STEEDEN NEWS
2010 Telstra Premiership Draw Release
Fri 25 September 2009
Just four teams are in the race for the 2009 Telstra Premiership but from today the remaining twelve can start mapping their campaign for 2010.
The National Rugby League today launched the 2010 Telstra Premiership draw with this year's Minor Premiers St George Illawarra scheduled to play Parramatta in the opening round of 2010 along with the Broncos hosting the Cowboys and the Rabbitohs home to the Roosters.
The season kicks off on Friday, March 12, and will include feature games in Perth and Adelaide as well as the launch of Melbourne's new stadium.
Next year's draw features a Heritage Round (Rd 10) between the Bulldogs and Dragons, the Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs and Manly v the Eels, a dedicated Women in League Round (Rd 16) and a Rivalry Round (Rd 19) that will ignite the passions of fans across the game in the race to the Telstra Premiership Finals.
"There's no doubt that even with the biggest matches of 2009 still ahead of us there are already thousands of fans wanting to sign up as club members for 2010," NRL Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop, said today.
"The excitement of this year's finals series means that you simply want the football to keep going."
The draw will again feature 26 rounds (including two byes per team), with four weeks of representative matches during the season, a four-week finals series and a Four Nations series at the end of the year.
Friday, May 7, will see Australia take on New Zealand in a Test Match (venue yet to be announced) and City v Country (venue yet to be announced).
Queensland's bid to extend the longest series winning streak in Origin history kicks off at ANZ Stadium on May 26 with the return game at Suncorp on June 16 and the final match in Sydney on July 7.
And if the interstate rivalry is not enough, Round 19 will stir up plenty of passion among fans when Rivalry Round sees the Rabbitohs take on the Dragons, the Titans against the Broncos and the Panthers against the Eels.
The Glory Bound Rounds will also receive dedicated promotion during the year, as will the Close the Gap Round (Rd 24) that will include the Reconciliation Cup between the Cowboys and the Bulldogs.
The Grand Final will be played on Sunday, October 3.
This year's draw has again ensured that clubs will deliver fans the matches they most want to see each year.
"Again we have worked with the clubs to ensure that the draw takes into account the contests that fans most want to see," NRL Chief Operating Officer, Mr Graham Annesley, said today.
"The draw dictates that every club must play each other once and all clubs then ranked the teams their fans would most like to see at home in the remaining games.
"Every club has received its top four preferences and across all clubs we have been able to meet six out of the top seven rankings.
"It's an incredibly complex exercise but one which we think will deliver an outstanding competition for the players and the fans."
The full 2010 Telstra Premiership draw is available at http://www.nrl.com/.
Clubs will have until Friday, November 6, to allocate their match venues. The NRL will then issue a draw with confirmed venues. Scheduling of match days and kick-off times for the first five weeks of 2010 should be available by the end of November 2009.
RLWC News
Thu 16 October 2008
Kiwis take on Tonga before departing for the World Cup.
Just to show how serious they are, the Kiwis are holding out for one last match against Tonga before heading to Australia on Sunday.
In what will be the last Test of any nation before the World Cup, New Zealand will play the team tipped to be a real tournament wildcard at 2.30pm on Saturday, October 18, at Mt Smart Stadium.
Head coach Stephen Kearney has already been joined by coaching and management advisor (and former Australian Coach) Wayne Bennett as the Kiwis plot their revenge for the Centenary Test.
The Kiwis have often claimed to being 'underdone' going into Tests against Australia, but not so this time.
The All Gold's match against the Maoris last week and this week's Test against Tonga are part of a structured build-up to the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Opening Ceremony.
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Tickets are selling now to all 2008 Rugby League World Cup events and fans are urged to book their seats for the crowning event of the game's Centenary celebrations in Australia.
The tournament features 18 matches at 12 different venues over 29 days.
Tournament partner Jetstar will fly fans across the country so everyone can enjoy the World Cup experience.
Check ticketing details now on www.rlwc08 to make sure you are part of an international Rugby League celebration.
Kangaroos RLWC News
Thu 16 October 2008
Amid all the arrivals, the Australian team is preparing to head into camp on Saturday.
After having had to replace both Michael Crocker and Justin Hodges before even gathering as a team, it's somehow appropriate that their first activity will involve a rescue party.
The Australians are joining 'nippers' at Coogee Beach in surf-lifesaving drills on Sunday morning.
Nippers are junior life-savers from five years of age to under 14's and the day is a chance for the defending World Cup Champions to ease their way back into full-time training.
Coach Ricky Stuart knows that things will hot up quickly soon after with the pressure building on a team overloaded with public expectation.
The opening Ceremony at the Sydney Football Stadium on October 26 will be the first real test for the Australians when they face the Kiwis.
The day will include a curtain-raiser between an Australian Indigenous team and the New Zealand Maoris as well as an official opening ceremony featuring Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
More than 125 countries have signed up to take telecasts of RLWC08 World Cup matches and Ricky Stuart will be determined to impress from the start.
