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Centenary Events Calendar 2008
January
Tuesday, January 8
Newtown Centenary Anniversary, celebration at Newtown Town Hall
Thursday, January 17
Souths Centenary Anniversary, celebration at Redfern Town Hall
Wednesday, January 23
Balmain Centenary Anniversary
Thursday, January 24
Roosters Centenary Anniversary
February
Saturday, February 2
Centenary Fan Day at Telstra Stadium
The Centenary celebrations will kickoff with a huge public fan day featuring all 16 NRL clubs and 400 NRL players at Telstra Stadium. Rugby League fans of all ages can take part in a host of activities, including ARL skills clinics, autograph signings and kicking competitions in what is certain to be the biggest public fan event in the game's history.
Monday, February 4
Western Suburbs Centenary Anniversary, celebration at Ashfield Town Hall
Thursday, February 7
North Sydney Centenary Anniversary, fans day at North Sydney Oval
March - July
Toyota Centenary Cup competition to find the strongest country Group or division in NSW and Queensland. Final to be played as curtain-raiser to Origin III in Sydney.
Wednesday, March 5
Season Launch of the Telstra PremiershipThe NRL will host the official launch of the Telstra Premiership in Sydney, highlighting Rugby League's heritage and commemorating the start of the game's Centenary season.
Friday, March 7
Official opening of the National Museum of Australia exhibition in Canberra, featuring the extraordinary stock of rugby league historical material.
Thursday, March 13
NSW Referees Association - Centenary anniversary celebrationsA celebration of the history of the Referees Association and their contribution to the development of Rugby League.
March 14-17
Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership
Friday, March 28
Anniversary of the establishment of the Queensland Rugby Association in 1908.
April
Friday, April 11
Newcastle Centenary Anniversary
Wednesday, April 16
Hall of Fame BallThe pinnacle event of the rugby league calendar will be held in Sydney on the eve of the anniversary of the Premiership's first round. A highlight of the evening will be the naming of the official Australian Team of the Century.
April 18-21
Anniversary of the first ever Premiership round on April 20, 1908One hundred years since those gallant pioneers first lined up for their teams in the Premiership, the NRL will schedule a "Heritage Round", with NRL clubs scheduled to play against each other on the basis of the eras they first entered the competition. Each team will play in heritage jerseys honoring their own club's proud history.
Saturday, April 19
Premier League match between foundation clubs North Sydney and Newtown at North Sydney Oval
Sunday, April 20
Premier League match between foundation clubs Balmain and Wests at Birchgrove Oval, venue of the first round of matches in 1908.
Friday, April 25
Anzac Day match - Dragons v Roosters - Sydney Football Stadium
May
Wednesday, April 30
Naming of the NSW Country team of the century
Friday, May 2
City v Country - WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Friday, May 9
Centenary Test - Sydney Cricket Ground
Anniversary of the first ever Test between Australia and New Zealand in 1908
Wednesday, May 21
First State of Origin game in the series - Telstra StadiumBoth teams will wear 1908 heritage jerseys. The NSW Team of the Century will be presented to the crowd.
June
Thursday June 5
Official opening of the National Museum of Australia exhibition at the Queensland Museum, Brisbane.
Tuesday, June 10
100 Years of Queensland v New South Wales function - BrisbaneA gala event will be held at the Brisbane Convention Centre to mark a century of interstate Rugby League between Queensland and NSW, with the Queensland Team of the Century announced.
Wednesday, June 11
Harvey Norman State of Origin Game Two - Suncorp Stadium.
July
Wednesday, July 2
Harvey Norman State of Origin Game Three - Telstra Stadium The match that has decided so many Origin series in the past will take on unprecedented significant in the game's Centenary.
Tuesday, July 8 Balmain Hall of Fame Dinner - Westin Hotel Sydney
August
Saturday, August 4 - Monday, August 6
Centenary All Schools CarnivalMore than 5000 schoolboy players will take part in a Rugby League knock-out competition through out Australia.
