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RLEF STATEMENT REGARDING NETHERLANDS RUGBY LEAGUE - The Rugby League European Federation has issued the following statement regarding the current state of the sport in the Netherlands. Despite attempts by the RLEF to support Rugby League in the Netherlands, the current situation is that there is no recognised governing body for the code in the country.
Until 31st October 2006, NNRLB, administered by Ian Thompson, was responsible for running the game in Holland. On that date, they issued the following notice, withdrawing all co-operation with the other member nations, the RLEF and RLIF.
"It is with great regret the Nederlandse Nationale Rugby League Bond have to announce that they are, with immediate effect, withdrawing all international development of the game of rugby league in Holland. The NNRLB will no longer organise any fixtures for incoming or outgoing teams."
Such action was neither requested nor encouraged by the RLEF, which had no alternative but to accept it, and despite repeated requests to keep channels of dialogue open, none was forthcoming.
As a result, ever since this withdrawal, when asked for advice from teams who thought of visiting and playing sides in the Netherlands, we have advised caution until a reputable organisation comes forward.
At present, there is no indication of a domestic playing structure, or a group of people wanting to co-ordinate activities within the country for Rugby League and whether crucial matters such as insurance are in place for touring sides.
Commenting on the situation, RLEF Development Executive Kevin Rudd said, "At the moment there does not seem to be a group of people ready and willing to take over the running of the sport in the country but we would openly welcome discussions with genuine, interested parties."
"The offer of assistance and support was never withdrawn from the RLEF and is still there but, in the mean time, we will concentrate our resources and efforts on the many exciting developments and initiatives that are taking place throughout the continent with committed groups of people."
"For example, we would encourage any sides interested in touring to register for the Simone Franchini 9's to be held near Venice, which take place on Saturday 14th June."
It is believed that Ian Thompson has taken up employment within Rugby Union. RLEF
STRAIGHT TALKING by John Cartwright Gold Coast Titans Coach - Watch tonight's City-Country game and soak up one of the core lessons of rugby league. The Titans' Anthony Laffranchi (Country) and Mark Minichiello (City) are classic examples of work ethic reaping reward. In fact, I have never come across two guys with a better work ethic.
I don't know a lot about either as junior players, but they strike me as blokes who would not have been absolute standouts. Sure, they have football ability, but what they do is get the very best out of that ability.
That is done through sheer dedication and hard work and their commitment to be full-time, professional footballers and play at the highest level.
I have no doubt that tonight these two will be among the best on the field because they see it as a full-on trial for a Blues jumper, and their hunger to make it in footy at the highest level is evident in their everyday work at the Titans.
And it's not just the on-field stuff. The way they look after their bodies is the perfect example of a professional athlete. We do hydration tests every week and they are always fully hydrated, their skin folds never vary, their bodies are at their peak all the time.
Their diets are the same. You never have to worry about that side of their game.
'Mini' is probably one of the ultimate professionals as far as looking after his body goes. He is almost always the first at training, in the gym stretching. And he also does his homework about the opposition.
They say that preparation is half the battle and he gives himself every opportunity to be the player he wants to be.
The same can be said for Laffranchi. I heard stories of 'Boof' when he first went to Sydney, of how he was about 120kg, well overweight.
When he walked into the Magpies off the train they would have thought 'what have we got here'.
But there is a guy that has just worked and worked and worked. Even now as a mature player of 27 he stills works at his game.
I have seen different percentages on what it takes to make it to the top -- ability, hard work, attitude -- and I think the duo are examples of a great combination of the three. I would not put it beyond either of them to go on and play for Australia.
That hunger to succeed in the game burns inside them.
Mini not only works hard but is also a very smart footballer. He makes a lot of yards out in the middle, not only because of his strength but also because of his brain. He runs good lines and that is done because he does his homework and sees where he can make yards against different teams. He goes out on the field with a plan in his head of how to make those yards -- and nine times out of 10 he meets his goal.
In some ways I am lucky we do not have 20 or 30 blokes exactly like Mini and Boof at the Titans, because if we did we would not need a coach. They are the ultimate professionals who live and breathe football.
