Old Boys clash keeps rugby tradition alive

Story: Kristin Murdock and Ian Cole

The annual Old Boys clash in Bourke was a major highlight of the Back O’Bourke Easter Festival on Saturday, bringing together former local rugby players in a feature match built on tradition, community, and a love of the game.

It was also an opportunity to honour longtime supporter Les Walsh who passed away last year. Les’ children Stephen and Susan Walsh both attended the match and Stephen pulled on the jumper and played for the Old Boys.

Every Easter, former Bourke Rams players return to take on the current Brewarrina-Bourke Barbarians side, creating a contest that is as much about connection as it is competition. […]

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The Bourke Warriors Next Generation team at the Arthur ‘Musso’ Hooper Rugby League Knockout on Saturday, back l-r: Jaimyn Moore, Tevita Fusitu’a, Tevita Lucas, Shane Knight, Joey Morrison, Billy Frail, Lennie Frail Jnr, Bailey Simmons, Ayden Flick, Malik McNeill, Raymond Simmons, Keenan Elwood, Brian Smith Front l-r: Tyran Morris, Clifton Cubby, Jarryn Moore, Ben Orcher, Braith Carroll, Jamall Fuller, Blaine Knight, Blake Barker, Ernie Delany, Jamie Moore, Lleyton Wighton, Zeke Hartwig, Bryson Read, Trevor Pamben, and Dale Barker. Photo contributed.