Orr-some! From judo champ to rugby mission with Waratahs U18s
He hails from a rugby league hot spot and is a former Australian judo champion but this teen has a different sporting dream and is works towards representing his country in rugby
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Family ties! NSW Waratahs rugby teen following father’s lead
Rugby is a family affair for teenage rugby young gun TJ Talaileva who has a couple of big goals on his sport hit-list this season – including one today in Sydney.
Teen son of a Scottish dual international makes bold footy move
He’s the son of a dual code international who was born in France and then raised in regional NSW before shifting to Queensland. So why is the now with the Waratahs academy?
‘Best foot forward’: Standouts as NSW Waratahs U20s complete special Reds double
The coach singled out some special players for mention as the Waratahs under 20s completed a special double against the Queensland Reds in front of Aussie selectors. Stars, result wrap.
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In a league of their own! Cross coders out to make Super Rugby U16s mark
It’s got a new name and a new generation of youngsters about to hit the big stage for the first time. The Super Rugby 16s series also has a sensational trio of league players in the NSW Waratahs.
‘Hasn’t forgotten where he’s come from’: Coach on Penrith’s newest star
While Penrith’s Lindsay Smith isn’t a household name like his title winning teammates, one of his junior coaches won’t be surprised when his star pupil takes the field in Sunday’s NRL grand final.
Next Gen Wallabies in crucial test to nab spots in team to tackle NZ
The Australian schools and under 18s coach said the looming Waratahs v Queensland Reds battle is so important it will determine places in the team to tackle New Zealand. New SQUAD
Watch: Reckless Penrith grand final tackle prompts comp review
It was a split second of madness that threatened to ruin a magic day of Penrith footy grand finals. See vision of the horrendous stiff-arm tackle and catch up on the latest ramifications.
Penrith RL grand finals: Epics and heartache, heroes and villains
Emu Plains and Windsor went to the wire in the men’s top grade, while a host of rising young guns couldn’t be separated after two periods of extra time. Grand finals wrap, 60+ PHOTO GALLERY.
Wallaby Origins: The clubs, schools that produced World Cup stars
They are the giants of Australian rugby ready to represent the Wallabies on the game’s grandest stage, but to the local clubs and schools that nurtured them, they are so much more.
Penrith RL: 48 young men, women to watch on grand final day
Penrith’s big spectacle is here with grand finals across two big days. To celebrate we take a look at the future stars and best seniors with 48 young men and women to watch in the deciders.
“They’re good guys”: Sportsmanship rules after epic footy final
The teams for this weekend’s rugby league grand finals in the Penrith and District competitions have been decided after an epic weekend of finals. See who made the big dance, full wrap.
‘This isn’t kids footy’: Devastated Penrith coach takes aim at ‘archaic rule’
Nothing separated Emu Plains and St Patricks after 100 minutes in the Men’s Div 1 rugby league grand final qualifier. The way the “winner” was determined has left plenty screaming for change.
Local footy stars: 34 male, female players to watch in Penrith finals
It’s rugby league finals time, and from this weekend the cream of the crop face-off in the Penrith and District finals. We look at the top 19 men and 15 girls shooting for glory.
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