Jamie Soward
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Jamie Soward is an Australian professional rugby league
footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of National Rugby League
. A New South Wales State of Origin
and Indigenous All-Stars representative five-eighth, He previously played with the Sydney Roosters
before moving to the Dragons with whom he won the 2010 NRL Premiership.
to join the Dragons.
He set a new record for most points by an individual in a game for the Dragons with 22, achieved when they defeated the Canberra Raiders
in 2007.
In round 7 of 2009, during the annual Anzac day match, the Dragons defeated Sowards previous club 29-0 in which he scored a near club record 21 points. Jamie became the first player to pass 200 points for the season 2009 when he scored 13 points on 8 August 2009, against the Penrith Panthers
. Soward finished the 2009 season with the second most Dally M votes and was named the Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year.
During the 2010 NRL season
Soward surpassed Mark Riddell
as St. George Illawarra's all-time top point scorer. In Preliminary Final against the Wests Tigers
that year, Soward slotted a field goal from 35 metres out to win the game for the Saints 13-12 and send the Dragons to their first Grand Final since 1999. On October 3, 2010 Soward was a part of the St. George Illawarra Dragon's first Premiership as a joint venture, defeating his old club the Sydney Roosters
32-8 in the Grand Final
. Soward set up the first try of the game for Mark Gasnier
with a precision kick into the in-goal and his goal kicking also proved a major factor in the result as he slotted 6 from 7 including two memorable shots from the touchline into driving rain.
The following February Soward travelled to England to play the 2011 World Club Challenge
against 2010 Super League champions Wigan Warriors
, helping his side to victory with two goals.
, as the curtain raiser to the Australia v New Zealand 2008 Rugby League World Cup
match.
While originally not selected, he was selected for Country in the City vs Country
match on 8 May 2009, due to injury to Ben Hornby
.
He was also selected in the Indigenous All Stars and NRL All Stars in Skilled Park, Robina Gold Coast. He was chosen by a fan based online pool to start on the bench and came on in the halves/playmaking role.
On the 13th of January 2011, Soward was named in the "Blues in waiting" squad. A three day camp at Homebush from January 21–23 that will be coordinated by coach Ricky Stuart
for players who he believes have potential to feature in future New South Wales Origin teams.
He recently played for New South Wales
Country Origin team
which is used to help selectors choose players for the New South Wales
stage of Origin team. On the 15th May 2011, Soward was selected to represent the New South Wales
Blues as a Five-Eighth against the Queensland
Maroons in Game One of the 2011 State of Origin Series at Suncorp Stadium. Although the Blues lost narrowly, Soward played an exceptional game kicking two goals. In Game Two he had an exceptional kicking game, and also set up the match sealing try to force a deciding Game Three.
| premierships: 1 (2010)
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer for the St. George Illawarra Dragons of National Rugby League
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia. The NRL's main competition, called the Telstra Premiership , is contested by sixteen teams, fifteen of which are based in Australia with one based in New Zealand...
. A New South Wales State of Origin
State of Origin
State of Origin is the name used in Australia for one existing sporting event which involves domestic representative teams. The term, when used in isolation, usually refers to rugby league football, and occassionally Australian Football matches, in which players are selected for the Australian...
and Indigenous All-Stars representative five-eighth, He previously played with the Sydney Roosters
Sydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League...
before moving to the Dragons with whom he won the 2010 NRL Premiership.
Career
Soward began his career in the Canberra Raiders, before moving to play with the Sydney Roosters Jersey Flegg side where he helped the club win the 2004 premiership with two last ditch field goals. He made his first grade debut the following year but was in and out of first grade and premier league. Half-way into the 2007 season, he was given an immediate release from the Sydney RoostersSydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League...
to join the Dragons.
He set a new record for most points by an individual in a game for the Dragons with 22, achieved when they defeated the Canberra Raiders
Canberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership since 1982...
in 2007.
In round 7 of 2009, during the annual Anzac day match, the Dragons defeated Sowards previous club 29-0 in which he scored a near club record 21 points. Jamie became the first player to pass 200 points for the season 2009 when he scored 13 points on 8 August 2009, against the Penrith Panthers
Penrith Panthers
The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan...
