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  Rugby League History - RL1908.com - Brisbane Broncos
Brisbane had to settle for a fifth placed finish for the 1993 play-offs, requiring a rewrite of history if they were to win the premiership from outside the top three.
The Broncos were largely uninspiring in 1994, rising from the lower part of the competition table at the end of the season to grab 5th place and hopefully a repeat of 1993.
Brisbane were determined to end the criticism that their 1997 title was earned cheaply in a split competition.
www.rl1908.com /Clubs/Brisbane-Broncos.htm   (1819 words)

  
  Rugby League History - RL1908.com - Brisbane Broncos
Brisbane had to settle for a fifth placed finish for the 1993 play-offs, requiring a rewrite of history if they were to win the premiership from outside the top three.
The Broncos were largely uninspiring in 1994, rising from the lower part of the competition table at the end of the season to grab 5th place and hopefully a repeat of 1993.
Brisbane were determined to end the criticism that their 1997 title was earned cheaply in a split competition.
rl1908.com /Clubs/Brisbane-Broncos.htm   (1819 words)

  
  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Broncos play in the National Rugby League and are one of the most successful clubs of the modern era, having won six premierships in the nineteen seasons they have competed in.
The Broncos' fifth premiership came in 2000, when the club defeated the Sydney Roosters in the last day-time NRL Grand Final, and it also saw the retirement of Kevin Walters and stalwart Michael Hancock.
Initially, the moniker for the Brisbane team was to be a kangaroo, as it, along with a stylised Q, had featured as the logo for the Queensland Rugby League for many years.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Brisbane_Broncos   (1711 words)

  
 Broncos fire past Rabbitohs - Sport
Brisbane put the Anzac Day clash to bed with two tries in a four-minute period after half-time to grab a 26-6 lead before the Bunnies avoided a flogging with a spirited final quarter of the match which netted them two late tries.
Brisbane's win was soured somewhat by injuries to centres Steve Michaels (knee) and Justin Hodges (shoulder), but in some positive news, captain Darren Lockyer's troublesome knee made it through the entire 80 minutes, increasing the Aussie Test skipper's chances of being picked for the May 9 Centenary Test against New Zealand.
Broncos prop Ben Hannant was denied a try 20 minutes in after centre David Stagg was pinged for holding back winger Nathan Merritt in the lead-up to the hulking forward crossing the chalk.
www.aol.com.au /sport/story/Broncos-fire-past-Rabbitohs/396811/index.html   (611 words)

  
 Brisbane Broncos - Rugby Leagues Finest Team
Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional team of the football code rugby league based in the town of Brisbane, Queensland.
The Brisbane Broncos moved to ensure the operation of the super league rebels, driving with a common perception that the war was orchestrated by the club.
Brisbane Broncos gained the super League premiership in 1997, before gaining the first national rugby League Trophy in the unified competition of 1998.
www.brisbanebroncos.info /index.html   (602 words)

  
 Broncos need to perform - Sport - BrisbaneTimes - brisbanetimes.com.au
Brisbane Broncos CEO Bruno Cullen has warned players to pick up their on-field performance or risk damaging the club's bottom line.
Broncos chairman Darryl Somerville told shareholders at the company's AGM in Brisbane the result came on the back of increased sponsorship dollars and record average game attendance from the club's premiership-winning season.
However, the Broncos have only won three of their nine matches so far this year and Cullen said the team needed to turn its results around or the club faced a potential operating loss.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au /news/sport/broncos-need-to-perform/2007/05/16/1178995215207.html   (371 words)

  
 ABC Sport - Rugby League - Broncos bury Bulldogs with record comeback
Brisbane produced the third-biggest comeback in play-off history to defeat the Bulldogs 37-20 in Friday night's NRL preliminary final at the Sydney Football Stadium and win through to the club's sixth grand final.
Brisbane now face the winner of Saturday night's match-up between Melbourne and St George Illawarra full of confidence after becoming just the second team this season to beat the Bulldogs after trailing at half-time.
Brisbane had all the momentum as Canterbury looked to feel the effects of the week off, and the Broncos took the lead on the hour mark when a simple overlap in the middle of the field allowed Brent Tate to race up the right wing and hand the ball off for Boyd to score.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200609/s1746927.htm   (1161 words)

  
 Broncos' injury woes worsen - Sport - brisbanetimes.com.au
Broncos physio Rob Godbolt said Stagg would not be considered for selection until at least their round 16 clash against Penrith.
Stagg's injury is another blow to the Broncos' pack after former Test forward Thaiday suffered a strained ankle playing for the Aspley Broncos in his Queensland Cup return from a cheekbone fracture last weekend.
Brisbane have won just twice in their last six rounds to be a worrying 4-8 for the season.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au /news/sport/broncos-injury-woes-worsen/2007/06/12/1181414268984.html   (550 words)