Friday, August 29
Anniversary of the first ever Premiership Final in 1908 - Easts v SouthsOne of the great rivalries in Australian sport will be reignited during Round 25 as the Roosters and Rabbitohs battle it out in honour of the first Premiership final 100 years ago.
September
Thursday, September 11
Official opening of the National Museum of Australia exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney.
Friday, September 19
Western Suburbs Black and White Ball
Tuesday, September 30
Men of League Ball - Sydney
October
Sunday, October 5
NRL Grand Final - Telstra StadiumThe Premiers are destined to hold a special place in the game's rich history and Grand Final day will honour that occasion in spectacular fashion.
November
Saturday, October 25 - Saturday, November 22
The Centenary World Cup - Final to be played at Suncorp StadiumTen nations will compete in the crowning moment of the Centenary Year. The World Cup will be the first on Australian soil since 1977.
December
Thursday, December 18
Official opening of the National Museum of Australia exhibition at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville.
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The day Wales made history
By Peter Shuttleworth
NEW Year's Day will mark the centenary of the first rugby league international.
But in a cruel twist of sporting fate, the nation that gave birth to international rugby league is at its lowest ebb.
Wales' heroics in union are much more notable than their achievements in the 13-man game but the Welsh will go down in league history for staging the top level fixture when they welcomed New Zealand to Aberdare Athletic Ground on a freezing afternoon on January 1, 1908.
By the time New Zealand arrived in the Valleys, rugby union had established itself as Wales' national sport just three years earlier when the All Blacks, the Kiwis' 15-man rugby team, were defeated 3-0 in Cardiff in the battle between the world's two finest union nations.
South Wales was a firm amateur union hotbed but league clubs were starting up in Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale, Aberdare, Barry, Mid-Rhondda and Treherbert as attempts were made for a foothold in the market as they tried - in vain - to become part of the professional Northern Union.
Sporting fans in South Wales were curious of this new form of rugby so, despite the bitter conditions, 12,000 folk came from the collieries and chapels and witnessed a heart-warming Wales victory.
Wales' players that day had previously suffered abuse, being labelled traitors and mercenaries, for daring to turn their back on the amateur union clubs, chasing the professional cash and migrating north - including their captain Tom Llewellyn, who left Treherbert for Oldham.
Wales boasted talented and quick stars, many of whom had benefited from long pro experience, and the New Zealanders didn't enjoy the frozen pitch, despite taking an early lead when Arthur Kelly scored
Home-town hero Dai Thomas levelled almost immediately for Wales but the All Blacks were again ahead at half-time when Billy Wynyard scored and Dally Messenger converted to give New Zealand an 8-3 interval lead.
Wigan outside-half Johnny Thomas shone as Wales enjoyed the wind behind them and the hosts got their dividends when Bradford player Howell Francis scored and Wales sealed victory just before full-time as Dai Jones touched down to put Wales a point in front.
In the dying seconds, though, the touring New Zealanders could have snatched the win had Richard Wynyard not, somewhat uncharacteristically, dropped a pass in front of Wales' try-line as the Dragons claimed a 9-8 triumph.
You'd hardly know it but Tuesday week will mark 100 years since that momentous occasion at Aberdare.
Those 12,000 crammed around the pitch didn't fully understand that they were watching history in the making.
The shame is that Wales' rugby league side has just failed to qualify for the Rugby League World Cup finals, the first time they've suffered such heartbreak, as the impact on union's professionalism in 1995 finally hits home. The migration of talented rugby players 'going north' for fame and fortune has stopped as they can now achieve such riches at home playing union.
No Welshman will probably ever again replicate the heroics of superstars such as Billy Boston, Scott Gibbs, Jonathan Davies, Dai Watkins and Scott Quinnell, who went on to become Great Britain greats.
Before '95, Wales' rugby league team revelled in their golden era as Davies, Quinnell, Gibbs, John Devereux, Allan Bateman, Dai Young, Iestyn Harris, Keiron Cunningham took the World Cup by storm as they roared to the semi-final. Wales' team of 2001 emulated their predecessors.
But now Cunningham and Harris have retired, the Dragons are made up of journeymen.
