Comeback king Jack Frampton has showed why he’s on the radar of national Sevens coach Tim Walsh with an outstanding effort in Easts’ 26-19 Queensland Premier Rugby win over Sunnybank.
Frampton has had a wretched run with injury, injuring his ankle in an Aussie Sevens trial game in the pre-season before breaking his arm in a trial match in March.
He made his QPR return for the Tigers at fullback last weekend against Norths before moving back to his regular slot at no.10 for the match against Sunnybank, going head-to-head with Dragons captain Tom Lucas.
Frampton scored a try and was one of Easts’ best in the contest for the Rick Tyrrell Cup, a match that celebrates the life of former Easts and Sunnybank player Tyrrell as well as raises awareness of mental health.
In a show of unity, the teams played in the socks of the opposition, with the message to walk in the shoes of one another.
In other matches, defending premiers GPS ended Brothers’ unbeaten run and have the chance to take the competition lead at the halfway mark of the season, now sitting just one point behind the Brethren on the ladder.
Bond University beat Norths 45-10 to celebrate Grant Anderson’s return as head coach after Brad Harris moved to a full-time position with Fiji Rugby.
RESULTS
Easts 26 – Sunnybank 19
Bond University 45 – Norths 10
GPS 38 – Brothers 16
Souths 34 – Wests 19
SHUTE SHIELD
Waratahs squad hooker Andrew Tuala found the line for Norths in a dominant 46-15 win over Western Sydney.
John Folau lined up for the Two Blues at outside centre in the clash at Lidcombe Oval.
NSW lock Le Roux Roets imposed himself physically on the contest at Coogee Oval but it wasn’t enough for Manly to overcome a dominant Randwick outfit.
Halfback Mitch Short was impressive for the Galloping Greens in the important victory.
Aussie Sevens forward Boyd Killingworth came off the bench for Warringah, along with Schoolboys star Luke Reimer.
Sham Vui started at tighthead for Southern Districts in a tough clash against Warringah.
RESULT
Gordon 5 – Eastwood 28
Western Sydney 15 – Norths 46
Warringah 38 – Southern Districts 7
Sydney Uni 29 – West Harbour 10
Randwick 37 – Manly 15
JOHN I DENT CUP
Brumbies academy player Brendan Jimenez proved to be a major threat for Queanbeyan on a difficult outing against Royals
Gungahlin edged past Uni-Norths while Tuggeranong cruised to a big win over Easts.
RESULTS
Gungahlin 38 – Uni-Norths Owls 32
Royals 56 – Queanbeyan 24
Tuggeranong 80 – Easts 17
FMG PREMIER GRADE
Associates got the better of Kalamunda in the FMG grand final rematch on the weekend.
There were no Force squad players featuring in the competition but there were plenty of exciting results.
Nedlands, Palmyra and the Southern Lions all nabbed handy wins while Wanneroo thumped new side Curtin Uni and Cottesloe had a comfortable win over ARKs.
Nedlands 29 – Joondalup 20
Palmyra 36 – Perth Bayswater 20
Cottesloe 58 – ARKs 14
Wests 20 – UWA 31
Curtin Uni 9 – Wanneroo 102
Associates 20 – Kalamunda 17
Coastal Cavaliers 24 – Southern Lions 27
DEWAR SHIELD
With the Melbourne Rising playing a curtain raiser on Friday night, there weren’t any Rebels squad members in the Dewar Shield last weekend.
Melbourne emerged as the biggest winner from the weekend while Harlequins, Box Hill and Power House also nabbed victories.
Moorabbin 5 – Power House 36
Melbourne 90 – Endeavour Hills 3
Footscray 12 – Harlequins 59
Box Hill 38 – Melbourne Uni 21
COOPERS PREMIER GRADE
There were some big wins for the hosts in the South Australian premier grade this week.
Old Collegians, Adelaide, Onkaparinga and Brighton all found themselves in the winner’s circle in round four.
Old Collegians 60 – Port Adelaide 24
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Adelaide 14 – Burnside 10
Onkaparinga 94 – Barossa 7
Brighton 38 – Southern Suburbs 12