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The Wynnum-Norths match was played in good spirit.
Rugby League by Andrew Dawson
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Subscriber only Rugby league is back with a bang, with the opening rounds of Connell Challenge and Meninga Cup played across the state this weekend. In matches today, it was a double celebration for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls who claimed the Connell Cup 22-12 over home side Norths, and then the Meninga Cup clash by 26-24. A bone-rattling tackle by Norths second rower Wesleyan Aiomata on opposite five-eight William Herbert had the crowd in rugby league heartland of Bishop Park roaring. It was a great start to the season.
The Wynnum-Norths match was played in good spirit.
Rugby League by Andrew Dawson
Premium Content
Subscriber only Rugby league is back with a bang, with the opening rounds of Connell Challenge and Meninga Cup played across the state this weekend. In matches today, it was a double celebration for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls who claimed the Connell Cup 22-12 over home side Norths, and then the Meninga Cup clash by 26-24. A bone-rattling tackle by Norths second rower Wesleyan Aiomata on opposite five-eight William Herbert had the crowd in rugby league heartland of Bishop Park roaring. It was a great start to the season.
The CQ Capras under-18s have opened their 2021 Mal Meninga Cup campaign in sensational style, beating the Sunshine Coast Falcons 50-8.
The Kane Hardy-coached outfit scored 10 tries to two in the Round 1 clash at Bundaberg on Saturday.
And in an ominous warning to the competition, Hardy says there’s “some improvement left in them yet”.
The Capras under-16s also tasted victory, beating the Falcons 24-14.
The Capras had nine try scorers in the under-18 game, with centre Elekana Suavia bagging a double.
They led 14-4 at half-time before putting the accelerator down in the second, running in seven tries to one.