  
 WOW Brisbane Broncos
Broncos assistant coach Ivan Henjak talks to the Brisbane media ahead of the monster clash with the Melbourne Storm.
Bronco lock Tonie Carroll trained for the first time this week but says he will be ready to take on the Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium this Sunday.
Bronco forward Nick Kenny says his team is excited to be playing the new big guns of the NRL, the Gold Coast Titans.
202.144.167.149 /~broncos/index.php?page_id=podcasts   (199 words)

  
 Boil over in Brisbane as Broncos beaten | LEAGUE | SPORT | tvnz.co.nz
Brisbane led 12-6 at halftime but the warning signs were evident after they failed to finish off several promising attacks which broke down under Manly's defensive pressure.
Brisbane prop Ben Hannant appeared to have some teeth loosened and in a head clash with Manly lock Luke Williamson who came out of the collision with a cut cheek.
Brisbane missed 46 tackles and while David Stagg was the biggest offender with six, he also made 45 tackles.
tvnz.co.nz /view/page/536641/1774847   (229 words)

  
 Civoniceva unlikely to stay with NRL : thewest.com.au
The Broncos, while desperate to keep the 10-year stalwart, appear unable to match such an asking price and, after the prop rejected their first offer, this week informed Civoniceva they were pulling out of the race.
Brisbane, though, have managed to retain much of their young talent, including Test prop Sam Thaiday, Dave Taylor, Joel Moon, Darius Boyd, Steve Michaels and Denan Kemp, as well as adding Penrith duo Peter Wallace and former Test prop Joel Clinton.
Despite all the drama, Civoniceva was again immense for Brisbane on Friday as six Broncos backed-up from Wednesday's second State of Origin to help beat the Bulldogs 19-12 at Telstra Stadium.
www.thewest.com.au /aapstory.aspx?StoryName=391991   (599 words)

  
 Broncos go top after downing Tigers - Sport
The Brisbane Broncos have returned to the top of the NRL ladder after fighting off a resurgent second-half performance by the Wests Tigers to emerge 34-22 victors in an enthralling ANZ Stadium contest on Saturday night.
Brisbane led 16-0 at half-time and appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable victory but the Tigers, minus prop Todd Payten who left the field early with a hamstring injury, came out firing after the break, posting three tries to find themselves trailing 18-22 with 17 minutes still remaining in the match.
More Bronco brilliance in the 21st minute when skipper Darren Lockyer fired a low ball to Kemp, who remarkably trapped it with his feet then toed it forward soccer style to ground it for a freakish try in the left corner.
www.aol.com.au /sport/story/Broncos-go-top-after-downing-Tigers/426221/index.html   (617 words)

  
 Stadium glut will cost us: Broncos - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
The Brisbane Broncos have called on the NRL to avoid a repeat of this week's crowded schedule at Suncorp Stadium, saying it will cost them more than $100,000.
The Broncos are upset that the Bulldogs-North Queensland clash at the Brisbane stadium has been wedged between Wednesday night's State of Origin and Sunday's Brisbane-Newcastle game.
Making Brisbane officials further scratch their heads, there will be no NRL matches in Brisbane for the next three weeks.
news.brisbanetimes.com.au /stadium-glut-will-cost-us-broncos/20070525-etr.html   (459 words)

  
 "BRISBANE BRONCOS" related terms, short phrases and links
Brisbane Broncos is the only publically listed sporting club on the Australian Stock Exchange trading under the ASX Code BBL.
The Brisbane Broncos are in full swing as the cut a path of glory through the nineties and on into the new millennium.
The Brisbane Broncos grabbed a share of the lead at the top of the National Rugby League, after a 24-0 victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs.
www.keywen.com /en/BRISBANE_BRONCOS   (457 words)

  
 Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund Golf Classic, The - Events - Sunshine Coast - Queensland Holidays
That's right, one of the most anticipated events on the Brisbane Broncos event calendar, The Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund Golf Classic, is on once again with the destination of Pelican Waters on the Sunshine Coast.
Known for being one of their best social events on the Brisbane Broncos calendar, this event is also one of the key fundraising activities for the Broncos Charities Fund.
The Brisbane Broncos Charities Fund Golf Classic offers an excellent networking opportunity for your company's clients and staff to highlight your existing association with the Broncos and gain business to business interaction with sponsors and corporate supporters in a relaxed atmosphere.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au /destinations/sunshine-coast/events/brisbane-broncos-charities-fund-golf-classic-the/index.cfm   (170 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Rugby League - Brisbane defeat Canterbury 38-12 in NRL grand final - Sunday September 27, 1998 10:23 AM
The Broncos ran in seven tries in response to Canterbury's two to end the Bulldogs' dreams of a fairytale win as the Broncos claimed their fourth title in seven years.
Brisbane won the Australian Rugby League title in 1992 and 1993 as well as last year's Super League title when the competition was split by the war for control of the game.
Brisbane second rower Gorden Tallis, who was named man of the match, put the game out of Canterbury's reach when he touched down under the posts in the 58th minute before the Broncos completed their win with two late tries to hooker Phillip Lee and center Darren Smith.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/1998/09/27/brisbane_nrl_final   (676 words)