. Soward finished the 2009 season with the second most Dally M votes and was named the Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year.
During the 2010 NRL season
2010 NRL season
The 2010 NRL season was the 103rd season of professional rugby league football club competition in Australia, and the thirteenth run by the National Rugby League. The season commenced on 12 March and ended with the Grand Final, played on 3 October at ANZ Stadium...
Soward surpassed Mark Riddell
Mark Riddell
Mark Robert Riddell is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 2000s and 2010s...
as St. George Illawarra's all-time top point scorer. In Preliminary Final against the Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers
The Wests Tigers are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Sydney's mid-western suburbs. They have competed in the National Rugby League since they were formed at the end of the 1999 season as a joint-venture club between the Balmain Tigers and the Western Suburbs...
that year, Soward slotted a field goal from 35 metres out to win the game for the Saints 13-12 and send the Dragons to their first Grand Final since 1999. On October 3, 2010 Soward was a part of the St. George Illawarra Dragon's first Premiership as a joint venture, defeating his old club the Sydney Roosters
Sydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League...
32-8 in the Grand Final
2010 NRL Grand Final
The 2010 NRL Grand Final was the conclusive and premiership-deciding game of the 2010 NRL season. Played on Sunday, 3 October at Sydney's ANZ Stadium, the match was contested by the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters. It was the first time the two sides met in a grand final. They...
. Soward set up the first try of the game for Mark Gasnier
Mark Gasnier
Mark Gasnier is an Australian former rugby league player, a state and national representative centre three-quarter. He played eleven top-grade seasons with the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL, interrupted by two seasons of rugby union played with the French club Stade Français. He was a...
with a precision kick into the in-goal and his goal kicking also proved a major factor in the result as he slotted 6 from 7 including two memorable shots from the touchline into driving rain.
The following February Soward travelled to England to play the 2011 World Club Challenge
2011 World Club Challenge
The 2011 World Club Challenge was contested by Super League XV champions, Wigan Warriors, and 2010 NRL Premiers, the St. George Illawarra Dragons...
against 2010 Super League champions Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
, helping his side to victory with two goals.
Representative career
In October 2008 he was selected in the Indigenous Dreamtime team to play New Zealand MāoriNew Zealand Maori
New Zealand Māori can refer to:* People of Māori descent* New Zealand Māori rugby union team* New Zealand Māori rugby league team* New Zealand Māori cricket team...
, as the curtain raiser to the Australia v New Zealand 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
match.
While originally not selected, he was selected for Country in the City vs Country
City vs Country Origin
City vs Country is an annual Australian rugby league football match that takes place in New South Wales between City and Country representative sides. The City side represents the Sydney metropolitan area...
match on 8 May 2009, due to injury to Ben Hornby
Ben Hornby
Ben Hornby is an Australian Naruto loving professional rugby league footballer who currently captains the St George Illawarra Dragons of the National Rugby League...
.
He was also selected in the Indigenous All Stars and NRL All Stars in Skilled Park, Robina Gold Coast. He was chosen by a fan based online pool to start on the bench and came on in the halves/playmaking role.
On the 13th of January 2011, Soward was named in the "Blues in waiting" squad. A three day camp at Homebush from January 21–23 that will be coordinated by coach Ricky Stuart
Ricky Stuart
Ricky Stuart is an Australian rugby league football coach and former player of the 1980s and 90s. He is currently the head coach of the New South Wales State of Origin team, having replaced Craig Bellamy following a fifth consecutive failure in the 2010 series...
for players who he believes have potential to feature in future New South Wales Origin teams.
He recently played for New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
Country Origin team
Country Origin Team
The Country Origin Team is a representative rugby league team consisting of players formerly of the New South Wales Country Rugby League competition, one of two federations in the state of New South Wales. City annually play in the City vs Country Origin competition against the representative team...
which is used to help selectors choose players for the New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
stage of Origin team. On the 15th May 2011, Soward was selected to represent the New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
Blues as a Five-Eighth against the Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
Maroons in Game One of the 2011 State of Origin Series at Suncorp Stadium. Although the Blues lost narrowly, Soward played an exceptional game kicking two goals. In Game Two he had an exceptional kicking game, and also set up the match sealing try to force a deciding Game Three.
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