Tag: newcastle rugby league
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WYONG ROOS PREPARE FOR NEXT CHALLENGE AFTER CLAIMING MINOR PREMIERSHIP
Returning to rugby league and they had a tumultuous start to the season, but the Wyong Roos are shaping up as the team to beat in the Newcastle competition’s finals. The minor premiers face South Newcastle in the semis this Sunday, playing for a spot in the decider – after thrashing the Maitland Pickers over…
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NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE DRAW UNVEILED
Returning to league, and the draw for the Newcastle competition has been released. The 2019 season is set to kick off on April 13, with reigning champions Souths away to Central. The Lions will face beaten grand finalists Lakes United in round three at Townson Oval. The decider is scheduled to take place on Sunday,…
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CENTRAL BEATS CESSNOCK AS NEWCASTLE LEAGUE FINALS TAKE SHAPE
In Newcastle Rugby League, Central has finished second on the ladder after outclassing Cessnock 36 points to 16 in the final round. Trailing 14-nil at half time, the Goannas got back into the contest after the break, as Joe Woodbury scooped up the ball and raced 90 metres to score. But the Butcher Boys put…
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SOUTHS PREPARE TO TACKLE CENTRAL ON SLEAPY’S DAY
A blow for Souths in Newcastle Rugby League, with captain Brendan Simpson to miss Saturday’s clash with Central because of injury. His absence won’t rattle the Lions, as they prepare to celebrate Sleapy’s Day, raising money to fight cancer.
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WESTS EDGE OUT LAKES IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE
In Round 10 of Newcastle Rugby League, Maitland moved into equal first by beating Souths, while Kurri outclassed Cessnock in the derby. Central and Macquarie split the points and Wests edged out Lakes to join them at the top of the competition.
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2018 CHARLESTOWN V SOUTHS PHOTO GALLERY
In Newcastle Rugby League, Charlestown had the home ground advantage when they took on Souths at St. John Oval on Sunday. The lead changed hands in a see-sawing encounter but Souths prevailed to beat The Butcher Boys with the score ending up 28-20. Please check out our 2018 Charlestown V Souths Photo Gallery.
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SOUTHS CLAIM FIRST WIN FOR 2018 IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE
Returning to league and in round four of the Newcastle competition, Central beat the Bulldogs 26 points to 16, while in a major upset, Souths scored their first win this season, beating the Rosellas by the same score. Wests made a cracking start, as former Lions captain Matt Shipway drew first blood against his old…
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NEWCASTLE SENT PACKING AT RUGBY LEAGUE COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Newcastle has been sent packing from rugby league’s Country Championships. The men’s side was dusted up 44 to 16 by the North Coast. The visitors racing out to a 22-nil lead early in the first half, leaving the new-look rep side, now comprised of players from the Newcastle and Hunter competition, playing catch-up. The ladies…
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NRL VETERANS LEADING NEW-LOOK NEWCASTLE LEAGUE SIDE
Newcastle will begin its Country Rugby League championship campaign this weekend – and it’s a very different experience for those involved. For the first time, the squad comes from the Newcastle and Hunter Valley competitions, meaning new players and new-look coaching staff.
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KURRI AND LAKES LIKELY TO LOSE A PLAYER EACH FOR ROUND 4
In Newcastle Rugby League, Kurri and Lakes both look like losing a player to suspension. The Bulldogs’ Michael Steele will miss one game if he takes the early guilty plea for a high tackle in Saturday’s win over the Seagulls. While Lakes could be without Kodie Charles for two games, after he was charged with…