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THE HEARTBREAK BOYS
OF COOGEE BEACH
A group of Australian rugby players went out drinking in Bali and lost six friends to a terrorist's bomb. Two years later, they're playing through their grief and realizing that their teammates may be closer than they think. By Michael Paterniti.
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Sydney Morning Herald
No grass for Kangaroos
in the US, says ARL
By Steve Mascord in London
October 20, 2004
Australia's rugby league players may be exempt from world doping policy but officials have insisted they won't be on the grass in the United States.
The ARL has confirmed the 52,000-capacity Franklin Field in Philadelphia as the venue of the November 30 international against the United States - meaning the tourists will be playing on artificial turf.
Sydney Morning Herald
By Dean Ritchie
October 22, 2004
THE American Rugby League has earmarked US-born Knights forward Clint Newton as the man to captain the Tomahawks in a one-off international against Australia in Philadelphia on December 1.
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THE TRIANGLE
The Student Newspaper at Drexel University
National Rugby League coming
to Franklin Field Nov. 30
By Mark Gress, Jr.
On Tuesday, Nov. 30th you may hear and see something you have never heard or seen in Philadelphia. When it comes to chants, cheers and jeers, you almost never would hear or see the Tomahawk chop or the chant that coincides with it. Once in a blue moon, when the Atlanta Braves come to town to play the Philadelphia Phillies, a few brave fans from Atlanta may start the chop.
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NEW YORK POST
U.S. READY FOR TOP RUGBY TEAM
By MIKE FORDE
November 7, 2004
For the first time in their history, the world's No. 1 ranked Rugby League team, the Australian Kangaroos, will hit American soil.
The Kangaroos, who haven't lost an international series in over 30 years, will take on the 18th-ranked USA Tomahawks at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Nov. 30.
The Australians are made up of the best players in the 15-team Australian Rugby League, whose season runs from March to October. The U.S. team is comprised of the best from the eight-team American National Rugby League, as well as players from overseas who have roots in the States.
New York Post
Yank sizes up Webcke
By Jim Morton
November 5, 2004
AMERICAN Ian Blake has left his helmet and gridiron suit of armour back home to make a name for himself in rugby league.
Brisbane-based Blake, 22, is set to make an unusual first impression on new Broncos club-mate Shane Webcke this month when he lines up for the United States in an historic clash against Australia.
The 188cm, 106kg second-rower has been selected in the American squad for the international at Philadelphia's Franklin Field on November 30.
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