Beyond the 80: Wests Tigers and Western Sydney University Collaborate

With great pleasure, Wests Tigers and Western Sydney University present Beyond the 80, a 10-week program designed for girls that blends the excitement of rugby league with the fundamentals of a healthy living.

With the goal of empowering young girls and their families in Western Sydney, this innovative program aims to promote a love of sport and a healthy lifestyle.

The program will begin on Monday, March 9 and run every Wednesday at Western Sydney University’s Campbelltown Campus from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. through March 20.

For females ages 7 to 11, Beyond the 80 offers specialized rugby league training along with family-friendly activities that enhance health and wellbeing.

Reaching families ready to start a journey of health, education, and sportsmanship is the goal of this inclusive program.

Kenneth Tuala, the Wests Tigers Community Team Lead, is eager for the initiative to begin.

“We are excited to work with Western Sydney University on the Beyond the 80 program, which demonstrates our dedication to the welfare of the community. Together, we hope to encourage healthy lives in young girls and their families by offering interactive programs. Beyond the 80 minutes on the field, it’s about creating a stronger, healthier community, according to Tuala. It’s not just about rugby league.
Above The friendly girls, who range in age from 7 to 11, come with at least one adult family member. Each participant must be a resident of Western Sydney and be prepared for moderate physical activity.

Super League teams plan to pursue David Nofoaluma after the Wests Tigers terminate his contract.

David Nofoaluma’s contract has been terminated by the Wests Tigers, ahead of Super League clubs pursuing the winger.

Nofoaluma’s career with the Tigers comes to an agonizing conclusion; in 192 games for the Concord club, he scored 100 tries.

At the conclusion of the 2022 NRL season, the 30-year-old was leased out to the Melbourne Storm, but not before he was allegedly informed by new Wests head coach Benji Marshall that he would not play first-grade for the team ever again.

As a result, Nofoaluma sought legal counsel on the matter and reported the claimed remarks to the Rugby League Players’ Association (RLPA).

Following two weeks of discussions between himself, Wests, and the RLPA, he subsequently chose not to train with the Tigers, which was viewed as the first breach, and then showed up late for training.

The Sydney Morning Herald now reports that Nofoaluma’s termination is the result of a second breach. According to the Australian magazine, Nofoaluma experienced a stomach issue last week and vanished from sight for 48 hours.

In a statement, the team said, “Wests Tigers has today released winger David Nofoaluma from the remaining two years of his playing contract.”

“With immediate effect, the club and player have decided to mutually terminate the contract.

“Nofoaluma has been thanked by interim CEO Shane Richardson for his services to the Wests Tigers.”

Richardson added, “We are grateful to David for everything he has contributed to this club over the last ten years.”

“We hope David has the best possible future.”