Due to the poor weather and the disrupted start to the season, we will be looking to hold some training sessions over the upcoming holiday period. For those who may be interested (if you are qualified or not), please email Mr John McCoy jmccoy@waverley.nsw.edu.au. Can we improve the site? Waverley is a member of the Combined Associated Schools along with, Barker, Knox, Cranbrook, St Aloysius and Trinity. Last weekend, the weather was perfect, and the crowds were certainly back! He was a man of diverse talents a football guru who taught rugby (both codes) to a range of teams, at a number of levels: Souths, Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, Waverley College, The King's School as well as Country, State and Australia's national representative sides. ontact Club Captain, Callum Bidmead (0413 362 144). Ryan stepped back into Suburban Rugby in Sydney and played for 2 seasons for Balmain Rugby who won the Kentwell cup competition as joint premiers in 2013.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Sport is an integral part of Waverley Colleges education programme and all students are encouraged to join in and become part of a team. Jed Holloway (born 2 November 1992) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. Hennessy won a place on the inaugural Kangaroo tour of 190809, but came under criticism since he also doubled as a selector. In 2011 Cross signed with the NSW Waratahs and played in 15 matches during the 2011 Super Rugby season. Waverley College is a dual-campus independent Catholic early learning, primary and secondary day school for boys, located on Birrell and Henrietta Street in Waverley, in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Waverley Rugby Club fields six senior men's grades and an U21s (colts) team. A renowned child and adolescent health expert has been unveiled as the government's new Chief Behaviour Advisor tasked with hauling the state's badly behaved pupils into line. Tell us how. Please send through your school's results to editor@saschoolsports.co.za or WHATSAPP 076 202 5503. Runs the Queens Park morning and afternoon teas, canteen and barbecue, aiming to maintain the Colleges reputation for outstanding hospitality throughout the CAS and GPS competitions. When the new game of Northern Union (rugby league) arrived in Australia in the late winter of 1907, he enthusiastically stepped on board and when the New Zealand All Golds came to play the first of their historic three-game series against the locals at the Agricultural Ground (Sydney Showground) in August 1907, he was the NSW captain and coach. He represented New South Wales in 1901, 1902 and 1904, and he was a rugby union coach at The King's School, Sydney in 1905. If you do have any ideas,please feel free to email these to Mr McCoy. The Supporter Group also contributes financially towards special needs the College may have for Rugby equipment and training aids, rugby tours and gymnasium upgrades etc. Unfortunately, wet weather hit us again this week, which forced Centennial Parklands to close the Queens Park Grounds. This will not be an excuse to miss training. It was pleasing to see the improvements throughout all age groups. Do any community members have ideas about possiblevenues which might be able to cater for larger groups? Waverley College is a dual-campus independent Catholic early learning, primary and secondary day school for boys, located on Birrell and Henrietta Street in Waverley, in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Marie Maitland: Scotland's 16th century Sappho. I am sure this will really help start to bring teams together as they begin to be established. Students can collect these from Monday next week or they will be handed out at our next House Assemblies. Strong business development professional with a BA HONS focused in Business Studies. Waverley managed to be successful in 18 matches out of the 22 played. Week 1 Waverley College Vs Newington (13s, 16s & Opens HOME, 14s & 15s AWAY), Week 2 Waverley College Vs St Augustines (ALL TEAMS AWAY), Week 3 Waverley College Vs SHORE (13s, 16s & Opens AWAY, 14s & 15s HOME), Week 4 Waverley College Vs The Kings School (ALL TEAMS AWAY), Week 5 Waverley College Vs Oakhill College (13s, 16s & Opens AWAY, 14s & 15s HOME), Week 6 CAS ROUND 1 Waverley College Vs Knox Grammar (13s, 16s & Opens HOME, 14s & 15s AWAY), Week 7 CAS ROUND 2 Waverley College Vs Cranbrook (13s, 16s & Opens HOME, 14s & 15s AWAY), Waverley College Vs St Augustines (A & B GRADES ONLY ALL TEAMS HOME), Week 1 CAS ROUND 3 Waverley College Vs Barker College (13s, 16s & Opens AWAY, 14s & 15s HOME), Week 2 CAS ROUND 4 (FINAL YEAR 12 HOME GAME) Waverley College Vs St Aloysius College (13s, 16s & Opens HOME, 14s & 15s AWAY), Week 3 CAS ROUND 5 (FINAL ROUND) Waverley College Vs Trinity Grammar (13s, 16s & Opens AWAY, 14s & 15s HOME). Ryan Cross, Australian rugby union, and rugby league footballer of the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010. Participants will then enrol in the course held at Waverley College either on Thursday, 9 March or Tuesday, 21 March. He then went on to play for the Roosters at centre