The Teachers Rugby League is a new innitiative to create a new level of representative RL.
Aimed at Teachers, Teaching Assistants and B Ed/PGCE students in the Primary, Secondary and FE/HE sector.
The TRLA is backed by the RL Foundation and is delighted to announce the agreement of partner sponsor status of the NASUWT Teaching Union.
The NASUWT are excited about the project and want to become involved long term and involved as the TRLA grows. Charlotte Metters, North West Regional Organiser for the NASUWT said, "The NASUWT are pleased to be involved in supporting this initiative and are keen on the strategy for the future. We do very much want to be actively involved in working with the TRLA on this endeavour."
The NASUWT will appear on the new PUMA Great Britain Teachers kit provided by the Rugby League Foundation. The RFL are currently working with the TRLA to create a long term strategy in partnership with the Student RL.
Great Britain Training, with Head Coach Stuart Wilkinson, Assistant Coach with Widnes Vikings and France, commences on Saturday 12th June and Saturday 19th June at Stretford High School 10am. The game against the British Asian Rugby Association will be on either Sat 26th or Sat 3rd July at The Willows, Salford.
Meanwhile, the Lancashire Squad will be coached by Halton Service Area Coordinator, Gaz Jones. Training is at Wilmere Lane, Widnes 6pm on Wednesday 26th May 6pm and Sat 29th May 10am at the same venue. The game is scheduled for Saturday June 5th
The Teachers Rugby League is a new innitiative to create a new level of representative RL.
Aimed at Teachers, Teaching Assistants and B Ed/PGCE students in the Primary, Secondary and FE/HE sector.
The TRLA is backed by the RL Foundation and is delighted to announce the agreement of partner sponsor status of the NASUWT Teaching Union.
The NASUWT are excited about the project and want to become involved long term and involved as the TRLA grows. Charlotte Metters, North West Regional Organiser for the NASUWT said, "The NASUWT are pleased to be involved in supporting this initiative and are keen on the strategy for the future. We do very much want to be actively involved in working with the TRLA on this endeavour."
The NASUWT will appear on the new PUMA Great Britain Teachers kit provided by the Rugby League Foundation. The RFL are currently working with the TRLA to create a long term strategy in partnership with the Student RL.
Great Britain Training, with Head Coach Stuart Wilkinson, Assistant Coach with Widnes Vikings and France, commences on Saturday 12th June and Saturday 19th June at Stretford High School 10am. The game against the British Asian Rugby Association will be on either Sat 26th or Sat 3rd July at The Willows, Salford.
Meanwhile, the Lancashire Squad will be coached by Halton Service Area Coordinator, Gaz Jones. Training is at Wilmere Lane, Widnes 6pm on Wednesday 26th May 6pm and Sat 29th May 10am at the same venue. The game is scheduled for Saturday June 5th
QuoteCheshire Tiger="Cheshire Tiger"The Teachers Rugby League is a new innitiative to create a new level of representative RL.
Aimed at Teachers, Teaching Assistants and B Ed/PGCE students in the Primary, Secondary and FE/HE sector.
The TRLA is backed by the RL Foundation and is delighted to announce the agreement of partner sponsor status of the NASUWT Teaching Union.
The NASUWT are excited about the project and want to become involved long term and involved as the TRLA grows. Charlotte Metters, North West Regional Organiser for the NASUWT said, "The NASUWT are pleased to be involved in supporting this initiative and are keen on the strategy for the future. We do very much want to be actively involved in working with the TRLA on this endeavour."
The NASUWT will appear on the new PUMA Great Britain Teachers kit provided by the Rugby League Foundation. The RFL are currently working with the TRLA to create a long term strategy in partnership with the Student RL.
Great Britain Training, with Head Coach Stuart Wilkinson, Assistant Coach with Widnes Vikings and France, commences on Saturday 12th June and Saturday 19th June at Stretford High School 10am. The game against the British Asian Rugby Association will be on either Sat 26th or Sat 3rd July at The Willows, Salford.
Meanwhile, the Lancashire Squad will be coached by Halton Service Area Coordinator, Gaz Jones. Training is at Wilmere Lane, Widnes 6pm on Wednesday 26th May 6pm and Sat 29th May 10am at the same venue. The game is scheduled for Saturday June 5th
QuoteCheshire Tiger="Cheshire Tiger"The Teachers Rugby League is a new innitiative to create a new level of representative RL.
Aimed at Teachers, Teaching Assistants and B Ed/PGCE students in the Primary, Secondary and FE/HE sector.
The TRLA is backed by the RL Foundation and is delighted to announce the agreement of partner sponsor status of the NASUWT Teaching Union.
The NASUWT are excited about the project and want to become involved long term and involved as the TRLA grows. Charlotte Metters, North West Regional Organiser for the NASUWT said, "The NASUWT are pleased to be involved in supporting this initiative and are keen on the strategy for the future. We do very much want to be actively involved in working with the TRLA on this endeavour."
The NASUWT will appear on the new PUMA Great Britain Teachers kit provided by the Rugby League Foundation. The RFL are currently working with the TRLA to create a long term strategy in partnership with the Student RL.
Great Britain Training, with Head Coach Stuart Wilkinson, Assistant Coach with Widnes Vikings and France, commences on Saturday 12th June and Saturday 19th June at Stretford High School 10am. The game against the British Asian Rugby Association will be on either Sat 26th or Sat 3rd July at The Willows, Salford.
