Tassie Rugby League news

[elbusto]

The TRL comprises of a four Team Senior competition based in Hobart played over summer between November and February. It is envisaged that we will also have a Northern based competition within the next two years.

The TRL also has a developing Junior Club base which includes under 17s Teams from Launceston and Hobart.

In addition to this the Australian Rugby League (ARL) has announced the appointment of a Junior Development Officer to be based in Hobart who will develop League all through out the State. Thousands of kids will be put through Rugby League clinics in Tasmania annually through this role.

We are also developing a State representative team which will play against a visiting Regional Team next year. The ARL has also announced that the best Tasmanian players will be selected to play in the Affiliated States Competition run by the ARL in 2011.

One of our best players, Sidney Fielea, was recently in the news after attending a trial with the NRL Club, the Canberra Raiders.

On top of all of this, the TRL is negotiating with the ARL for members of the NRL Club, the Melbourne Storm, to visit Tasmania as part of the National Community Carnival in February 2011. This should be confirmed shortly.

The ARL has also indicated interest in holding an NRL trial match perhaps in 2012. Admittedly, this will require a lot of future discussion with stakeholders including the State Government.

In recent weeks the TRL has enjoyed media coverage by both WIN television and The Mercury newspaper and we are looking to grow this relationship with these media outlets. HOFM radio station is also heavily supporting the TRL by way of regular weekly broadcasts during the coming season.

The TRL is also planning major social events for the general public to raise funds and awareness.

To sum all of this up, the TRL is making big strides in establishing Rugby League in Tasmania in partnership with the ARL.

 

[elbusto]

The text above was used in one of our letters to a potential sponsor - its a reasonable update, I think, of where the TRL is at the moment for those interested.

 

[myanonymoususername]

Good work and good luck in your efforts to spread the game in Tassie.

Don't know what it's like in Hobart, but the people I know in Launceston are barely aware of rugby, let alone the fine distinctions of the differences between league and union. :?

 

[elbusto]

Good work and good luck in your efforts to spread the game in Tassie.

Don't know what it's like in Hobart, but the people I know in Launceston are barely aware of rugby, let alone the fine distinctions of the differences between league and union. :?

Thanks mate.

And I know what you mean about Launceston.

Playing in summer ensures we are neutral in the so called 'Code War'.

Launceston is a hard nut to crack. Most of our efforts are in Hobart at the moment.

Little steps are good steps.

 

[elbusto]

Rugby League in Hobart

TASMANIAN RUGBY LEAGUE ROSTER
Saturday 6th November


Round 1
2.00 pm: (Possible Girls game, to be confirmed)
3.00 pm: Under 18's. Northern Tasmania v Southern Tasmania

4.00 pm: Hobart Tigers v Southern Rabbitohs
5.30 pm Eastern Shore Thunder v Northern Cowboys
13th November
Round 2
4.00 pm: Hobart City Tigers v Northern Cowboys
5.30 pm: Southern Rabbitohs v Eastern shore Thunder
20th November
Round 3
4.00 pm: Northern Cowboys v Southern Rabbitohs
5.20 pm: Eastern shore Thunder v Hobart Tigers
27th November
Round 4
4.00 pm: Northern Cowboys v Eastern Shore Thunder
5.30 pm: Southern Rabbitohs v Hobart Tigers
4th December
Round 5
4.00 pm: Eastern Shore Thunder v Southern Rabbitohs
5.30 pm: Hobart Tigers v Northern Cowboys
11th December
Round 6
4.00 pm: Hobart Tigers v Eastern Shore Thunder
5.30 pm: Northern Cowboys v Southern Rabbitohs
18th December
Round 7
4.00 pm: Hobart Tigers v Southern Rabbitohs
5.30 pm: Eastern Shore Thunder v Northern Cowboys
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Roster after Christmas to follow



http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=7-2120-0-0-0&sID=18980

 

[elbusto]

Results round 1

Tigers 14 Rabbitohs 26
Thunder 34 Cowboys 16

More details to follow

 

[elbusto]

Southern Rabbitohs tame Hobart Tigers​

The Southern Rabbitohs defeated last season’s premiers, the Hobart Tigers, 26 to 14 in a bruising encounter at Rugby Park last Saturday.

