speed. That and sheer will and determination.”

The boys said the support they received throughout the competition was crucial to their success.

“We’d like to thank Mr Tobin for his time with us and Country Rugby League development officer, Chris Brennan, for training us almost every Thursday,” Adam said.

“Also trainers, Brett Parkes and Graeme Walker and of course the boys for putting in the effort all year.”

Mr Tobin said he had never worked with a team sharing such enormous camaraderie and team spirit.

“In all my experience I haven’t seen anything like that and when it came down to a close final, that paid dividends,” he said.

The squad consisted of : Nicholas Walker, Ryan Chillingworth, Ethan Haggarty, Lyndon Christie, Ben Young, Nicholas Ritter, Adam Clydsdale, Glen Parkes, William Tudor, Tyler Bartholomew, Jacob Bailey, Codie McCarthy, Jaye Phelps, James Eveleigh, Duncan Collins, William Thorncraft, Alexander Walsh, Mitchell, Van Balen, Liam Parker, Brent Wilton, Sam Dykes and James Carr.

Wednesday 28 th August '07

PATRICIAN BROTHERS 48 –V- OAKHILL COLLEGE 6 - ARRIVE ALIVE
Story & Photos By : Patrician Brothers College, Blacktown
This was our first game in this year’s Arrive Alive competition against Oakhill College.

In the first 15 minutes the team ran in three well constructed tries.

After getting away from the game plan the team got back to basics and ran in a further 2 tries to ensure we went to the break with a handy lead.

With the commencement of the second half, Oakhill were placed under pressure and we took advantage and added a
further 2 tries.

This was an extremely good result with all players making a contribution.

Our next opponents will be St Dominics, who will be well prepared and up for the challenge.

The strong vocal support the team received from the 200 strong Blue and Gold army lifted the team and was very
much appreciated.

It is this type of support that ensures success and builds morale and school community.

Man of the Match: Siosaia Vave - 3 points; Albert Kelly – 2 points; Jamie Buhrer – 1 point

Monday 20 th August '07

HOOKER STARS IN MCCARTHY WIN
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McCARTHY Catholic High School hooker Alex Jenkins helped his side to a 28-12 win over Peel Technology High in their West Leagues Year 10/11 Rugby League Challenge at Scully Park on Wednesday night.

McCarthy dominated possession early which allowed the busy hooker to cross for three soft tries.

A greater commitment in defence by Peel and an even share of possession allowed them to claw their way back to a six-point deficit early in the second half.

However, McCarthy's superior fitness helped it dominate the final stages. Pat Flynn also scored twice for McCarthy while Kane Stevenson scored twice for Peel in a game where James Cooper (McCarthy) was voted man of the match.

The round three match between Duval High and Tamworth High has now become a semi-final with the winner to play Oxley High.

Friday 29 th June '07

MCS 1st Division Premiers 2007 Patrician Brothers Blacktown

MCC SCHOOLBOYS COMPETITION.
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Photo's : MCS
Marist College North Shore has won the A Grade & B Grade Grand Finals in this years MCS Rugby League Competition.

Marist College North Shore finished off a great season as they were both Minor Premiers as well.

The A Grade side has Keiren Foran in the team that made the NSW U17's side (brother of Liam Foran).

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Time	Parramatta Stadium	Patrician Brothers Blacktown, Flushcombe Rd Blacktown	Nirimba Education, Eastern Rd
9:00am	13’s 1^st Division St Pat's Blacktown 18 - 10 Campbelltown	13’s 3^rd Division Liverpool 12 - 22 Greystanes	14’s 3^rd Division Eastwood 10 - 14 Campbelltown B Grade
10:30am	14’s 1^st Division St Pat's Blacktown 33 - 20 St Pat's Fairfield	Yr 10 Opens 2^nd Division Liverpool 0 - 12 Greystanes	13b’s Blacktown Yellow 12 - 26 Penrith
12:00pm	15’s 1^st Division Campbelltown 20 - 8 St Dominic’s Penrith	3^rd Division Greystanes 14 - 20 Fairfield	4^th Division Campbelltown Blue 20 - 0 Campbelltown Maroon
1:30pm	Yr 10 Opens 1^st Division Campbelltown 28 - 6 Blacktown	13’s 2^nd Division St Pat's Fairfield 28 - 20 Parramatta Marist	2^nd Division Campbelltown 20 - 12 Penrith
3:00pm	Seniors 1st Div St Dominic’s Penrith 20 - 38 Patrician Brothers Blacktown	14’s 2^nd Division Penrith 28 - 8 Parramatta Marist