Awarding a Super League franchise to Welsh rugby league team the Celtic Crusaders in 2009 wouldn't just be a fitting reward for Wales' impact on rugby league, but it is the faint light at the end of Welsh rugby league's dark tunnel. ic Wales
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR THE RHINOS FAN IN YOUR LIFE - Make sure you don't miss out on a great Christmas present for the Leeds Rhinos fan in your life.
The Rhinos club shops at Headingley Carnegie or the Burton Arcade in Leeds are packed full of great ideas for Rhinos fans, young or old, male or female.
Of course there is the new 2008 replica home shirt which is available in adult, junior and female sizes. There ! is also a full range of 2008 official training wear available now including fleeces, jackets, polo shirts and t-shirts.
You can re-live the incredible night at Old Trafford when the Rhinos were crowned Super League Champions with the official DVD of the game or the season review book ''Champions: The Story of the 2007 Leeds Rhinos''.
Two exclusive items available only at the club shop are the Kevin Sinfield 2008 Season Planner and the ''Access All Areas'' behind the scenes pictorial book.
All proceeds from the latter go towards the Leeds Rugby Foundation which works with under privileged children across the city.
Whatever you need for Christmas we have got it at the club shop so call in today to get your last minute gifts. Leeds Rhinos Online
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Dons Legends to be Transformed into Club Mascots - Doncaster Rugby League legends, Kevin Parkhouse and Vila Matautia are to be made into club mascots for the Dons in 2008. The mascots will be high profile within the club, appearing on matchday's, community and corporate events. The mascots will be launched at the clubs home friendly against Hull FC at the Keepmoat Stadium on the 27th January.
"The mascots will play an important role within the club, at matchdays and other events and will help raise the profile of the club. The idea of using the legends was give the older fans mascots they could relate to whilst also been appealing to the younger audience," said Dave Marshall, Community Manager.
Kevin Parkhouse or Parky as he's known to the Dons fans played in the 80's for the club. Tragically Parky was killed in a car accident in 2006 and since then the Kevin Parkhouse Memorial Fund has been established, raising funds for community sport, including the Dons Scholarship Programme.
Vila, the big Samoan who became a legend with the fans at the beginning of the 90's with his powerhouse performances, still works in Rugby League and is currently attached to St Helen's.
The mascots also bring about new commercial opportunities in the club. The club is offering packages to buy sponsorship of these mascots, helping raise companies brand awareness at both match days and in the community. For more information about sponsoring the club mascots, please call Dave Marshall tel. (01302) 765 888 or email davemarshall@... Doncaster Online
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QRL Administrators Conference - Gold Coast February 8-10
We all know how vital a pre-season is to a rugby league team's premiership prospects. But what you might not know is just how important the administrators' version of a productive "pre-season" can be.
With a range of new topics and presenters, the QRL Administrators Conference to be held on the Gold Coast from February 8-10, will bring you up to speed quicker than your flashy winger's sprint to the try-line.
Wide Bay Division Manager Gary Dunbar has seen the benefits of the conference first hand both as a QRL employee and as a delegate. He claims the event provides club personnel with a great perspective on both traditional club operations and the methods employed by other clubs in the rugby league community.
The conference offers a mixture of topical issues presented by specialist presenters including administrative content relevant to club and local league delegates. The program finishes at lunch time on Sunday.
Along with providing a great networking opportunity, Dunbar says the conference arms participants with new ideas, knowledge and skills which can in turn "ease the burden" on hard-working Executives and Committee members.
Conference sessions begin on Saturday morning, February 9, with four streams:
* Stream 1 - Club Administration
* Stream 2 - Providing Safe Environments
* Stream 3 - Topical issues facing RL Development
* Stream 4 - LeagueNet & New Technology
The event represents a fantastic social and club networking opportunity with an optional 'Social Package' of accommodation, golf and dinner also on offer for Friday, February 8.
For more information contact your Division office (South West (07) 46324381, South East Qld (07) 33932888, Wide Bay (07) 41232165, Central (07) 49223639, Northern (07) 47716166) or QRL Projects Manager Troy Morton on (07) 33932222.
