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Have your say: Who wins the trial in Gosford?
Medical emergency delays kick-off
News just in, a medical emergency will delay kick-off in Gosford this afternoon.
Fox League are reporting that a fan in the crowd has suffered a heart attack, and paramedics who were there working the match are in the stands treating the person.
We will bring you updates as they come through.
In a second-string team, one name stands out
Full-time in Hamilton: Warriors 36, Storm 10
That’s full-time in Hamilton, where the Warriors blitzed the Storm 36-10.
The stats say it all, the Warriors dominated all parts of the game
Ryles relaxed about Brown’s contract
By Robert Dillon
In case you missed it, the Eels are waiting on playmaker Dylan Brown to decide his future at the club.
Brown has a long-term contract with the Eels, but it includes a get-out clause that he can potentially activate by round 10, allowing him to join a rival club next season. He has reportedly visited Newcastle for negotiations with the Knights, amid speculation they are willing to offer him $6 million for the next five seasons.
Against Newcastle on Friday night, Brown was the star of the show. He drew first blood with a dummy and a dart from a scrum win 10 metres out, and later threw the final pass for a try to Eels fullback Joash Papalii to cap an impressive first half.
New Parramatta coach Jason Ryles said it’s his job to create an environment that convinces Brown to stay beyond the end of this season, following the Eels 44-18 victory on Friday night.
Ryles celebrated his first win since taking charge of the Eels when they outgunned the Knights 44-18 in Newcastle in their opening Pre-Season Challenge hit-out on Friday.
“He’s the same as any other player,” Ryles said. “What he ends up doing is up to him. My job is to create an environment for him that he doesn’t want to leave, and then we’ll work it out from there.”
Asked if he was hopeful that Brown’s negotiations would soon be resolved, Ryles replied: “I’ve got no idea. I know that by round 10 he’s going to make his decision.”
Have your say: Who wins the trial in Gosford?
Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles team lists
Rabbitohs
1. Jye Gray, 2. Fletcher Myers, 3. Declan Casey, 4. Isaiah Tass (c), 5. Talanoa Penitani, 14. Ashton Ward, 7. Lewis Dodd, 8. Sean Keppie, 9. Peter Mamouzelos, 10. Davvy Moale, 11. Max McCarthy, 12. Thomas Fletcher, 13. Lachlan Hubner, 15. Salesi Ataata, 16. Nazareth Taua, 17. Ryan Gray, 18. Liam Le Blanc
Isaiah Tass will captain the Rabbitohs in their trial.
Sea Eagles
1. Lehi Hopoate, 2. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, 3. Aaron Schoupp, 4. Clayton Faulalo, 5. Navren Willett, 6. Dean Matterson, 7. Jake Arthur, 8. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 9. Jake Simpkin, 10. Toafofoa Sipley (c), 11. Michael Chee Kam, 12. Corey Waddell, 13. Caleb Navale, 14. Gordan Kum Tong, 15. Chris Patolo, 16. Aitasi James, 17. Taniela Paseka
What’s happened this week
In case you missed it, we’ve already had three NRL trial matches this week.
The Sharks beat the Raiders 40-10 in Canberra on Thursday night, where Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes put on a masterclass. In his 50 minutes on the field, Hynes scored one try and assisted two as the team prepare for their opening round fixture against the Panthers in Las Vegas.
Nicho Hynes in a trial match against the Raiders on Thursday night. Credit: Getty Images
On Friday, Parramatta beat the Knights 44-18 in Newcastle, while the Dolphins had a comprehensive 50-8 win against the Cowboys.
We’ll bring you team lists soon for the Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles clash, with both teams expected to field more inexperienced squads.
Welcome to super Saturday
Good afternoon footy fans, and welcome to our live coverage of today’s rugby league.
Billie Eder here to take you through today’s matches, with Robert Dillon and Adrian Proszenko on the ground at Gosford and Parramatta to bring you live analyis.
The Storm and Warriors are currently in a trial match clash in Hamilton, New Zealand, where the ‘Wahs’ are thumping this year’s premiership favourites.
More on that later, but here’s a quick run down of what else we’ll have on offer this afternoon and into the night. Enjoy!
- 3:30pm – Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles (Gosford)
- 5:50pm – Indigenous v Maori women (Parramatta)
- 8:10pm – Indigenous v Maori men (Parramatta)
