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3rd XV Competition - Round 7 - Saturday 19 September This would have been the final round of the 3rd XV comp, but there are still deferred Round 3 games to be played on Wednesday 23 September. Last week's Round 6 results: Grammar 28 d Riverview 5 Joeys 74 d High 6 Scots 12 d Shore 7 Kings 12...

Thanks for the image, Joker. What a great initiative this is. Alex is an inspiration to all and I know that many of the boys who played on Saturday (on both teams) grew up playing school and representative rugby with Alex. A most appropriate shield for this contest.

Hello BP I don't believe that Henry came back on after half time. I think he had an injury or collision just before half time. Riverview did contain him well in the first half. It was an amazing game. The Riverview defence was exceptional and they were unlucky not to win the game. I thought...

Hi Jim, Nice to hear from you. I apologise that I did not explain the full situation with regard to TAS playing in the competition this year. Indeed I was looking forward to TAS v Joeys at Hunters Hill in round 7 even though it would have been a "friendly" fixture as you note. The Grammar v...

3rd XV Competition - Round 6 With three rounds to play (including the deferred Round 3), Grammar and Joeys remain undefeated. Last week's results: Joeys 76 d Shore 0 Riverview 26 d High 20 Scots 17 d Kings 12 Grammar had a bye This week's games: Scots v Shore @ Bellevue Hill Grammar v...

A brave prediction indeed BP. View had a good win over Newington last Saturday that you accurately predicted, but you would have noted how quickly New put on three consecutive tries in the second half. View will need to avoid such defensive lapses this weekend and ensure that they get the ball...

Big Papi I don't think it's a question of disrespect. As the cliche goes "you are only as good as your last game" and anyone who watched Kings comprehensively dismantle Riverview last week would think that they have some work to do. As I have stated several times, I have always considered...

Hello The Grail. Grammar remain undefeated in the 3rd XV comp after three rounds games and they are definitely one of the main chances. Their 14-0 win at Kings last week was solid - they have some big forwards and they execute well. They would definitely have their eye on the Col Windon...

Hey Brumbies, Same last week against Scots. I think this is a symptom of AAGPS Isolation Rugby. Normally Joeys would have games against multiple schools to fill the grades. I noticed last week and this week that it's pretty much "play against one school or play against yourself". It might be...

Hi there WLF. Good to have you on the GPS forum and I enjoy your White Line Fever commentary on the CAS thread! I was one of those who predicted big things for the Riverview side this season, but it has to be said they have not quite clicked into gear yet and I believe that they will need...

Round 4 of the 3rd XV competition was played today (with Round 3 to be played on 16 September). Riverview 17 d Shore 7 Grammar 14 d Kings 0 Joeys 58 d Scots 5 High had the bye. Shore had plenty of possession against Riverview but could not crack the Riverview defence. Riverview on the other...

Brumbies you are exactly right. This tapping on the head has to stop. I am a bit old school, but I think it is very poor sportsmanship that has crept into the game. What ever happened to respecting your opponent? It's unnecessary and very poor form in my opinion. The same as clapping when your...

I agree KOB. There is absolutely no point in isolating the boys and preventing them from watching the games. Fair enough no public or old boys, but quite ridiculous that the schoolboys cannot attend. INP

Quick Hands (& Black & White), I noted in the revised draw that TAS are out completely and Newington 3rds are playing the last three rounds in their place against Kings, Scots and Joeys. Great that Newington are getting a run in the 3rd XV comp and hope they go well. Cheers INP

I am also not very optimistic. I understand that the meeting has been re-scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. (Once again this is only 3rd hand.) My concern is that once it became an disagreement between the Minister for Sport (who briefly said it was OK) and the Minister for Education (who...

Word is that the meeting was bumped to tomorrow but I'm only getting that third hand. Someone closer to the action might have an update. There is no new statement on the AAGPS web site in any case.

PINK INP ;)

So apparently the GPS Headmasters and the AAGPS have been inundated with correspondence urging them to reverse the decision. Alan Jones last night blasted the decision on Sky News (showing footage of Joeys v Newington from 2019). And I have heard of a lot of activity behind the scenes. Momentum...

Honestly this is an astounding and inconsistent decision from NSW Health that is not going to make one iota of difference to the spread of COVID. So community sport is OK to continue, gyms are open with indoor classes, park fitness classes are back on, everybody is piling onto public transport...

IT's BACK! Joeys still 7-0 at 31 minutes