RushingRob
Larry Dwyer (12)
Wouldn't say breathtaking, they were mauls. He still played well, but don't say breathtaking
NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)
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TonyTackle01
Bob McCowan (2)
Seeing as it was a very tight game until the last 10 minutes I don’t think royally flogged is the right way to put it.
all pr--- & ribs
Frank Row (1)
thanks Rock, i missed this game - can you elaborate on the cards and play?
The President
Sydney Middleton (9)
With the likely inclusion of Callaghan, I think Shore are in with a red hot crack. We saw how dangerous Callaghan was last year and he will look to build on his GPS 1st XV season and put Shore back in the premiership hunt.
Rugbynbeers
Billy Sheehan (19)
A game which was destroyed by shocking refereeing. Both sides were forced to stop and go and it was a hard watch for both view and Kings parents.
5 cards, 3 red cards for calls which are a penalty at best. I’m sure we will see the schools watch the footage and determine these boys are allowed to play this week.
For Rucksake
Frank Nicholson (4)
Shore, also showed very good flashes and strength against Scots, specially in the 2nd Half. Concluding with an unlucky loss. With the better of Callaghan (E), Shore will definitely be Hot To Go
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
TKS v SIC
Beautiful day at one of the best surfaces in Sydney given the horrendous weather of the last two weeks. Hats off to the Kings staff for that.
Watching the View side run out they looked ready. Looked like a side that was hurting after a loss to Newington that at times had the run of play but let themselves down. Dempsey pacing pre-kick off seemed to represent a side that was going to run harder, chase harder and hit harder than their opposition who by no means played badly.
As the game started and Kings rumbled into the View 22m it became clear of the sides directive. We're going through you and if you have a double digit number on your back you can put the track suit on. Fonua who is some player (Please RA lords sign this kid, he's as good a back-row talent Iv'e seen in the last decade in the GPS). Combined with the hit-ups from Bloomfield is quite the combo punch but also predictable and View did a good job to eat up a number of phases and force the big boppers to spend energy before TKS crashed over.
Have to be honest, I worried it may be a long day but following this the game flipped on it's head as View maintained possession and brilliant decision making from Grover and Garling steered View around the park and for back to back tries which seemed to stun the Kings group and deflate the mood and any momentum. Kings hit back late in half to end it 26/14.
Kings came out of the break and started well. The big boys had a rest and were ready to rumble again with some nice phase play and went in bringing it to 26/19 and feeling like TKS had the momentum at home.
Is this a repeat of last week? Turned out to be a big No. View with some brilliant interplay and dominating field position lead to back breaking tries as well as a charge down try which wasn't luck but that hunger to run hard and compete at every phase of the game. Forcing Kings to score on the 7th-8th phase instead of the 2nd-3rd paid dividends late as some of the big boys had cramps and View ran away with it ending 48/26.
Huge bounce back for SIC and given Newingtons result v Joeys should give them plenty of confidence moving forward.
This is a side with a ton of effort and some very good footballers. Plenty of praise always goes to Grover and Dempsey and deservedly so, but the combo of Osborne and Tancred and tireless with there carries and work rate around the park. Another shout out to Scarr in the 13 who has a lovely swerve at speed. We see plenty of guys that can jink and step but the Matt Rogers type swerve and hold speed is Rugby at it's best.
For Kings I'm sure Risati being out made a difference to the game plan as he's an outstanding talent but it was very predictable when they had ball in hand. I will say though if Kings get into the 22 your'e in big trouble as they execute the forward phase play brilliantly, and at this level you don't hold out once it's 7+ phases.
View are a resilient, fit side that won't beat themselves. They are very similar to last years side with a touch more elite decision making which is credit to the coaches and it seems Grover who is a lot like Fonua in looking like the real deal.
I can only heap more praise on the two round comp. Obvious bias in tow as right now Newington would be happy to see a one round comp but everyone is alive and it all seems like good footy. Bring on the rest of the season and hopefully good clear weather.
Beautiful day at one of the best surfaces in Sydney given the horrendous weather of the last two weeks. Hats off to the Kings staff for that.
Watching the View side run out they looked ready. Looked like a side that was hurting after a loss to Newington that at times had the run of play but let themselves down. Dempsey pacing pre-kick off seemed to represent a side that was going to run harder, chase harder and hit harder than their opposition who by no means played badly.