They are at an age now where they have matured. They pretty well know what to do when they get out on a football field having played more than 100 first grade games each.
They are certainly not without talent. But there are guys everywhere in the NRL with that sort of talent who do not give themselves the same chance that this pair does.
It is an abject lesson in the basics -- do the hard work and you can make it. If their work ethic was 10 per cent less they may be just bit-part players, but it's that hard grind which gives them the edge.
It is great for the Titans, and we are fortunate to have others like them as well.
Boof came here on the back of a premiership and as a recognised first grader, whereas Mini came as a bench player. He started on the bench, but with his work, leadership on and off the field and his form he forced his way into the starting line-up, and into a rep team.
It is just as true in the under-7s as it is in the NRL. Talent will get you so far, perspiration will get you the whole way. Read more GC Bulletin
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Six Blues spots up for grabs - There will be plenty of feeling in the air tonight when City and Country players chase Origin glory, writes Greg Prichard.
True journeyman gets his belated reward - In the course of his two separate careers, Ray Cashmere has had one ultimate goal. "It's my first rep jumper at any level and I'm rapt," he said this week. "I remember when I was playing premier league and I was just hoping to make the second-grade City side - I never made that and I thought back then, 'I wish I could make that'. So yeah, this is a bit of a bloody pleasant surprise."
It's a Test, don't mention the 'war' - New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney says his team is not looking to make next week's Centenary Test against Australia a "war".
Tagataese follows Israel out the door, with others set to exit Storm - After losing one of the game's best players in Israel Folau, Melbourne's pack now faces being ripped apart by salary cap pressures, with one forward yesterday quitting the club and two more thinking about joining him.
We snared Laffranchi then I let him slip through the net - Tigers chief - Wests Tigers chief executive Steve Noyce recently confessed to club sponsors he had erred by allowing Anthony Laffranchi to leave the club.
Salary squeeze may end Storm's salad days - Melbourne Storm's salary-cap squeeze has cost the league premier promising back-rower Sam Tagataese, who has agreed to a deal with the Gold Coast Titans.
SBW fancies himself in black - Bulldogs superstar Sonny Bill Williams will consider switching codes to play for the All Blacks - if the money is too good to ignore. "I wouldn't rule it out," Williams told Sin Bin. "Anything's possible. If they come to me with a serious offer, I'd have to seriously sit down and have a look at it. That's not saying I'm not happy at the Dogs. [But] it would be an honour to play for the All Blacks. Just about every young fella growing up aspires to play for New Zealand - the All Blacks or the Kiwis. If they came knocking at my door and offered me a significant contract, I'd definitely sit down and seriously look at it." Williams's current five-year deal expires at the end of the 2012.
Bidding war for Barrett on cards with Wigan set to agree release - The tug of war over Trent Barrett is set to intensify after Wigan last night confirmed he would be granted a release from the final year of his Super League contract to return home next season. Read more League HQ
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CHAMBERS MEETING TO GO AHEAD - Dwain Chambers has arranged a meeting with John Scott, director of drug-free sport at UK Sport.
TONY FACING LAY-OFF - Hull full-back Motu Tony is facing a lay-off of up to three months due to ligament damage in his knee. BARRETT KEEN TO LIFT A TROPHY - Trent Barrett wants to ensure Wigan win a trophy after confirming he is to quit the Warriors. WIGAN OLD BOY HEADS FOR UNION - David Vaealiki has been released by Manly Sea Eagles to enable him to move to rugby union. CLARKE BAN UPHELD - Warrington's Great Britain hooker Jon Clarke has lost an appeal against a one-match ban. Read more Sporting Life
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Double Header in Bradford finals at the Grattan Odsal Stadium Sunday 4th May - Pennine Premier Division rivals Clayton and Queensbury meet in the final of the Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup final at the Grattan Stadium on Sunday kick off 3:30.
The showpiece event is the climax of what has been a turbulent season for holders Bury who just escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth by winning their final game against Drighlington last time out.
They will lack talisman Carl Smith who has a dislocated shoulder but speedy fullback Luke Brearcliffe and marksman Brett Marriott are bang in form to provide the spearhead to retain the coveted trophy.
