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Hills District Bulls
The Hills District Bulls is a Parramatta District junior rugby league football club which play in at Crestwood Oval. They have played in the Parramatta District since 1964. They field teams in all age groups including C-Grade, A-Grade, Sydney Shield and Ron Massey Cup competitions. History Over a few beers at the Bull & Bush Hotel at Baulkham Hills the club's name and legend was born in 1963. The club's inaugural season was 1964. They commenced with an A Grade, A Reserve Grade and C Grade team and trained on Yattenden Oval. On some match days when there were insufficient A Grade players available, players from the A Reserve Grade team would double up and play two games. They moved from Yattenden Oval to The Castle Hill Showground in about 1966 although some home games were played at the Showground in 1964. From there they moved to Jasper Road to train and play their home games. The C Grade side won the Premiership in 1965 their second year in the competition and the first Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logo Of The Hills District Bulls
A logo (abbreviation of logotype; ) is a graphic mark, emblem, or symbol used to aid and promote public identification and recognition. It may be of an abstract or figurative design or include the text of the name it represents as in a wordmark. In the days of hot metal typesetting, a logotype was one word cast as a single piece of type (e.g. "The" in ATF Garamond), as opposed to a ligature, which is two or more letters joined, but not forming a word. By extension, the term was also used for a uniquely set and arranged typeface or colophon. At the level of mass communication and in common usage, a company's logo is today often synonymous with its trademark or brand.Wheeler, Alina. ''Designing Brand Identity'' © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (page 4) Etymology Douglas Harper's Online Etymology Dictionary states that the term 'logo' used in 1937 "probably a shortening of logogram". History Numerous inventions and techniques have contributed to the contemporary logo, includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional Rugby league, Rugby League Football Club based in the Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) and parts of inner Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition. The Roosters have won fifteen New South Wales Rugby League premiership, New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) and National Rugby League titles, and several other competitions. First founded as the Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club (ESDRLFC), it is the only club to have played in each and every season at the elite level, and since the 1970s has often been dubbed the glamour club of the league. The Sydney Roosters have won 15 premierships, equal to the record of the St George Dragons. Only the South Sydney Rabbitohs have won more premierships. The club holds the record for having won more matches than any other in the league, the most Minor premiership, Minor Premierships and the most World Club Challenge trophies. The Sydney Roosters are one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Buhrer
Jamie Buhrer (born 28 November 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a and for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. He also played for NSW City and New South Wales. Background Buhrer was born in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia. He was educated at Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown in New South Wales. He played his junior rugby league for the Hills District Bulls. He was then signed by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Playing career Early career In 2008 and 2009, Buhrer played 47 games for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' NYC team, scoring 15 tries in total. In September 2009, he was named at in the 2009 NYC Team of the Year. 2010 In 2010, Buhrer graduated to the Sea Eagles' Queensland Cup team, Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles. In round 10 of the 2010 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Sea Eagles against the Parramatta Eels. 2011 Buhrer scored his first two tries in round 4 of the 2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catalans Dragons
The Catalans Dragons ( French: ''Dragons Catalans'', Catalan: ''Dracs Catalans'') are a professional rugby league club from Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales department, France. The team competes in the Super League and are the only team from outside England. The Dragons play regular home games at Stade Gilbert Brutus in the centre of the city. Catalans Dragons are the first non-British team to win the Challenge Cup since the competition started in 1896, after beating Warrington Wolves 20–14 at Wembley Stadium on 25 August 2018. The club was formed in 2000 by a merger of XIII Catalan and AS Saint-Estève into Union Treiziste Catalane (UTC). They won the 2005 French Championship and the Lord Derby Cup in 2004 and 2005. In 2006, they were granted a Super League licence, taking the name Catalans Dragons. UTC continues to compete in the French Championship's Elite One Championship as a feeder club for the Dragons, now under the name Saint-Estève XIII Catalan. History 2000â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Baitieri
Jason Baitieri (born 2 July 1989) is France national rugby league team, France international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the FC Lézignan XIII in the Elite One Championship. He has previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League, NRL and on loan from Catalans Dragons, Catalans at Saint-Esteve XIII Catalan, Saint-Esteve in the Elite One Championship. Background Baitieri was born in Paris, France to an Australian father Tas Baitieri, Tas, a former professional rugby league footballer and coach, and a French mother. He played his junior rugby league in Toulouse before returning to Castle Hill, New South Wales when he was 8, where he played for the Hills District Bulls. Baiteri was educated at Oakhill College, Oakhill College, Castle Hill and represented the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team, 2007 Australian Schoolboys. Playing career Baitieri joined the Sydney Roosters via their feeder club, the Newtown Jets. He made his NRL debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wests Tigers