The nature of the Super Pool format, with Australia, New Zealand, England and PNG in the one pool, is such that any slip up can spell disaster in terms of making the semi-finals.
Stuart knows only too well that New Zealand will go into the match thirsting for revenge after their disappointment in this year's Centenary Test.
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Tickets are selling now to all 2008 Rugby League World Cup events and fans are urged to book their seats for the crowning event of the game's Centenary celebrations in Australia.
The tournament features 18 matches at 12 different venues over 29 days.
Tournament partner Jetstar will fly fans across the country so everyone can enjoy the World Cup experience.
Check ticketing details now on www.rlwc08 to make sure you are part of an international Rugby League celebration.
Ball Inflation and Care Instructions
Wed 3 September 2008
Inflation:
Pull the ball into shape and insert the needle into the valve slowly so to avoid puncturing the bladder.
Gradually inflate the ball using a hand or stirrup pump - inflation using a compressor or airline is not recommended as it can lead to over inflation, which can cause the properties of the ball to change.
Check the pressure at regular intervals and ensure that the ball is inflated to 9.5 psi.
Care:
Please clean the balls before use to remove any residue from the surface of the ball. Cleaning should be carried out using warm water, a light detergent and a soft cloth. Please do not sit on the balls as this causes them to go out of shape.
The balls should be stored in an ambient environment and kept dry after they have been cleaned.
Check the pressure of the balls regularly to ensure optimum performance. Slight variations of ball pressure can occur over time due to the natural materials used in the bladder and changes in the external climate.
Rugby League World Cup 2008 signs deal with STEEDEN
Tue 11 December 2007
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup will kick off on Saturday October 25 with a STEEDEN football.
The company that has been at the forefront of ball technology in Australia has been appointed as the worldwide exclusive manufacturing and distribution licensee for both the "match-ball" and "replica-ball" during the tournament.
RLIF Chairman and Tournament Director, Mr Colin Love AM said that the STEEDEN brand was an important addition to the tournament:
"STEEDEN is a world leader in sports equipment and the importance they have placed on being a part of the World Cup is a reflection of the status building around the tournament."
Director of STEEDEN Nick Gray says his company was proud of its association with an event that will showcase the talents of the top ten Rugby League playing nations.
"Securing the Rugby League World Cup is a fantastic result for STEEDEN and we are looking forward to working with the event organisers and teams. To play an important role in their on-field triumphs is a prestigious honour."
The STEEDEN brand was established in Queensland in 1958 by Ray Steeden to produce leather cricket balls, footballs and boxing bags. STEEDEN moved to NSW in the late 1960's and was acquired by GRAY-NICOLLS SPORTS in 1995.
Through the continuous introduction of new products and categories, the brand continues to go from strength to strength. STEEDEN is the Official Ball of many of Australia's key competitions and associations, including the National Rugby League (NRL), State of Origin, New South Wales Rugby League and Queensland Rugby League.
For more information about the Rugby League World Cup 2008 visit http://www.rlwc08.com/
Win a trip to 2008 NRL GF
Tue 29 April 2008
STEEDEN is proud to announce the Where's Your STEEDEN? competition as advertised in Big League magazine and all major STEEDEN stockists. Competition commenced 24 April 2008.
Entrants who purchase a STEEDEN football are encouraged to photograph it in a creative way and upload the pic to our web page (www.steeden.com.au/wheresyoursteeden). The winning (most creative) entry will receive two tickets to the 2008 NRL Grand Final, flights from their capital city and accommodation. Entries received before 30 June 2008 will also receive a FREE STEEDEN stress ball.
Competition closes 19 September 2008 and the prize winner will be notified by phone on 22 September 2008. The winning photograph will be published online and in the Grand Final Edition of Big League Magazine, on sale 2 October 2008. For full terms and conditions click here.
Website Launch
Thu 27 September 2007
We've been putting in the hard yards over the last few months, to update our website. There are a few new features, that we've specifically built with you in mind.
Downloads
We'll be posting audio and video interviews of our sponsored players for you to view or download, plus screensavers and wallpapers to you can show your support for your sport!
Newsletter
We've going all out to keep you up to date with the latest in your sport and the lastest gear to help you be your best. Click on the newsletter link on the bottom of any webpage to subscribe to your preferred sport.
Google Maps
Now you can find your closest retailer with a quick click. We've added the ability to find your closed store and get directions with Google Maps. Click on the retailers link and select your state to check it out.
Be the first to know!
Fri 28 September 2007
If you love your sport as much as we do - you'll want to be the first to know the lastest info. We'll be posting exclusive interviews with some of our sponsored players, plus giving you access to screensavers and wallpapers, to you can keep even closer to your favorite sport.
We'll be covering Cricket, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Hockey, Netball, Squash, Tennis and Darts. Just click on the newsletter link at the bottom of any page and select the sports you're interested in. We promise not to spam you with useless information, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