Clayton on the other hand has enjoyed a relatively prosperous term.
They have finished mid table under the stewardship of former Queensbury and Sheffield Eagles prop forward John Bruce and the highlight of their campaign was the narrow home defeat against National Conference high flyers Skirlaugh Bulls in the Ace National Cup.
The Villagers also have an array of potential match winners not least of their powerful pack leader Craig Pickthall and the much admired young utility back Danny Belcher.
One thing for certain however will be the commitment and skills on display from two neighbouring teams who will entertain the customary large crowd on Odsal's hallowed turf.
The appetiser before the main event is the Dudley Hill A v Wibsey Warriors Hudson Foster Supplementary final kick off 1:30 pm. The Hill who have flown the Bradford flag for many years at the top echelons of the amateur game are on the crest of a revival.
The first team are going great guns in the National Conference whilst the second string have had a good run in Division Four which they have topped by appearing in this local final.
The side is packed full of talented youngsters who will undoubtedly form the backbone of the club for years to come and are well coached in the art of open rugby.
Last seasons unsuccessful finalists Wibsey Warriors are a force to be reckoned with despite their lowly Division Six status. They have seen off all the opposition to finish up unbeaten Champions amassing over 1000 points in the plus column.
The inclusion free scoring backs Andy Robinson and Michael Derrick who have returned to the fold after gaining valuable Conference experience with West Bowling will ensure the scoreboard keeps ticking along to set the scene for a game that is sure to rival the main event. Read more BARLA
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Sailor offered deal by Jets - Wendell Sailor has been invited to make his long-awaited footballing comeback with the "Betty Ford Clinic of rugby league" - Sydney side Newtown Jets. Sailor's two-year ban for testing positive to cocaine ends on Monday week, May 12, and a road-map for his return has been on the drawing board for some time.
The dual international will sign a two-year deal with St George Illawarra, but is not ready to play NRL straight away after such an extensive lay-off.
Sailor and Dragons coaches agree the best way for the 33-year-old to regain match fitness is via a three-game stint in the lower grades.
However, St George Illawarra do not boast a New South Wales Cup feeder side - leaving the door open for quick-thinking Newtown officials to provide him an opportunity and themselves a marketing "extravaganza".
Newtown president Terry Rowney confirmed the Jets are waiting in the wings for St George Illawarra to accept their approach.
Although Newtown operate as a feeder club for the Roosters, Rowney stressed any deal would respect the fact Sailor was ultimately bound to the Dragons.
"We've made it clear that he is very welcome to play for us," Rowney said.
"He's been out of the game for some time and we think we can provide Wendell with the right training and playing environment to find his feet again.
When asked about his comeback this week, a tight-lipped Sailor replied: "To be honest I don't have much to say. I'm just looking forward to playing." Read more Foxsports
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Laffranchi has Blocker's backing - COUNTRY prop of the century Steve Roach calls him `a freak' and claims there's no reason why Titans forward Anthony Laffranchi can't follow his path to State of Origin and Test glory.
My time is running out, says Preston - PRESTON Campbell has an infectious enthusiasm for life. It is an attitude that should belong to a wide-eyed 18-year-old rookie suddenly playing alongside the people who not long ago were just posters on his bedroom wall, not a 30-year-old veteran of 189 first grade games.
Titans send Storm warning by signing up Kiwi giant - THE Titans have moved to shore up their forward stocks for next season by signing emerging Melbourne Storm man mountain Sam Tagataese.
O'Dwyer `90 per cent' sure of taking centre stage - TITANS centre Luke O'Dwyer is `90 per cent' confident he will shake off ankle ligament damage in time to take his place in the starting line-up against the Knights in Newcastle tomorrow.
Park and ride as per normal for Titans game - TRANSLINK will provide park and ride services out of Carrara for the Titans clash with the Dragons on June 28 at Robina despite the AFL showdown between North Melbourne and St Kilda at Gold Coast Stadium being on the same evening.
