One of the things that we like to remind the boys of on a regular basis is that each week, the most important game of sport for them is their own. Yes, we encourage all boys to get out and support their mates, however, the match of another boy (whether it be the Firsts in any sport or not) should never be considered as more important than their own.

Two weeks ago against Sydney Boys High, it was wonderful to see our U13H Rugby team put on a superb performance against the U13C team from High. The boys were victorious with a score of 122-0. I was lucky enough to be catching the bus back from Centennial Park with this team and was speaking with their coach John Rock who commented the excellent manner in which the boys played the game. He noted that the boys maintained a respect for their opposition and despite the ever-increasing score-line, worked as a team, rather than individuals, all the way to the end. This is wonderful to hear and we congratulate the boys for their win, but more importantly, upholding the wonderful tradition of sportsmanship for which we are renowned.

A special congratulations should go to Matt Calleja (Haberfield) who scored 7 tries and maintained an incredible humility as I spoke to him on the bus. John Keesing (Neutral Bay) scored 4 tries, Patrick O’Farrell (Longueville) scored 3 tries, Archie Tait (Maroubra) came away with a double, while Cameron Gould (Kensington), Warray Howes (Glebe), Julian Kochanowicz (Gladesville) and Jordan Lewis (Hunters Hill) all scored one try.

Off the boot, Cameron Gould kicked 6 conversions, Patrick O’Farrell kicked 4 and Lachlan Brennan (Warriewood) knocked over 1.

Pictured in Photo: Charlie McCann (West Pymble), Will Neilson (Turramurra), Cameron Gould, Matt Calleja, Jordan Lewis, Warray Howes and coach John Rock.