Qld Premier Rugby 2024

[Confucius Say]

Poor form from clubs who haven’t got their teams up on Rugby Xplorer yet. They should be fined.

 

[Wilson]

When did Ben Earl play midfield?
He’s been playing 8 but haven’t seen him at 12?

Against Japan, started at 8 but was at centre for ~15 minutes or so at the back end of the game:

Ben Earl finishes at centre for England as Steve Borthwick introduces nine-forward strategy

Years after Eddie Jones floated the theory of fielding England No 8 Earl in the back line, Borthwick put it into action in Tokyo

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[PJRugby]

Brothers over UQ by 14+
GPS over Sunnybank by 12+
Bond over Norths by 7+
Souths over Easts by 18+

Wouldn’t say UQ and Easts will be rollovers. Easts at home often aren’t very easy to bear and will get up for a local rival. Similar to UQ, they have a very nice backline and will give it to brothers. Brothers are boosted by Wilson,Ryan and smith but could see UQ doing the double over the brethren

 

[oldrugbytragic]

The role of a 12 these days can be very similar to a 7. Defensively I think KH is very much equipped and he will certainly play a similar direct role to that of Vili. It gives KH and Souths another option moving forward. Exciting times.

 

[Bulldog]

I am predicting an upset or two this weekend coming off the all clubs bye.

 

[Confucius Say]

Against Japan, started at 8 but was at centre for ~15 minutes or so at the back end of the game:

Ben Earl finishes at centre for England as Steve Borthwick introduces nine-forward strategy

Years after Eddie Jones floated the theory of fielding England No 8 Earl in the back line, Borthwick put it into action in Tokyo

www.telegraph.co.uk

Thanks Wilson.

 

[The Engine Room]

looks like some marquee players turning out in club rugby this weekend.

Brothers team is stacked with junkyard dog, Harry Wilson and Ryan smith and jock Campbell will be suiting up for UQ.

Should be a cracking day across the grades and Colts. Up the Heavies!

 

[Adam84]

Connor Vest doing a pretty grubby shot off the ball on Henry Wilson. I’m an Souths fan, but always disappointing to see the professional players doing foul play against amateurs.

 

[Adam84]

Surprised UQ is dominating Brothers so comprehensively, likewise Norths over Bond

edit: might have spoken too soon

 

[Rugby follower]

Over the years Norths Colts have been more frequently included in Prems as subs as the season progresses and this has been very successful.

Norths have now had 2 wins in Prems when people were widely touting they would remain winless, I think they have another 2 ahead of them, we have heard it for quite a few years but they are a young team with lots of heart hopefully finish season well building for next year.

They have had some great new players arrive in last month that have made a huge difference.

They have some quality backs in 2nd grade but the club is really lacking in front row stocks currently after losing 3key front rowers in one half earlier in the year.

I reckon they bat well above their roster.

@Oracle83 another win on the board for @Norths Eagles Rugby as you predicted. Actually all 3 grades beat Bond today at their home ground. The demise of @Norths Eagles Rugby has been very premature. Well done to all , the addition of some quality into that team has been the catalyst of the change. Shaw Road will be rocking tonight when they get home.

 

[Oracle83]

How bloody good just stoked for the Eagles - Uni got the swing of the pea today and salvaged a draw against fast finishing filth.

 

[Rugby follower]

Elephant in the room, what has happened to Bond Rugby? Minor premiers last year. Beaten in all 3 grades today at home to the cellar dwellers. Not good for Bond.

 

[Oracle83]

Can’t answer that but the whale in the room is what’s happened to Easts now sitting bottom of the ladder although gave a very handy account of themselves today against Souths

 

[Sully]

Good to see Ryan Smith freshening up for the Wallabies by only playing 83 minutes for Brothers today.

 

[Confucius Say]

Interesting day for QPR clubs and their professional players/Wallaby squad members.

Off day for Brothers yesterday despite Ryan, Wilson and Smith coming back. Jock Campbell presence helped Uni whilst he was on the field.

Cannot explain Bond form. Maybe Norths inspired by Toomaga-Allen inclusion? And Woolford and Hall from the UK look likely to influence the rest of the Eagles’ season results. They are good!

GPS rescued by Feliti Kaituu second half hat trick and David Feliuia send off.

Easts unlucky not to get over Bryant and Vest infused Souths side.

 

[HJ Nelson]

Photos from Bond v Norths yesterday

QPR - Bond v Norths

A second-half fightback by Bond Uni was not enough to overcome a 26-0 half-time lead by Norths on the Gold Coast yesterday. Norths ran out 38 - 21 winners. Bond Uni 21 (Tries: Ripley, Atunaisa, Stowers; Conv: Roberts 3) defeated by Norths 38 (Tries: Harris 2, Donoghue, Minimbi, Toloi...

www.tremainfocused.com

 

[LevitatingSocks]

How bloody good just stoked for the Eagles - Uni got the swing of the pea today and salvaged a draw against fast finishing filth.

You'd hate to call UQ's performance a choke, but that's what it was.

 

[FTF]

Can’t answer that but the whale in the room is what’s happened to Easts now sitting bottom of the ladder although gave a very handy account of themselves today against Souths

Might have something to do with the coaching staff…..

 

[Oracle83]

You’ve spotted a pod of whales from what I hear.

 

[Oracle83]

They might have choked on refs whistle - love to see the respective teams penalty figures broken down in halves.