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- ↑ Edward Purcell rugbyleagueproject.org
- ↑ Eddie Purcell of Auckland celebrates after winning the news photo gettyimages.co.uk, 9 September 2007
- ↑ First up trial win for Junior Warriors Archived 2013-10-14 at the Wayback Machine rleague.com, 11 February 2008
- ↑ Eddy Purcell nzleague.co.nz
- ↑ Falcons pushed hard by the Wellington Orcas stuff.co.nz, 10 September 2013
- ↑ Samoa name Super League duo bbc.co.uk, 9 October 2013