Nah it's all good brother, cards you're dealt, called getting old, but the wahz and youse keep me young. she gets paid to look after me and the kids are and the mokos are around.
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Agree, in my fifties when diagnosed with a weak heart (type 2 diabetes related issues) on top of that had a stroke, pretty much mucked me up, took 2 months off work, went back to work, but then had to resign due to cognitive difficulties, now given everything away, poor missus has to look after my dumbass - bedridden at the moment, last 3 years taken toll, miss been able to work or do anything physical, listened to Goran and Blairy saying sky sport production team should have alerted Tongan coaching staff and shown them footage of the collusion, medical staff surely would have stood him down, footage looked pretty sickening - gotta feel for the young fella, hopefully he'll make a full recovery and live a normal life, I think my stroke caused by too many head knocks playing league in my younger days, worry about him when he gets into his 50s & 60s, kia kaha! Eliesa.
What a great game. As others have mentioned, so much better than Origin.
Whyte and Brown best on field, was never in the camp of Brown being worth the hype or the money that has been thrown at him but in this series he has looked fantastic and plaudits throughly deserved.
Samoa played very well and absolute credit to the passion they showed (except Luai, Luai can get fucked
). The final result didnt reflect the game but they will learn alot from it and come back stronger.
I thought CNK had an excellent game at centre. Seemed alot more involved and a nice little chip in goal for a restart. Webby take note.
Congrats Fozzy, a beautiful way to end a great career.
See you all next year!
Whyte and Brown best on field, was never in the camp of Brown being worth the hype or the money that has been thrown at him but in this series he has looked fantastic and plaudits throughly deserved.
Samoa played very well and absolute credit to the passion they showed (except Luai, Luai can get fucked
). The final result didnt reflect the game but they will learn alot from it and come back stronger. I thought CNK had an excellent game at centre. Seemed alot more involved and a nice little chip in goal for a restart. Webby take note.
Congrats Fozzy, a beautiful way to end a great career.
See you all next year!
Tonga with AFB and Samoa with Haas talked up their forward packs but the Kiwis from 8-13 and the 3 lads off the bench, absolute 
Bring on the Kangaroos
Bring on the Kangaroos
I prefer the pacific championship to playing aussie. This is the future.
Clark!! Te hei mauri ora!!
Watching CNK today he is the most epic competitor on and off the ball.
But he is just not quick enough.
Kini has been awesome so far and you could have thought it was TT out there with the same look and build.
TT is not as good as Kini but he’s the way forward for us until we sign someone or a junior comes through.
But he is just not quick enough.
Kini has been awesome so far and you could have thought it was TT out there with the same look and build.
TT is not as good as Kini but he’s the way forward for us until we sign someone or a junior comes through.
Just heading down to the ground now- feeling a tad exposed in my kiwis gear, only seen one other nz supporter so far lol
I've had a crack at this myself.
Have just gone for what I think Webster will do for first grade selections instead of what I would do
We'll see how close I get on the selections in junior grades.
SG ball will be a deep squad as a lot of those guys will push up to Jersey Flegg once that season starts. The depth for the NSW cup squad will be the Jersey Flegg team.
