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Onwards And Upwards For The NSW Cup In 2011
NSWRL Media
21/12/2010 3:28:20 PM
The New South Wales Rugby League will continue its promise of showcasing first class Rugby League at suburban grounds when the NSW Cup kicks off 2011 with four games at Leichhardt Oval on a Saturday when no NRL games are to be played in Sydney.
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The four matches will include a traditional fibros versus silvertails fixture between Western Suburbs and Manly and the main game will feature last year’s premiers, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers.
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Round One will then conclude with another four match schedule, this time at Toyota Park, Cronulla.
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Following Junior Representative matches between Cronulla and Illawarra, a further two NSW Cup matches featuring North Sydney, the Southern Marlins, Newtown and a new look Cronulla Sharks side which, courtesy of a new partnership, will include representatives from the Melbourne Storm will conclude the day.
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With a whole new batch of exciting young talent graduating from this year’s Toyota Cup it will be interesting to see which players are capable of making the step up to open age football.
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One club which will benefit from graduates of the NYC will be the Auckland Vulcans. The Junior Warriors side boasted some prestigious talents in Shaun Johnson, Isaac John, Glen Fisiiahi and Bill Tupou and all will be available for the Vulcans in 2011 should they not force their way into Ivan Cleary’s NRL side.
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Defending premiers, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, look strong again with the key signings of 2010 top try-scorer Michael Lett, impressive back-rower Grant Millington and Jonathon Wright from Parramatta.
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Foundation clubs Newtown, North Sydney, Western Suburbs and Balmain Ryde-Eastwood will again challenge the Bulldogs for top honours while the Central Coast Centurions will look to build on their impressive debut year.
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Windsor, Wentworthville, and the Southern Marlins (formerly Shellharbour) will also be out to impress once again with the Wolves proving this year that anything can happen come finals time.
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The 2011 season will be run over 26 Rounds with a bye week to coincide with the NSW Cup Representative side’s clash against the QLD Residents, which will be played before State of Origin Game Three in Brisbane.
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The NSW Cup draw for 2011 is now on-line and can be viewed by clicking on the following link 2011 NSW Cup Draw however please note kick-off times and venues will be finalised early in the new year when clubs have submitted their final preferences.
NSWRL Media
21/12/2010 3:28:20 PM
The New South Wales Rugby League will continue its promise of showcasing first class Rugby League at suburban grounds when the NSW Cup kicks off 2011 with four games at Leichhardt Oval on a Saturday when no NRL games are to be played in Sydney.
>
The four matches will include a traditional fibros versus silvertails fixture between Western Suburbs and Manly and the main game will feature last year’s premiers, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers.
>
Round One will then conclude with another four match schedule, this time at Toyota Park, Cronulla.
>
Following Junior Representative matches between Cronulla and Illawarra, a further two NSW Cup matches featuring North Sydney, the Southern Marlins, Newtown and a new look Cronulla Sharks side which, courtesy of a new partnership, will include representatives from the Melbourne Storm will conclude the day.
>
With a whole new batch of exciting young talent graduating from this year’s Toyota Cup it will be interesting to see which players are capable of making the step up to open age football.
>
One club which will benefit from graduates of the NYC will be the Auckland Vulcans. The Junior Warriors side boasted some prestigious talents in Shaun Johnson, Isaac John, Glen Fisiiahi and Bill Tupou and all will be available for the Vulcans in 2011 should they not force their way into Ivan Cleary’s NRL side.
>
Defending premiers, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, look strong again with the key signings of 2010 top try-scorer Michael Lett, impressive back-rower Grant Millington and Jonathon Wright from Parramatta.
>
Foundation clubs Newtown, North Sydney, Western Suburbs and Balmain Ryde-Eastwood will again challenge the Bulldogs for top honours while the Central Coast Centurions will look to build on their impressive debut year.
>
Windsor, Wentworthville, and the Southern Marlins (formerly Shellharbour) will also be out to impress once again with the Wolves proving this year that anything can happen come finals time.
>
The 2011 season will be run over 26 Rounds with a bye week to coincide with the NSW Cup Representative side’s clash against the QLD Residents, which will be played before State of Origin Game Three in Brisbane.
>
The NSW Cup draw for 2011 is now on-line and can be viewed by clicking on the following link 2011 NSW Cup Draw however please note kick-off times and venues will be finalised early in the new year when clubs have submitted their final preferences.
