…. The Ron Massey Cup will feature nine teams in 2023 with Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs joining the competition. The Kaiviti Silktails will split their matches between Fiji and Sydney after having spent the past two seasons based at Mascot due to the COVID pandemic.
…. The Sydney Shield will expand to nine teams in 2023 with Mounties and Cabramatta joining the competition for clubs from across the Sydney metropolitan area.
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and club stalwart, Brad Wilson. Brad had a long association with our club firstly as a player and then, of recent times as an Administrator. Brad was instrumental in lobbying for our re-entry into Massey Cup level competition in 2021. A prodigious goal kicker, he played for the club during the halcyon days of the late 80’s and early 90’s after a short stint with St George. The highlight of his career was the 1990 Grand Final win against the Hills Bulls in a team that featured the late legendary Olsen Filipaina and was coached by his brother Ken. During the clubs 50 year celebrations in 2013, he was named full back in our team of the half century. Brad was a strong advocate for junior league player development and had a long association with the Holy Cross Rhino’s where he filled many rolls including President.
Brad will be sorely missed by his many friends at Ryde Eastwood, and we would like to pass our condolences to his wife Simone and family.
The Hawks scored a final second try to steal the win from a comeback Mounties.
A heavy hitting match filled with errors and penalties was looking favourable to the home team, until a tackle five, heartbreaking late try to the Hawks right edge scramble.
Coach Jarred Farlow oversaw the Hawks promising performance of the season yet. Lead by half, Mitchell Gray who showed outstanding composure and leadership throughout the match.
Sydney Shield won convincingly over Penrith Brothers 24-16 in a Hawks triple header on Sunday at TG Milner while Ron Massey went down 16-30 to a relentless Blacktown Workers in the days closing game.
Langi Suli-Ruka crosses over for 4 points
Sydney Shield have made it two wins to start the year, showing some phenomenal individual performances in front of a home crowd.
Centre Shannon Condon showed some razzle dazzle to score in spectacular fashion and Joshua Boumelhem’s show stopper intercept off an Penrith left edge play sealed the home side to victory.
Sydney Shield
A relentless Blacktown outmuscled a error-ridden Hawks in our 3pm Ron Massey match. Led by halfback Mitchell Gray, the Hawks were unable to dominate possession and field position before scoring some late in the game tries.
Langi Suli-Ruka carried a number of Blacktown defenders across the try line to score his first 4 pointer of the season. With ball in hand Angus McElroy was supported by Callum Ellis and Tjaden Mclean as they powered through the middle of the ruck.
Ron Massey
Next Saturday, Ron Massey head to Aubrey Keech Reserve to play Mounties at 1pm and Sydney Shield take on the Moorebank Rams in a starlight 6.30pm game at Hammondville Oval.
Ryde-Eastwood Hawks 