As the game started and Kings rumbled into the View 22m it became clear of the sides directive. We're going through you and if you have a double digit number on your back you can put the track suit on. Fonua who is some player (Please RA lords sign this kid, he's as good a back-row talent Iv'e seen in the last decade in the GPS). Combined with the hit-ups from Bloomfield is quite the combo punch but also predictable and View did a good job to eat up a number of phases and force the big boppers to spend energy before TKS crashed over.
Have to be honest, I worried it may be a long day but following this the game flipped on it's head as View maintained possession and brilliant decision making from Grover and Garling steered View around the park and for back to back tries which seemed to stun the Kings group and deflate the mood and any momentum. Kings hit back late in half to end it 26/14.
Kings came out of the break and started well. The big boys had a rest and were ready to rumble again with some nice phase play and went in bringing it to 26/19 and feeling like TKS had the momentum at home.
Is this a repeat of last week? Turned out to be a big No. View with some brilliant interplay and dominating field position lead to back breaking tries as well as a charge down try which wasn't luck but that hunger to run hard and compete at every phase of the game. Forcing Kings to score on the 7th-8th phase instead of the 2nd-3rd paid dividends late as some of the big boys had cramps and View ran away with it ending 48/26.
Huge bounce back for SIC and given Newingtons result v Joeys should give them plenty of confidence moving forward.
This is a side with a ton of effort and some very good footballers. Plenty of praise always goes to Grover and Dempsey and deservedly so, but the combo of Osborne and Tancred and tireless with there carries and work rate around the park. Another shout out to Scarr in the 13 who has a lovely swerve at speed. We see plenty of guys that can jink and step but the Matt Rogers type swerve and hold speed is Rugby at it's best.
For Kings I'm sure Risati being out made a difference to the game plan as he's an outstanding talent but it was very predictable when they had ball in hand. I will say though if Kings get into the 22 your'e in big trouble as they execute the forward phase play brilliantly, and at this level you don't hold out once it's 7+ phases.
View are a resilient, fit side that won't beat themselves. They are very similar to last years side with a touch more elite decision making which is credit to the coaches and it seems Grover who is a lot like Fonua in looking like the real deal.
I can only heap more praise on the two round comp. Obvious bias in tow as right now Newington would be happy to see a one round comp but everyone is alive and it all seems like good footy. Bring on the rest of the season and hopefully good clear weather.
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Stan Wickham (3)
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2. Anakin Richardson Yr-10
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7. Ash Thomas Yr-7
8. Dylan Simmons Yr-9
9. Harry Whitaker Yr-7
10. Jarryd King Yr-7
11. Bailey R-L Yr-6
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13. Braith Sloane Yr-11
14. Heamasi Makasini Yr-8
15. Callum Grantham Yr-7
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PROPaganda
Ward Prentice (10)
Anyone have a list of 3rd XV results from Saturday?
What happened to the guy that used to give match reports for each game. Hopefully he returns for the first competition round this week.
What happened to the guy that used to give match reports for each game. Hopefully he returns for the first competition round this week.
Srgnt Short Ball
Sydney Middleton (9)
has anyone got the shore 2XV lineup?
PROPaganda
Ward Prentice (10)
From the weekend:
1. Armati
2. Garner (C)
3. A Yates
4. Joyce
5. Shadforth
6. Squire
7. Reardon
8. Sherrington
9. Greig
10. Quayle
11. Bremner
12. Hawke
13. Powell
14. Mott
15. Keeler
Nice report Ruck Reporter, are you going to continue your 4th XV reports going?
I was also at the game and find this a little bias. Although I agree the scoreboard of 30-5 didn't do Shore much justice to say they were the stronger team is a stretch. Scots forwards ran well but were overall slow to the breakdown. On the other hand any glimpse of hope that Shore had, ultimately ended with the ball on the floor and the pigs packing down a scrum. Scots number 12 in the headgear played quite well with quite the boot on him. And the right winger for Scots had quite the game scoring a hat-rick.
Overall great game of footy all round. Looks like the Scots 4s are quite dangerous going 2-0 to start the season.