in their loss to cross-Sydney rivals the Bulldogs in the 2004 NRL Grand Final. Hennessy was South Sydney's coach for the 1946 NSWRFL season. According to the head of swimming at St Mary's School, Waverley, Cindy Brown, the St Mary's A team placed first with 399 points, followed by St Stithians Girls' College in second place with 344 points and St Andrew's School for Girls in third place with 343 points. Waverley College - 2013 - 2017 Activities and Societies: Drama production, CAS athletics representative, Choir, Cadets reaching the rank of corporal before leaving for Austria. Rugby Ists in Their New Indigenous Jerseys. Rugby Referee Ready Course (Including Female-Only Course) - Enrolments Open. He later coached at club, state and national representative levels. The Waverley College Cadet Unit (WCCU) also known as WCACU was originally founded in 1911. Former Waverley College number 8 Luca Moretti is making waves in both union and league, Finn Wright is the nephew of former Wallaby Owen Finegan and he certainly picked up the rugby genes, playing 3 years for Waverley College, Superstar outside back Lachlan Wallace was an integral part of Waverley College's incredible undefeated 1st XV CAS season in 2017, being selected for CAS, The Waverley College rugby lads after being undefeated CAS champs have their muck up day with a run it straight challenge in costume and, Well at least he was still able to get up. In 1913 he coached a New South Wales side on a tour of New Zealand and was ahead of his time in introducing a steak-only protein diet on match days. Cross made his debut Super Rugby with the Western Force on 2 February 2007, against the Highlanders. Well done! We are very proud of their efforts and we look forward to seeing their progress on the playing field. By 1901 Hennessy was a regular first grade rugby union player for Souths. We are so grateful to our parents and friends who played the role as hosts to our visitors, to make them all feel so welcome. A reminder that players need to take extra care of their new uniforms and should ensure that names are placed on all clothing items. You can register your interest by going to the Roster for BBQ & Canteen. Before submitting your article, please double check your spelling and 250-word count. Unable to attend a home game or YOU live overseas? Injured players MUST still attend their team training and matches. The club was formed on 17 January 1908 and Hennessy was the inaugural captain-coach. Licenses &. Feb 2002 - Dec 20097 years 11 months. For all of those families that ordered photos for Summer co-curricular, individual and house photos they should arrive by this Friday and will be given to students Head of House. Rugby Shorts (Juniors Blue, Opens Black). 1/30 Sesame Street, Mount Waverley, Victoria. We want to see it! Players MUST reserve for the game following their own, for example C players must reserve for the B fixture. 131 Birrell St Waverley, NSW, Australia 2024 Waverley College, founded in 1903, is a Catholic school for boys from Years 5-12 located in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The moment he leaped over the ruck, everyone knew this was going to be special. Waverley managed to be successful in 18 matches out of the 22 played. In the past, my Asset Allocation internship at Singapore AIA Insurance allowed me to unravel the natural charm of business and appreciate it as an interdisciplinary science. Students are to walk to Queens Park after school, where they will get changed in allocated sections. Retrieved 26 April 2014. Training and trial fixtures have had to be cancelled as a result of the poor weather and ground closures. A reminder that students in AFL and Volleyball can now purchase their uniforms for the winter season. Waverley College, which is located within 1.5 kilometres of Moriah, evacuated its senior school campus earlier in the day when parents of a year 7 student informed the school he had also been diagnosed with coronavirus. Please get behind the Waverley College Rugby Program in 2023. I encourage new families to have at look the photos and records found in the T & M Hayes (Queens Park) Pavilion at some stage this season, to give you an idea of the proud history you are stepping into. A broken leg saw him miss much of the 2001 NRL season. He is buried in Botany cemetery. [citation needed] Cross was named the 2005 Sydney Roosters season player of the year. This week training commenced at Queens Park. Jack Coyne summed him up this way: "His outstanding coaching ability, his leadership on the field and off, his pertinacity and his personality all combined to make Arthur a redoubtable friend and an implacable opponent." Waverly, who finished third in the Combined Associated Schools (CAS) competition, beat St Augustine's 15-0 in their only other match-up this season. Please send through your results to editor@saschoolsports.co.za. To assist with planning, please take note of the following dates for the 2021 season including the GPS/ISA Trial Fixtures and the CAS Fixtures. He was a man of diverse talents - a football guru who taught rugby (both codes) to a range of teams, at a number of levels: Souths, Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, Waverley College, The King's School - as well as Country, State and Australia's national representative sides. You are all very welcome! We have claimed 11 Club Championships and 49 Suburban Premierships across the grades in the last 52 seasons. He is listed in the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No. How on earth did he make it through that ? . This week, I would like to highlight the supportive efforts of two of our students: Lucius McFarlane and Angus Sundkvist. In 1930 he served as the coach of New Zealand in their tour of Australia.