Plenty taking punt on Titans for title - SHOW ME THE MONEY by Michael Sullivan - AFTER STARTING the season as $71 long shots at Sportingbet Australia, punters are rushing to get on the Titans to win a premiership in just their second year. We have shortened the Titans into $13 after taking a bet of $42,000 to $3000 this week. Read more GC Bulletin
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Laurie Daley to make coaching history By Dean Ritchie - It might be his first journey into coaching but Laurie Daley has already become rugby league's new-age coach. The Daily Telegraph has learned that Country coach Daley will tonight become the first coach in rugby league history to be wired-up for television during a match. Daley will wear an earpiece and have a transmitter strapped to him as he offers expert comments during Country's match against City in Wollongong.
Channel 9 wired-up Andrew Symonds and Adam Gilchrist during Twenty20 cricket matches last season, while Clare Bird, most famous as strapper for mighty Sunline, was wired for sound by Nine as the horse-back interviewer of winning jockeys during the Randwick Carnival.
Daley will not hear Nine's commentary through the match but will be contacted by a station director when asked to make comment.
"It's never been done before in rugby league," Nine head of sport Steve Crawley said.
"It adds another dimension to our coverage."
Asked will NRL coaches soon be wired, Crawley said: "Of course they will. It's not a matter of if but when.
"But you do need someone who is comfortable with it. Laurie has been around for a long a time and is media-savvy."
Daley said he was excited to be part of Nine's initiative.
"It is a bit of history," he said. "I suppose it will give the viewer a different aspect of what goes on.
"The viewer might see how the coaching staff handle a certain situation, what message a coach may send out to his side and how he wants them to play."
Country assistant coach Steve Roach has hit out at doubters of the annual match.
"You should ask the players," Roach said last night. "I'm not saying City aren't passionate but I know Country love going back to where it all started.
"Anyone who thinks City-Country is dead and buried should have come to a few of our training sessions. You should have seen how shattered (Manly Sea Eagles fullback) Brett Stewart was he had to pull out through injury."
Country have been installed the $1.55 favourites with City $2.50.
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Mark O'Meley trained strongly - NSWRL City Origin prop Mark O'Meley trained strongly today leaving team medical staff confident he will be fit to play in tomorrow night's City v Country clash in Wollongong.
"Mark came through a searching fitness test today and completed the entire session with the team," City team doctor Paul Annett said.
"We'll continue to monitor him but as it stands the only reason he wouldn't be fit to play is if his hamstring pulls up sore tomorrow."
Wests Tigers forward Keith Galloway joined the squad as 18th man today as a precaution.
Meanwhile, City coach Tim Sheens and captain Brett Hodgson will help the Kiama Leagues Club celebrate its part in 100 years of Rugby League tonight when they present the club with an Australian Rugby League centenary plaque at 6pm.
Rugby League was first played in the Nowra and Shoalhaven districts in 1914, and since 1957 the club has been the headquarters of the South Coast Group Seven Rugby League. ARL Online
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Titans sign Melbourne's Sam Tagataese -Gold Coast Titans have signed promising Melbourne Storm forward Sam Tagataese. He represented the Junior Kiwis and also the Queensland under-19s in 2004, made his NRL debut for the Storm in round four last season and has since played 15 first grade games. The 21-year-old will join the Titans next season on a two-year deal.
Titans coach John Cartwright said Tagataese would add to the club's depth in the forward ranks.
''He's young, he's got plenty of size and speed and he can really add a lot to our squad,'' said Cartwright.
Titans managing director Michael Searle said it was pleasing to secure the services of the promising young forward.
"Sam has shown he has great potential and his presence will add to our forward pack,'' said Searle.
"Sam will give us added punch on the edges. He's a strong defender and we think he's a player on the up. Off the field, he also has strong links to the Logan community.'' Read more Foxsports
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Kiwis set to win club v country battle - New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney is adamant his country will win the battle with English Super League clubs to release players for next week's Centenary Test.
Holmes a Court backs Rabbitohs coach - Souths co-owner Peter Holmes a Court has passionately defended the direction of the NRL team, declaring his "100 per cent" commitment to coach Jason Taylor.