The Rabbitohs played solid football in perfect conditions which would have pleased Coach John Bainivalu.

The Rabbitohs led 16 to 4 at half time and withstood a Tigers comeback in the second half to record a strong win.

Evergreen Jeff Tonks had a strong game at full back while the best for the Tigers was Vilimi Pomana who dominated at outside centre.

In the later game the Thunder roarded home against the Cowboys after the game was tied up at 12 all at half time.

Hooker, Corey Morris, led the Thunder to a deserved 34 to 18 win and was best on the ground.

Tom Dare was the best for the Cowboys who showed glimpses of last years form which saw them end up Minor Premiers.

Thunder Coach, Wayne Armstrong, has the Club ticking at the moment but they face a tough match next week against the Rabbitohs who have hit the ground running.

The Cowboys take on the Tigers in the other game next week. Both games are at Rugby Park with the kick off at 4pm.

 

[elbusto]

Round 2 Tasmanian Rugby League Results

Rabbits Skin the Thunder​

The Southern Rabbitohs moved to the top of the Tasmanian Rugby League Table with a 40-30 win over a defiant Eastern Thunder outfit at Rugby Park on Saturday.

Man of the match, Ilia Vakalolama, scored possibly the best try seen in Tasmanian Rugby League and was responsible for two last ditch try saving tackles which enthralled the big crowd.

The Thunder were best served by Mick Smith who had a strong game, ably supported by Corey Morris who is playing outstanding football.

Southern Rabbitohs 40 (Tries A Wale 2, L Vakalolama, S Carrodus, P Schramm, H Hyland, M Ritchie, J Papera - Goals S Carrodus 2, J Tonks , A Papera)

Thunder 30 (Tries C Morris 3 S Weirman 2 - Goals C Morris 5)

In the other game, the Hobart Tigers returned to winning form with a solid 50-16 win over the Northern Cowboys. Canberra Raiders trialist, Sidney Fielea scored 4 tries while AFL recruit, Josh White, scored two tries and was man of the match.

Best for the Cowboys was Sean Reardon who tried hard all game and Matt Wertheimer who made several strong runs for the Cowboys.

Tigers 50 (S Fielea 4, L Bowman 2, J White 2, D Lester, V Afa – Goals F Atileo 5. Cowboys 16 (scorers unavailable)

Next week the Rabbitohs play the Cowboys and the Thunder play the Tigers in the match of the round.

Ladder

Rabbitohs 4
Tigers 2
Thunder 2
Cowboys 0

 

[Raiders_Premiers]

Keep up the good work man

The AFL look like they are never going to put a team down there

League should really make a raid and try to take it, it'd be good to one day have a Tasmanian team. Decent sized market with 500,000 odd people

 

[elbusto]

Tigers roar back into form

The Hobart Tigers produced a strong performance to defeat a gallant Eastern Thunder side 44 to 16 at Rugby Park on Saturday.

Tiger's lock,Sunnia Maafu, was on fire with a three try haul ably supported by Belgian import Wouter Van der Veken. The Tigers defence was outstanding and Coach Mick Hunt is slowly bringing the Team back to form.

Best for the Thunder was five eighth Shane Beattie, ably supported by Chris Cavanagh and Yacoob Moustafa who also scored a try.

In the other game the Cowboys fought ladder leaders all the way losing 40 to 22 in an entertaining clash. Shannon Carrodus and Sean Rogers were best on the field for the Rabbitohs. However, the Cowboys are improving each week. Matt and Graeme Wertheimer were outstanding for the Cowboys. Stu Dare had a strong game until injuring his knee.

Next Saturday the Tigers play the Cowboys at 1.30 and the Thunder play the Rabbitohs. Both games are at Rugby Park and will be followed by a Masters game between Tasmania and the Melbourne Thunder.

 

[elbusto]

Round four Tasmanian Rugby League results​

Rabbits hold out Thunder​

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The Southern Rabbitohs maintained their unbeaten record with s solid 28-18 win against the Eastern Thunder in Round 4 of the Tasmanian Rugby League on Saturday.

The Rabbitohs were tested all the way by the Thunder in rain soaked conditions. Jerome Howes and Aaron Papera played strongly for the Rabbitohs with Papera’s two tries being the difference in the end between the two Teams.

