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Leuluai, Thomas |
  Thomas LEULUAI [Player Stats] + Submit additional information or a correction to this player 
NZRL welcomes decision by RLIF supporting Kiwis Mon May 5, 2008 by NZRL New Zealand Rugby League chairman Ray Haffenden has welcomed the announcement by the Rugby League International Federation supporting the NZRL's rights to select Brent Webb and Thomas Leuluai for the Centenary Test on May 9. Leeds fullback Webb and Wigan halfback Leuluai were both included in the 19-man Pirtek Kiwis squad named on Wednesday to prepare for the clash against the Kangaroos at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Leeds and Wigan appealed to the RLIF seeking dispensation but the international body's executive today determined that the players should be released to travel to Sydney. "We're grateful for the support from the RLIF, the Australian Rugby League and the Rugby Football League in this matter," said Haffenden today. "Our selectors wanted Brent and Thomas in team and we tried to do everything the right way to ensure their involvement. "While this ruling is important for the Pirtek Kiwis and this Centenary Test, it's more significant for international rugby league in the widest sense. We are determined to do all we can to protect the game at the highest level." Webb (16 Tests from 2004-06) and Leuluai (11 Tests from 2003-07) are two of the most experienced players in the New Zealand squad. Only Nathan Cayless, David Kidwell and Roy Asotasi top Webb's total. The English Super League is staging its "Millennium Magic" promotion in Cardiff this weekend with three games played at the Millennium Stadium each day. Webb is due to line up for the Leeds Rhinos against the Bradford Bulls on Sunday morning (NZ time) before linking with a flight from London to Sydney while Leuluai lines up for the Wigan Warriors against St Helens on Monday morning. ISSUED ON BEHALF OF NEW ZEALAND RUGBY LEAGUE Much more than a game of two halves Fri June 1, 2007 Source: www.quins.co.uk There is a lot of interest surrounding Saturday's engage Super League clash at the Twickenham Stoop. Harlequins will play Wigan, just six days before they meet them again in the quarter final of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. The Warriors are just two points and two positions above Quins on the table and defeated Quins by just four points earlier this season at the JJB. In July last year at the Stoop Wigan won 26-24, while in September at the same venue Quins grabbed a victory by just one point, 31-30. Brian McDermott is pleased to have some of his more experienced men back in contention for Saturday: "We're expecting a couple of bodies back in the shape of Henry and Scott but even if they don't make it back, the players who do take the pitch will have a good crack. "It was a bit backs to the wall last week at Bradford but I was happy with the attitude. I'll be asking for more of the same against Wigan." There is also the impending match-up between Danny Orr and Thomas Leuluai - two players who headed in opposite directions at the close of 2006. And with Leuluai escaping punishment for an alleged infringement against Hull last round, the match-up should go ahead as planned. Here's what both Danny and Tommy have had to say about Saturday's game, and life at their new clubs: How have you settled at your new club? Danny: I'm having a really good time. It is a great group of guys - there are always lots of laughs, but also a hard work ethic. The coaching staff is excellent and so too is the support staff, from the team manager to the kit man. Tommy: I have settled in well, I am getting used to it now. The club is good, the boys are good and everyone around the town makes you feel welcome. Do you feel any added pressure to perform against your former club, and with your replacement lined up against you? Danny: There is pressure to perform with every match, including this one against Wigan. They are a strong side and I would like to think we can go out there and win, but this is the attitude I have to every match - there is that little bit of added spice for Saturday though. Tommy: No extra pressure, obviously this is a big club with plenty of expectation on us. I have high expectations of myself and I want to do well. I think if you want to do well the pressure is always there whichever club you are at. I'm looking forward to returning to the Stoop for the first time, I still have a lot of friends at the club. Quins 20: Burgess, Clubb, Gafa, Hill, Hopkins, McLinden, Melling, Mills, Orr, Paul, Randall, Rinaldi, A. Smith, T. Smith, Sykes, Temata, Tootill, Walsh, Wells, Worrincy. Wigan 20: Ashton, Calderwood, Bailey, Withers, Richards, Barrett, Leuluai, Fielden, Higham, Paleaaesina, Hock, Fletcher, O'Loughlin, Vaealiki, Millard, Prescott, Hansen, Goulding, Tomkins, O'Carroll Harlequins RL v Wigan Warriors, 3pm Saturday 2nd June, 2007 A limited number of match tickets are available for all home games for just 12 pounds. Book online or on the phone 020 8410 6000. News sent by: www.quins.co.uk
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