Bennett 'not poaching' for Dragons - Broncos boss Bruno Cullen is convinced outgoing coach Wayne Bennett is not "sneaking around the joint" poaching players. Read more Yahoo Sport
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Brisbane Broncos assemble new look off-field staff - The Brisbane Broncos have assembled a crack staff to support new head coach Ivan Henjak from the 2009 season onwards. In a collection of rugby league minds that will balance the club's culture with the cutting edge of modern sport, former Bronco greats and sports professionals of the highest order have been secured.
Dean Benton, who revolutionised the way the Broncos trained as he oversaw the team's athletic endeavours during the club's march to the 2006 premiership, will return to Brisbane as Performance Director.
Benton rejoins the Broncos after a stint with English rugby union club Leceister.
Backing up Benton's expertise will be Andrew Croll and the already full-time strength coach Dan Baker and sports scientist Tim Gabbett.
Croll becomes the Athletic Performance Coach after excelling in his role as the Broncos' elite player development strength and conditioning coach.
In a new structure, a host of brilliant former rugby league players will be Henjak's right-hand men.
Allan Langer, Shane Webcke, Paul Green and Peter Ryan will all become full-time assistant coaches in specialist roles.
All four have played for the club and have held pivotal roles on the Broncos' staff in recent years.
Broncos' chief executive Bruno Cullen said he was looking forward to the new staff beginning their work in November.
"We are very pleased with the team we have put together," he said.
"The club has been working on this for the past few weeks with the help of our new head coach Ivan Henjak.
"I am very confident we have assembled a highly-credentialed team to take us forward into a new period for the Broncos." Sports Australia
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Sonny Bill open to All Black poaching - Sonny Bill Williams would seriously contemplate switching to rugby union and chase dual international status if the All Blacks offered him enough money.
Sheens backs his underrated City pack - City coach Tim Sheens has laughed off a suggestion the City forward pack would be in for a restless night's sleep worrying about their Country counterparts.
Carney to be considered for Blues No.6 - Country pivot Todd Carney is set to be used exclusively at five-eighth against City on Friday night.
Don't blow your Origin chance: Daley - Country coach Laurie Daley has delivered a warning to the host of State of Origin hopefuls on Friday night - "don't blow your chance of a Blues jumper".
Knights doubt Buderus will back up - Returning Newcastle halfback Jarrod Mullen doubts skipper Danny Buderus will back up and play for the Knights on Saturday. Read more Yahoo Sport
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RFL support for Super League duo - Kiwis boss Stephen Kearney says both Webb and Leuluai want to play against the Australians. The Rugby Football League is backing Leeds and Wigan in their dispute with New Zealand over the release of players for next week's Test with Australia.
Brent Webb and Thomas Leuluai have both been named in the Kiwis squad, angering their clubs because the game clashes with the Challenge Cup fifth round.
The RFL says it accepts players should be released under normal circumstances.
But RFL chief executive Nigel Wood says the international governing body should waive the agreement in this instance.
"The Rugby League International Federation's (RLIF) rule states that international selections should take priority over domestic playing requirements," said Wood in a statement.
"The RFL fully supports that principal; however, in respect of mid-season internationals, we clearly understand the legitimate concerns of our clubs when travel between hemispheres places an unreasonable demand on players.
The RFL will be writing to the RLIF asking them to reflect on this difficult situation but we emphasise we will be abiding by the current rules
RFL chief executive Nigel Wood said, "Also in this case the international in question falls within an extremely important period for the clubs.
"This includes the showcase Millennium Magic event which places additional heavy demands on players and the Carnegie Challenge Cup fifth round, which is a sudden-death fixture in a hugely important competition.
"We have made clear representations to the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) in relation to these issues.
"If international competition is to continue to be regarded as the pinnacle of the sport, such contests should not ask players to play when they can only arrive a very short time before the match.
"The RFL is of the view that there is an established and agreed protocol in international, inter-hemisphere rugby league that teams are only asked to play with a minimum of a week's rest after travel and therefore we believe the same conditions should apply to individual players.
"The RFL will be writing to the RLIF asking them to reflect on this difficult situation but we emphasise we will be abiding by the current rules."