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GALLEN TO CAPTAIN THE SHARKS
The Cronulla Sharks have appointed NSW State of Origin forward Paul Gallen to the club captaincy for the 2008 season. The 26-year-old Gallen, who assumed the role in the absence of an injured Brett Kimmorley towards the end of 2007, was humbled by the appointment and was looking forward to contributing to what is hoped will be a successful season for the Sharks next year.
"While I captained the team towards the back end of last season, to have the job on a permanent basis is a great honour," Gallen said. "I really enjoyed my time as captain and was hoping it would one day become full time, so getting the news today is a big thrill.
"Noddy will be hard act to follow but I realise I still have a lot to learn as far as the captaincy goes and he is one guy I'll be looking for to provide some advice and guidance."
The decision to step aside as captain was made by Kimmorley himself, who thought the time was right to take somewhat of a back seat and to concentrate more on his own game.
"While I know I've still got plenty to offer the team, I thought it best that I worry about myself and my own footy, rather than to also deal with the responsibility of the captaincy," Kimmorley explained. "If I can work towards getting back to my best by doing that, I think the team will certainly benefit."
"Gal did a great job while I was on the sideline last year, I'm sure he'll do well in the role again next season and I'll be giving him my 100 per cent support."
Injured in the final game of the State of Origin series last year, Kimmorley missed the remainder of the 2007 season following knee surgery. He also had an off-season operation to repair wrist ligament damage, but is expected to start 2008 fully fit.
Sharks coach Ricky Stuart, who spoke to Kimmorley, then Gallen, earlier today, praised Kimmorley's unselfishness in making the decision he has.
"Brett's decision is obviously one he has made for what he believes is in the best interests of the team," Stuart said. "He sees the importance of personally having a big season himself in 2008 and I fully support him in the decision he has made."
The Sharks wound up their pre-Christmas training today and will return on January 7. Cronulla Sharks Online
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MAN OF THE MATCH TROPHY NAMED AFTER MIKE GREGORY
The BARLA Lancashire County Committee are to honour the former Wigan St Patricks and Lancashire captain Mike Gregory by naming the Man of the Match Trophy after him at this years Lancashire County Cup Final on Thursday 27th December.
The final will see Wigan side Ashton Bears play Bank Quay Bulls of
Warrington at Liverpool St Helens RUFC with the game kicking off at 2.00pm and the winner of The Mike Gregory Trophy will be announced and presented at the end of the game.
Mike 43yrs died peacefully at his family home in Wigan following a three half fight to find a cure for his illness borrellia, a form of progressive muscular atrophy last month.
Mike played for the'famous'Wigan St Patricks Under 17 and 19 sides as
well as Lancashire Under 17's, captaining both sides which won every
trophy available to them before signing professional for Warrington on the 8th June 1982.
'Wiganer'Mike went on to Captain Great Britain and Warrington with great distinction playing for'The Wire'as they were then known for thirteen years before moving into coaching were he landed his dream job of coaching his home town side Wigan Warriors from 2003 to 2004.
Roy Sharples, Lancashire County Committee Secretary said, "Mike Gregory was one of the finest ambassadors of our great game and led
by example on the field and is a great loss to our game. He was a great role model for players coming through into the game and that still stands today and he epitomised how the game should be played.
"We decided to honour Mike's memory by naming the man of the match award for the annual Lancashire County Cup Final after him. It will now be called the Mike Gregory Trophy and will be announced and presented to the player at the end of the game.
"It is somewhat ironic that the first recipient will a player from an
amateur sides Warrington or Wigan the clubs contesting this years final." BARLA
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Kent Ravens fly into the festive season
Christmas came early for everyone at the Kent Ravens Rugby League club as on Friday 21st December over 50 club members new, old, young and not so young came together for their annual Christmas Party for 2007 to celebrate the festive season and the successes of the 2007 and what already looks like being a fantastic upcoming season at Princes Park.