[5]. Every player who pulls on a Waverley College jersey is expected to try their best for the school. This is provided by College staff who devote their Saturdays and many hours through the week to give the boys the opportunity to continue a great tradition. While we are enjoying having our rugby back at Queens Park, we have recently discovered a shortage in match referees and assistant referees (touch judges), to assist with our matches. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We would certainly appreciate any offers of support even if you are only able to help on the Canteen for an hour while your son warms up for his match! Last week at the College Assembly, our School Captain, Daniel McSweeny, addressed the student body. This includes: Wearing head protectionis also promoted at Waverley College. [7], In 1938, the school started accepting boarders. I look forward to see you at Queens Park for our upcoming fixtures against Riverview! We have claimed 11 Club Championships and 49 Suburban Premierships across the grades in the last 52 seasons. We ask students to please walk down in a safe fashion and cross the roads at the traffic lights. Skilled in Negotiation, Consultative Sales Management, Business Planning, Operations Management, and Coaching. Tatau ttou - All of us Count, Te Whare Koa 1pm to 3pm 9 France Street Oamaru. Waverley Rugby Club Jun 2017 - Dec 20177 months Was member of Waverley RFC Committee as Head of Content and Social Media (when we had just launched our redesigned website), with. Sydney, Australia. Congratulations to the boys for winning both games 1sts 31-5 and 2nds 21-5. [1][2], NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, "Former ICAC chief Barry O'Keefe dies aged 80", "Centenary Performing Arts Centre Opened", "Peter Cosgrove named as next governor-general, will replace Quentin Bryce in March", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Old_Boys_of_Waverley_College&oldid=1134425962, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 16:54. Waverley College is a Catholic day school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, located at Waverley, in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wale 3,676 people like this Cheeky grubber catches defence off guard for peach of a try, Prodigious schoolboy Luca Moretti has both codes vying for his signature, Prop demolishes his opponent with a brutal tackle, Prodigious prop on a destructive path to the top, Waverley speed machine lighting up schoolboy rugby, 'Hulk Hogan' laying the smackdown with this big hit during muck up day, Future star James Mood is just about untacklable. He was a state and national representative hooker/forward and was the first captain of the Australian national rugby league team. Again, we would certainly welcome any support from parents and friends in the community, who can donate time to assist as officials. It is an enjoyable and rewarding experience to be part of your sons Rugby career at Waverley. later leaving a successful post as principal of art at St Aloysius College . Thank you to those parents and friends who have volunteered to help officiating over the week. The Rugby Supporter Group He played for New South Wales in the first rugby match run by the newly created 'New South Wales Rugby Football League' which had just split away from the established New South Wales Rugby Football Union. Waverley College Cadets ene. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. He was suspended for six weeks for eye-gouging Parramatta's Glenn Morrison in a match which the Roosters won 128. This was a great start to the season, with plenty of improvements to come, as coaches continue to work through the selection process to ensure players are graded appropriately. School rugby results from around the country. . Game on! If any parents, carers and friends are free to assist at any stage this weekend (or throughout the season), please register your interests on the 2022 online roster. Photo: Waverley College A string of top private schools have come out swinging against the textured look, the latest. Should you be interested in joining the club, particularly if you are interested in being part of the committee in a leadership role, we encourage interested parents and friends to meet some of the current committee members in the Pavilion over the coming two Saturdays on 26 March and 2 April. If you are absent from training, you require a note for your coach. 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