New Kiwis boss Stephen Kearney says he is determined to play full-back Webb and scrum-half Leuluai in the match against the Kangaroos in Sydney.
"I have told the team manager (Wayne Bennett) that I want to have those two players in the side and left it in his hands," said Kearney.
"Thomas and Brent rang me to say they want to play for New Zealand and I owe it to them to do everything I can.
"We've been looking for a half-back to replace Stacey Jones and we want to give Thomas as much opportunity to make the (number seven) jumper his."
Leeds, who are now coached by former Kiwis coach Brian McClennan, say they would have been prepared to release players had they been paired with a non-Super League club but insist they want Webb for their fifth round match with Harlequins.
Wigan want Leuluai to stay and prepare for their Super League match against Warrington on 16 May.
The Kiwi selectors have included three uncapped players in their squad - South Sydney hooker Isaac Luke, St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale and Sydney Roosters utility player Setaimata Sa.
West Tigers stand-off Benji Marshall, Parramatta full-back or winger Krisnan Inu and New Zealand Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei were not considered due to injury. Read more BBC Online
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Double Header in Bradford finals at the Grattan Odsal Stadium Sunday 4th May - Clayton meet Queensbury in the Jack Senior Memorial Cup kick-off 3:30 whilst Dudley Hill A play Wibsey Warriors in the Hudson foster cutain raiser at 1:30
BARLA Great Britain put the RAF to Flight - BARLA Great Britain began the defence of the Skanska Cup this afternoon with a magnificent 50-0 victory over the RAF at RAF Uxbridge to top the league straight away when points difference could prove crucial
The Prison Service Rugby League to Expand - The Prison Service Rugby League is planning to run up to a dozen teams within the next few months. Read more BARLA
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Webcke glad to step into Broncos role - Former rugby league Test prop Shane Webcke says he is elated the Brisbane Broncos have appointed him as an assistant coach for next season.
Vaealiki quits Manly to switch codes - Manly has released centre David Vaealiki from his 2008 NRL contract to take up a two-year offer to play rugby union in France.
Warriors aim to be slicker from kick-off - The New Zealand Warriors want to arrest a recent trend and be fast out of the blocks on Sunday when they defend their unbeaten home record in the NRL.
Campbell to stay on with Titans - Livewire full-back Preston Campbell has extended his contract with the Gold Coast Titans.
Langer, Webcke to coach at Broncos - Broncos greats Allan Langer and Shane Webcke will reunite at Brisbane next year as the NRL club prepares for life without coach Wayne Bennett.
Langer, Webcke hired as Broncos assistants - The Brisbane Broncos have appointed club greats Allan Langer and Shane Webke as full-time assistant coaches from next season.
Galloway drafted in as 18th man for City - Wests Tigers forward Keith Galloway has joined the NSW City team as 18th man for Friday's clash with Country at WIN Stadium.
Lillyman has earned Origin stripes: Cowboys - The North Queensland Cowboys say they are optimistic that Jacob Lillyman's two-week suspension for a dangerous throw will not jeopardise his State of Origin hopes. Read more Yahoo Sport
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Don Parish - A Living Legend By BARRY HILDEBRANDT - Don Parish was one of those unique rugby league players considered good enough to be picked in an Australian team while still playing in the bush with Dubbo Macquarie. In 1959 the fullback represented Country and New South Wales before being selected as a non-playing reserve in the test series against New Zealand.
But his time came later in the year when he left with the Kangaroos for England.
He was away on a five-month long tour and during this time he got a hunger for international and club football at the highest level.
Don Parish didn't play in a test match on that tour but in 12 other games scored 55 points with seven tries and 17 goals.
His time for test football came the next year against New Zealand.
Parish was one of many former international players who were in Dubbo this week to celebrate the Centenary of Rugby League and 100 years of the game which the Macquarie was a part of.
At 70 years of age Don Parish is a living legend of Dubbo rugby league.
This week he returned to his 1937 place of birth to be part of the Centenary of Rugby League celebrations and took the opportunity to meet many friends and others - and to talk about what a great game it has been and still is.
