1st XV Finish Co-Premiers

After an off-season that saw a number of changes made to the Rugby program it was encouraging to see positive progress being made and highlighted by a fantastic effort by the 1^st XV who were co-premiers with The Scots College.

The success of the 1^st XV was built upon a solid foundation of hard work and belief in one another and the pressure that was constantly exerted on the team by a strong 2^nd XV. In addition to the 1^st XV being crowned Co-Premiers, Newington secured the Centenary Cup from St Ignatius’ College and retained the Bryan Palmer Shield with a victory over The King’s School.

One point down to Riverview in the final minute of the last game of the season, a try by Newington hooker Teu Atiola clinched the 2015 GPS co-Premiership for Newington. The crowd erupted with the final result 42-38.  Watch footage of the last riveting four minutes here. 

Ben Volavola (ON 2010)

Waratah Ben Volavola has signed with the Crusaders for the 2016 Super Rugby Season. He also joined the Fiji side for the Rugby World Cup and has displayed outstanding form. Ben is pictured in the featured image. Photo credit: David Rogers

Cameron Murray (ON 2015)

Congratulations to Cameron Murray, pictured above, Captain of the 2015 1st XV GPS Co-Premiership side for his selection until 2018 by the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

At Newington, Cameron has displayed outstanding leadership qualities and his on field performances have been excellent. Cameron was selected in the CIS Opens Rugby league team and his performances at the National Carnival earned him selection in the Australian Schools team.

Father and Son GPS 1st XV Champions Duo

When Michael Mannix (ON 1981) proudly congratulated his son Charlie Mannix (ON 2015) on his GPS 1st XV championship (Co-Premiers) he understood exactly how he felt having played for the the 1979 GPS winning side when he was in Year 10. (Top) Michael is pictured left in back row of the 1979 GPS Champions’ team and (bottom) Charlie is pictured left with 2015 1st XV team mate Clifford Campbell. Congratulations to both father and son!