Post by PapaRoach on May 30, 2005 5:14:13 GMT -5
Introduction
For those of you who don't know me. i am a HUGE rugby freak, my theory being, NO footy player can ever take down a rugby player.
Rugby, especially union, is a sport about pure strength, and me.... Well, being me
Is perfect build for a rugby player.
Lately nothing has gotten me over all excited... till Perth was named in the super 14. This post I am creating, the one you’re reading, is designed to tell you the latest news happening in the Western Force.
It will be made in order:
-Introduction
-What is Super 14?
-Teams of the super 14
-News(Will be updated every Monday)
Super 14
Super 12 Rugby commenced in 1996, with Australia, New Zealand and South Africa forming SANZAR (South African, New Zealand and Australian Rugby) to administer an annual provincial 12 team competition and Tri-Nations Test Series between the three countries.
A provincial series, Super 12 Rugby consists of five teams from New Zealand, four from South Africa and three from Australia (NSW, Queensland and the ACT), and each team plays all the other teams once during the yearly tournament. Bonus points are given to any team scoring four tries or more, putting the emphasis on strong, attacking rugby.
Teams of the super 14 [thanks too Tajiri]
Brumbies (Aus)
Waratahs (Aus)
Reds (Aus)
NEW: Force (Aus)
Bulls (SA)
Cats (SA)
Sharks (SA)
Stormers (SA)
NEW: Cheetahs (SA)
Chiefs (NZ)
Crusaders (NZ)
Hurricanes (NZ)
Highlanders (NZ)
Blues (NZ)
News; Monday 30 May 2005
MATT HENJAK JOINS THE WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force are pleased to announce that Wallaby and ACT Brumbies halfback Matt Henjak has agreed to join the club on a three-year contract.
The understudy to Qantas Wallaby halfback and captain George Gregan signed with the new Perth-based team, ahead of staying in Canberra and an 11th hour pitch from the Queensland Reds.
The 23 year old has played 18 Toohey’s New Super 12 games for the Brumbies, since making his debut in 2003 against the Waikato Chiefs.
This year, Henjak had five starting appearances with the Brumbies after Gregan was injured.
He represented the Australian Schoolboys in 1999 and the Australian U/21s in 2002, and played for Australia A in 2003 and 2004.
Henjak has played twice for the Wallabies, making his Test debut against England in Brisbane last year.
He’s a member of the extended Wallaby squad and is the likely successor to Gregan as Wallaby halfback.
Henjak said his decision to join the Western Force had been a tough one, having lived and played in Canberra all his life.
But with Gregan expected to play with the Brumbies until the 2007 World Cup, Henjak said his run-on opportunities would be limited if he stayed in Canberra.
“My goal is to become a regular starter with the Wallabies and to do that, I need to have a regular starting position with a Super 14 team,” Henjak said.
“I was attracted to the Western Force by John Mitchell, his ideas and philosophies and where he wants to take the team.”
Western Force coach John Mitchell said Henjak would bring raw energy and enthusiasm to the team.
“He’s demonstrated this year, having had more playing time, how influential he can be in dictating the direction of a game,” Mitchell said.
“I congratulate him on taking on this new challenge because he’s close to his family and it would have been easy to stay in Canberra and bide his time. But, to be honest, the next two years are going to be critical in the development of his career.”<br>
Mitchell said he was looking forward to bringing Henjak and New South Wales flyhalf, and Western Force recruit, Lachlan MacKay together.
“They will be an exciting combination and perhaps the next Wallaby halfback/flyhalf combination,” Mitchell said.
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my computer is stuffed. shift/caps lock won't work. so ill add more info at a leter date.
For those of you who don't know me. i am a HUGE rugby freak, my theory being, NO footy player can ever take down a rugby player.
Rugby, especially union, is a sport about pure strength, and me.... Well, being me
Is perfect build for a rugby player. Lately nothing has gotten me over all excited... till Perth was named in the super 14. This post I am creating, the one you’re reading, is designed to tell you the latest news happening in the Western Force.
It will be made in order:
-Introduction
-What is Super 14?
-Teams of the super 14
-News(Will be updated every Monday)
Super 14
Super 12 Rugby commenced in 1996, with Australia, New Zealand and South Africa forming SANZAR (South African, New Zealand and Australian Rugby) to administer an annual provincial 12 team competition and Tri-Nations Test Series between the three countries.
A provincial series, Super 12 Rugby consists of five teams from New Zealand, four from South Africa and three from Australia (NSW, Queensland and the ACT), and each team plays all the other teams once during the yearly tournament. Bonus points are given to any team scoring four tries or more, putting the emphasis on strong, attacking rugby.
Teams of the super 14 [thanks too Tajiri]
Brumbies (Aus)
Waratahs (Aus)
Reds (Aus)
NEW: Force (Aus)
Bulls (SA)
Cats (SA)
Sharks (SA)
Stormers (SA)
NEW: Cheetahs (SA)
Chiefs (NZ)
Crusaders (NZ)
Hurricanes (NZ)
Highlanders (NZ)
Blues (NZ)
News; Monday 30 May 2005
MATT HENJAK JOINS THE WESTERN FORCE
The Western Force are pleased to announce that Wallaby and ACT Brumbies halfback Matt Henjak has agreed to join the club on a three-year contract.
The understudy to Qantas Wallaby halfback and captain George Gregan signed with the new Perth-based team, ahead of staying in Canberra and an 11th hour pitch from the Queensland Reds.
The 23 year old has played 18 Toohey’s New Super 12 games for the Brumbies, since making his debut in 2003 against the Waikato Chiefs.
This year, Henjak had five starting appearances with the Brumbies after Gregan was injured.
He represented the Australian Schoolboys in 1999 and the Australian U/21s in 2002, and played for Australia A in 2003 and 2004.
Henjak has played twice for the Wallabies, making his Test debut against England in Brisbane last year.
He’s a member of the extended Wallaby squad and is the likely successor to Gregan as Wallaby halfback.
Henjak said his decision to join the Western Force had been a tough one, having lived and played in Canberra all his life.
But with Gregan expected to play with the Brumbies until the 2007 World Cup, Henjak said his run-on opportunities would be limited if he stayed in Canberra.
“My goal is to become a regular starter with the Wallabies and to do that, I need to have a regular starting position with a Super 14 team,” Henjak said.
“I was attracted to the Western Force by John Mitchell, his ideas and philosophies and where he wants to take the team.”
Western Force coach John Mitchell said Henjak would bring raw energy and enthusiasm to the team.
“He’s demonstrated this year, having had more playing time, how influential he can be in dictating the direction of a game,” Mitchell said.
“I congratulate him on taking on this new challenge because he’s close to his family and it would have been easy to stay in Canberra and bide his time. But, to be honest, the next two years are going to be critical in the development of his career.”<br>
Mitchell said he was looking forward to bringing Henjak and New South Wales flyhalf, and Western Force recruit, Lachlan MacKay together.
“They will be an exciting combination and perhaps the next Wallaby halfback/flyhalf combination,” Mitchell said.
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my computer is stuffed. shift/caps lock won't work. so ill add more info at a leter date.
