2011 Trials

[Perth Red]

Timmah where did you get the Perth game on the 13th from? Everything I've seen says the 12th? Hope it is the 13th so it doesn't clash with the all stars game though we may not get to see some of the star players if they are in the allstars sides which will be a disappointment when we get so few opportunities.

 

[Timmah]

It was Sunday last year wasn't it?

As I said not all games are confirmed, there's likely to be plenty of changes - especially now with rumours floating about the WCC will be @ SFS or ANZ.

 

[King Tigerman]

Wests Tigers v Cowboys 12 February
Wests Tigers v Parramatta 19 February
Wests Tigers v Roosters 26 February
Venues tbc

what are the chances that parramatta trial will be in gosford

 

[Timmah]

100%, I spoke to the stadium today.

They are of the understanding they'll also have three games there during the season, one Souths, one Manly and not sure of the third.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Any news on a Roosters vs Eels trial Timmah?

 

[Timmah]

Sat 5 Feb
Rabbitohs v Jets @ Redfern Oval, NSW (Return to Redfern)

Fri 11 Feb
Titans U20's v Ipswich/Broncos @ Venue TBC
Sat 12 Feb
Harvey Norman All Stars - Indigenous v NRL @ Skilled Park, Robina QLD
Roosters v Warriors @ Waikato Stadium, Hamilton NZ
Cowboys v Tigers @ Barlow Park, Cairns QLD
Titans v Rabbitohs @ BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour NSW
Storm v Dragons @ NIB Stadium, Perth (to be confirmed)
Sun 13 Feb
Sharks v Sea Eagles @ Brookvale Oval (possibly Fri 11 Feb instead)

Sat 19 Feb
Broncos v Cowboys @ ANZAC Oval, Alice Springs NT
Storm v Raiders @ Bega Oval, NSW
Dragons v Bulldogs @ Venue TBC (to be confirmed)
Panthers v Knights @ Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, NSW
Eels v Tigers @ Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford NSW
Remaining teams not listed above:
Sharks, Titans, Sea Eagles, Roosters, Warriors, Rabbitohs

Sat 26 Feb
Roosters v Tigers @ Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park NSW (Foundation Cup)
Broncos v Storm @ Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe QLD
Panthers v Eels @ CUA Stadium, Penrith NSW (Battle for the West Cup)
Bulldogs v Raiders @ Scully Park, Tamworth NSW
Knights v Sharks @ Muswellbrook NSW
Cowboys v Titans @ Mackay Stadium, QLD
Rabbitohs v Dragons @ ANZ Stadium, NSW (Charity Shield, to be confirmed)
Warriors v Sea Eagles @ North Harbour Stadium, Auckland NZ
Sun 27 Feb
Wigan Warriors v Dragons @ DW Stadium, Wigan UK (World Club Challenge)

 

[skeepe]

Only saying what was reported in the Tele. They muffed up a few things like saying the Warriors played the Eels same day as Roosters on Feb 12 in NZ... so it may not be reliable. What is known that if it is to go ahead it more than likely can't be held at W'gong.

It should be held in the bush. As much as I would love to see a trial game in Canberra for a change, we really don't need it. Take it out to Young, Cootamundra, Wagga Wagga, anywhere but a large metropolitan centre that gets football all the time.

 

[King Tigerman]

Sat 5 Feb
Rabbitohs v Jets @ Redfern Oval, NSW (Return to Redfern)

Fri 11 Feb
Titans U20's v Ipswich/Broncos @ Venue TBC
Sat 12 Feb
Harvey Norman All Stars - Indigenous v NRL @ Skilled Park, Robina QLD
Roosters v Warriors @ Waikato Stadium, Hamilton NZ
Cowboys v Tigers @ Barlow Park, Cairns QLD
Titans v Rabbitohs @ BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour NSW
Storm v Dragons @ NIB Stadium, Perth (to be confirmed)
Sun 13 Feb
Sharks v Sea Eagles @ Brookvale Oval (possibly Fri 11 Feb instead)

Sat 19 Feb
Broncos v Cowboys @ ANZAC Oval, Alice Springs NT
Storm v Raiders @ Bega Oval, NSW
Dragons v Bulldogs @ Venue TBC (to be confirmed)
Panthers v Knights @ Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, NSW
Eels v Tigers @ Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford NSW
Remaining teams not listed above:
Sharks, Titans, Sea Eagles, Roosters, Warriors, Rabbitohs

