Author: Michael Atkinson

GPS 36 def University 35 The GPS Gallopers have kept their season alive with a dramatic come-from-behind win over a strong University side. The Red Heavies were boosted by the return of Reds’ fullback Luke Morahan, who played a dominant role in Uni’s strong first half. The home side were impressive, making line breaks at will and scoring points when in good field position. Winger David Burns bagged a double and with five tries scored in the first half, University had a bonus point, and seemingly the game, wrapped up well before half-time, though poor goal-kicking failed to extend their lead.  They took…

Queensland Premier Rugby round 10 action saw an unconvincing GPS side return to the winner’s circle with a 30-3 victory over the Norths Eagles. It was a lacklustre game in the opening 40 minutes, with both teams producing sloppy play, penalties and dropped ball. GPS were first on the board through the boot of Pat Smith, and the scoreboard would remain unchanged until the second stanza. Norths were more willing to keep the ball in hand and they were rewarded with good metreage gains on more than one occasion, but they lacked the execution to finish off. There were few…

Brothers will host Easts at Jack Ross Oval this Saturday in a play-off for Queensland Premier Rugby’s prestigious Welsby Cup. The Cup — named for former QRU President Tom Welby, a company director, politician and sportsman who was a key figure in the resurgence of rugby in Queensland — is contested by the teams sitting atop the competition ladder at the half-way point of the season. In 1934, the Cup’s inaugural year, it was claimed by University in the first of their 20 Welsby victories. Last year Brothers and Easts played off for the Cup, then went in different directions…

It was a picture-perfect day for rugby at Memorial Park in Toowong as Wests were led out by their Under 11 Gold side and the Doggies were celebrating the 76th Premier cap of one of their players (76, something to behold at Wests). GPS were looking to hit back after a disappointing last start loss to the Tigers at home, and they certainly started this match with their intentions clear. Hard running, hard hitting and crisp hands seemed to be the game plan from GPS as they demonstrated why they are firmly entrenched in the top four. The scoring was…