I was also at the game and find this a little bias. Although I agree the scoreboard of 30-5 didn't do Shore much justice to say they were the stronger team is a stretch. Scots forwards ran well but were overall slow to the breakdown. On the other hand any glimpse of hope that Shore had, ultimately ended with the ball on the floor and the pigs packing down a scrum. Scots number 12 in the headgear played quite well with quite the boot on him. And the right winger for Scots had quite the game scoring a hat-rick.
Overall great game of footy all round. Looks like the Scots 4s are quite dangerous going 2-0 to start the season.
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Hopefully he plays - always better to watch the best kids out there (even if they are going to the other code). New should get our two starting props back this week so will be stronger than last week...weather looks like its clear after today all week. Should be a cracking game!
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Herbert Moran (7)
Any reports on Archie Hartman (SIC), playing 12 in the 1XV. Age wise he could play 16s this year. Anyone know how he is playing?
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Young Talent coming through the Scots pathways by the name of Connor Hood with extreme pace and agile footwork. He's seriously amazing there is rumours he's signed to Cronulla Sharks Harold Matts. Coming back from brusied appendix he'll be one to watch !
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Watty Friend (18)
3rd XV 2025 Season Preview
The 2025 3rd XV competition season begins this week – eight teams playing seven rounds to determine the winner of the Col Windon Shield, currently held by Shore 3rd XV following their great success in 2024.
The teams are the same as last year – Grammar 1st XV, High 1st XV, Joeys 3rd XV, Kings 3rd XV, Riverview 3rd XV, Scots 3rd XV, Shore 3rd XV and The Armidale School 1st XV.
I will be doing my best to keep you updated throughout the season, with round previews and match reports. I am kicking it off with my season preview before the first full competition round on Saturday 31 May.
Shore 3rd XV
The 2024 premiers are looking solid as they commence their title defence in 2025. Good trial wins over Knox 3rd XV (29-15) and Barker 3rd XV (38-0) followed by a loss to Joeys 3rd XV (7-24) at Northbridge. A promising final trial win over Scots has them in good shape for the competition proper.
Form guide: Should go well.
Grammar 1st XV
After coming within inches of winning the premiership last year, Grammar has regrouped for a renewed challenge in 2025, but early trial results may be causing some concern down at Weigall after losses to Aloysius 1st XV (8-17) and Joeys 3rd XV (0-81). Still early days but some improvement will be required to go one better than last year, especially as they host Shore in the opening competition round.
Form guide: Prefer to see.
Joeys 3rd XV
Equal second last year in the premiership after two early losses ended their premiership chances. Very good early results this year with a big win over Grammar (81-0), a draw with a capable Waverley 2nd XV (17‑17), a win over the defending premiers, Shore (24-7) and a comfortable victory last Saturday against Newington 3rd XV (69-7). Joeys are one of the favourites but need to start well this season from the very first round against TAS.
Form guide: Hard to beat.
Scots 3rd XV
The premiers from 2023 finished equal second with Joeys and Grammar last year and were not too far away. They have opened the season with good wins over Central Coast Grammar 1st XV (38-29), Waverley 3rd XV (38-0) and Kings on JS White (32-7), but a final trial loss to Shore 3rd XV at home would be a concern. Still, I am confident that they will be in the running again this year.
Form guide: Should be thereabouts.
Riverview 3rd XV
Finished mid-table last year despite some positive results but would want to improve on that in 2025. Trialling well with wins over Barker 3rds (36-7) and Oakhill 3rds (22-7). Their final trial win over Kings last weekend (19-12) sets them up very well for their first-round clash with High 1st XV. I like their chances this year.
Form guide: Decent chance.
Kings 3rd XV
Another mid table finisher from 2024 looking to improve in the new season. Kings 3rd XV opened 2025 with wins over Newington 3rd XV (41-12) and Trinity 2nd XV (22-12), but lost the final trial to Riverview on JS White (12-19). I think they will be in the running, but their opening competition round against Scots will be crucial.
Form guide: Fitter this campaign.
TAS 1st XV
TAS have started the 2025 season well and lead the 3rd XV competition due to an early Round 4 clash played against High 1st XV which they won (22-3). TAS have been competitive in recent years (despite loads of travel to play in Sydney) and I am expecting more of the same in 2025. Their opening round at Joeys will be a challenge.
Form guide: Cannot be underestimated.