Sat 26 Feb
Roosters v Tigers @ Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park NSW (Foundation Cup)
Broncos v Storm @ Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe QLD
Panthers v Eels @ CUA Stadium, Penrith NSW (Battle for the West Cup)
Bulldogs v Raiders @ Scully Park, Tamworth NSW
Knights v Sharks @ Muswellbrook NSW
Cowboys v Titans @ Mackay Stadium, QLD
Rabbitohs v Dragons @ ANZ Stadium, NSW (Charity Shield, to be confirmed)
Warriors v Sea Eagles @ North Harbour Stadium, Auckland NZ
Sun 27 Feb
Wigan Warriors v Dragons @ DW Stadium, Wigan UK (World Club Challenge)

what are the chances some of the trials set down for the same night as the all stars game will be the night before not to have a clash


also even though itll never happen the penrith parramatta trial wouldnt be a good idea 1 year if they had it halfway at blacktown oval they can play it at night and fill the joint (im sure it only fills 10000)

 

[Inferno]

Sharks are playing Manly in Manly on either Feb 11 or Feb 13.

 

[MarkInTheStands]

I have been told that the Eels will play the Warriors in a trail in early Feb. Maybe 5 weeks out from when we do it again in Round 1

 

[skeepe]

Sharks are playing Manly in Manly on either Feb 11 or Feb 13.

Great to see Sydney teams doing their bit for the bush. :sarcasm:

 

[Timmah]

Yeah, because Sharks and Manly are really two clubs who can afford to run at losses on trial matches

Knights v Sharks confirmed for Olympic Park, Muswellbrook on Feb 26: http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=20161

 

[Timmah]

Warriors v Eels confirmed for Rotorua International Stadium on Sat 12 Feb: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1011/S00176/rotorua-to-host-warriors-vs-parramatta-eels-clash.htm

 

[Timmah]

Official release - Dragons 2011 pre-season fixtures

St George Illawarra today confirmed that the Club will play three pre-season matches in the lead-up to the 2011 season.

The Dragons will play the traditional Charity Shield against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Sunday, February 13, the Bulldogs on Friday, February 18 and the World Club Challenge against the Wigan Warriors on Sunday, February 27.

“The 2010 Premiership success and the subsequent option to play in the World Club Challenge necessitated changes to our original plans for the 2011 pre-season,” said Dragons CEO Peter Doust. After lengthy discussions and negotiations, I am very pleased to be able to confirm our 2011 pre-season arrangements. “It has been important to take the necessary time to ensure that all arrangements with respect to the Charity Shield and the World Club Challenge were appropriate for our Club, in particular commitments with respect to travel, training and the commencement of the season proper,” added Doust.

“It was especially important given the 2011 Telstra Premiership scheduled away trips to the Gold Coast, New Zealand and Newcastle over the opening four rounds.

Dragons Coach Wayne Bennett was pleased to have the arrangements finalised and is looking forward to the 2011 season.

"It will be a challenging start to the year for us but I'm more than satisfied with the preparation we'll have leading into both the World Club Challenge and the opening round of the 2011 season proper,” Bennett said.

“With my commitment to the NRL All-Stars I won't be there for the lead-up to the Charity Shield but we will be going into that match with the best possible team available,” he added.

The team will depart for the United Kingdom on Saturday, February 19 and train in London and Manchester prior to the World Club Challenge.

Dragons pre-season matches:Sunday, February 13: Charity Shield v Rabbitohs; ANZ Stadium
Friday, February 18: Dragons v Bulldogs; venue tbc
Sunday, February 27: World Club Challenge v Wigan, DW Stadium, Wigan

Tickets for the Charity Shield will go on sale through Ticketek in early January. With today's confirmation of the World Club Challenge the Dragons are waiting to receive ticketing information from Super League Europe and will communicate these details with Red V Members, Partners and fans as soon as possible.

The Dragons will officially return to training on Monday, November 29 in Wollongong.

http://leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=20199

 

[Smiley]

Cowboys-Titans trial moved to Cairns

MACKAY'S loss appears to be Cairns' gain, with the North Queensland Cowboys almost certain to move their NRL trial against the Gold Coast Titans to Barlow Park on February 26.