The party was being held at the home of the Ravens, Princes Park Stadium on Grassbanks in Dartford. The fun and festivities kicked off at 7pm, and the event raised much needed funds for the clubs own Junior Ravens development through the raffle and the potential interest from a number of possible club sponsors.
Main organizer and club secretary, Luke Bredin commented, "I think the commitment and team spirit levels especially during our off-season came through tonight while events like this and our usual massive end of season night are becoming great occasions"
Celebrations continue
Kent Ravens Rugby League Club are celebrating after their winger, Aiden Oakley winning the Scotland under 18s Player of the Year for 2007.
This is a fantastic achievement and accolade for both the Kent Ravens, Aiden Oakley and Kent Rugby League.
The Scotland Under 18 Player of the Year award is named after, the former Scotland international, Graeme Thompson, who has recently been named as the new England manager for the World Cup taking place next year.
The player and the club will be hoping that this award is a springboard for many more awards throughout the coming season and get more potential firms of Kent interested in sponsoring the club as there is a mass of opportunities to get publicity.
If you are interested in getting involved with the Kent Ravens Rugby League club, please get in touch by either phone on 07707 852 952, email at alan@... or for all information please see www.kentravens.co.uk
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McCLENNAN DESPERATE TO START
New Leeds coach Brian McClennan cannot wait to watch his team for the first time.
SIX GET BOXING DAY DATE
Six of Leeds Rhinos' Grand Final-winning squad will face Wakefield in the Boxing Day Challenge.
VIKINGS SIGN GALLAGHER
Widnes Vikings have signed back-row forward Tommy Gallagher. (More)
KEMBLE TO CONTINUE AS COACH
New Zealand have confirmed Gary Kemble will be their coach until the end of the 2008 World Cup.
HALL PENS RHINOS DEAL
Leeds youngster Ryan Hall has signed a two-year contract with the engage Super League champions.
FORMER RFL CHIEF DIES
Former Rugby Football League chairman and life member Jack Bateman has died at the age of 92.
NEWTON SALUTES NEW-BOY GODWIN
Terry Newton has paid a glowing tribute to new Bradford Bulls team-mate Wayne Godwin.
PRYCE IS RIGHT FOR WIGAN
Karl Pryce is set to change codes again with a move to Super League's Wigan Warriors.
SAINTS DUO AGREE NEW DEALS
St Helens have agreed new long-term contracts with key pair Paul Wellens and James Roby.
KING TO FORGET PAST STRUGGLES
Matt King has his sights set on glory as he aims to write another compelling chapter in the fairytale story.
KING RELISHING 'AWESOME' MOVE
Matt King has arrived in Britain eager to help Warrington achieve "something special". Read more Sporting Life
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Smith fights alcohol problem
James Hooper: PARRAMATTA rugby league star Tim Smith is fighting to save his career after checking into a Gold Coast rehabilitation clinic.
Davies faces tough choice
CHRIS Latham's decision to take the big money in English rugby union could sway Broncos speedster Rodney Davies to return to the 15-man code in 2009.
Folau stands tall
THIS is the sight rugby league players around the country had been dreading. Israel Folau now has to duck through doors.
Champagne year for Smith
DARREN Lockyer's 2006 season was always going to be hard to top - but Melbourne hooker Cameron Smith managed to go close.
Sheens signs until 2010
WESTS Tigers coach Tim Shees will stay at the club until 2010, having added a further two years to a deal that was to have finished at the end of 2008.
One for the little guys
STOKE up the barbies and re-stock the beer fridge. Rugby league's day grand final is back in a historic victory for people power and for Queensland.
Wallace not yet a King
HE SHARES the nickname "Wal" but halfback hopeful Peter Wallace is under no illusion he will hit the same heights as the last Bronco to carry the nickname.
Berrigan to make comeback
FORMER Bronco Barry Berrigan will make a rugby league comeback next season with Wests-Mitchelton, the club that game him his start in the game. Read more Courier Mail
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Friends aid Smith's recovery
THE secret training sessions have been the easy part for Tim Smith, who is fighting to save his career after checking into a rehabilitation clinic.