Meanwhile, the Lancashire Squad will be coached by Halton Service Area Coordinator, Gaz Jones. Training is at Wilmere Lane, Widnes 6pm on Wednesday 26th May 6pm and Sat 29th May 10am at the same venue. The game is scheduled for Saturday June 5th
Quotecjhatesunion="cjhatesunion":lol: Nice one mate,it's just when i was a bit younger i remember i used to get the cane on a regular basis and the slipper on the bare ar5e,ouchy.'"
You seem quite excited reliving your time at school but I'm really sorry to break this to you, I dont think you will get either the cane or a slipper across your bare ar5e if you join this team. I think they are more interested in playing Rugby League.
QuoteBarry_McKenzie="Barry_McKenzie"You seem quite excited reliving your time at school but I'm really sorry to break this to you, I dont think you will get either the cane or a slipper across your bare ar5e if you join this team. I think they are more interested in playing Rugby League.'"
Quotecjhatesunion="cjhatesunion":lol: Nice one mate,it's just when i was a bit younger i remember i used to get the cane on a regular basis and the slipper on the bare ar5e,ouchy.'"
Coach Gaz Jones has named a 20 man squad for the Teachers Rugby League Associations first ever game.
Lancashire Teachers play Mancunians RL at Broughton Park RUFC, Manchester at 3pm on Saturday 5th June in a game sponsored by the NASUWT.
Players will meet at 1.30pm
Meanwhile the Great Britain Teachers Team will start training at Stretford High School, Manchester at 10am-12pm. Those who wish to be considered for selection are welcome to attend. Work is ongoing in establishing a Yorkshire and London side. Cumbria play on Fri June 11th (contact carl.harrison@rfl.uk.com for details).
LANCASHIRE SQUAD; Matt Reynolds, Mark Brennan, Tom Lever, Marc Simon, Neil Bourke, Matt Giblin, Mick Cassidy, Jonny Tuson, Phil Dean, Ste Burke, Paul George, Paul McDowell, Scott Low, Paul Lorenzen, Tom Gregory, Phil Arkell, Drew Povey, Ben Povey, John Thursfield, Allan Glover.
Coach Gaz Jones has named a 20 man squad for the Teachers Rugby League Associations first ever game.
Lancashire Teachers play Mancunians RL at Broughton Park RUFC, Manchester at 3pm on Saturday 5th June in a game sponsored by the NASUWT.
Players will meet at 1.30pm
Meanwhile the Great Britain Teachers Team will start training at Stretford High School, Manchester at 10am-12pm. Those who wish to be considered for selection are welcome to attend. Work is ongoing in establishing a Yorkshire and London side. Cumbria play on Fri June 11th (contact carl.harrison@rfl.uk.com for details).
LANCASHIRE SQUAD; Matt Reynolds, Mark Brennan, Tom Lever, Marc Simon, Neil Bourke, Matt Giblin, Mick Cassidy, Jonny Tuson, Phil Dean, Ste Burke, Paul George, Paul McDowell, Scott Low, Paul Lorenzen, Tom Gregory, Phil Arkell, Drew Povey, Ben Povey, John Thursfield, Allan Glover.
On Saturday July 3rd at The Willows, the first ever Great Britain Teachers RL side, coached by Stuart Wilkinson and captained by Mick Cassidy, will take on the British Asian Rugby Association, coached by former Featherstone and England winger Ikram Butt. The game kicks off at 3.00pm
The game is the first GB game for the teachers who have established county sides since forming in the spring. The purpose is to promote RL in schools by providing an opportunity for teachers to progress in RL, enjoy it and hopefully start or increase their RL delivery in schools. The innitiative is based from Stretford High School, who the Salford Reds have helped so much. The game hopes to raise awareness and promote participation of all ethnic groups in RL. You can find the TRLA on facebook by searching "Teachers Rugby League"
Admission will be £2.00 for adults and Free for Under 16's and Senior Citizens. But as a thank you to Salford Reds for all they are doing, the Teachers RL Association would like to invite all Salford Season ticket holders. Simply show your season ticket at the turnstyle to gain admission.
Great Britain Teachers Coach Stuart Wilkinson has named a 22 man squad to face the British Asian Rugby Association at The Willows Salford KO 12pm on Saturday July 3rd.
The match was moved to 12pm to avoid the possibility of the England quarter final but has been kept the same to avoid confusion.
The match will be called the UNICEF challenge. As the game brings together those that teach children and the international element of our society if was felt a fitting charity to support. Uniquely, the teams will stand amongst each other for the national anthem in a show of the unity in British society.
Admission is £2 for adults and Free for U16s and Senior Citizens. Turnstyles open at 10.30am when players are expected to meet.
The squad is; Andrew Beattie, Matt Giblin, Paul Lorenzen, Phil Arkell, Dave Holcroft, Paul Leighton, Andrew Johnson, Paul McDowell, Mark Brennan, Scott Low, Charlie Woan, Ian Critchley, Steve Woodburn, Tom Wild, Craig Hamilton, Tony Fretwell, Neil Bourke, Mick Cassidy (Capt), Glen Kaighan, Tom Vickers, Mark Burns, Tom Lever.
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