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Tue September 28, 2010
Source: www.league.quins.co.ukOne of Quins RL's brightest prospects, Ben Bolger, has signed a new two year deal with the club.
Bolger, a stand off turned back rower, made his debut against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in January and followed up with another 14 Super League appearances.
The 21-year-old grew up in Chingford, Essex and played rugby union up to the age of 16 before switching to league with St Albans. "Being a London boy all I ever wanted to do is be a professional rugby player with a London club," he said. "Last season was a big one for me and I hope to build on that next year.
"I really appreciated the opportunity I was given and hopefully showed people just a fraction of what I can do. Although we underachieved as a team last season it didn't put a downer on things for me. I was probably a bit of a slow starter but by the end I felt part of the squad."
Bolger began life as a stand off but has adapted to life in the back row. "It was a big step up for me. There's less responsibility but more hard graft and you still get opportunities to run with the ball. I'm still learning but the more experience I get, the more I'll improve."
Acting head coach Rob Powell said: "Ben will be looking for a big pre season to help him realise the potential he showed when called into the first team this year."
Bolger, who combines his rugby with studying for a degree in business management, is the elder brother of Sam, a highly promising stand off for the Quins' Under-20s.
Thu July 8, 2010
Source: www.league.quins.co.ukHarlequins Rugby League head coach, Brian McDermott, admits there is still plenty to play for this season despite picking up some key injuries in the past week.
His side go into tomorrow night's clash against Bradford Bulls without Chad Randall (shoulder) and Karl Temata (knee) who will both miss the rest of the season. Rob Purdham, David Howell and Luke Williamson also miss the game with injury but are hoped to play a further part this year.
McDermott said:
"We have had bad luck with injuries for 18 months and have quite a few strong personalities out at the moment that we will miss. However we do have a group of young people who are willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
"This club has known adversity before and we are relishing the challenge of not writing this season off and trying to get to playoffs as long as it is numerically possible."
Among the young Londoners in tomorrow's squad are Jamie O'Callaghan, Ben Bolger, Olsi Krasniqi and Rob Thomas, and McDermott is excited about their future.
"My remit since I've been at this club has been twofold. One, to win a competition - and ultimately I am here bring the club success - but there is an equally important remit to make sure that in four years time we have seasoned London juniors in the team.
"In a couple of years time, players like Ben Bolger, Olsi Krasniqi, Jamie O'Callaghan and others won't be making headline because they are getting their debuts but because they are regulars. It's difficult, and sometimes you'll be on the wrong end of a result, but the progress and performances are exciting."
McDermott admits there is some short term pain for long term gain.
"I know there are people that come through the gate who just want to see a good scoreline and I understand that frustration. Not everyone will care that Ben Bolger was alien to this sport three years ago but that reality is what this club is about. It's a tough challenge but a great story."
Harlequins play Bradford Bulls in the first ever Friday night game at the Twickenham Stoop tomorrow evening, 8pm KO.
The 19 man squad in full:
BEN BOLGER
LAMONT BRYAN
TONY CLUBB
LUKE DORN
ANDREW ELLIS
LUKE GALE
JASON GOLDEN
BEN JONES - BISHOP
OLSI KRASNIQI
LUKE MAY
LOUIE McCARTHY-SCARSBROOK
CHRIS MELLING
DAVE MILLS
JAMIE O'CALLAGHAN
DANNY ORR
WILLIAM SHARP
ROB THOMAS
DANNY WARD
OLIVER WILKES
Tickets are available now from just £15 adults, £10 concessions, £5 under 16s.
Call the Harlequins Ticket Office on 0871 527 1315 or visit www.quinsrl.co.uk to book online.
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 2012 Stobart Super League
London Broncos
4 games; [View] Round 4 [26 Feb 12] L 16-30 v Huddersfield (H). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [22 Apr 12] L 16-44 v Hull KR (A). [BE]
[View] Round 13 [06 May 12] L 22-29 v Bradford (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [20 May 12] L 12-14 v Hull FC (H). [BE]
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2011 engage English Super League
London Broncos
4 games; [View] Round 9 [10 Apr 11] L 32-52 v Wakefield (A). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [15 Apr 11] D 26-26 v Castleford (H). [BE]
[View] Round 25 [20 Aug 11] W 32-22 v Leeds (H). [BE]
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 11] L 12-50 v Huddersfield (A). [BE]
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2010 engage English Super League
London Broncos
15 games; [View] Round 1 [07 Feb 10] L 0-58 v Warrington (A). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [14 Feb 10] W 16-4 v Les Catalans (H). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [30 Jan 10] L 10-18 v Wakefield (H). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [26 Feb 10] L 4-28 v Hull FC (A). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [05 Mar 10] L 4-62 v Leeds (A). [SR]
[View] Round 6 [14 Mar 10] L 22-26 v Salford City (H). [SR]
[View] Round 7 [20 Mar 10] L 18-32 v Huddersfield (H). [SR]
[View] Round 8 [26 Mar 10] L 12-19 v Bradford (A). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [05 Apr 10] L 12-52 v Hull KR (H). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [20 Jun 10] L 6-42 v Hull KR (A). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [26 Jun 10] L 12-36 v Wigan (H). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [09 Jul 10] W 35-18 v Bradford (H). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [18 Jul 10] L 18-32 v St Helens (A). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [25 Jul 10] L 4-40 v Huddersfield (A). [BE]
[View] Round 25 [14 Aug 10] W 16-12 v Catalans (A). [BE]
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