Rugby League
Outline of Program
- We offer a unique opportunity to combine academic studies with training at school.
- Students will be able to build upon the skills and knowledge that they gain outside of school in a school environment.
- Students involved in the program will be given specialised coaching in all aspects of Rugby League.
- They will have the opportunity to develop their skills, physical attributes and understanding of the game.
- Monitoring of students in the program will occur throughout the year, with individual testing in all components related to Rugby League.
- Parents will be provided with feedback.
- Our Rugby League program prides itself in fostering a family environment where we look after all students involved in a holistic manner.
- Our program that aims to improve each student not only as a player but also to develop them as valuable students in the school community and good citizens of the outside community.
- It will be made clear to the students involved in the program that academic and behavioural standards must be met to play Rugby League for Eagle Vale Sports High School.
Competitions
- NRL Schoolboy Cup*
- NRL 13s & 15s Schoolboy Cup
- University Shield – New South Wales Combined High Schools (NSWCHS) State Knockout*
- Buckley Shield – NSWCHS under 14's State Knockout
- Chase Stanley Cup – 15's Sports High Schools Challenge
- Sydney South West Under 18's Regional Championships*
- Sydney South West Under 15's Regional Championships.
Coaches
Alec Bush (PDHPE teacher @ EVSHS)
Alec Bush has also coached school and junior rep teams, including the Western Suburbs Harold Matthews, Wests Tigers Cubs, and the New South Wales Combined High Schools Open Women’s team, leading them to two National Championships.
Qualifications and Experience
Level 2 Coaching Qualification (Rugby League)
Level 1 Sports Trainer Qualifications (Rugby League)
2022-2023 Sydney Gold U16s Girls - Head Coach
2022-2023 Sydney South West U18s Boys - Head Coach
2022/23 Macarthur Wests Tigers Andrew Johns Cup - Head Coach
2023/24 Western Suburbs Harold Mathews Cup - Assistant Coach, Blue Shirt Trainer
2023-24 NSW CHS U18s Girls - Head Coach
Harrison Fox (PDHPE teacher @ EVSHS)
Harrison Fox has coached across school and junior rep programs, including Harold Matthews, Andrew Johns Cup, and SG Ball squads, as well as the New South Wales Combined High Schools Under 15s. At club level with the Camden Rams, he has guided multiple premiership-winning teams.
Qualifications and Experience
Level 2 Senior Club coach
2020 Sydney South West Under 18’s - Head Coach
2022 Wests Macarthur Andrew Johns Cup - Assistant Coach
Camden Rams Reserve Grade - Head Coach
Camden Rams First Grade - Assistant Coach
2023 Western Suburbs Magpies Harrold Matthews - Assistant Coach
2024 Wests Macarthur Andrew Johns Cup Head Coach
2024 Wests Macarthur Open Men’s - Assistant Coach
Archie Duncombe (SLSO @ EVSHS)
Archie has an impressive rugby league career, having represented NSW Country and captained multiple teams, including the Wests Tigers Laurie Daley Cup, NSW Country, and St Gregory’s First Grade. In 2025, he captained the Western Suburbs Magpies SG Ball team and is currently playing in the Jersey Flegg competition with the Wests Tigers.
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