The Wests Tigers are an Australian professional Rugby league, rugby league football team, based in the Inner West and South West Sydney. They have competed in the National Rugby League since being formed at the end of the 1999 NRL season as a joint-venture club between the Balmain Tigers and the Western Suburbs Magpies. The Wests Tigers started playing in the 2000 NRL season and they won their maiden premiership in 2005 NRL season, 2005. It is one of only two clubs (the other being the Newcastle Knights) that has never lost a Grand Final in which it has participated. The club also won the Rugby League World Sevens, World Sevens in 2004 in rugby league, 2004. The Wests Tigers play home games at three grounds: Leichhardt Oval (the home ground of Balmain), Campbelltown Stadium (the home ground of Western Suburbs) and Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta as of 2019, where they have committed to playing four games a year. They are currently coached by Tim Sheens. The club CEO is Jus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarred Farlow
Jarred Farlow (born 17 October 1986) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2010s for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League. He primarily played at and , but could also fill in at and he previously played for the Lézignan Sangliers in the Elite One Championship. Farlow is currently the head coach of the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks in the Ron Massey Cup Competition which is the 2nd tier New South Wales Rugby League state based competition. Background Farlow was born in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia. Farlow played his junior rugby league for the Leichhardt Wanderers before being signed by the Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers. Playing career Farlow started playing for the Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers, a feeder club for Wests Tigers, in the NSW Cup in 2006. In July 2010, Farlow played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents. In September 2010, Farlow was named captain and at lock in the 2010 NSW Cup Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Williams (rugby League)
David Williams (born 4 August 1986) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played on the in the 2000s and 2010s. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australia international representative, he played his entire professional career with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL, winning the 2008 NRL Premiership with them. Background He is the younger brother of former Parramatta Eels, Sydney Roosters, North Queensland Cowboys and Cronulla Sharks winger, John Williams. Professional playing career 2000s Williams was a junior, playing for the Hills District Bulls based at Baulkham Hills, North-West Sydney. In 2008, Williams developed a cult following and became known as the "Wolfman" for his shaggy locks and full beard. Williams scored a try in the 2008 NRL Grand Final victory over Melbourne Storm. Following the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Grand Final victory, he had his beard removed by Manly teammates as he slept. In October 2008, Williams was n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wigan Warriors
The Wigan Warriors are a professional rugby league club in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the Super League. Formed in 1872 as Wigan Football Club, Wigan was a founding member of the Rugby Football League, Northern Rugby Football Union following the History of rugby league, schism from the Rugby Football Union in 1895. Wigan is the most successful club in the history of World Rugby League having won 22 Rugby Football League Championship, League Championships (including 5 Super League Grand Finals), 20 Challenge Cups, 4 World Club Challenges and over 100 honours in total. The club had a period of sustained success from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s winning eight successive Challenge Cups and seven successive Rugby Football League Championship, League Championships. Since 1999 the club has played home matches at the DW Stadium, before which it played at Central Park (Wigan), Central Park from 1902. The head coach is Matt Peet. History 1872–1902: Forma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hull Kingston Rovers
Hull Kingston Rovers are a professional rugby league club based in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, that competes in the Super League, the top tier of British rugby league. The club has won five league championships, and one Challenge Cup. Formed in 1882, the club joined the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1897. Hull Kingston Rovers most successful period was during the late 1970s and early 1980s, with Roger Millward leading the club to three league titles between 1978 and 1985, and the club's only Challenge Cup win in 1980. After a period of decline, the club competed in its first Super League season in 2007. Introduction Hull Kingston Rovers are one of two professional rugby league teams in Hull. Hull F.C. play on the west side of the city, and Hull KR on the east side, at Hull College Craven Park. The River Hull is the divide between the two. Hull KR's nickname, "The Robins", originates from their traditional playing colours of red and white. After a ten-ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blake Green
Blake Green (born 18 September 1986) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a and in the 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. Green was regarded as somewhat of a journeyman during his career after playing for nine separate clubs. He played for the Parramatta Eels, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League, Hull Kingston Rovers and the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, before returning to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, New Zealand Warriors and finally Newcastle Knights. He is one of only three players in the history of the game (the others being Darrien Doherty and Tyran Smith) to have the distinction of playing first grade for seven different NRL clubs. Green won the Harry Sunderland Trophy as man-of-the-match in the 2013 Super League Grand Final whilst playing for the Wigan Warriors. Background Green was born in Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia. He played junior rug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Queensland Cowboys
The North Queensland Cowboys is an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Townsville, the largest town in North Queensland. They compete in Australia's premier rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL). Since their foundation in 1995, the club has appeared in three grand finals (2005 NRL Grand Final, 2005, 2015 NRL Grand Final, 2015 and 2017 NRL Grand Final, 2017) winning in 2015, and has reached the finals ten times. The team's management headquarters and home ground, North Queensland Stadium, currently known as Queensland Country Bank Stadium due to sponsorship rights, are located in the suburb of South Townsville, Queensland, South Townsville. The Cowboys were admitted to the premiership for the 1995 ARL season. They played in the breakaway Super League (Australia), Super League competition in 1997 before continuing to compete in the re-unified National Rugby League competition the following year. After running into financial trouble in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