Calls for Bennett to coach NZ
THE Australian Rugby League has encouraged former Test coach Wayne Bennett to help get the Kiwis into shape for next year's World Cup.
Kiwis still keen on Bennett
BRISBANE'S Wayne Bennett may be invited to take a formal role with New Zealand despite coach Gary Kemble's reappointment yesterday.
Fans win a Pyrrhic victory
By Iain Payten: HAS the return of the NRL's "day" Grand Final seriously been a win for people power or have we all had our pockets picked?
Follow the Rabbitohs pokies lead
RABBITOHS co-owner Peter Holmes a Court has called on NSW clubs and pubs to follow the lead of South Sydney Leagues and dump poker machines.
Folau an even bigger hit
ISRAEL Folau, the 18-year-old Melbourne Storm sensation, now has to duck through doors in the club's headquarters after an off-season growth spurt.
Benji demands loyalty
BENJI Marshall will reject an approach from Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens to re-sign for a year before the start of next season, his agent said last night.
Captain Gallen plays it cool
CRONULLA'S Paul Gallen last night vowed not to be "such a hothead" after he replaced Brett Kimmorley as the Sharks' fulltime captain.
Kouparitsas signs until 2010
BULLDOGS forward Nick Kouparitsas has re-signed with the NRL club for another two years. His new contract takes him to the end of 2010.
Kiwis blame players, not coach
DIRECTOR of football Graham Lowe has accused New Zealand players of not caring enough about their defeats and backed coach Gary Kemble.
Souths plot to stop Storm
SOUTH Sydney will this week hand over a secret tactical dossier that could stop Melbourne winning the first serious match of 2008.
Canberra Stadium to go green
CANBERRA Stadium is to be greened up with wind towers and solar cells providing it with emissions-free energy.
NRL's nice guy still a star
WESTS Tigers coach Tim Sheens yesterday celebrated a long luncheon with mates after inking a new joint-venture deal until 2010.
People power wins 5pm final
CHANNEL Nine boss David Gyngell yesterday demanded and received two more prime time semi-finals in a shrewd trade-off for a 5pm grand final.
Bad boy Reni breaks his silence
A CONTRITE Reni Maitua yesterday broke a two-week silence to talk about the night that almost ended his career at the Bulldogs.
Superbug cuts through Sharks
A POTENTIALLY fatal blood condition has ripped through Cronulla's player ranks - leaving one player in hospital and another 11 infected.
Kiwi players out of pocket
KIWIS stars have contacted the New Zealand Rugby League over thousands of dollars in outstanding payments from the ill-fated tour of England and France.
Humphreys' survives stroke
FORMER ARL boss Kevin Humphreys has survived a stroke after dragging himself to his car and driving to a medical clinic without being able to use his legs.Read more Daily Telegraph
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Vagana shows Samoa the way
A lack of wise old heads was partially blamed for the Kiwis' indiscipline during and after their record loss to Australia in October, and Nigel Vagana is ensuring young Samoan players are correctly prepared ahead of next year's rugby league World Cup.
Manly recruits impressed
Heath L'Estrange and Josh Perry sense the 2007 grand finalists can go one better next year.
Bulldogs re-sign Kouparitsas
Bulldogs forward Nick Kouparitsas has re-signed with the club for another two years.
Gallen appointed Cronulla captain
Origin forward Paul Gallen has taken over from Brett Kimmorley as captain of the Sharks.
Souths vote to scrap pokies
South Sydney Leagues club votes to go pokie-free by four votes to three.
Sheens proves old ones are the best
TIM SHEENS was imparting the wisdom one gets from 23 years in the coaching business yesterday.
Sheens signs for two more years
Tim Sheens signs a two-year contract extension with the Wests Tigers.
NRL to play grand final in daylight, but there's a price
The National Rugby League yesterday heeded a passionate plea from fans to bring its grand final back to a daylight slot.
There's no in-between - everyone a fan of the twilight zone
THE NRL's decision to move the grand final into the twilight zone has been applauded by current players, former players, officials, commentators and coaches alike.