Corey Harris had another outstanding game for the Thunder which would have impressed State Coach Mick Hunt. Christian Gajkowski also had a strong game for the Thunder in the centres.

In the other game the Hobart Tigers mauled the Northern Cowboys 54-22. The Cowboys are eagerly awaiting the return of brothers, Wally and Tom Dare and will be a different side next week.

Next week sees the top of the Table clash between the Hobart Tigers and the Southern Rabbitohs at 5.15 at Rugby Park. The Thunder play the Cowboys in the earlier game.

 

[elbusto]

Tigers Skin Rabbits

In an epic game of Rugby League the Hobart Tigers moved into top spot defeating the Southern Rabbitohs 34-28 at Rugby Park on Saturday.

Referee Thomas maintained tight control of an emotion charged game dominated by solid defence and some individual brilliance from Sidney Fielea who scored three tries for the Tigers and Jamon Stankovic who ran in two tries for the Rabbits. Sunnia Maafu put in a man of the match performance which would have pleased Tigers Coach Mick Hunt.

In the other game, the Northern Cowboys lost 34 – 18 to a valiant Eastern Thunder outfit who continue to demonstrate discipline and resolve in a performance that must have pleased Coach Wayne Armstrong. Harley Walsh had a strong game in the second row for the Thunder and Matt Wertheimer dominated for the Cowboys and continues to press his claims for State selection.

Next week the Tigers play the Thunder and the Rabbitohs play the Northern Cowboys. Both games are at Rugby Park.

Hobart Tigers 34 (Tries S Fielea 3, J White 2, L Bowman, Conversions I Meaclem 3, S Fielea 2) Rabbitohs 28 (Tries J Stankovic 2, A Wale, M Ritchie, R Cooper, Conversions A Papera 4).

Eastern Thunder 34 (Tries C Morris 3, M Smith, D Walsh, M Ford, Conversions C Morris 4, A Gibson) Northern Cowboys 18 (Tries D Smith, E Salter, S Reardon, D Oakford, Conversions J Duffy)

Ladder
Won Lost Points For Against %
Tigers 4 1 8 196 108 181%
Rabbitohs 4 1 8 162 118 137%
Thunder 2 3 4 132 148 89%
Cowboys 0 5 0 96 212 45%

 

[elbusto]

Rabbitohs down Cowboys

The Southern Rabbitohs returned to top form with a ten try demolition of the Northern Cowboys at Rugby Park on Saturday in round six of the Tasmanian Rugby League.

Aaron Papera was devastating for the Rabbitohs scoring 5 tries, and was ably supported by Willy Campbell who was man of the match.

Wally Dare made a welcome return and was best for the Cowboys along with Josh Wilkins who played well at hooker.

Ladder leaders, the Hobart Tigers, fought off a determined Eastern Thunder to run away with a 54 to 28 win in the earlier game. The scores were locked at 22 all at half time before the Tigers big guns, Sunnia Maafu, and Sidney Fielea took control of the game. New recruit, Skifi Maafu also played well for the Tigers. Best for the Thunder were Matt Ford and Mike Smith.

Next Saturday, the Tigers clash with the Rabbits in what will be the game of the season so far. The Thunder will take on the Cowboys who are desperate for a win.

Southern Rabbitohs 50 (Tries A Papera 5, J Ward, J Stankovic, M Coetzee, J Tonks, J Lalgavesi, Conversions A Papera 5). Northern Cowboys 14 (Tries W Dare 2, J Duffy, Conversions J Duffy)

Hobart Tigers 54 (Tries S Maafu 3, A Whish-Wilson 2, B Pua 2, T Leatua, A Fale, C Fielea, S Fielea, Conversions I Meaclem 4, A Fale) Eastern Thunder 28 (Tries S Weirman 3, M Smith, M Costaror, Conversions C Morris 3, A Gibson)


Ladder
Won Lost Points For Against %
Tigers 5 1 10 250 136 183%
Rabbitohs 5 1 10 210 132 159%
Thunder 2 4 4 160 202 79%
Cowboys 0 6 0 110 262 42%

 

[RL Tragic]

Thanks for the update great to read about Rugby League in other States. When the Competition finishes In Feb just an idea but if the ARL and the NSWRL gave you guys some support by encouraging some clubs in the NSW Cup to arrange for a trial before the season starts for a few players it would give a definite pathway to the first home grown Tasmanian in the NRL and in the future funds permitting possibly a Tasmanian team in the NSW Cup. Anyway keep up the great work.

