Toowoomba Grammar School and The Glennie School triumph on 2024 O’Callaghan Cup Day
It was a day which will live long in the memories of Toowoomba Grammar School and The Glennie School students as TGS soared to claim the 75th O’Callaghan Cup, while Glennie won the Selena Worsley Cup. Details here.
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It was a day to remember for The Glennie School and Toowoomba Grammar School, as TGS took home the 75th O’Callaghan Cup, while Glennie claimed a resounding win in the Selena Worsley Cup.
It was a clinic from the boys in blue and gold as Grammar claimed a stunning 40-15 win against Downlands.
TGS captain Joe Gray was honoured to lead his side to glory in the milestone occasion.
“(We) came out firing, we knew Downlands were gonna come out firing and just had to match that energy and I am so proud of them, they did so well today,” he said.
“I am absolutely buggered, it is so hot today but so proud of them, they fought so hard, did so well, did everyone proud, hopefully did our Old Boys’ proud, our school proud, our families proud and we did each other proud that’s for sure.”
With temperature soaring above 30 degrees at Downlands College, it was young fullback Myles Rosemond who set the field alight with his scorching runs which was highlighted by a try with his first touch of the football, sparking wild scenes from the Grammar supporters.
“I wasn’t really expecting it, it was just first touch of the game and I just threw a dummy and then all I saw was space so it was almost given to me in a way,” he said.
“I think we definitely knew that we had it in us when that first try was scored we had a bit of momentum.
“We did let them (Downlands) in a couple of times just from silly errors on our behalf but I think we worked well as a team to get out of it.”
After a simply stunning individual display from Rosemond, the fullback revealed who helped spark his electric performance.
“I think Illy (Baravilala) the number 10 made me look pretty good, he definitely did a lot for me,” Rosemond said.
In the Selena Worsley Cup, it was all one-way traffic with the Glennie School claiming victories in all three games.
With the final clash on the main oval, Downlands were up for the challenge, but could not contain the roaring Glennie rugby sevens outfit.
After helping lead her side to glory as captain in her final year of school, Anna Park was delighted to receive the cup and help defend her school’s title.
“That was amazing,” she said.
“(I am) really proud, we spread the ball really well today, and it was a tough fight, Downlands are very physical so it was good to get the win - all three wins.
“It is really good for our last year, especially having a big crowd behind us which is great.
“It’s really hot and windy today, but it was great to see Grammar behind us and then all the Glennie girls.”
One of the biggest moments across the three games which summed up the Glennie attitude and talent was on the cusp of halftime where a seemingly certain Downlands try was brought to a halt by a stunning try-saving tackle.
Park said this act of heroism helped boost the girls headed into the second half in front of a bumper crowd on the main oval.
“I think we were all buggered and to see one of our players chase someone down really lifted us up for halftime,” she said.
Park revealed Glennie had put a major emphasis on fitness in the lead up to this clash and with the temperature soaring, the focus was a masterstroke.
“Our fitness and speed is our biggest strength and the physicality of Downlands was obviously unmatched to ours so spreading the ball was what got us the win I think,” she said.
“I think our training we definitely focus on a lot of ball work so we definitely improved on that and our fitness.
“Glennie’s known for a big rugby program so it is great to see us get the win.”
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