Tag: Rugby League

A hard loss, honestly faced, can become the starting point of renewal. That’s true in sport, and in the life of faith.

The temptation, when results don’t come, is to force something – to abandon the process in search of a quicker outcome. But as Doueihi pointed out, there’s value in staying the course.

If a stadium erupts for a try-scoring record, perhaps it’s not a stretch to imagine heaven bursting with joy when someone turns back to God.

Testimonies are like recommendations. Sooner or later you have to see for yourself.

Because what Cleary does in those rep games — the quiet steering, the decision to let others shine, the commitment to doing the hard, unseen work — mirrors what the Christian life is meant to look like.

There was no shortage of Sydney Catholic School alumni playing in this month’s Pacific Championships and the Australian Kangaroos Ashes Series victory against England.

Todd Park, in the South of Sydney, hosted the inaugural Sydney Catholic Schools Girls Rugby League Gala Day at the end of Term 3.

The Panthers remind us that greatness, whether on the field or in the spiritual life, is rarely an individual achievement. It’s born from a community committed to the right company.

With a Wests Tigers scholarship in hand and a family name synonymous with rugby league, Monson Hopoate already has the rugby league world watching.

As the State of Origin final approaches, it feels like we’re in our own Game III decider. The battle between faith and a secular, often hostile culture isn’t new – but it has hit a tipping point.

The final match of the NSWCCC Under 15’s Rugby League Selection trials at St Mary’s Stadium saw the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) side kick a penalty goal after full time to draw 18-all with the powerful Parramatta diocese team.

Sometimes, moving on isn’t a rejection of loyalty—it’s a necessary step for growth.