League - Rabbitohs, nz warriors u20s grand final champs
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An inspirational performance from Englishman Sam Burgess
helped South Sydney win their first rugby league premiership
in 43 years
after they beat the Bulldogs in a brutal NRL grand final
in Sydney last night.
In front of 84,000 fans,
rugby union-bound Burgess heroically played on
after he shattered his cheek-bone
in the very first tackle of the game.
The big moment came when Sam's brother, George,
broke the six-all.
Three late tries to the Rabbitohs underlining the 30-6 win.
Tears of joy for Burgess
and suspended Kiwi *** Issac Luke.
Burgess deservedly winning the Clive Churchill medal
for man of the match.
And just a short time ago,
the NZ Warriors U20s side arrived at Auckland Airport
with an extra item of luggage - the Holden Cup.
The Junior Warriors faced the Brisbane Broncos in the final
and secured their third title thanks to an impressive start.
But stifling heat, injuries,
and a fast finishing Broncos almost spoilt their title hopes.
But the Warriors held on to win 34-32.
