2015 SAS College Rugby League season launched

AUCKLAND RUGBY LEAGUE
2015 SAS College Rugby League season launched
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The 2015 SAS College Rugby League season was launched last night at the home of the reigning competition champions Kelston Boys High School.
Speeches from Auckland Rugby League CEO John Ackland and Vodafone Warriors academy and pathways manager Duane Mann headlined the evening, which was attended by the team captains, coaches and school principals of all 15 Premier sides.
The Auckland Rugby League also announced on the night that through the championship rounds a selected game will be livestreamed on www.aucklandleague.co.nz, along with the grand finals for the under 85kg and under 15's nine-aside competitions.
“It’s going to be a big year for the SAS College Rugby League competition, with a revised structure including the new 'Senior A' competition (CRL 2nd XIII division)," ARL competitions manager Patrick Carthy said.
“Having the livestreaming on board is a big boost for the ARL, the schools and all of the players, who will now be exposed to audiences who can tune in from anywhere in the world.
“The competition is a proven pathway, with several of our recent CRL graduates now plying their trade in the NRL and under-20’s competitions."
Vodafone Warriors squad members and former SAS College Rugby League players David Fusitu'a and Amoni Tufui were special guests on the night, speaking of their experience coming through the secondary school competition.
The preliminary pools get underway this Wednesday, with the championship rounds (contested between the top two teams from each pool) starting on June 10.
The Premier final is set down for the weekend of August 20-24, pending Vodafone Warriors home game details.
Click here for a full competition description and how the pools work.
Click here to view draws for every grade.

CRL Premier Boys Pool A
Kelston Boys High School
Massey High School
Western Springs College
Westlake Boys' High School
Mt Albert Grammar School

CRL Premier Boys Pool B
Avondale College
Manurewa High School
St Paul's College
Lynfield College
Papatoetoe High School

CRL Premier Boys Pool C
Aorere College
Otahuhu College
Papakura High School
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate
Southern Cross Campus

ENDS

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