The boys kicked of the season this year with brilliant exhibition of immense team spirit and comradeship when they competed in the annual national Bondi 10’s Challenge. The Bondi 10’s Challenge headed 24 of the top rugby teams and players from around Asia and Australia. The tournament rules allow only ten players a side compared to the normal 15 players a side resulting in matches which are fast, intense and brutal, leaving no room for error.

The team entered knowing it was going to be a tough competition especially given it was their first games of the season along with some of their key players out with injury. The Convicts played 5 games over 2 days and although they didn’t walk away with any wins coach Broni Mac commented “the score didn’t matter, the boys won as a club, they played with heart and conviction and put their bodies on the line, and that’s what rugby is all about”. Club president Charlie Winn further commented “even though we didn’t win games we all learnt a lot and it was brilliant to play against some of NSW best players”

Following the tournament the boys and supporters alike celebrated the night away at the tournaments after party. The bar was literally packed from wall to wall with buff rugby players which left every convict with a grin from ear to ear.

Sunday morning gave rise to Fair Day, the official launch of the Marti Gras Season. The day was a great success with the boys getting soaked in the Dunk a Hunk fundraiser along with winning back the title of Tug of War champions once again.

A big weekend to kick off a big season. Top work boys!