Channel Nine cashes in on daylight robbery
A TWILIGHT grand final is masked as win-win compromise, yet it is another victory for Channel Nine, with rugby league once again buckling to the long-term rugby league broadcaster.
NRL grand final moves to 5pm kick-off
The NRL grand final will kick-off at 5pm next year after a compromise was struck with broadcaster Channel Nine this afternoon.Read more League HQ
Classic Sportswear official apparel and headwear licensee -
The Rugby League World Cup 2008 has appointed Classic Sportswear as the official apparel and headwear licensee for next year's tournament. Classic Sportswear continues its long standing support of the Kangaroos and rugby league with this exciting opportunity, and will develop unique products for the Rugby League World Cup tournament as a whole and for the individual competing nations.
Rugby League International Federation Chairman and RLWC08 Tournament Director, Mr Colin Love AM, announced that "the agreement with Classic Sportswear is an important one which confirms that the tournament is being built on solid foundations. The tournament's association with respected and high quality suppliers is a show of their confidence in the success of the World Cup."
The Rugby League World Cup 2008 range will be distributed through major retailers throughout Australia and most specifically in the host cities.
Classic Sportswear Director, Mr Tony Magnus, said, "Classic Sportswear is proud to be affiliated with next year's Rugby League World Cup. The event is an opportunity for rugby league to gain a reach never seen before and Classic's involvement is great for the company."
Yetimo Marketing which is also associated with Classic Sportswear, has been appointed the RLWC08's exclusive corporate premium and promotional product licensee, and will drive the marketing profile of the tournament sponsorship partners.
The Rugby League World Cup 2008 is the pinnacle of next year's Centenary of Rugby League celebrations. The tournament will kick-off on October 25 in Townsville and will travel across the east coast of Australia over 29 days at 12 venues.
The RLWC08 will culminate with the Final at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on November 22.
For more information about the Rugby League World Cup 2008 and to find out all the latest news visit www.rlwc08.com
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CULTURE CHANGE: GOODBYE TO THE OLD MISSION STATEMENT/VALUES/VISION DAY
By Wayne Goldsmith
[Wayne Goldsmith will be a keynote speaker at the 2008 ARL/NRL High Performance Conferences in Sydney and Brisbane.]
Don't you hate the old "Mission statement / Values / Vision" day. You know the one I mean. It goes something like this.............
Someone at the organisation decides some culture change is needed.
"What we need is a break out day where all get together in a spirit of co-operation and team work and change the culture of the organisation".
They enlist the services of a consultant who gets all the staff together in a big room, plays an ice breaker game or two, then says something like "OK gang - what do we stand for? What do we are a group stand for? What is our trade mark?"
Then for the next 30 minutes, people yell out things like "honesty", "integrity", "team work", "passion" etc etc.
Over the following 30 minutes, the words are grouped, a sentence - a "mission statement" is formed and HEY HO PRESTO ABRACARDABRA - THE CULTURE CHANGES!
Let's face it - some people have been through so many of these sessions they end up giving what they know the executive and management want to hear.........and most importantly the behaviour and performance of the staff DOES NOT CHANGE - (well, not for more than a few days anyway).
Be honest. When was the last time you did one of these all day Mission Statement time wasters and actually got a real, meaningful, sustainable change in your organisation's culture????
Culture does not change like this. Culture is a result of a real commitment of people to sustainable success and performance improvement. Culture grows from within people.
It spreads like a kind of "positive virus". It feeds on enthusiasm. It thrives on passion. It seeks out opportunities to learn and improve to sustain itself. Like a virus it needs to continually seek new "hosts" to help it grow and survive.
Culture is not a mission statement or set of words - it's a way of life! Culture comes from CONSISTENCY - the consistent desire of people (and organisations) to perform.
I once worked with a football team who did the old Mission statement bit EVERY YEAR with each new group of players, coaches and staff.
We got all the "usuals" - honesty, integrity, humility, team work, passion, enjoyment etc etc. We developed a lovely little vision statement: "We will work together to strive for excellence on and off the field in an environment of quality, consistency and fun" (sound familiar?).