First Grade:
| 1 | Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad |
| 2 | Roger Tuivasa-Sheck |
| 3 | Adam Pompey |
| 4 | Rocco Berry |
| 5 | Dallin Watene-Zelezniak |
| 6 | Chanel Harris-Tavita |
| 7 | Luke Metcalf |
| 8 | Mitchell Barnett |
| 9 | Wayde Egan |
| 10 | James Fisher-Harris |
| 11 | Leka Halasima |
| 12 | Kurt Capewell |
| 13 | Erin Clark |
| 14 | Te Maire Martin |
| 15 | Demitric Vaimauga |
| 16 | Jacob Laban |
| 17 | Marata Niukore |
| 18 | Tanah Boyd |
NSW Cup
| 1 | Taine Tuaupiki |
| 2 | Alofiana Khan-Pereira |
| 3 | Ali Leiataua |
| 4 | Sio Kali |
| 5 | Haizyn Mellars |
| 6 | Jye Linnane |
| 7 | Jett Cleary |
| 8 | Tanner Stowers-Smith |
| 9 | Sam Healey |
| 10 | Jackson Ford |
| 11 | Kayliss Fatialofa |
| 12 | Eddie Ieremia-Toeava |
| 13 | Morgan Gannon |
| 14 | Makaia Tafua |
| 15 | Jason Salalilo |
| 16 | Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea |
| 17 | Luke Hanson |
| 18 | Patrick Moimoi |
Jersey Flegg (U21)
| 1 | Motu Pasikala |
| 2 | Brandon Norris |
| 3 | Caelys Putoko |
| 4 | Nganaiaiafu Vake |
| 5 | Raphael Sio |
| 6 | Harry Inch |
| 7 | Jack Thompson |
| 8 | Emosi Ravosai |
| 9 | Jacob Auloa |
| 10 | Tepatasi Laumalili |
| 11 | Bishop Neal |
| 12 | Alvin Chong Nee |
| 13 | Junior Sikuvea |
| 14 | Braelan Marsh |
| 15 | Gordon Afoa |
| 16 | Lennox Tuiloma |
| 17 | Kahu Capper |
| 18 | Jackson Kite |
SG Ball (U19)
| 1 | Joseph Ratcliffe | |||
| 2 | Connor Bowden | |||
| 3 | Jeremiah Lemana | |||
| 4 | Soane Ma'asi | WG | Alfred Leweni | |
| 5 | Ezekiel Davidson Faaiuaso | WG | Alexander Pua | |
| 6 | Tyson Hansen | WG | Kairus Booth | |
| 7 | Wiremu Makea | CE | Parekaahu Keepa | |
| 8 | Gordon Afoa | CE | Waisake Ravosai | |
| 9 | Rico Lemalie | HF | Ashton Ulaula-Ieremia | |
| 10 | Elijah Solomona | HK | Rene Frame | |
| 11 | Bishop Neal | HK | Dreytin Marriott | |
| 12 | Dezman Laban | PR | Houma Fotu | |
| 13 | Lennox Tuiloma | SR | Turama Paranihi | |
| 14 | Albert Balchin | SR | Romana Whitiora | |
| 15 | Krushil Koteka | SR | Dougal Grant | |
| 16 | Militonimolela Sikuvea | LK | Ronan Byford | |
| 17 | Hinckley Ioka | LK | Amasio Tiatia |
Harold Matthews (U17)
| 1 | Kaian Olsen |
| 2 | Blake Bruce |
| 3 | CJ Henry-Poutoa |
| 4 | Hoani-Manuera Kahukiwa |
| 5 | Calieb Fidow |
| 6 | Liam De Har Elliott |
| 7 | Christiano Elia |
| 8 | Malakai Havealeta |
| 9 | Kayce Perese-Sukroo |
| 10 | Kenny Lafituanai |
| 11 | Satali Asolelei-Fretton |
| 12 | Tusi Fanolua |
| 13 | Hanita Takulua |
| 14 | Rhayn Taikato |
| 15 | Joseph Moala |
| 16 | Tupouniua Otutaha |
| 17 | Shannon Pai |
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You got to give it to Robbo, we were basically worth nothing 5 or 6 years ago. I would say we are pretty easily the most desirable NZ sports team behind the All Blacks in terms of sponsorship. Probably the best in NZ for merch sales and total tickets sales. We are still building as a club, some way to go. But we would shit all over the Super Rugby sides, but probably mid tier at best NRL wise due to our smaller market over here in NZ, and not having the leagues clubs and structure that most NRL teams have.
Man, got to give it to Cappy and Tony Iro. By all accounts they are out there all over the country working hard to get kids into our pathways and generally doing good things for the game at the grassroots levels. No wonder rugby unions are taking more notice.
Rory Gifford selected for NZ Warriors Under-15 squad
Gisborne programme aims to prepare boys for elite sport while they live at home.www.nzherald.co.nz
Cheers for all the feedback - updated for Brandon Norris, Nganatatfu Vake, remove Compton Purcell, Move Christiano Elia, Remove Alapati Tusa Soagia. Happy to update as we get content on this pipeline through preseason!
Yup, Always rated this kid. Hes taller than Naufahu too. Once he fills out, Holy hecka!
Yup. Rodney is a unit. Exciting future. Reminds me of Naufahu Whyte.