The game was to be played at Mackay’s new football stadium, but constant wet weather means the ground’s newly laid surface will not be ready in time.

Cowboys football general manager Peter Parr said a new venue had to be secured quickly and that Barlow Park was a strong favourite.

Barlow Park was to host a match between a Cowboys composite side and the Wests Tigers on February 12, but that game will likely be moved to another venue if the Titans trial goes ahead. Queensland Rugby League northern administrator Pat Bailey, who will meet Parr face-to-face later this week, said Cairns was ready to step up and fill the void.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2010/11/25/137065_local-sport-news.html

 

[Timmah]

WEEK ZERO
Saturday 5 February

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newtown Jets
Redfern Oval, NSW (Return to Redfern)

Warriors v Newcastle Knights
Wingham Park, Greymouth NZ


WEEK ONE
Friday 11 February

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Brookvale Oval, NSW

Saturday 12 February
Indigenous All Stars v NRL All Stars
Skilled Park, Robina QLD

Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans
Kougari Oval, Wynnum QLD

North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers
Brothers Leagues Club, Townsville QLD

Warriors v Parramatta Eels
Rotorua International Stadium, NZ

Sunday 13 February

St George Illawarra Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs
ANZ Stadium, NSW (Charity Shield)


WEEK TWO
Friday 18 February

St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Venue To Be Confirmed (Mercury Challenge)

Saturday 19 February

Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys
Traeger Park, Alice Springs NT

Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers
Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford NSW

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights
Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, NSW

Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders
Bega Oval, NSW

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Gold Coast Titans
BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour NSW

Warriors v Burleigh Bears (QRL)
Toll Stadium, Whangarei NZ

No trial this weekend: Sharks
Remaining teams not listed above for 18-19 Feb: Sea Eagles, Roosters


WEEK THREE
Saturday 26 February

Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm
Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe QLD

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Canberra Raiders
Scully Park, Tamworth NSW

Newcastle Knights v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Olympic Park, Muswellbrook NSW

North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans
Barlow Park, Cairns QLD (TBC)

Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels
CUA Stadium, Penrith NSW (Battle for the West Cup)

Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers
Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park NSW (Foundation Cup)

Warriors v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
North Harbour Stadium, Auckland NZ

Sunday 27 February GMT (Monday 28 February 6:30am AEDT)

Wigan Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons
DW Stadium, Wigan UK (World Club Challenge, 7:30pm GMT)

Remaining team not listed above for 26-27 Feb: Rabbitohs

 

[Timmah]

Rabbitohs confirm pre-season trials

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have confirmed their 2011 pre-season match schedule today with the Rabbitohs set to have three back-to-back matches in preparation for round one against the Sydney Roosters.

The Rabbitohs’ first pre-season clash will be against the Newtown Jets in the annual Return to Redfern Members Only trial match on Saturday 5 February at 6pm at the Australian Technology Park Performance Centre at Redfern Oval. Rabbitohs prop Ben Ross is scheduled to make his long-awaited comeback in this match after a two-year hiatus from the game due to a serious neck injury suffered in 2009.

The annual Charity Shield feature pre-season clash against the reigning premiers, the St George Illawarra Dragons, will be played on Sunday 13 February at 6pm at ANZ Stadium, setting the scene for a massive weekend of Rugby League with the Indigenous All Stars vs NRL All Stars match taking place the night before on the Gold Coast.

South Sydney’s final pre-season hit out will be against the Gold Coast Titans at BCU International Stadium in Coffs Harbour on Saturday 19 February at 7pm. The Rabbitohs’ second training camp for the pre-season, held at Camp Rabbitoh at the Novotel Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour, will culminate in the pre-season match against one of the strongest Club’s in the NRL.

Ticketed Members of the Rabbitohs can purchase tickets for the Return to Redfern clash with the Jets now via the Rabbitohs website, www.rabbitohs.com.au.

Tickets for the Rabbitohs vs Titans match are available from Wednesday 1 December by visiting www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/NRL2011.

Tickets for the Charity Shield between the Rabbitohs and the Dragons will go on sale in the new year.

http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/News/All-News.html

 

[skeepe]

Rabbitohs can't even get their apostrophes right. Joke club.

 

[Timmah]

They look correct to me...

 

[skeepe]

They look correct to me...

... "one of the strongest Club's in the NRL" ...