 

[elbusto]

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Thanks for the update great to read about Rugby League in other States. When the Competition finishes In Feb just an idea but if the ARL and the NSWRL gave you guys some support by encouraging some clubs in the NSW Cup to arrange for a trial before the season starts for a few players it would give a definite pathway to the first home grown Tasmanian in the NRL and in the future funds permitting possibly a Tasmanian team in the NSW Cup. Anyway keep up the great work.

Thanks mate. The word is that the Storm are coming to Tassie for the Community Carnival in February 2011 and a Storm Trial is possible in 2012

 

[elbusto]

Rabbitohs win epic contest

The Southern Rabbitohs returned to the top of the ladder with a sensational win over a dogged Hobart Tigers Team at Rugby Park on Saturday in round seven of the Tasmanian Rugby League.

With scores locked at 16 all at half time the Rabbitohs ran rampant in the second half scoring 4 sensational tries in a performance which locks them in as Premiership favourites.

Jo Lalagavesi scored three tries for the Rabbitohs and was well supported by Ina Papera and Matt Garland. Best for the Tigers were the Maafu brothers Skifi and Sunnia, Jackson Drew and Fale Atileo.

In the other game the Cowboys notched up their first win 38 to 22 against a brave Eastern Thunder outfit. Burnie recruit Brett Bentley had a huge game for the Cowboys along with Blair Keen and the ever reliable Doug Smith. Best for the Thunder were Jeff Ellis in the front row, Harley Walsh and Yacoob Moustafa.

The League season now goes into Christmas recess and will recommence next year on 15 January.

Southern Rabbitohs 36 (Tries J Lalagavesi 3, J Stankovic, J Papera, A Papera, J Tonks, Conversions A Papera 3, J Lalagavesi). Hobart Tigers 20 (Tries F Aliteo 2, J Altmann, S Maafu, Conversions S Fielea 2)

Northern Cowboys 38 (Tries D Smith 2, B Keen 2, D Joiner-Smith, W Dare, B Bentley, Conversions J Duffy 5) Eastern Thunder 22 (Tries A Gibson, C Cavanagh, C Morris, M Kostaros Conversions A Gibson 2, C Morris)


Ladder
Won Lost Points For Against %
Rabbitohs 6 1 12 236 152 155%
Tigers 5 2 10 270 162 166%
Thunder 2 5 4 182 240 76%
Cowboys 1 6 2 148 284 52%

 

[lqzkill]

Has studied

 

[elbusto]

Cowboys skin Rabbits

In the upset of the season, the Northern Cowboys blew the Southern Rabbitohs off the park to win 38-16 in round 8 of the Tasmanian Rugby League last Saturday.

The Cowboys were in devastating form and went into the break ahead 24 nil. Graeme and Matt Wertheimer were both in devastating form and were well supported by Brett Bentley and Doug Smith.

The Rabbitohs best players were Willy Campbell and Jeff Tonks.

In the other game the Hobart Tigers came from behind to win 40-34 against the Eastern Thunder. Sidney Fielea starred scoring 5 tries and was well supported by Sunnia Ma’afu and Winston Pene. Best for the Thunder were Corey Morris and Shane Weirman.

This weekend the Thunder play the Cowboys and the Rabbitohs play the Tigers in the top of the Table clash in the later game. Both games are at Rugby Par.


Ladder
Won Lost Points For Against %
Tigers 56 2 12 310 196 158%Rabbitohs 6 2 12 252 190 132%


Thunder 2 6 4 216 280 77%
Cowboys 2 6 4 176 300 59%

 

[Goldfields_Titans]

Do any of the TAS clubs sell jerseys? Any email addys would be appreciated.

 

[elbusto]

Do any of the TAS clubs sell jerseys? Any email addys would be appreciated.

Not as far as I know mate. They just have playing jerseys they sell to the players at seasons end - hard to get one I think!