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  Rugby League History - RL1908.com - Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers were formed as a joint venture club between original Sydney clubs Western Suburbs and Balmain in mid-1999 as preparations began for the 14 team NRL premiership in 2000.
With ten games remaining Wests Tigers looked certain for the end of season play-offs when they travelled to Canberra and were shocked by snow flurries as they ran out on the field.
The Wests Tigers provided season 2001 with its two greatest scandals - the fallout left the club on the brink of collapse and left Lamb an impossible task to rally his team.
rl1908.com /Clubs/Wests-Tigers.htm   (975 words)

  
  Wests Tigers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wests Tigers were formed in mid 1999 as a joint venture club between two of the NSWRL's foundation members: the Western Suburbs Magpies and the Balmain Tigers.
The Wests Tigers headquarters are in Concord, New South Wales.
Wests Tigers headed into this Friday night blockbuster at Brookvale Oval having won their last two games including a 44-4 thrashing of the South Sydney Rabbitohs in round 12 and a morale-boosting win over the Cowboys in round 13.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wests_Tigers   (1496 words)

  
 Wests Tigers Fanatics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wests Tigers Fanatics are based mainly in Sydney (where the Wests Tigers club is based), however the group has members in Queensland and New Zealand.
When the Wests Tigers were assured of their eligibility to play in the game, only 10,000 tickets were available as the remaining 30,000 had been sold in the week before the high-placed and more fancied St George Illawarra Dragons.
When the Wests Tigers ran onto the field, the roar made by the Wests Tigers Fanatics and the Wests Tigers fans in the stadium was far superior to that of the Dragons Army.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wests_Tigers_Fanatics   (983 words)

  
 Wests Tigers - The muted roar
The Magpies and Tigers were told to merge or be omitted.
Wests were courted by the Canterbury Bulldogs which wanted to call the new team a name like Western Bulldogs.
After the victory, the Tigers' five-eighth, Scott Prince, declared that his team's victory was a case of a "champion team beating a team of champions" - the same catchcry used by the Collingwood Magpies in the depression age VFL.
www.convictcreations.com /football/tigerswests.htm   (1111 words)

  
 The Unoffical Website Of The MIGHTY Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers have proved again that they struggle to win when they go into a match as favourites, loosing to a Broncos side, which was without nine players due to State of Origin duties, plus injuries.
Tigers stepped up and put pressure on the Broncos, but things just weren't going their way, especially when they allowed Brisbane to turn defence into attack thanks to a poor Robbie Mears pass in the 51st minute, that allowed McGuire to intercept and run 90 metres to score under the posts.
Everyone at Wests Tigers believe that John Skandalis was the best player on field at Wagga for the Origin match and was very unlucky not to get named in the NSW side.
members.optusnet.com.au /dnyau/news4.html   (2019 words)

  
 The Unoffical Website Of The MIGHTY Wests Tigers
After the Tigers struck first blood with an early penalty conversion to fullback Joel Caine, the Tigers aware that they needed to build some form of advantage with the wind in the first half, finally got some ball and were rewarded with their first try, after recieving consecutive penalties.
The Tigers centre, who is off-contract at the end of this season, told Noyce he wants to remain at the club and repay them for their support throughout his troubled times last season.
The Wests Tigers were without injured on-field leaders Darren Senter, Terry Hill, Corey Pearson and Ben Galea, opened up a 22-6 lead at the half then defended stoutly after the break in restricting the Panthers to just convert try in the second half.
members.optusnet.com.au /dnyau/news3.html   (2574 words)

  
 Telstra Stadium - Wests Tigers win three in a row   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Wests Tigers made it three wins in a row with an impressive 26-16 victory over the Sydney Roosters in the NRL round 18 match at Telstra Stadium today.
The Wests Tigers set the tempo from the start and were never headed in front of a vocal crowd of 13,768 braving the blustery weather.
Wests Tigers will be back in action at Telstra Stadium on the weekend of 19/20/21 August to play co-tenants the Bulldogs.
www.telstrastadium.com.au /index.aspx?link_id=5.451   (230 words)

  
 Wests Tigers - Western Suburbs and Balmain
Wests RU players jumped to League a few weeks later, but refused to team-up with the Wests rugby league club, and formed the ill-fated Cumberland team that barely saw out the 1908 season.
Wests did not enjoy a home ground until 1910, when they gained use of St Luke's Oval [later called Concord Oval, and the present training base for Wests Tigers].
While the Wests Tigers are appearing in the Grand Final in just their sixth season, the wait for further premiership glory for their supporters has been a long one.
www.rl1908.com /wests-tigers.htm   (893 words)

