The Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s Sydney 2019 has been secured for Sydney by the New South Wales Government. The NRL has confirmed the three pools which will make up the inaugural Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s Sydney 2019, to be held at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta on October 18-19. NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said the format of the pools would ensure key rivals face each other in the fast-paced, action packed short form of Rugby League. During the official launch of the tournament today in Parramatta, it was revealed that: – Group A: Australia, New Zealand, PNG and USA – Group B: England, France, Lebanon and Wales – Group C: Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Cook Islands Greenberg said the two highest-placed teams from Group A would progress to the semi-finals, alongside the winners of Groups B and C. The two highest placed teams from the Women’s pool, which features Australia, New Zealand, England and PNG, will feature in the women’s final. The Downer Rugby … [Read more...] about Fiji Bati In Rugby League World Cup 9s
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South Wales Echo letters: Friday, July 5, 2019
New PM will have to put forward old proposals We are now right in the middle of the Tory leadership election race. When the next Tory leader is finally elected in a few weeks’ time it will most probably be Boris Johnson. He will have to put before Parliament the same Brexit proposals that have been rejected how many times before? There are reports in the media of secret deals with the Tory MPs. No wonder the leadership contenders are so cagey on this issue. In all probability there will be a general election called when these Brexit proposals are rejected once again by Parliament. This could turn out to be this country’s most short lived Prime Minister. But of course we have to let the parliamentary procedure run its course. But it all seems so tedious. David Lloyd Cathays, Cardiff He was a great character I read with interest the article on Tommy David’s football career. I don’t know if he played for Rhydyfelin but he certainly played for British Electrics in … [Read more...] about South Wales Echo letters: Friday, July 5, 2019
CTE discovered in brains of two former rugby league player
A new study as has shown that a disease linked to repeated concussions in North American sport has been found in the brains of two former Australian rugby league players. Researchers and clinicians from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, New South Wales Health and the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre made the discovery in two donated brains from middle-aged former professionals who played more than 150 National Rugby League games over many years. The identities of the athletes were kept confidential. The study, published in the international journal Acta Neuropathologica Communications on Thursday, says the discovery is the first time Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy — or CTE — has been identified in an NRL athlete. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in … [Read more...] about CTE discovered in brains of two former rugby league player
PNG rugby league player making his mark
Rugby League BY PATRICK NIATO TOM As the saying goes opportunity only comes once. And it would be true for a young Papua New Guinean who is living his dream playing rugby league in Australia. He is playing with Hay Magpies rugby league club in the New South Wales sanctioned country rugby league competition. The former Hela Wigmen winger Elvis Ayako is making his mark in Australia with every opportunity that comes his way. The Kopiago native, who once played for the Mendi Muruks and Hela Wigmen in the PNG semi-professional rugby league competition, the Digicel Cup, is now playing in Australia for the Hay Magpies group 20 in the South Western NSW country rugby league. He is proud of his roots playing junior footy with the Wakwak Bulldogs in Mendi rugby league competition and making it up the ranks. Ayako told the Post-Courier via email from Australia that he is happy to get the opportunity and chance to travel to Australia and continue playing there. “It is every one’s dream … [Read more...] about PNG rugby league player making his mark
NRL closes door on sacked Folau returning to rugby league
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter Beattie has poured cold water on the prospect of sacked Wallabies fullback Israel Folau returning to the National Rugby League. News Ltd media reported on Wednesday that NRL clubs had made enquiries about Folau returning to the 13-man code after his four-year Rugby Australia contract was torn up last month for a controversial post on social media, but Beattie said the NRL would not sanction the 30-year-old’s return. “We are an inclusive game with respect for all. Israel has social media posts online that go against what our game stands for,” Beattie told said. “As it stands, he will not be considered for registration. What Israel chooses to do in relation to his social media posts and his faith is a matter for him.” We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now Folau, a fundamentalist … [Read more...] about NRL closes door on sacked Folau returning to rugby league