Wednesday 13 th June '07

ST. DOMINICS COLLEGE PENRITH
Last weeks results - All games were washed out. This week’s semi finals 1st grade finished as minor premiers and proceed straight through to the grand final next week. 2nd Grade play Blacktown on Oval 1 at 2pm U15 play Blacktown on Oval 1 at 1pm U13B play Campbelltown on Oval 3 at 1pm 14A’s take on the 14B’s on Oval 3 at 2pm All other teams not playing in semi finals will stay at school and support our other teams.

Latest MCS Results - Here ( 17 th May '07 )

RUGBY LEAGUE GRAND FINALS CONFIRMED AS AT 28/06/07

saturday 19th May '07

COMBINED CATHOLIC COLLEGES PUT ON AN EXCELLENT COMPETITION NSW CCC TRIALS kicked off this morning with the weather a shocker and made handling the footy difficult for all teams. But the show must go on and the battle continued in both the Under 15 & Under 18's trials. News, full results & more great action shots tomorrow.



Visit ourfooty photo gallery of Day 1 of the CCC 2007 Trials - HERE

Thursday 17th May '07

Cochrane Cup
RED BEND 14’S THROUGH TO THE REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
On Friday 11 th May the College under 14’s rugby league team, participated in the Cochrane Cup for Catholic Schools. The regional gala day was held at St Stanislaus' College Bathurst. Teams participating included St Matthews (Mudgee), James Sheahan (Orange), St Johns (Dubbo) and Stannies (Bathurst). The College opened the day with an impressive 30 – 0 win, over St Matthew, (Mudgee)with tries to Jarrod Reid, Kyle Baxter, Alex Gunn, Branden Plunkett and Todd Graham, with Tod kicking 5 from 5. The second game against James Sheahan was a lot closer with tries to Toby Evans and Brandon Miller 2 goals to Todd seeing the College win 12 – 8.. Learn More

Red Bend’s NSW CCC Southern Country Open team members, Brad Graham, Alex McMillan, Michael James Hodge and Zac Merritt ( Photo : Red Bend College - Steve Hooper)

RED BEND COLLEGE NEWS
Story By : Red Bend College
The following boys were successful in gaining selection in the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (NSW CCC) Southern Country team to participate in the State trials.

Zac Merritt, Alex McMillan, Michael James Hodge and Brad Graham, will represent in the eighteens while Todd
Graham and Blake Baxter will represent in the fifteens.

This will be the second year for all the eighteens with all representing in 2006.

All boys have run on positions in what will be a very strong team, with players such as Daniel Mortimer
(James Sheahan, Orange) and James Woolford (Hennessy College, Young) representing Parramatta and Canberra SG Ball (under 18’s).

Blake (hooker) and Todd (five eight) will be attending the trials for the first time, which should
be a great learning experience for Todd who is still 14 and can back up again next year.

The trials will be held at the Crest Sporting Complex, Bass Hill on Friday 17 th and Saturday 18 th May.

Player from Catholic Schools and Colleges from throughout NSW will be attending, representing Southern Country, Northern Country, Metropolitan Catholic Schools, Sydney Independent Catholic Colleges, Metropolitan Catholic Colleges, Christian Brothers Sporting Association.

Both teams play two games on the Friday and another on the Saturday, with the NSW CCC team selected at the conclusion of the Trials, with the State fifteens traveling to Adelaide and the eighteens off to Townsville.

The College has always been well represented at these trials and at Australian Championships in the past, with State players including Pat Gibson(15’s 19951996 and 18’s 1997), Greg Higgins (18’s 1997) Glenn Hall (18’s 1996) Liam Cassidy (18’s 1997), Brad Graham (15’s 2005), Michael James Hodge (15’s 2005), Alex McMillan (15’s 2006) Joel Thompson (18’s 20052006) and Zac Merritt (18’s 2006).

From these students Pat and Brad have gained selection in the Australian Schoolboys fifteens while Joel was the Colleges first eighteens representative last year.