  
 Sports Australia - Rugby League News Article: Wests Tigers honour Award winners, Collis re-signs [Oct 3, 2006]
Heighington was also the recipient of the inaugural Wests Tigers Community Award in recognition of his good work off the field.
“Wests Tigers is a great club and I am looking forward to being part of this exciting, young team in the next few years,” Collis said.
Collis was one of four Wests Tigers players to play all 24 games in 2006, scoring nine tries and further enhancing his reputation as a fine young player in his first full season in the top grade.
sportsaustralia.com /articles/oct06/artid6563.html   (557 words)

  
 Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers are pleased to announce the signing of Jamaal Lolesi for two years.
Wests Tigers is confident bringing a player of Lolesi's calibre to the team, coupled with the current mix of youth and talent will make for a highly competitive mix.
Wests Tigers is pleased to announce the signing of Forward, Keith Galloway for the next 3 years.
www.freewebs.com /theweststigers   (3105 words)

  
 Sports Australia - Rugby League News Article: Farah extends contract with Wests Tigers [Oct 4, 2006]
Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah has today signed a new three-year deal that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2010 season.
The 22-year-old was named the Wests Tigers player of the year last Friday.
Meanwhile, Second-rower Chris Heighington was a deserved winner of the inaugural Tigers Community award, which recognised his commitment to the club’s community work, from visiting schools, meeting sick fans at training, to hospital visits.
sportsaustralia.com /articles/oct06/artid6575.html   (385 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby League | Super League | Bradford | Bradford 30-10 Wests Tigers
The Tigers struggled to break out of their own half in the opening 15 minutes but they got back level with their first serious attack through Daniel Fitzhenry.
The Tigers tried to rally after the break but Fielden, who won the man of the match award, spoiled their plans, striding over the line on 53 minutes from Henderson's pass for the easiest of tries.
Wests: Hodgson, McDonnell, Collis, Whatuira, Lolesi, Fitzhenry, Prince, O'Hara, Farah, Skandalis, Laffranchi, Heighington, Galea.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/bradford/4666868.stm   (346 words)

  
 Proton Cars Australia
Wests Tigers' fans can swap their old team jersey for a new one just like star Liam Fulton's.
Wests Tigers’ fans can swap their old jersey for a current team version for just $88 for a limited time from local Campbelltown dealer Peter Donnelly Proton.
According to Proton Cars Australia managing director, Mr John Startari, the move to provide Wests Tigers’ fans with the opportunity to swap their old jersey for a new one at a major discount is a thankyou to the many thousands who have gotten behind the premiers this year.
www.proton.com.au /news_events/news_readmore17.php   (373 words)

  
 Wests Tigers Profile
The Wests Tigers have successfully unified the traditions and grassroots support of two admired and well respected foundation clubs that represent the core of Australian family values and are set to carve a history that will continue the tradition of its two great foundation clubs and make their mark in the NRL records of success.
Wests Tigers have proved to be an exciting team both on and off the field.
The Wests Tigers brand is still the No 1 recognised brand in the NRL, as voted by the supporter audience of Big League Magazine.
www.aussport.com.au /sponsorship/weststigers.htm   (551 words)

  
 Telstra Stadium - Wests Tigers triple treat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Wests Tigers have received a timely confidence boost at league’s prestigious Dally M Awards in Sydney last night.
Tim Sheens was named coach of the year after his calm, assured performance in taking the Wests Tigers to 4th place with 14 victories from 24 matches.
Brett Hodgson completed the triple treat for Wests Tigers when he was named full back of the year, beating a classy field of contenders.
www.telstrastadium.com.au /index.aspx?link_id=5.529   (245 words)

  
 ABC Sport - Rugby League - Wests Tigers equal club streak
Wests Tigers have continued their impressive start to the season, downing the New Zealand Warriors 24-6 in their round five National Rugby League clash in Christchurch.
The match was played in driving rain at Jade Stadium and the Tigers handled it better, capitalising on the Warriors' mistakes to score four tries to one, equalling the club record of three consecutive wins in the process.
Half-back Scott Prince was again at the heart of the Tigers' attack, scoring a try and setting up the final one with a chip kick to the corner for an unmarked Pat Richards.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200504/s1341825.htm   (553 words)