Ironically one of his first jobs was delivering the now called Daily Liberal newspapers for the late Leo Armati.
And while he later forged a long career with the old PMG as an engineer, it was rugby league that he became a 'local legend.'
"My work took me around different places and I played most of my football with Dubbo but also at Wellington," Parish said.
"I went to Wests in Sydney in 1957 and played a few games with the Wests Magpies before coming back to Dubbo.
"Then the highlight of my career then was making the Kangaroos tour to England in 1959-60 and although I didn't play in a Test match, I was involved in 12 other games.
"It was on that tour that I became very good friends with Harry Bath and that led me to going back to Sydney the next year with Wests.
"Sadly two of my biggest disappointments was playing losing grand finals against St George in 1961 and 1963 and I would have to say there is no more hollow a feeling than being in a beaten team at the Sydney Cricket Ground. You just feel so deflated and beaten.
"But in 1961 I had the honour of playing in my first test match on the tour of New Zealand.
"In our first test loss in Auckland I became the first fullback to score a try in a test match, so that was something to look back on."
The history books tell us that Parish played three test matches for Australia, seven games for NSW and 65 club matches before moving down to coach Wollongong Wests and then come back to coach Wests in Sydney from 1972-76.
He was Coach of the Year in 1974 when the team made the final but his two years at Penrith (1977-78) were without success.
"These days I'm semi-retired but still do some importing," Parish said this week.
"I cherish the memories and particularly the friendships I made over the many years and from that first tour to England we still get together every year. I mean, it was a five month tour so we got to be very good friends."
According to Don Parish, the modern day game has a few problems, particularly with non-contested scrums and the play the balls are what he calls "a joke."
"As well, the video replays we see now of stripping the ball are unnecessary stoppages." he said.
"Sadly the game now is designed to fit in with television and in turn they have changed a lot of rules to suit."
Parish, who now lives on the Central Coast, was in good company in Dubbo this week for the centenary celebrations. Mixing with the likes of test greats Johnny Raper, Ian Walsh, Graeme Langlands, Reg Gasnier and some of the more modern day internationals including David Gillespie, Les Davidson and many others. To Don Parish, thanks for the memories. Dubbo Liberal Online
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NSWCRL Group 10 selection is a family affair - Lithgow Workmens Club Wolves Rugby League Club had three players named in the Group 10 side that will open the campaign on Saturday, May 10 at Orange's Wade Park. It was a real family affair with Jonathan Van Veen, his brother Brendon and their cousin Scott Fittler all named in the side.
Jonathan has been named at fullback, Brendon second row and Scott in the centres.
The side will be coached by the Wolves' Michael Rushworth, Graeme Osborne is the trainer and Craig Pugsley the strapper.
Long term Group 10 representative and captain Kip Maranda declared himself unavailable for representative selection after yeoman service to the Group.
He wants to give his undivided efforts to the Wolves who have been so good to him over his many years of playing for the Group and Western Division.
For the first time in 20 years that individual groups, not divisions, will play for the right to be known as NSW's premier region.
Seventeen teams will take part.
The eventual NSW winner will then face the Queensland champions in a curtain raiser for the second State of Origin on July 2 in Sydney.
Coach Rushworth has a strong side to work with: 1 Jonathan Van Veen (Workies), 2 Nathan Rollinson (Panthers), 3 Todd Barrow (Hawks), 4 Scott Fittler (Workies), 5 Cameron Plummer (St Pats), 6 Dave Elvy (Panthers captain), 7 Warick Colley (Mudgee), 8 Hayden Davis (Cyms), 9 Pat Gibson (Cyms), 10 Ben McKenna (Cyms), 11 Brendon Van Veen (Workies), 12 Des Knight (Cyms), 13 Matt Kurtz (Mudgee), 14 Luke Thompson (Cyms), 15 Matt Lawson (St Pats), 16 Mark Elliott (St Pats), 17 Adam Hall (Hawks).
Due to injury doubts and work commitments the following will be requested to attend training as well: Matt Stott (Mudgee), Tim Holman (St Pats), Rob Clarkson (Mudgee) and Christian Luyks (Panthers). The side will play at Orange on May 10 and will go into camp on Friday May 9.
