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Saturday 11 February 2012 marked the fourth consecutive year BCU International Stadium has hosted an NRL Pre-season Trial match with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, as they took on 2011 Grand finalists, New Zealand Vodafone Warriors.
Despite a torrential downpour prior to kick off, 5376 fans braved the conditions to watch what turned out to be a fantastic night of football. In the lead up to the main game, Group 2 teams, Bellinger Valley/Dorrigo Magpies, Coffs Harbour Comets, Orara Valley Axemen and Woolgoolga Seahorses took part in the now well established and toughly contested rugby league seven’s tournament.
With the rain delaying play, all games were reduced to 5 minutes each way. Game one saw Woolgoolga defeat Orara Valley 12 – 4, followed by a draw at 4 a piece for Coffs and Bellinger Valley/Dorrigo with the win awarded to Coffs as the first try scorer. Bellinger Valley/ Dorrigo then went on to overcome Woolgoolga 12 – 6, before Coffs beat Orara Valley 16 – 6 in the forth game. In the end the Bellinger Valley/Dorrigo Magpies claimed their first Seven’s trophy, defeating last years winners Coffs Harbour Comets 18 -8 in the final.
Photo: Rob Cleary, Seen Australia
In the main game, Warrior’s Simon Mannering was first to break the Rabbitoh’s defence after just four minutes of play, while Dave Taylor put the Rabbitoh’s on the scoreboard in the 18th minute. New Zealand were struck with an early blow when both Rapira brothers were taken out early in the game, however, this didn’t stop the Warriors leading 6-4 at the half time break.
Whilst the Rabbitoh’s put up a fight, tries in the second half by Andrew Everingham and Kurt French weren’t enough, with the Warriors claiming victory at full time with a 22- 14 win thanks to tries from Manu Vatuvei and Konrad Hurrel.
Photo: Rob Cleary, Seen Australia
Rabbitohs Open Training Session
The South Sydney Rabbitohs held an open training session at BCU International Stadium on Friday 10 February from 6.00pm - 7.00pm. All welcome, free entry!
Game Details
Saturday 11 February
4.00 pm: Gates Open
5.00 pm: Group 2 Sevens Rugby League Competition
7.00 pm: Main Game - South Sydney Rabbitohs v New Zealand Warriors
**The game will proceed rain, hail or shine**
Team List (please note that this list is subject to change)
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South Sydney Rabbitohs
1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Chris McQueen
3. Shaune Corrigan
4. Matt King
5. Andrew Everingham
6. John Sutton
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Luke Burgess
9. Nathan Peats
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Eddy Pettybourne
12. Dave Taylor
13. Michael Crocker
Interchange:
14. Jason Clark
15. Dave Tyrrell
16. Scott Geddes
17. Sam Burgess
18. Dylan Farrell
19. Ben Lowe
20. Ryan Carr
21. Brendan McKinnon
22. George Burgess
23. Neccrom Areaiiti
24. Blake Judd
25. Kurt French
26. Curtis Johnston
27. Josh Starling
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New Zealand Warriors
1. Glen Fisiiahi
2. Bill Tupou
3. Ben Henry
4. Konrad Hurrel
5. Manu Vatuvei
21. James Maloney
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Sam Rapira
9. Nathan Friend
10. Sione Lousi
11. Simon Mannering
12. Feleti Mateo
13. Elijah Taylor
14. Lewis Brown
15. Ben Matulino
16. Carlos Tuimavave
17. Pita Godinet
20. Russel Packer
22. Kevin Locke
23. Steve Rapira
24. Ukuma Ta’ai
25. Sebastine Ikahihifo
Ticketing Information
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TICKET PRICES
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| Grandstand (no concession) |
$30.00 |
| Outer ground adult |
$15.00 |
| Outer ground child/concession |
$10.00 |
| Outer ground family (2A + 2C 6 - 14yrs) |
$40.00 |
Children under 5 (does not apply to grandstand)
(Children under 5 DO NOT require a ticket on the Outer Ground) |
Free of charge (does NOT include Grandstand tickets) |
* Please note that BCU International Stadium has recently joined the Companion Card Program, which entitles persons with significant and personal disability to attend events at no cost. The card will have the persons name and picture on it and needs to be produced in order for the benefit to be receive.
Purchasing Tickets
TicketDirect Australia will be co-ordinating tickets for the game. Below is an overview on how tickets can be purchased for the game:
Online: Tickets can be
purchased online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No booking fees apply to online bookings. Please note: a maximum of 10 tickets can be purchased online per transaction. Ticket purchases of 10 can be done by calling 1300 798 550.
Buy Tickets Online.
In person: Tickets can be purchased in person from the following outlets:
- Coffs Harbour's Visitor Information Centre (VIC), located on the corner of Maclean and Elizabeth Streets, Coffs Harbour. The VIC is open from 9.00am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week.
- Grafton District Services Club, located at 105 Mary St, Grafton. The Club is open from 9.30am -9.00pm. The contact number is 6642 2066.
Please note that photo ID needs to be provided if paying by credit card. Payment can be made via Cash, Visa or Mastercard.
A $2.50 booking fee applies per ticket for tickets purchased in person.
Over the phone: Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling TicketDirect Australia on
1300 798 550. Phone sales offices will be closed over gazetted public holidays.
A $3.50 booking fee applies per ticket for tickets purchased over the phone.
On the Day:
- Tickets will be available at the gate from 4pm.Please note that a $2.50 service fee will apply per ticket.
- Online tickets are available up until 7pm, please ensure you are able to print your ticket, or bring the bar code up on your mobile at the venue as all tickets need to be scanned on arrival.
- From the Coffs Harbour Visitor Information Centre – cnr McLean and Elizabeth Sts, Coffs Harbour (until 2.00pm). A $2.50 booking fee will apply.
Special NRL Packages
Sports fans and visitors can stay at the 'Country Home' of the Rabbitohs with these special packages sold at the Visitor Information Centre.
Corporate Tickets - SOLD OUT!
Conditions of Entry to BCU International Stadium
Bus Services
Find out about the
free shuttle service available after the game. Local bus companies will also be running services to Stadium Drive before the game.
Accommodation
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hot deals on accommodation, and what you can see and do around the Coffs Coast.