In Search Of Malaysian Rugby League Players!

[singaporeXIII]

The SINRL's UK development officer James Massara while searching throughout the student leagues in the UK in search of Singapore eligble players has stumbled across many Malaysian players. The SINRL wish to enter future tournaments in europe such as the Middlesex 9's, York 9's and if funds permit the Dutch 9's next year.

While it would be costly to fly in all our players for each event from all over the world the SINRL has decided to use players soley based in the UK for these tournaments. The SINRL after been given approval from the RLIF have decided to compete as a joint Singapore/Malaysia team in these events. If you have a Malaysian background and would like to play in these future events and are based in the UK, please contact singaporerugbyleague@hotmail.com

The SINRL would also like to utilise this concept of a joint Singapore/Malaysia side in Australia for the Wollongong 7's next year. The SINRL would like to hear from any players based in Australia who have Malaysian heritage that would like to participate. Please contact singaporerugbyleague@hotmail.com

However the SINRL team to take part in the World 7's qualifiers next Jan/Feb to be held at either Sydney or Brisbane will be soley Singaporean. The team will feature the strongest possible lineup from players based in the UK, Singapore and Australia.

 

[singaporeXIII]

RLIF To Visit Singapore!
Mon Jul 12, 5:11am (NSW)
Written by: Singapore Rugby League
The Rugby League International Federation's Development Officer, Mr Tas Baitieri will be making a stop over to the island nation later in the year. The dates have not been confirmed but it will be prior to the Tri Nations tournament to be held in the UK starting late October(23rd).

Tas Baitieri will meet with the Director of the SINRL, Mr Phillip Browne along with other SINRL representatives. Tas and the SINRL will also be meeting with the Singapore Sports Council to discuss Rugby League matters and to help get the domestic competition off the ground.

In other news, the RLIF have sent equipment (such as balls, coaching manuals and tapes) over to SINRL representatives in Singapore in order to develop the sport. The SINRL are hoping to have a 7 a side competition up and running in the near future to give interested players a chance to experience Rugby League first hand.

To find out more about the SINRL log onto www.singaporerugbyleague.com

 

[singaporeXIII]

Well Done Tony And The Victorian U/18's!
Mon Jul 19, 11:39pm (NSW)
Written by: Singapore Rugby League
This year's U/18's Australian Schoolboy's National Championships have come and gone for 2004. Singapore Rugby League's head coach, Tony Ashton was given the reigns of the young Victorian side. Even though the Vic's didn't progress pass their pool stage, they can still be proud of their efforts.

Victoria's first game was against Western Australia who are argubly the 3rd best Rugby League state in Australia after NSW and QLD. WA got up 44 points to 6. Point scorers for the Victorians were Try: Frank Amituanai Goal: Whitney Hiriaki.

The next challenge for the Victorians was against neighbouring state South Australia. Victoria played exceptionally well and recorded a 64 points to 12 win. Point scorers for the Victorians were Tries: Isak Filmater 2, Trent Rawlings 2, John Lentini 2, Nathan McKay, Dylan Hare, Leigh Rangitonga, Jarrad Stack, Sylvester Fuimmaono, John Makai Goals: Whitney Hiriaki 7, Leigh Rangitonga

Tony's side were going to face there toughest opposition to date against the NSWCIS (NSW Combined Independent Schools) in there next match. The NSWCIS walked away with a comfortable 60 points to 14 victory. Point scorers for the Victorians were Tries: Dylan Hore, Whitney Hiriaki, Teiran Moslen Goals: Whitney Hiriaki

The Victorians last game of the tournament was against an impressive Northern Territory side whose previous results were a 12 - 10 loss to WA, a 62 - 4 win over South Australia and a 38 - 22 win over the NSWCIS side. The Vic's were well aware that the NT side had beaten the NSWCIS days earlier. The same side that had put 62 points past the Vic's. Tony and his side knew they had to play well to not be on the end of a big scoreline.

Victoria lifted against the NT team and only went down by 18 points. Final score being 32 - 14. Overall, it was a top effort put in by Tony and his young side. Well done guys! Victoria's most valuable player for the tournament went to John Makai.

The Australian Schoolboy's National Championships ended up going to NSWCHS (NSW Combined High Schools) who beat QLD 44 - 12 in the final. At the conclusion of the tournament, an Australian Schoolboy's side was selected and also an Affiliated States Side (WA, NT, SA, VIC) was chosen. Frank Amituanai was the lone Victorian selected in this team which was dominated by mainly WA and NT players.

 

[Alan Shore]

Things sound great for the SRL. Good luck in the future!