High 1st XV
The High 1st XV started 2025 with a hard-fought loss to TAS 1st XV in Armidale (3-22). Then they scored a landmark win over Waverley 4th XV (22-7). Their final trial was a loss to Knox 4th XV (0-34), but they can definitely cause some trouble this year if they can continue to improve and bring their best.
Form guide: On the improve.
3rd XV Round 1 – Saturday 31 May
Joeys v TAS
Grammar v Shore
Scots v Kings
High v Riverview
Great to be back. Cheers
INP
The 2025 3rd XV competition season begins this week – eight teams playing seven rounds to determine the winner of the Col Windon Shield, currently held by Shore 3rd XV following their great success in 2024.
The teams are the same as last year – Grammar 1st XV, High 1st XV, Joeys 3rd XV, Kings 3rd XV, Riverview 3rd XV, Scots 3rd XV, Shore 3rd XV and The Armidale School 1st XV.
I will be doing my best to keep you updated throughout the season, with round previews and match reports. I am kicking it off with my season preview before the first full competition round on Saturday 31 May.
Shore 3rd XV
The 2024 premiers are looking solid as they commence their title defence in 2025. Good trial wins over Knox 3rd XV (29-15) and Barker 3rd XV (38-0) followed by a loss to Joeys 3rd XV (7-24) at Northbridge. A promising final trial win over Scots has them in good shape for the competition proper.
Form guide: Should go well.
Grammar 1st XV
After coming within inches of winning the premiership last year, Grammar has regrouped for a renewed challenge in 2025, but early trial results may be causing some concern down at Weigall after losses to Aloysius 1st XV (8-17) and Joeys 3rd XV (0-81). Still early days but some improvement will be required to go one better than last year, especially as they host Shore in the opening competition round.
Form guide: Prefer to see.
Joeys 3rd XV
Equal second last year in the premiership after two early losses ended their premiership chances. Very good early results this year with a big win over Grammar (81-0), a draw with a capable Waverley 2nd XV (17‑17), a win over the defending premiers, Shore (24-7) and a comfortable victory last Saturday against Newington 3rd XV (69-7). Joeys are one of the favourites but need to start well this season from the very first round against TAS.
Form guide: Hard to beat.
Scots 3rd XV
The premiers from 2023 finished equal second with Joeys and Grammar last year and were not too far away. They have opened the season with good wins over Central Coast Grammar 1st XV (38-29), Waverley 3rd XV (38-0) and Kings on JS White (32-7), but a final trial loss to Shore 3rd XV at home would be a concern. Still, I am confident that they will be in the running again this year.
Form guide: Should be thereabouts.
Riverview 3rd XV
Finished mid-table last year despite some positive results but would want to improve on that in 2025. Trialling well with wins over Barker 3rds (36-7) and Oakhill 3rds (22-7). Their final trial win over Kings last weekend (19-12) sets them up very well for their first-round clash with High 1st XV. I like their chances this year.
Form guide: Decent chance.
Kings 3rd XV
Another mid table finisher from 2024 looking to improve in the new season. Kings 3rd XV opened 2025 with wins over Newington 3rd XV (41-12) and Trinity 2nd XV (22-12), but lost the final trial to Riverview on JS White (12-19). I think they will be in the running, but their opening competition round against Scots will be crucial.
Form guide: Fitter this campaign.
TAS 1st XV
TAS have started the 2025 season well and lead the 3rd XV competition due to an early Round 4 clash played against High 1st XV which they won (22-3). TAS have been competitive in recent years (despite loads of travel to play in Sydney) and I am expecting more of the same in 2025. Their opening round at Joeys will be a challenge.
Form guide: Cannot be underestimated.
High 1st XV
The High 1st XV started 2025 with a hard-fought loss to TAS 1st XV in Armidale (3-22). Then they scored a landmark win over Waverley 4th XV (22-7). Their final trial was a loss to Knox 4th XV (0-34), but they can definitely cause some trouble this year if they can continue to improve and bring their best.
Form guide: On the improve.
3rd XV Round 1 – Saturday 31 May
Joeys v TAS
Grammar v Shore
Scots v Kings
High v Riverview
Great to be back. Cheers
INP
Is Reardon likely to move into the 1st XV?
For Rucksake
Frank Nicholson (4)
Any crowd reports and rankings from this week? Heard Riverview had a supportive away crowd.
The Ruckman
Allen Oxlade (6)
Highly likely due to Galligan's injury.