Lithgow Mercury
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Students selected for Southern Country - Red Bend Catholic College, long renowned as a breeding ground for young rugby league talent, has had 10 players selected to play in the prestigious Southern Country Catholic Colleges side and 13 in the Western Catholic Schools side.
Late last term, Red Bend Catholic College hosted selection trials for the Western Catholic Schools side.
Six under 15s college footballers were selected for Western from these trials and seven in the under 18s.
Cameron Clarke, Todd Graham, Kyle Baxter, Tobias Evans, Jarrod Nicholson and Joseph Gunn are the Red Bend representatives in the under 15s, while Cameron Miller, Luke Goodall, Jamie Graham, Jack Hall, Jake Grace, Lou Goodwin and Kye Redfern were selected to represent Western Catholic Schools in the under 18s.
On Monday, these students undertook the next round of trials against a strong Wollongong side at Cootamundra.
Red Bend sent a team of 13 hopefuls and from these 10 young footballers will represent Southern Country Catholic Colleges.
In the under 15s, Cameron Clarke, Todd Graham, Kyle Baxter, Joseph Gunn and Tobias Evans gained selection.
In the under 18s, Jamie Graham, Jake Grace, Luke Goodall, Jack Hall and Lou Goodwin will represent the side.
Gaining selection in the Southern Catholic Colleges side is a significant achievement. The zone represents catholic schools from across much of NSW and many past players have gone on to bigger and better things.
The selected students will now move to trials for the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges to be held in Bass Hill on May 23 and 24.
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John Dixon committs to Celtic Crusaders until 2011 - Super League hopefuls Celtic Crusaders have confirmed their head coach John Dixon is committed to the club until at least 2011. The veteran Australian, who was an assistant to Wayne Bennett at Brisbane Broncos for 10 years, moved today to quash speculation linking him with the vacancy at French Super League club Catalans Dragons.
"I came to Wales to play a part in building a club and in establishing rugby league as a major sport in Wales and I have not applied for any position at another club," he said.
"The three years I have been here have been most rewarding. Rugby league in Wales is on the front foot and with a very strong, viable Super League application in place, we are on the cusp of very significant achievements here at the Crusaders.
"I am delighted to have been offered the option of remaining as head coach of the Crusaders and I am committed here till at least 2011."
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Q. WHAT IS A GOOD FINISH TO A SET OF SIX?
I think just maximising the pressure you put the opposition under, in terms of where you give them the football, whether you can make a contest of it, whether you can get a repeat set of six or whether you
are good enough to kick for a try.
Q. WHAT ARE YOUR THROUGHTS ON DEFENSIVE PATTERNS
You have got to have a couple of different scenarios depending on who you are playing against and the situation in the game that determines how you defend your line. So there are a few different variables.
You can't be a one-dimensional defensive team any more, you have got to have a bit of versatility in the way you defend different situations.
We are working pretty hard on that at the moment, where we are not necessarily up and in or slide, but a bit of a balance between the two.
With a defensive pattern it is an understanding of why you are doing it and how you solve certain questions that the opposition put to you.
You need to have some smart players on the edge of the ruck that understand it before you can be really confident in how you do it.
In all the patterns you have still got to be able to defend over the football. That is a skill in itself, to be able to do it relentlessly for 80 minutes.
If you have got across your board a desire to defend well then that is half the battle. The hardest thing is defending when you are tired, and controlling the football still has an enormous effect on how you defend over the 80 minutes. If you turn the ball over on play two often, then you know you are going to be in for a pretty tough day.
Q. HOW DO YOU INCORPORATE 'ONE ON ONE TACKLES' INTO YOUR DEFENCE TRAINING.
Once you get into the season and the level of intensity with which they are playing at, the hardest thing is to simulate that at training with any quality.
Even if they put the tackle suits on you find they are still a bit reluctant because you have probably got to do it at 85% of intensity to get some value from it.
In the off-season you can apply it a bit more when they are not actually playing week to week and they are happy to rip in a bit.
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