Then when we hit the gym or the training paddock, the old behaviours came back...poor performance, inconsistent effort, sub standard attitudes, lack of commitment.
The actions beared no resemblance to the words - the behaviours did not support the vision. The culture did not change, the team's performance did not improve, the coach got sacked, the CEO retired and five years later, they are still trying to change the culture through the annual mission statement "pilgrimage".
THERE IS A BETTER WAY!!!
Instead of getting everyone together to yell out their favourite words and catch phrases, start with a small group core of people who actually want to change. The desire to change is the critical element in the culture change equation.
Really aim to understand who they are and what they want out of their lives.
Spend some real quality time learning about them and how they work, what motivates them, what they want out of the organisation and what they have to contribute to its sustainable success.
Then work with them teaching them how to maximise their own individual performance and how to work as a highly effective team. Teach them to teach. Teach them how to inspire and how to lead.
Then.......provide the core group with the environment and opportunity to "infect" and influence others members of staff. Empower them to engage their team mates in learning and growing.
Empower them to drive the change process and the culture dynamic.
Nothing ENFORCED is sustainable.
Nothing IMPOSED creates continuous excellence.
Culture GROWS. Culture GROWS. Culture GROWS.
..from within.
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Next month's theme: ALIGNMENT - ONE TEAM/ONE DIRECTION: CAN IT BE ACHIEVED?
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[Wayne Goldsmith will be a keynote speaker at the 2008 ARL/NRL High Performance Conferences in Sydney and Brisbane.]
ARL High Performance Coaching Seminars
As previously indicated, the 2008 ARL High Performance Coaching Seminars will be conducted as follows:
Sydney Seminar
17th & 18th January, 2008 - Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
117 Rydedale Road, West Ryde NSW 2114
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Brisbane Seminar
2nd & 3rd February, 2008 - Queensland Academy of Sport
Level 1, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC)
Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111
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In the past, coaches have used the seminar as an update to their coaching knowledge and expertise. The seminar also acts as a component of the ARL High Performance Coaching (Level 3) course. Please find application forms for both seminars, a draft timetable for both seminars, including the confirmed presenters and times. To reserve your place in the seminar, please complete the attached nomination form and return it using the fax and postage details outlined below.
We look forward to including you in the seminar(s).
Regards,
Luke Ellis
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QRL Administrators Conference - Gold Coast February 8-10
We all know how vital a pre-season is to a rugby league team's premiership prospects. But what you might not know is just how important the administrators' version of a productive "pre-season" can be. With a range of new topics and presenters, the QRL Administrators Conference to be held on the Gold Coast from February 8-10, will bring you up to speed quicker than your flashy winger's sprint to the try-line. Click here to access the self calculating registration form. QRL
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Chester Hill Hornets
District : Canterbury-Bankstown District Junior Rugby League
Chester Hill Hornets require a Coach for the Under 18's in 2008.
The coach must have experience in the U/17-18 (1990-91) age group generation and have the capacity to bring large bulk of players along with them.
With the Chester Hill Hornets directly affiliated with the Rhinos Jim Beam Cup side, the opportunity is there for the Coach and Players to progress further into the future.
Chester Hill Hornets are part of the Bulldogs Junior Rugby League
Competition and are affiliated the the Chester Hill Rhinos Jim Beam Cup side.
The Hornets are celebrating 60 Years in 2008 and have produced names
such as Geoff Robinson, Terry Matterson, David Thompson, Ross Kidd, Roger Lavis, Steve & Craig Weston, Heath Cruickshank, current Wests Tigers forward Corey Payne and of course Terry Lamb who is the only player to appear in every match on a Kangaroo Tour, captained the Bulldogs 1995 premiership winning side and is currently the record holder for most First Grade matches.
Applications can be sent to football@...Players wanted for all age groups from Under 6 to A/Grade.
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Assistant Secretary: Matthew O'Neill - 0408 690 548
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Yass United RLFC are looking for players for the 2008 Season.
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Enjoy playing with a Country Team in a metro competition.
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Please contact Michael Carey on 0411 145 222
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