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Hello Hammer, my apologies for getting you confused with another member. More than happy to provide an insight, into what is an exciting time for New Rugby. I can only go on last years observations and a few stories. Newington last year had strong performances in all their A teams. 13As...

Hello Hammer One option is make SHS a sports High School, with an elite Rugby program like other GPS Schools. Another High school can take on the Academic selective intake. Making it more similar, to Brisbane State High. Regards B&W

Hello Hammer Don't know him personally, but if he was in last years 15As, Quick Hands, is more likely to know him as his son is in this age group. Many of these 15As players, have been promoted to the Open Division. So he might well be knocking on the door for 1stXV selection. Regards B&W

Hello "Up the Guts" I suspect Shore last win in the GPS was actually against View around 2016. In 2018 in the last game of the season an erratic Newington 1st XV beat Shore I think about 45-21. Erratic because their performance would vary from brilliant against the strongest of Opponents to...

As a History Teacher, with a particular passion for Military History, I can't resist the opportunity to state that Admiral Yamoto was responsible for the Brilliantly planned and executed Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. He was killed about a year later when the Americans used Signal intercepts...

Firstly, can I extend a warm welcome to our new members. So thanks ,Gentleman, for your immediate, Intelligent and Thoughtful contribution to Green and Gold. In the past we have had individuals who really have lowered the tone of this site. Including one last week, who had nothing to offer but...

Hello TBE, nice to be talking to you for the first time. Fair point TBE, I but I will emphasise the Improvement Factor in such a side, with apparently 12 Players out of the team. I feel that this game may not be representative of the Team. i know that with 150th celebration of schoolboy Rugby...

Hello Bluegum I feel these days you have to increase it to 5. Yes, Newington cannot be ruled out yet. I have been told they will have pace in their backs. With many of the backs emerging from their highly competitive 16As. I know they have lost their star Winger. But there is some real talent...

Hello Quick Hands Sounds like there is a strong correlation between New's athletic runners and the fast Rugby backlines that have appeared in this age division. I hope they take speed into the Rugby backlines of the Opens and the 16s.

Hello Quick Hands Clearly a massive disappointment for Kings and Newington supporters, Maybe, 2021 could be designated as the year for celebrations. Certainly, as all Newington Old Boys Reunions have put back a year. It is simply too greater event to be downplayed.

Excellent to hear, It may not have been a full strength New 1st XV, nevertheless if Grammar can put away a New 1st/2nd XV Combination, their Rugby is on the way up.

Many Thanks Quick Hands, but as alluded to players were absent and I guest this would have impacted on the teams on bth sides,. One would hope the skills mention by you, as demonstrated by Grammar, could be part of a revival of Rugby at Grammar.

I would like to explore the strengths of the participating schools in the 14As,15As and 16As. Starting with the 14As, Scots and Newington were the standout teams in last years13As age groups. Very much a two Horse Race. However, Kings I believe could be real the improvers and stand, I believe...

Hello Up and In and Cyclo My final say before Rugby talk Can't argue with your interpretation, that we benefitted from a privilege education. That is why my parents as well as many others made so many sacrifices. My point, however, is the common misconception, that we were privileged in...

Hello Joker, But I will Once again One Eye Pirate you embarrass and humiliate yourself with a profound sense of factual incompetence. "Not all students who attend Independent Schools are privileged" . Clearly, you didn't attend one, otherwise you would not be making such an ill informed...

HelloBrumbiejack Fully Agree,I saw many of the Newington/Barker Games last year and there was a vast difference in the Barker Age Groups. The Barker Opens and 16s were extremely strong with the Barker 16Bs winning 41-0 against New and a 33-5 win to their 3rdXV. Although,In all fairness...

Many thanks Quick Hands and I wish you and your son an enjoyable and safe Rugby season with the Newington U/16s.

Hello Quick Hands Many Thanks, just out of interest do you have any insight on how Rugby is looking at Newington for 2020. In their match against Barker I read on the CAS site that the forwards were dusted up, but the backs look lethal. I would also be interested in how many teams New might be...

Hello Quick Hands Hope you are keeping well, I am wondering what restrictions Newington are placing on spectators at their Home Games. As Watching the games from the footpath on Stanmore Road, may not be most enjoyable venue. Also the trial fixture against Grammar, will Grammar play against...