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So Kings 2nds and Scots 2nds drew today. That means next week: If Kings beat Joeys they win the premiership or share it with Scots if Scots also beat Shore If Scots beat Shore they win the premiership or share it with Kings if Kings also beat Joeys If Joeys beat Kings AND Shore beat Scots -...

An excellent day of rugby today at Leichhardt. I got there early for a good seat and was treated to three high quality games. Riverview 3rds totally deserved their win. Joeys had a chance to take the game with a conversion on full time but it was not to be. Riverview need to beat TAS next week...

I think it will be a great game. Shore could have been closer to the top of the table in the 3rds but a couple of really crucial losses to Joeys and Kings brought them undone. I think they will give Grammar a real nudge at Northbridge but Grammar should not be underestimated.

Excellent summary. Theoretically Shore can share the 3rd XV premiership if they win their last two matches but only if Joeys lose to Riverview and Kings lose to Scots tomorrow, then Riverview lose to TAS and Joeys lose to Kings in the final round. If either Kings or Joeys win tomorrow, then the...

I have a very close friend who is an Old Boy of SBHS. He calls me Pink & Blue. I call him Sky & Poo. It's all good fun ItsNotPink

3rd XV Round 6 – 6 August Premiership Update We are at the business end of the season with only two rounds to go and the critical match ups will be very exciting. Joeys (10 points) are undefeated after five rounds and now look to face Riverview this week and then Kings in the final round...

Yes Old High Boy, Unfortunately the committed players from High 1st XV have been completely outclassed in this competition. Six losses. 341 points against. 0 points scored. I really feel for them as they are turning up every week to give their best and still get smashed. The writing was on the...

Busy two weeks ahead for Cyclopath and RugbyReg...

The scenario where Scots share the 1st XV premiership: - Scots beat Kings AND Shore - Joeys lose to Riverview AND Kings - Newington lose to Shore OR Riverview Scots, Newington and Joeys would then finish on three wins each. Riverview could also be in the picture but would need to beat Joeys...

I agree entirely. Their match against Joeys was a cliff-hanger and their performance against Kings was better than the score indicated. Unfortunately losing close games makes a difference at the end of the season.

Thanks Rudderless. I thought it would be a close contest with both teams at full strength. Well done to Shore though - a great win. I predicted at the beginning of the season that they would do well and they have been close on a few occasions. Cheers INP

3rd XV Round 5 Report With no upsets of the leading three teams in Round 5, the premiership picture becomes a bit clearer. Joeys remain undefeated with a hard earned victory at Bellevue Hill and they move on to play Riverview and Kings in the last two rounds. Riverview and Kings both retained...

Honestly. A number of the GPS schools have used public fields to supplement their main grounds. These fields are impossible to maintain to the same standard, especially in bad weather with high traffic. Scots have for a long time used Centennial Park Parade Ground as well and while not perfect...

2nds Trial 5 - Sat 28 May: Joeys 31 def Scots 24

3rd XV Round 5 – 30 July After four rounds, Joeys are undefeated, ahead of Riverview and Kings on one loss each. As Joeys still have to play both Riverview and Kings in Round 6 & 7 respectively, the 3rd XV premiership remains wide open. Grammar and Shore sit further back with two losses each...

It is not an exaggeration, Joker. Visible pools of water on the surface. It simply does not drain adequately. While recent rains have been exceptional, it would appear that Riverview needs to consider what can be done to improve it.

3rd XV Round 4 Report Joeys 13 d Grammar 6 This match proved to be a close tussle at Hunters Hill as predicted with only a single try from Joeys in the first half. The big Grammar forwards were impressive but could not breach the Joeys defence. Both teams struggled with the wet conditions that...

I have heard unofficially that TAS 1st (23) d Scots 3rds (12). Can anyone confirm? Full 3rd XV Round 4 Report to come shortly. INP

Yes, let's be clear. All of the Newington teams are playing Joeys as far as I can tell. The issue is that Newington has only 16A, 16B and 16C whereas Joeys has twice as many teams and goes down to 16F. Depth of teams is the issue - not the willingness to play Joeys. In my opinion there is...

Hi Doublecut, I understand that it has been that way since the new 3rds XV competition commenced in 2012, but I am sure someone will correct me if that is not right. Certainly not just this year for Newington. And thanks - I enjoy writing about the 3rd XV premiership and I trust people get...