  
 NRL.COM > News > Club News
Brisbane Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen has reiterated that the reigning NRL premiers will stand firm in their decision to replace Wayne Bennett in 2010....
The Brisbane Broncos are preparing to meet St Helens in Friday's World Club Challenge and they are confident they've dusted the cobwebs off....
The Brisbane Broncos will be chasing some much-needed match fitness when they take on Celtic Crusaders in a warm-up match in Wales on Thursday....
www.nrl.com.au /Draw2006/Week8/tabid/67/Default.aspx   (260 words)

  
 ABC Sport - Rugby League - Broncos roll Roosters
The Brisbane Broncos have defeated the Sydney Roosters 10-8 in an epic National Rugby League encounter at Lang Park.
Craig Fitzgibbon converted but Brisbane fans were left shaking their heads after an obvious knock-on in the build-up was missed at point blank range by the touch judge.
Brisbane, however, will face a nervous wait on forward Corey Parker, who was put o report for a high tackle in the 74th min.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/s890169.htm   (1029 words)

  
 Rleague.com - Brisbane Broncos
The Brisbane based side was to be a private consortium with the QRL choosing the locally based Paul Morgan company ahead of a Western Australia firm to control the new Brisbane side in the Sydney premiership.
Brisbane the next season tasted success by winning the mid-week Panasonic Cup but the tour to New Zealand where eight players were missing (six in the side plus Langer and Miles injured) tolled heavily on Brisbane as the lost five matches during that period.
Brisbane limped their way into the 2003 Finals into 8th position losing eight games on the trot and despite an encouraging first half against eventual premiers Penrith were bundled out of the running.
www.rleague.com /db/club/brisbane_broncos/history.php   (1597 words)

  
 Aspley new Brisbane Broncos feeder club - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
NRL premiers Brisbane Broncos have found a new stablemate after feeder club the Toowoomba Clydesdales dropped out of the 2007 Queensland Cup due to financial problems.
Despite another $50,000 injection from the Broncos this week, the Clydesdales said they were still $100,000 short of being able to fund a team next season.
Broncos squad members not selected for the NRL side have been chosen for the Clydesdales.
www.theage.com.au /news/Sport/Aspley-new-Brisbane-Broncos-feeder-club/2006/12/06/1165081000452.html   (368 words)

  
 St Helens 18 Brisbane Broncos 14: Sculthorpe magic leaves Saints on top of the world - Independent Online Edition > ...
Brisbane stretched their lead through Lockyer's slide-rule kick for Darius Boyd two minutes after the break, but Saints were instantly more threatening for the introduction of Cunningham, only passed fit on the day of the match.
The Broncos regained their lead when Gidley was again penalised in the tackle and Parker kicked the goal, but Saints and Gardner were not to be denied.
Although Brisbane continued to look dangerous every time they attacked, it was the British champions who broke through, Long kicking for the corner and Gardner leaping to pluck the ball out of the sky.
sport.independent.co.uk /rugby_league/article2300430.ece   (674 words)

  
 MySpace.com Blogs - Broncos Supporters MySpace Blog
Brisbane and the Coast were admitted together in 1988 but have not clashed since 1998, the year of the Gold Coast Chargers' axing from the NRL.
Broncos captain Darren Lockyer was left rueing an opening 20 minutes where the Broncos failed to capitalise on several scoring chances.
But the Broncos' coaching staff are now happy enough for him to re-join the club's top 17 when the Broncos try to win their first match of the season at Aussie Stadium on Friday.
blog.myspace.com /broncossupporters   (7717 words)

  
 Brisbane Broncos - Corporate conglomerate
To be synonymous with Queensland, the new franchise choose maroon, gold and white for its colours.
Although Brumbies was considered for its moniker, the franchise settled on Broncos, perhaps because it wanted to follow the lead of the American gridiron team, the Denver Broncos.
To justify the move, the Broncos chirped on about how they were the victim of an ARL conspiracy and that the new league would ensure the survival of Rugby League.
www.convictcreations.com /football/broncos.htm   (466 words)

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