Monday 14 th May '07

2006 NSW CCC Under 15 team Photo

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COMBINED CATHOLIC COLLEGES RUGBY LEAGUE PRESS RELEASE The New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Rugby League State Selection Trials will be held on Friday 18th - Saturday 19th May at The Crest Stadium Bass Hill and Steve Folkes Reserve. This includes two age groups - 15's and 18's and six associations: CBSA, MCC, MCS, Northern Country, Southern Country and SICC. This event is being supported and sponsored by Bankstown Sports Club and Credit Union Australia Players will be vying for selection in NSWCCC teams which will compete in the Australian Championships - 15's in Adelaide in June and 18's in Townsville in July. NSWCCC are the reigning 15's National Champions, having won the 15's Australian title last year in Perth, while the 18's won in 2005 and were narrowly defeated last year in the final. The carnival involves the best schoolboy rugby league talent in Catholic Schools across the state with many students currently involved in junior representative programs. Mitchell Pearce and Chris Lawrence both played in last years trials and are now playing NRL while 9 NSWCC players were part of the undefeated Australian Schoolboys team that toured the UK last December, most of
who are now playing in the Queensland Cup, Premier League or Jersey Flegg. From the 2005 NSW CCC Eighteens team the following have played NRL, Jarrod Mullen, Shannon McDonnell, Michael Jennings, Mitchell Aubusson, Mitchell Pearce and Corey Patterson. Further information can be found at our website (below) or by contacting Steve Hooper on 0419 416 461

2007 METRO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE
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The 2007 MCS Rugby League Season is about to start with kick-off this Thursday 25th April ' 07.

The Under 15's 1st Division we see Blacktown take on Campbelltown & Terra Sancta College (College grounds) will play Pat's Penrith. (Nirimba Campus)

In the Year 10 Opens Division 1, there a 2 'A' grade matches, we see Blacktown take on Campbelltown and Holy Cross Ryde will get it on with Pat's Pentrith. The year 10 (2nd grade) & the mighty Under 13's ('B" grade) kick off next week on the 03rd May '07 Visit ourfooty MCS locker room for all the Draws, results, stories and action photos of the competition | HERE |

Mitchell PEARCE runs the ball for Australia

THIS IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE NSW CCC FEB NEWS LETTER
Story By : Simon Huntly Photo's : ourfooty media

AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLBOYS TOUR NSWCCC was well represented in the Australian Secondary Schools 18 Years team on their tour of England, Wales and France.

Nine players ( Mitchell Pearce – Team Captain; Liam Foran; Chris Lawrence; Joseph Paulo; Tim Robinson; Will Mataka; Ratu Peni Tagive; Joel Thompson and Aiden Tolman), representing 5 schools ( Marist College North Shore, Patrician Brothers Blacktown, St.Gregory’s College Campbelltown, St.Paul’s Kempsey and Red Bend Catholic College Forbes) as well as two staff (Simon Huntly (Coach) and Craig Brennan (Trainer) meant that NSWCCC made a significant contribution to the success of the tour.

ASSRL'S BEST FORWARD - Aiden TOLMAN with anoth big run forward in the 2nd Test Vs England Academy. Aiden Tolman: Best Foward (left)

The squad assembled at the Australian Institute of Sport on Saturday November 18th and were together until Christmas Eve.

A total of seven matches were played – Test matches against Wales, BARLA, Great Britain Community Lions, England Academy (two), French Schoolboys and France Under 19’s.

This is the first time since 1999 that an Australian Schoolboy team has toured the Northern Hemisphere undefeated, and the first clean sweep against all opponents since 2002.

A special thanks must go to the Families, Schools and clubs for their support with the boys who toured.

Their success on the filed is a direct result of the professionalism and determination that they showed off it.

All members of the squad were a credit to all those who have contributed to their development over the years and were very proud to represent their country.

In a total of 35 days of touring, all but 5 contained element of training, playing or rehabilitation, without one complaint.

Congratulations to Craig Brennan for his ability to ensure that the squad was kept in top physical shape throughout the course of the tour and his support and insight with regards to skills training and team strategy.

A special mention to Mitchell Pearce, who lead the team by example with great determination and spirit, and to Chris Lawrence, whose NRL experience and maturity provide great role-modelling to the rest of the squad.

NSW CCC 2008
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