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  • WESTS CLAIM THE REAL NRL MINOR PREMIERSHIP FOR 2014

    WESTS CLAIM THE REAL NRL MINOR PREMIERSHIP FOR 2014

    In the Real NRL, Wests have claimed the minor premiership after belting Maitland. Central locked in fourth spot with a win over the Sharks. Wet weather forced the Rosellas to play the Pickers at Kurri, but Wests looked right at home, Peter Mannion with the opening try. James Woolford doubled the advantage with a dart…

  • PLENTY OF MOTIVATION FOR SOUTHS TO WIN ON SLEAPY’S DAY

    PLENTY OF MOTIVATION FOR SOUTHS TO WIN ON SLEAPY’S DAY

    In the Real NRL, Souths can win the minor premiership this weekend if they beat Kurri and have other results go their way. The clash represents the Lions’ fund raising game, known as Sleapy’s Day.

  • SCORPIONS OUTCLASS WESTS IN THE REAL NRL

    SCORPIONS OUTCLASS WESTS IN THE REAL NRL

    In the Real NRL Souths have beaten the Pickers by 12 to end Maitland’s finals hopes. Central maintained fourth spot with a win over Kurri, the Scorpions gave themselves a shot at the minor premiership by beating Wests. NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 17 SOUTHS 22 – MAITLAND 10 CENTRAL 34 – KURRI KURRI 6 MACQUARIE…

  • ANOTHER MUST WIN GAME FOR THE BUTCHER BOYS IN THE REAL NRL

    ANOTHER MUST WIN GAME FOR THE BUTCHER BOYS IN THE REAL NRL

    Wests can claim the Real NRL minor premiership with a win over Macquarie this weekend, as the competition heads into the penultimate round. Cessnock automatically earns two points with the bye, meaning Central faces another must-win game.

  • CESSNOCK BEATS WESTS TO STAY IN THE REAL NRL FINALS RACE

    CESSNOCK BEATS WESTS TO STAY IN THE REAL NRL FINALS RACE

    Macquarie has jumped to second in the Real NRL thanks to a two point win over Souths. The Butcher Boys leapfrogged Maitland into fourth, Cessnock took fifth with a win over Wests. The defending champion’s didn’t look like themselves early on, bombing two tries close to Cessnock’s line. In contrast, the Goannas looked sharp in…

  • WESTS EDGE CLOSER TO THE REAL NRL TITLE

    WESTS EDGE CLOSER TO THE REAL NRL TITLE

    Wests are almost within reach of the Real NRL minor premiership, thanks to a 48 to 8 win over Lakes. The Rosellas started well, a Brad Murray bomb was cleaned up by Ryan Lamb for the first try. Lakes hit back with a try to forward Dylan Hartin, who found plenty of space up the…

  • SCORPIONS END BUTCHER BOYS REAL NRL WINNING STREAK

    SCORPIONS END BUTCHER BOYS REAL NRL WINNING STREAK

    In round 15 of the Real NRL Souths have surrendered top spot after losing to Cessnock. Kurri beat Port Stephens and Maitland hammered Lakes. At Toronto, the Butcher Boys looked to have grounded the ball, but Chris Hyde was awarded Macquarie’s first try. The Scorpions were out to end Central’s six game winning streak and…

  • CESSNOCK FUMING AND JERMAINE ALE RUBBISHES RETIREMENT TALK

    CESSNOCK FUMING AND JERMAINE ALE RUBBISHES RETIREMENT TALK

    In the Real NRL, Cessnock officials are fuming at the prospect of Riley Brown being suspended for three games, for allegedly abusing an official. Meanwhile, Wests captain Jermaine Ale has rubbished rumours he’ll retire, after snapping his achilles.

  • SOUTHS HAND WESTS SECOND STRAIGHT LOSS IN REAL NRL

    SOUTHS HAND WESTS SECOND STRAIGHT LOSS IN REAL NRL

    There were two big upsets today in the Real NRL, with Central beating Cessnock and Lakes edging out Macquarie. Souths meanwhile handed Wests a second straight loss. NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE Round 14 CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 30 – CESSNOCK 16 LAKES 30 – MACQUARIE 20 SOUTHS 30 – WESTS 6

  • SOUTHS ANNOUNCE COACH FOR 2015 AHEAD OF CLASH WITH WESTS

    SOUTHS ANNOUNCE COACH FOR 2015 AHEAD OF CLASH WITH WESTS

    In the Real NRL, Todd Hurrell will lead Souths as player/coach for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. On Sunday the Lions take on Wests in a crucial top of the table clash.