  
 The MON Blogs » Wests are the best!
The Wests Tigers are a joint venture between foundation rugby league clubs; Western Suburbs and Balmain.
These two clubs, and their off spring, the Wests Tigers, have had to endure plenty of hard ships in recent years.
The Tiger’s success this year has come by placing faith in young talented players instead of relying on “big name” players who often join a club with an over inflated cost and ego.
www.monproductions.com /blogs/colonel/20051003/wests-are-the-best   (396 words)

  
 ABC Sport - Rugby League - Classy Eels smash Tigers
A knee injury to captain Brett Hodgson compounded the Tigers' defeat, the New South Wales representative leaving the field in the first half with suspected medial ligament damage.
The Tigers had been on the attack about 10 metres out from Parramatta's tryline, but an errant pass was intercepted by O'Dwyer, who then offloaded to Hayne.
The Tigers appeared to be shell-shocked and their spirits would have dropped when Hodgson left the field.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200607/s1694284.htm   (835 words)

  
 Official Proton Wests Tigers Website
Wests Tigers were today part of the launch of the 2008 Centenary year celebrations held in Sydney.
Wests Tigers are pleased to announce Maureen Bargery as the winner of the Member’s Only experience at Telstra Stadium this Friday night.
Wests Tigers captain Brett Hodgson was presented with a special jersey for his 200th game at Leichhardt Oval on Monday night.
www.weststigers.com.au   (1240 words)

  
 Proton Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers continued its support of Variety - The Children's Charity with a special visit by five teenagers on Tuesday, March 27.
Last year, Wests Tigers donated a signed football to Variety for a fundraising dinner.
The teenagers were shown the Wests Tigers Hall of Fame, the official supporters shop, and were then taken on a tour of the training facilities.
www.weststigers.com.au /NewsArticle.aspx?NewsId=130   (227 words)

  
 Whats Your Team - Wests Tigers rugby league jerseys, nrl, suporters gear and merchandise, memorabilia, reg reagan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Wests Tigers are a joint venture club between foundation clubs Western Suburbs and Balmain whioch formed in mid-1999 as preparations began for the 14-team NRL premiership in 2000.
Playing out of both Leichhardt Oval (former Balmain home ground) and Campbelltown (former Western Suburbs home Ground), the Tigers won their maiden premiership in 2005.
This is the Wests Tigers only NRL premiership to date.
www.whatsyourteam.com.au /tigers.html   (115 words)

  
 Wests Tigers Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Wests Tigers is the joint venture of the Balmain Tigers and the Western Suburbs Magpies.
It was formed at the end of the 1999 season, and they played their first game at the start of the Year 2000 season.
The Tigers were unluckly not to make the finals in 2000.
users.tpg.com.au /users/joebob/tigers.html   (65 words)

  
 Wests Tigers - Australian NRL in Wakefield
The Tigers were admitted in 2000 to the National Rugby League (NRL) competition after the merging of two Sydney based clubs: the
This is the Wests Tigers only NRL premiership to date.
However, when the club's individual histories are considered the Wests Tigers have the second most successful history.
www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk /wests-tigers-i250.html   (153 words)

  
 StGeorge vs Wests Tigers Rnd2 2001
There were 2 controversial tries decided by the vid ref, one went the way of the Tigers while the other went the way of the Dragons.
The turning point came 8 minutes from fulltime when ref Bill Harrigan gave the Tigers a penalty when Saints' broke too early and were offside from the kick off.
14 min: Wests, John Simon scores controversial vid ref try after it appeared to be knocked on by the Tigers.
www.showroom.com.au /dragons/saints2001_02.htm   (1049 words)

  
 Green Left - Big bucks and the triumph of Wests Tigers
The Wests Tigers rugby league club - a merger of the Western Suburbs Magpies (based in a poorer part of Sydney) and the Balmain Tigers - won this year’s grand final, but they were never meant to.
The Tigers last won the premiership in 1969 and the Magpies last won in 1952.
The teams that squared-off for the grand final, the Wests Tigers and North Queensland Cowboys, both had a significant number of Aboriginal players and players of immigrant origins.
www.greenleft.org.au /2005/648/33453   (886 words)

  
 Wests Tigers Jerseys, Wests Tigers Shirts and other Wests Tigers Merchandise
Wests Tigers supporters socks, comfortable and durable nylon/cotton blend.
Two large Wests Tigers car mats for the front plus two small Tigers car mats for the back - all which can be easily trimmed down if needed for a superior fit.
Wests Tigers 2006 Onfield Away Jersey (Large sizes)
www.jerseys.com.au /category15_1.htm   (293 words)

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